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A short introduction to key functionality in :

CIMCO Edit 5CIMCO DNC-Max 5

This introduction covers

Efficient editing with NC-Assistant & Cycles/MacrosComparing two files using the File CompareUsing the Back-PlotterOrderly program storage with NC-Base

CIMCO Edit 5

CIMCO DNC-Max 5

DNC-Max Client and ServerTransfer statusSend/Receive programsPort log informationTerminalWireless DNC Hardware

Efficient editing with NC-Assistant & Cycles/Macros

CIMCO Edit 5

Efficient editing with NC-Assistant & Cycles/MacrosCIMCO Edit

Move the cursor to a G/M code, and the NC-Assistant will identify the code, and allow you to modify it using an interactive interface.

Efficient editing with NC-Assistant & Cycles/MacrosCIMCO Edit

Step 1. Point at any G or M code.

Step 2. Enter new values into fields in dialog.

Step 3. Approve changes and your NC program is automatically updated with the new values.

Efficient editing with NC-Assistant & Cycles/MacrosCIMCO Edit

The Cycles/Macros function allows the user to quickly add/edit complex cycles.

In this example we will insert code for ”Program start”.

Step 1. Position the cursor on the first line of the program

Step 2. Select ”Program start” from the Cycles/Macros list.

Efficient editing with NC-Assistant & Cycles/MacrosCIMCO Edit

Step 3. Fill in the desired values for ”Program start”.

Step 4. Code for ”Program start” is

automatically generated and inserted.

Comparing two files using the File Compare

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Comparing two files using the File Compare CIMCO Edit

File Compare is a powerful function in CIMCO Edit, which can locate differences between two program files.

NC-Program NC-Program being compared with earlier version

Comparing two files using the File Compare CIMCO Edit

Step 1. Open an NC program in the editor.

Click on icon, select program file from window and finally click ”Open”.

Step 2. Open file for comparison

Comparing two files using the File Compare CIMCO Edit

Step 3. A two frame view with differences highlighted.

Original file File for comparison

Comparing two files using the File Compare CIMCO Edit

Step 4. Viewing and Synchronizing files

Next difference

Previous difference

Synchronize left to right

Synchronize right to left

Goto first difference

Goto last difference

Stopping file compare

Using the Back-Plotter

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Using the Back-PlotterCIMCO Edit

Plot your 3-Axis Mill and 2-Axis lathe CNC programs inside CIMCO Edit with step and continuous forward and reverse synchronized plotting.

NC-Program

Clicking on

brings up the Back-Plotter.

Using the Back-PlotterCIMCO Edit

Control the speed and direction of the animation play-back.

Forward Move control to the right. Backward Move control to the left.

Rotate, scale and zoom in 3D while the Back-Plotter simulates the toolpaths

(X,Y,Z)

Orderly program storage with NC-Base

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Orderly program storage with NC-BaseCIMCO Edit

NC-Base helps you keep track of your NC programs and their associated files. NC-Base provides comprehensive search capabilities, which help you locate information needed without necessarily knowing all details about it.

NC-Base consists of :

NC-Base Server Runs in the background as a service

NC-Base Client NC-Base Explorer interface

Orderly program storage with NC-BaseCIMCO Edit

NC-Base Explorer consists of two parts. On the right a tree structured presentation of all programs and associated information and below a preview of the selected file’s content.

On the left are various search criteria. Searching will narrow down the number of files displayed in the tree structure. If no search fields are filled out a search will return all programs and files available.

Orderly program storage with NC-BaseCIMCO Edit

NC-Base can be configured to suit your specific needs for information gathering and storage. An example of this is the ability you have to specify your own information fields.

DNC-Max Client and Server

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DNC-Max Client and ServerCIMCO DNC-Max

DNC-Max is made up of a Client and Server.

DNC-Max ClientThe software application used for local or remote file transfer initiation, port monitoring and port management. Can access DNC-Max Servers across LAN, WAN or the Internet.

DNC-Max ServerThe core component of DNC-Max, which is responsible for all communication activities and runs as a service in the background.

Transfer status

CIMCO DNC-Max 5

Transfer statusCIMCO DNC-Max

To see detailed information about the current transfer for a specific port,click on the port in the port list, and select the ”Transfer status” tab.The transfer status tab is shown below.

Transfer statusCIMCO DNC-Max

RX Receive signal - server is receiving data from the CNC.TX Transmit signal - server is sending data to the CNC.RTS Ready To Send - status from server to DNC.CTS Clear To Send - status from CNC to server.DTR Data Terminal Ready - status from server to DNC.DSR Data Set Ready - status from DNC to server.Xoff Transmission paused by XOff from CNC.Error One or more errors occurred during current transfer.

Send/Receive programs

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Send/Receive programsCIMCO DNC-Max

Use the ”Send/Receive” tab to send or receive files manually. A manual operation is a file transfer between the DNC server and the CNC, initiated manually from DNC-Max Client, as opposed to an automatic transfer initiated by the CNC operator using the remote request or auto receive features.

Send/Receive programsCIMCO DNC-Max

Step 1. To send a file manually from a specific port, highlight the port in the port list by clicking on the left mouse button.

Step 2. Click ”Send” and select the

program you wish to transfer.

Press the arrow next to the Send button, to show a list of files recently sent to the selected port.

Send/Receive programsCIMCO DNC-Max

Receive fileSame way as before. Select port, click ”Receive” instead of ”Send” and select the file you want.

Clear QueueTo remove a specific entry in the Transmission queue, highlight the entry, and press Clear Queue.

PauseTo pause a transmission on a specific port, highlight the port in the port list by clicking the left mouse button, and press Pause. This will pause the transmission immediately.

RestartTo restart a transmission on a specific port, highlight the port in the port list by clicking the left mouse button, and press Restart.

StopTo stop a transmission at a specific port, highlight the port in the port list by clicking the left mouse button, and press Stop.

Port log information

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Port log informationCIMCO DNC-Max

To see log information for a specific port, click on the port in the port list, and select the Log tab. The log displays the last 1.000 entries since the server was started.

Terminal

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TerminalCIMCO DNC-Max

To see the data being transferred for a specific port, click on the port in the port list, and select the Terminal tab. The terminal tab is shown below.

TerminalCIMCO DNC-Max

ScrollWhen this field is checked, the terminal window scrolls when new data are added.

Show CR/LFCheck this field to see linefeed characters (ASCII 10 and ASCII 13).

Wireless DNC-Hardware

CIMCO DNC-Max 5

Wireless DNC-HardwareCIMCO DNC-Max

Hand-held terminalCIMCO DNC-Max 5 supports the use of Hand-held terminals. The Terminal is used for Remote mode in the DNC products to pass the name of a CNC code program as a string of ASCII characters back to the DNC system when requesting or storing a CNC code program. The Terminal is connected serially with DNC-MAX like connecting a CNC-Machine.

Some CNC machines do not have a full keyboard. A hand-held terminal allows a CNC machine operator to request a file from the DNC computer while the operator is still at the CNC machine. A hand held terminal can be used for NC program transfers (upload and download, or drip-feeding) for one or more CNC machines.

Wireless DNC-HardwareCIMCO DNC-Max

Wireless network

MOXA NPort

D-Link

Terminal

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