On Sunday 12 May 2013 17:49:41 andy pugh did opine: > On 12 May 2013 18:08, Rafael Skodlar <[email protected]> wrote: > > If the operator does not understand complex operation, that's > > precisely why a subroutine should be used IMO. Granted, I do not know > > much about G code and machining in general as my work mostly revolved > > around computers and connections to "other stuff", sometimes CNC. > > However, code is code, it automates processes and minimizes > > redundancy if written properly. That goes for CNC machine operations > > or OS administrative tasks. > > I think that you might be mistaking G-code for a programming language…
It isn't? Coulda fooled me Andy. > It can be used as one, certainly, but then so can Postscript. I do use it as a programming language, one that tells my machines where to cut. Isn't that what it is supposed to do? Cheers, Gene -- "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) My web page: <http://coyoteden.dyndns-free.com:85/gene> is up! My views <http://www.armchairpatriot.com/What%20Has%20America%20Become.shtml> In case of atomic attack, the federal ruling against prayer in schools will be temporarily canceled. A pen in the hand of this president is far more dangerous than 200 million guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Learn Graph Databases - Download FREE O'Reilly Book "Graph Databases" is the definitive new guide to graph databases and their applications. This 200-page book is written by three acclaimed leaders in the field. The early access version is available now. Download your free book today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/neotech_d2d_may _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
