Winpost
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I SOFTWAREWinpost
GENERAL INFORMATION.
The majority of the CFAO create neutral files including of the instructions CN credits for the machines. Much is in called binary code Cl-dated, or in an adapted ASCII format of language APT. Certain FAO provide a high degree of flexibility, allowing to include a little all in the neutral file, whereas others are more restrictive. This utility makes it possible to convert these files APT for milling machines 3/4 axes and CU 3 or 5 axes.
Generation of the code
EMULATION OF CONTROLLERS
CNC & SUPPORT CODES-G
Winpost generates the codes G, supports the conditional checks of execution of the functions (other functions in the block course, values of current variables, states machine etc) which can change l' interpretation of the mot.
Winpost integrates the majority of the functions like:
The management the lengths d' tools
Programming in point pivot (RTCP)
Fixed cycles and shifts of origins
The management of variables, under programs and macros as well as the loops and logical connections.To have the code list APT supported by the software defer to the chapter V “DEFINITION OF the CODES”
LIMIT OF GUARANTEE
Because many parameters external with the software can generate errors and collisions on the machine, no guarantee n' is provided, as for the exactitude of the course of the programs generated by the software. You must always keep in mind that this program is only one invaluable help for the development of your courses but will never provide a total safety of unfolding real of the courses. The program could not be held for person in charge of all damage direct, indirect, secondary or additional (financial losses due to the shortfall, with l' interruption d' activities or with the loss of data, etc, rising from l' use of the Program or l' d' impossibility; to use this one).I-1
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SYMBOLS USE IN THIS HANDBOOK
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This symbol appears beside specific notes notes explaining the particular functions current subject.
This symbol appears beside the easy ways which return easier work to you.
This symbol appears beside the warnings with the actions which could cause a damage with your work.
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II USE OF THE SOFTWARE
The principal interface of the software arises in the following form. With 5 distinct zones:
Bar menus and icons
Treated file APT
ISO file obtained
Tree of
Posting of
information
Zone
of information
You can redimensionner the size of these zones while clicking on the bars of separation of these zones and by bringing these last on the desired position. In order to return these bars more visible following pictograms one added on the bars allowing of redimensionnerzones.pour the horizontal bar of redimensioning for the vertical bar of redimensioning.
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TO CHARGE A POST-PROCESSOR
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To charge a post-processor you can use small Sélection Post-processor.
Select then file PC (Post-processor Configuration) correspondent with vote machine.
TO CHARGE A FILE APT
The loading of files APT can be done either by the menu Ouvrir file APT or by the bar of icons.
To open a file APT
TO CONVERT FILE APT INTO ISO FILE
The button launches the transformation starting from the zone of text.
This button makes it possible to convert the file directly without run of the treatment of the code to the screen.
In mode of direct transformation
that mode from the zone of text
the processing times are much shorter
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You can also press on the key Echap (ESC) to stop the treatment. The treatment does not stop immediately but goes until the end of the instruction in progress.
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Tree of information
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After having used the orders of transformation one finds in the tree of information a summary of the tools met in files APT.
Many tools detected in file APT
List detected tools
Stagnation point
While clicking with the button of right-hand side on a line this makes it possible to insert or remove one
stagnation point. In mode of transformation from the zone of text will stop on the stagnation point requested.
the transformation
To insert a stagnation point:
Click with the button of right-hand side of the mouse on line having to be used as stagnation point.
Click with the button of right-hand side to insert the point.
Re-click with the same button if you wish to remove.
The use of the stagnation point is primarily used in the cases of development of the post-processor…
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III DESCRIPTION OF THE FUNCTIONS
FILE
This menu gathers the functions making it possible to charge or safeguard the various types of file managed by the software.
To open file APT
Allows to give the responsability a file APT to be treated.
To save ISO File
Allows to record the Iso file obtained under the same name or another name.
Selection post-processor
Allows to select the configuration of the post-processor used. The configuration is stored in files (*.PPC)
To open ISO File
D' allows; to open an ISO file already postprocessé.
To leave
Closing of the file and exit of the program.
TREATMENT
Together functions of conversion of the ISO file.
To convert from zone of text
The Convertir function from zone of text makes it possible to launch the conversion of file APT starting from the zone of text.
To convert directly
This menu makes it possible to convert file APT directly. The end result will be charged in the zone with text located on the right of the software.
This method is faster than the preceding one.
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OPTIONS
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This group of menu gathers the optional functions making it possible to regulate certain parameters. One also finds in this group the functions to modify the configuration of a post-processor.
Post-processor definition
This function makes it possible to open the window of configuration of the post-processor.
This function is also accessible by the button
bar of tools.
Option
This menu allows d' to reach the general options of the WinPost program. It is thus possible to choose the language of the software thus qu' an option which makes it possible during the treatment of file since the line of order to close the program after the treatment of file APT. L' use of the program is then completely transparent for l' user.
Exporter Log
The function allows d' to export under a format text the messages present in the window d' posting of the messages. This function is especially useful for the debugging of the software and l' sending of d' report/ratio; use.
RAZ Log
Erase the zone of report/ratio.
BY THE WAY
Find in this menu the relative informations with the version of the current software.
Version
The Version function gives you the version of the software. This information is important in particular if you detected a problem in the software your information feedback must be obligatorily accompanied by the number of version.
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BAR TOOLS
To open File APT
To save Iso
Configuration
Conversion from zone of text
Direct conversion
Allows to open a file APT
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Allows to save the ISO file after modifications.
This button gives access to the configuration of the current post-processor.
Activate the conversion of the file from the zone of text.
Carry out conversion directly since the textual file (faster but does not allow to follow the course of conversion).
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IV TO CONFIGURE NEW POST-PROCESSORPRINCIPE
The definition of the parameters is divided into 10 groups. Each group treating an aspect of the configuration of the post processor. The transformation into ISO of a file APT is only the writing under another format of the basic format. For this reason the program is there to only interpret what already exists in file APT. In particular the order of execution of the various parts and order is strongly related to the order of the instructions in file APT of origin. It is possible to differ the exit from an order but it will be difficult to leave information whereas the latter Na yet be defined in the APT origin.
Format of a variable
The fields defining a formatting of the addresses make it possible to define the code associated with the variable as well as the format with the associated numerical value.
Exemple : X#0.000
For a value of 973.38814
X#0.000 turn overX973.388
X+#0.00 turn overX+973.39 (the sign is forced)
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The software uses the function in-house FORMAT to format the exit of the codes. It code being directly related to the regional parameters of your computer the exit of the point as separating decimal must thus be defines in the regional parameters of Windows.
List Variables available
In the zones of text defining a whole of line of code, it is possible to parameterize the exit of certain variables by including a code in the form:
& (NOM_VARIABLE, FORMAT_DE_SORTIE)
Example: N& (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) & (PP_SPINDLE, #) for the instruction stop pin will leave the code N120 M05 during the treatment of code APT SPINDL/OFF
Existing variables
PP_TOOL
PP_S_SPINDLE
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COOLNT
PP_AIR
PP_SPINDLE
PP_COMMENT
PP_CORR
PP_TEMPO
PP_PARTNO
PP_REWIND
PP_FILE
PP_NCFILE
: Number of the current tool
: Value spindle speed
: Value speed in advance current
: Code M of current lubrication
: Code M d' aspiration current
: Code M of startup of the pin current
: Comment running coming is code TPRINT or of the last line $$
: Code G of correction current tool
: Code for temporization
: Variable corresponding to code PARTNO of code APT
: Variable corresponding to code PARTNO of code APT
: Name of current the ISO File without the extension
: Name of current the ISO File with the extension
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PP_DATE
PP_TIME
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: Current date
: Current hour
These two variables are used to give the date and l' hour of creation of the ISO file
Line example of parameter : N&(PP_N_LINE,0) ( Date : &(PP_DATE,DD/MM/YYYY) /
&(PP_TIME,HH:MM) )
Result : N8 ( Date : 20/03/2011 / 14:29 )
PP_N_LINE
PP_FIRST_X
PP_FIRST_Y
PP_FIRST_Z
PP_FIRST_A
PP_FIRST_B
PP_FIRST_C
: Number of the current line
: Coordinates X of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates Y of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates Z of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates has first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates B of the first point after a change of tool
: Coordinates C of the first point after a change of tool
the automatic classification of the lines is not added with the codes not treated in the zones of text. You must thus add the N& code; (PP_N_LIGNE, #0) in front of the lines to be numbered.
Existing variables for the cycles of drilling
You will find hereafter the list of the variables available in the cycles of drilling.
PP_TOOL
PP_S_SPINDLE
PP_FEEDRATE
PP_COOLNT
PP_AIR
PP_SPINDLE
PP_COMMENT
: Number d' tool
: Spindle speed
: Speed d' advances
: Code lubrication
: Code aspiration
: Direction of rotation of the pin: Comment
First point to use for gone up after last drilling
PP_FIRST_X: Coordinates X of the first point after a change of tool
PP_FIRST_Y: Coordinates Y of the first point after a change of tool
PP_FIRST_Z: Coordinates Z of the first point after a change of tool
Variable Cycle
PP_CYCLE_DEPTH: Current depth
PP_CYCLE_FEED: Speed of the cycle
PP_CYCLE_DWELL: Tempo current
PP_CYCLE_RETRACT: value of the current distance from withdrawal
PP_CYCLE_CLEARENCE: value of the current security distance
PP_CYCLE_ZSTEP: Depth d' increment of drilling for cycles DEEP or BRKCHP current
PP_CYCLE_PITCH: Step value for l' machining helicoid current
PP_CYCLE_RADIALPASS: Radial master key for l' machining current spiral
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PP_CYCLE_FIRST_X: Coordinates X of the first point of fixed cycle PP_CYCLE_FIRST_Y: Coordinates Y of the first point of fixed cycle PP_CYCLE_FIRST_Z: Coordinates Z of the first point of the fixed cycle
Point de cycle
PP_CYCLE_X
PP_CYCLE_Y
PP_CYCLE_Z
PP_CYCLE_A
PP_CYCLE_B
PP_CYCLE_C
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: Coordinates X d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Coordinates Y d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Coordinates Z d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Value angle has d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Value angle B d' call d' a fixed cycle
: Value angle C d' call d' a fixed cycle
Variables for comment tool
These variables are not available qu' with code APT CUTTER
TOOL_NAME: Name of l' tool
TOOL_NUM: Number of l' tool
TOOL_DIAM: Diameter of l' tool
TOOL_ANGLE: Angle of l' tool (conical tool)
TOOL_RC: Ray of corner of l' tool
TOOL_LG: Length of l' tool
TOOL_LG_CUT: Cutting length of l' tool
TOOL_LG_PROG: Length of l' programmed tool
TOOL_REMARK
: Comment associated with l' tool
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GENERAL
General parameters of the post-processor
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Name: Name of the Post-processor. This information is used to name the post-processor. This name will be posted in the bar d' heading of the program.
Type Post-processor:
Siemens 840D
Heidenhain ISO
Conversational Heidenhain
NUM
FIDIA
FANUC
ROBOT KUKA
Siemens 810T
The type of the post-processor is an indication and can have an influence on the generated code or the way in which the program treats the code. Thus the configurations Conversational Heidenhain and Siemens 810 T are they specific.
Repertory d' origin of files APT: localization of files APT. Allows to preferably specify a repertory for the loading of files APT
Repertory of destination of the ISO files: localization d' writing of the ISO files
Extension ISO File: Extension of generated the Iso files ex (.mpf for Siemens file or .h for conversational Heidenhain files)
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Exit comments: the comments present in file APT will be treated left in the ISO file. This corresponds to the code of the type $$ l' instruction PPRINT being treated as a specific instruction which can be a comment or a computer code.
Comment beginning: Character indicating the d' beginning; a comment (example the point comma or the bracket)
Fine comment: Character indicating the end d' a comment in a file Iso (example the bracket)
Space inter code: A space is used to separate the codes. This lrend the more readable code but also larger.
Exit number of line: Exit of the classification of the lines Exit number of line for comment: This option makes it possible to specify that the lines not comprising that comments will be also numbered To compress code: Allows to remove the codes nonmodal in order to limit the size of generated the Iso files.
Ex :lines APT :
GOTO / -45.89034, -44.44933, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000
FEDRAT/ 1000.0000,MMPM
GOTO / -45.89034, -44.44933, 16.10030, 0.000, 0.000, 1.000
Will give:
G0 X-45.890 Z0.000
G1 X-45.8903 Y-44.4493 Z16.1003 A0.000 C0.000 F1000
G0 X-45.890 Z0.000
G1 Z16.1003 F1000 Si
if l' option n' is not activated and
l'option est activée
Format number of line: Format for the exit of the numbers of line example: N#0 for an exit of the code of the type N10, N20 for a fixed exit: N0006 to use for example N#0000 To compress code: Allows to remove the codes non modal in order to limit the size of generated the Iso files.
Starting number: Starting number for the numbers of line Increment of classification: Increment of classification example 5 for lines of 5 in 5 Number of maximum line: Maximum number of line. Once reached classification sets out again with the starting number.
Tolerance calculation: Tolerance of calculation for function d' posting of the course or certain approximations. Value not used in current version of the post-processor.
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AXES
Definition of the addresses for the axes machines
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Format des différents axes CN:
X :Displacement on X
Y :Displacement on Y
Z :Displacement on Z
I :Coordonnées I centre X pour les centres de cercle
J :Coordonnées J centre Y pour les centres de cercle
K :Coordonnées K centre Z pour les centres de cercle
A :Format de l'axerotatif A
B :Format de l'axerotatif B
C :Format de l'axerotatif C
R (Radius of circle): Format for the exit of the circular interpolations under the format R (by giving the ray of l' interpolation.
Incremental coding: In the case or the notation incremental by a coding different from the linear axes (conversational Heidenhain example L IX IY IZ) l' passes; activation of this option makes it possible to add with the coding of axes X there Z the following code Macro code of return: Code to add with X Y and Z for a movement into incremental.
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Order of the axes: allows to specify l' order of exit of the Attention axes must contain the 13 following Letters:
NGXYZ I J K R A B C F
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
L' order functions for the moment only for the exit of G XYZ and ABC
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