[Adamj12b]

If userled(178) = 1 Then
swapaxis(3,6)
Else
resetaxisswap()
End If

That what I have to start with. I am very familiar with vb and vb.net, Im just not sure what to call in mach 3. Im trying to check the state of the swap axis on a button press and switch it to what its not. So either set or reset. After much searching, I found out that led oem # 178 lights when an axis swap has occurred. I added this led to my screen. Maybe somebody can help? -Adam

[ger21]

I answered you on the Yahoo group, but I'll repeat it here. I think this will work, but you'll have to try it and see. I've never tried an if...then.....else... in Mach.

If not getoemled(178) then
swapaxis(3,6)
else
resetaxisswap()
end if

[Adamj12b]

THANKS Gerry! Works great. dose exactly what I want/need it to do. -Adam

[ger21]

I have two buttons on my screen, One to swap and one to reset. When I redo it, Now I'll only need one.

[Adamj12b]

I have one more question that you might be able to answer for me. The next part of my project requires seeing what g codes are being read to know when to call the swap axis.

If I could just read then codes and pop up a message box that would be a huge start.

My knee mill has the knee and quill retrofitted and I want to swap to use the quill for things like drilling, while using the knee for pocketing.

Thanks again. -Adam

[ger21]

You can't read the code as it's running (At least I don't think you can). Can you add an M01 where you want to swap? You can configure Mach to stop and wait when it gets to M01.

[Adamj12b]

What I am trying to do is make it totally automatic. I dont want to have to edit the code because I could be running it on a different machine also. -Adam

P.S. I am going to start a new thread , as you answered the question in this one. Thank you.