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.
 Set Post-Processor Options See Use Programmable Post to learn more about using the Programmable Post option.  Dialog Box: Set Post-Processor Options |
Use these options to define the post type to use when posting toolpath operations. 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. Use Programmable Post Select this option to use your "Programmable Post" when posting toolpath operations. "Programmable Post" refers to your programmable post created with our version 2021 and newer CAM plugins. See Use Programmable Post for documentation. |
User can change the default post processor by selecting a post from the list of available post processors under Current Post Processor. |
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 20xx\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 to find the Post-Processor macro files by selecting the "Browser for Folder" button in the dialog. |