> >Where in the docs did you see this? It is normal but we should mention
> >the problem you have encountered (needing to adjust both)
>
> Sixth para of:
>
> http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/config/pncconf.html
>
> which I admit doesn't say "just change the INI file" :-)
>
> I'm sure I've seen the "use {step,pnc}conf to get you going then tinker
> with the generated files" concept in several other places during my
> brief journey with Linuxcnc.
Yes that is promoted. Maybe I should add a chapter about hand editing
PNCconf files...
>
> For me as a neophyte, having mucked about with a standard Parallel port
> setup by changing the INI file, it didn't occur to me to examine the HAL
> file for velocity type tweakery when I installed the Mesa card.
>
> Mea Culpa but I'm sure I won't be the only one (although this faux pas
> has been avoided in the next release anyway).
Yes there maybe more in-file comments that would help if added.
One of the biggest problems I have now is I am so familiar with everything
that writing docs for newcomers is difficult for me.
As a fellow just jumping, in I am interested in your comments concerning
what would help or what was miss leading in the docs or in PNCconf.
Just as you have done.
>
>
>
> PS - Chris: I'm not complaining about PnCConf in any way. It's a
> terrific tool to get one off the ground in what is a sometimes steep
> learning curve. Many thanks for your efforts.
>
Thanks for that. Some times I think PNCconf is linuxcnc's red hair stepchild.
I think most Devs underestimate the importance of what it is trying to achieve.
But just about when I'm ready to remove it from linuxcnc someone mentions
it was very helpful :)
Chris M
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