The dialog box to define and edit a post processor shows the name of the currently open post processor in its title bar.
The following main tabs are available:
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Machine Tool |
Lets you display a generic view of the machine tool, set basic kinematic parameters of the machine tool, and set or modify some basic controller capabilities, such as whether to output circular records. |
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Program & Tool Path |
Lets you add code blocks and words, set the format and sequencing for controller words, managed linked posts, and more. |
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N/C Data Definitions |
Lets you modify blocks, words, formats, and word formats; attach user defined event files; and inherit user defined events from other posts. |
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Output settings |
Lets you manage listing file output and listing file content, attach units-only subposts, and more. |
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Virtual N/C Controller |
Lets you configure a virtual numeric controller. Output is compatible only with the Tcl-based machine tool driver, or MTD. |
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Application |
Post Builder |
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Toolbar |
NX/Post Builder→Open |
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Menu |
NX/Post Builder→File→Open NX/Post Builder→File→Recently Opened Posts |
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Create New Post Processor dialog box |
OK |
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