The dialog box to define and edit a post processor shows the name of the currently open post processor in its title bar.
Values from the main post are shown in blue boxes that cannot be changed in this dialog box.
Values for the units of the subpost appear in white boxes that you can modify.
The following main tabs are available:
Units Parameters |
Values default to standard conversions of values in the main post. If your machine and controller manuals specify different values from the automatically converted values, you can set them on this tab. |
WORD |
Values for word formats are defaulted to the same number of digits, with a shift in the decimal point. For example, if the format is 4.4 in Inches, it is represented in this dialog box as The metric format is automatically converted to If your controller recognizes a different format for alternate units, you can set it on this tab. |
FORMAT |
Values for word formats are defaulted to the same number of digits, with a shift in the decimal point. This tab has formats for absolute coordinates, coordinates, and feed rates. |
Application |
Post Builder |
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Prerequisite |
You must have a main post from NX 8 or later on which to base the subpost. |
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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 |