You can specify certain post-processor options and rules for post processing. This is done by selecting "Set Post Options" from the Program tab under the Machining Browser.
This will bring up the following dialog. Note: Beginning in version 2024, the Post Processor (*.spm) is stored with each of your CAD files and will always be loaded when the CAD file is loaded. If you want to use a different post, you will need to use the Select Post-Processor section of the dialog shown below.
 Dialog Box: Set Post-Processor Options |
Use these options to define the post type to use when posting toolpath operations. Each option is documented further in the Post-processor Generator On-Line Help. Use Legacy Post Select this option to use your "Legacy Post" when posting toolpath operations. "Legacy Post" refers to your post definition (*.spm) file you used prior to version 2021. This option also lists the over 300 existing post-processors. See Current Post Processor below. Refer to the PPG Online Help, Reference Guide and PPG Decoded Guide for help understanding the Legacy Post Definition files. Use Programmable Post Select this option to use your "Programmable Post" (PPPG) when posting toolpath operations. "Programmable Post" refers to your programmable post created with our version 2021 and newer CAM plugins. This option will list only one post processor selection called PostModifier. This post definition is defined using the Programmable Post API. The current version of the PPPG is shown in the dialog. Refer to the PPG Online Help, Reference Guide and PPG Decoded Guide for help understanding the Programmable Post files. |
You can change the default post processor by selecting a post from the list of available post processors under Current Post Processor. If Use Legacy Post is selected, the Current Post Processor list will contain MecSoft's standard list of over 300 post processors. If Use Programmable Post is selected, this will list only one post processor selection called PostModifier. This post definition is defined using the Programmable Post API. Refer to the Programmable Post API documentation for more about the API. |
MILL module uses macro files with a .spm extension to handle post-processing to different controllers. These files are typically located in the "Posts" directory under the VisualCAM installation folder(C:\ProgramData\MecSoft Corporation\VisualCAM 2024\Posts\Mill). MILL module by default looks in this directory to build the list of available post-processors shown under the Current Post. User can change the post processor by selecting a post from the list of available post processors under Current Post. To change the post processor file location you can specify the folder of where to find the Post-Processor macro files by selecting the ... "Browser for Folder" button in the dialog. |