[Alf0412]

Ok, created LathePost.CustomSettings as follows:

EDIT_BOX,1,REAL
TEXT_LABEL,1,X (G53) Home
DEFAULT_REAL,1,-10

EDIT_BOX,2,REAL
TEXT_LABEL,2,Z (G53) Home
DEFAULT_REAL,2,-15

Updated LathePost.LathePst as follows:

2010. program_block_10
EB_1 = LATHE_GetUserEditRealVariable(1)

LATHE_OutputText("(<--DEBUG.2010: EB_1 = " & EB_1 & ")")

'CALL LATHE_SetReturnString(EB_1)


LATHE_OutputText indicates EB_1 = 0, no matter what numbers I enter into the Adv Post Tab? Am I using the LATHE_GetUserEditRealVariable(1) function correctly?


Thanks

[SBC Cycle]

Nothing looks out of the ordinary. LATHE_GetUserEditRealVariable(1) is going to return the value typed into EDIT_BOX,2

The API is picky about having a carriage return at the end of a *.Custom* file. Sometimes it won't read the last line. Maybe it's something that easy? You may have to post a sample file and your entire post processor (including the *.Custom* files) to track it down. I've never used the lathe side of the scripting.

[hughesbros]

I had some problems getting a EDM post working, I found I needed to use GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable not GetUserEditRealVariable.

Just a tip but you can get quicker feedback using

	MsgBox ("(<--DEBUG.2010: EB_1 = " & EB_1 & ")")

Then just comment out when you're happy.

Mark.

[Alf0412]

Yes, your correct SBC Cycle, the API can be finicky, and some years back I came across the need for a carriage return (blank line) at the bottom of the post processor. Both the .CustomSettings and .LathPst files have carriage returns at the bottom of the file.

HughesBros, I tried GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable() as well as others, but no luck, and yes, I do use MsgBox occasionally, however, to help teach post processing to new programmers, the LATHE_OutputText() function allows me to place the ouput directly in the code adjacent to its use. This helps the programmer learn exactly what the code is accomplishing.

Thanks to both of you, I'll continue looking for an answer. If I get stymied I'll upload the two files.

Thanks Again,

[SBC Cycle]

Actually, I believe Mark is correct. I forgot this was a *.CustomSettings variable you were trying to retrieve. If trying to grab a variable in the Advanced Posting page in the "Current Settings" dialog (not a Adv. Post page in a feature) MILL_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable() is the correct usage.

Remember the EDIT_BOX index is different than the MILL_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable index. The EDIT_BOX index starts at 1 and the corresponding MILL_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable index is (0).

MILL_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable(1) is going to grab EDIT_BOX 2 and so on. Just a reminder, you probably know but it's easy to forget.

[Alf0412]

SBC Cycle, you are correct and I believe it works fine in the MILL, but not the LATHE. My solution, and to perhaps help someone else, was to use the LATHE_GetUserEditIntegerSettingsVariable() as opposed to the Real, as follows:


LathePost.CustomSettings

EDIT_BOX,1,INTEGER
TEXT_LABEL,1,X (G53) Home
DEFAULT_INTEGER,1,-10

EDIT_BOX,2,INTEGER
TEXT_LABEL,2,Z (G53) Home
DEFAULT_INTEGER,2,-15


LathePost.LathePst

2010. program_block_10, Sets Blocks 2 & 3 G53 Tool Change Position
XH1 = LATHE_GetUserEditIntegerSettingsVariable(0)
XH1 = XH1/2
ZH2 = LATHE_GetUserEditIntegerSettingsVariable(1)

If XH1 > 0 OR ZH2 > 0 Then
MsgBox "Both X(G53) Home and Z(G53) Home Must be <= 0" & vbCrLf & _
"Return to Turning Job->Current Settings->Adv Posting" & vbCrLf & _
"to correct value(s)", _
vbCritical + vbOkOnly, _
"Critical Error - Click Ok to Continue"
End If

LCt = LCt + 1
defaultMsg = "Using Default G53 Tool Change Postion" & vbCrLf & _
"in Turning Job->Current Settings->Adv Posting" & vbCrLf & vbCrLf & _
"G53 X-10. Z-15."

If LCt = 1 AND XH1*2 = -10 AND ZH2 = -15 Then
MsgBox defaultMsg, vbInformation + vbOkOnly, "Information Only - Click OK to Continue"
LCt = 255
End If

CALL LATHE_SetXHome(XH1)
CALL LATHE_SetZHome(ZH2)

'LATHE_OutputText("(<--DEBUG.2010: XH1/ZH2 = " & XH1 & "/" & ZH2 & ")")
LATHE_ProcessPostLine("n,'G00 G53',force_x,xh,force_z,zh")

2011. program_block_11, Sets Blocks 3 & 5 G53 Rapid Postion for End of Tool Cycle
CALL LATHE_SetXHome(XH1)
CALL LATHE_SetZHome(ZH2)

LATHE_ProcessPostLine("n,rapid_move,'G53',force_x, xh,force_z,zh")


This works just rounds to an integer as opposed to a decimal. If anyone finds out why the LATHE_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable() does not work, please let us know. If anyone would like to see the entire post just let me know.
Thanks guys!

[SBC Cycle]

Doh, I see I accidentally said to use MILL_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable and I meant LATHE_GetUserEditRealSettingsVariable() but anyway....

I will try to run a simple script to verify what you are seeing. I'm working on my own lathe post at the moment so it wouldn't be hard to slip one in.