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CNC CAD CAM Package 3.2
===========================
This software is not free! I invite you to try it out and see for yourself if
this is the package you would like to use. If you copy this software to let
someone else try it out, then the copy must be complete without any additives
or changes. If you decide to make this package part of your software
collection then you must, by law, register your purchase at the very
reasonable price of $125.00 + $8.00 for shipping and handling. Payment must
be by check or money order only. I wish you all success. To receive an
unregistered copy of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package form me send $10.00 to:
Brian Pfaffl
Northland Multisoft
1501 S. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(818) 963-6355
If you have any questions or comments then call or fax me a message
at (818) 963-6355. If you have a fax machine then please also include
your fax number. $125.00 for the CNC-CAD-CAM Package registered
version. Add $8.00 for shipping and handling. Included with purchase
is the registered version of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package:
CNC-Trailblazer
CNC-Transedit
MIX-XYUV
TRIG-IT
GEO-DIM
Example programs
Documentation in an indexed binder
Phone and Fax support
1 year free upgrades
Send a check or money order only (UNITED STATES $) to:
Brian Pfaffl
Northland Multisoft
1501 S. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, California 91740
USA
Voice/Fax (818) 963-6355
E-mail INTERNET:103136.1771@compuserve.com
pfaffl@gnn.com
CNC CAD CAM Package Registered Version
Registration $125.00
Shipping $ 8.00
------
Total $133.00
If outside of the USA add $15.00 for shipping.
Name ________________________________________
Company ________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
City ________________________________________
State _____________________ Zip ____________
Phone ________________ Fax _________________
DEFINITION OF SHAREWARE
Shareware distribution gives users a chance to try software before buying it.
If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are expected to
register. Individual programs differ on details -- some request registration
While others require it, some specify a maximum trial period. With
registration, you get anything from the simple right to continue using the
software to an updated program with a printed manual.
Copyright laws apply to both Shareware and commercial software, and the
copyright holder retains all rights. Shareware authors are accomplished
programmers, just like commercial authors, and the programs are of comparable
quality. (In both cases, there are good programs and bad ones!)
Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find
software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's commercial or
Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you
can try before you buy. And because the overhead is low, prices are low also.
Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee -- if you don't use the
product, you don't pay for it.
DISCLAIMER - AGREEMENT
Users of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package must accept this disclaimer of warranty:
The CNC-CAD-CAM Package is supplied as is. The author disclaims all
warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the
warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose. The author
assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result
from the use of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package.
The CNC-CAD-CAM Package version 3.2 is a "shareware program" and is provided
at no charge to the user for evaluation. Feel free to share it with your
friends, but do not give it away altered or as part of another system. The
essence of "user-supported" software is to provide quality software without
high prices. If you find this program useful and find that you are using
the CNC-CAD-CAM Package and continue to use the CNC-CAD-CAM Package after a
reasonable trial period, you must make a registration payment of $125.00 +
$8.00 for shipping and handling to Brian Pfaffl, Northland Multisoft. The
$125.00 (+$8.00 for shipping and handling) registration fee will license one
copy for use on any one computer at any one time. You must treat this software
just like a book. An example is that this software may be used by any number
of people and may be freely moved from one computer location to another, so
long as there is no possibility of it being used at one location while it's
being used at another. Just as a book cannot be read by two different persons
at the same time.
All users of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package must register and pay for their copies
of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package within 30 days of first use or their license is
withdrawn. Site-License arrangements may be made by contacting Northland
Multisoft.
Licensee shall not use, copy, rent, lease, sell, modify, decompile,
disassemble, otherwise reverse engineer, or transfer the licensed program
except as provided in this agreement. Any such unauthorized use shall result
in immediate and automatic termination of this license.
You are encouraged to pass a copy of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package along to your
friends for evaluation. Please encourage them to register their copy if they
find that they can use it.
INSTALL:
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From a ZIP file:
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Copy the CADCAM32.ZIP to a floppy disk and unzip the file. Such as
C:\PKWARE\PKUNZIP A:CADCAM32.ZIP then do the following.
From a floppy disk:
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Place the disk in drive A or B and type A: or B: then press <ENTER>.
Now type INSTALL C: then press <ENTER>. This will install the
CNC-CAD-CAM Package on your hard drive. Press the F9 key to run
CNC-Trailblazer and load the current file.
Items needed to run software:
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IBM-AT 80286 or better (a math coprocessor will help very much)
VGA graphics
Mouse
Needed items:
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Printer (Tested on 24 pin dot matrix, ink jet, and laser printers)
RS-232 serial communications port.
CNC able to Input/Output ASCII or ISO code.
Seven or more wire shielded cable. (24 gauge wires min.)
(2) twenty five pin plugs, one female (computer) and one male (CNC).
Or one nine pin female (computer) and one twenty five pin male (CNC).
Cable wire listed form computer to CNC.
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DTE is the most common.
DATA Terminal Equipment
DTE 1-1, 2-3, 3-2, 4-5, 5-4, 6-6+8+20, 7-7
DATA Communication Equipment
DCE 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5, 6-6, 7-7
Wire the cable as shown above. Cable and plugs can be found at an
electronics store. If you need help, contact me and arrangements
can be made.
More than one CNC:
==================
If programs are to be stored for more than one CNC and the code is
different then use a different directory to store files for each CNC.
Make a subdirectory from the CNC directory. Shown as MACHINE1. Eight
characters is the maximum length for directory or file names. Replace
MACHINE1 with the name of your CNC.
EXAMPLE > CHDIR \CNC
> MKDIR MACHINE1
Making a batch file:
====================
CLS
CHDIR \CNC\MACHINE1
\CNC\TRNSEDIT.EXE
This batch file will be copied to the root directory when the programs
are installed. From the root directory type CNC and press ENTER. You
can change the directory to the most used machine directory.
CNC communication data and file search:
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(RS-232 PORT) (BAUD RATE) (PARITY) (DATA) (STOP) (FILESPEC)
The default settings are COM1 2400 E 7 1 *.CNC
EXAMPLE > COM2 300 N 8 1 *.CNC
EXAMPLE > COM1 9600 E 7 2 *.CNC
You must find out how your CNC is setup to communicate and match
CNC-Transedit accordingly. The file PARAM.DAT is created on start-up.
CNC-Transedit functions
=======================
Enter:
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Identify the current file.
F1 Send file from computer to CNC:
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Plug in cable
Start CNC-Transedit
Activate I/O on CNC (receive)
Select file and press F1 (send)
Press ENTER to start sending.
F2 Receive file:
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Plug in cable
Start CNC-Transedit
Select file and press F2 (receive)
Activate I/O on CNC (send)
F3 Print:
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PRINT the current file.
F4 Copy:
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Copy current file to floppy diskette.
F5 Copy All:
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Copy all program files and identify file to a floppy diskette.
F6 Edit program:
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Press F6 to edit a program. You can create a program, or edit an
existing program by selecting the file to edit.
Edit Function Keys
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ESC Exit . . . . . . . . . . Exit to Identify.
F1 Help . . . . . . . . . . . Display help.
F2 Save . . . . . . . . . . . Saves file from memory to disk.
F3 Load . . . . . . . . . . . Loads file from disk to memory.
F4 New . . . . . . . . . . . Starts a new file and clears memory.
F5 Erase . . . . . . . . . . Erase file from disk.
F6 Locate . . . . . . . . . . Locate selected text.
F9 Cut and Paste . . . . . . Cut and paste text to and from buffer.
F10 Options . . . . . . . . Print, Shift, Repeat, Number.
ALT F1 . . . . . . . . . . . Shell to DOS.
Editor key status
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END . . . . . . . . . . . . . Send cursor to end of line.
CTRL END . . . . . . . . . . Send cursor to end of file.
HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . Send cursor to beginning of line.
CTRL HOME . . . . . . . . . . Send cursor to beginning of file.
DELETE . . . . . . . . . . . Delete character under cursor.
BACKSPACE . . . . . . . . . . Delete character to the left.
ARROW UP . . . . . . . . . . Move up one line.
ARROW DOWN . . . . . . . . . Move down one line.
ARROW LEFT . . . . . . . . . Move cursor one character to the left.
ARROW RIGHT . . . . . . . . . Move cursor one character to the right.
ENTER . . . . . . . . . . . . Go to beginning of next line.
INSERT . . . . . . . . . . . On or off marker for Cut and Paste.
F7 Print program list:
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Press F7 to print a list of programs on a printer. This will also
test for lost program files.
F8 Receive unlisted file:
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Plug in cable
Start CNC-Transedit
Press F8 to receive a file from the CNC that is not currently listed.
ENTER file name
Activate I/O on CNC (send)
F9 CNC-Trailblazer and load file:
=================================
Press F9 to execute CNC-Trailblazer and load the file currently
listed.
F10 CNC-Trailblazer:
====================
Press F10 to execute CNC-Trailblazer.
\ Machine:
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Press \ (backslash key) to change the directory and load another
machine's files and communication parameters. This feature is useful
only if you have made a directory for another machine. To make a
directory for another machine see the instructions on "More than one
CNC" on a previous page.
S Key:
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Change communication parameters and filespec search. The filespec
*.CNC will list all CNC program files (machine code). The filespec
*.SRC will list all CAD CAM source files.
Tab Key
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Press the Tab key to search for a file. For an example enter the file
name or the beginning characters of the file name to move to the
closest file name matching what you entered.
CNC-Trailblazer start-up:
On the initial start-up the code identification input is needed in
each directory that has been set-up. The file is named CODE.DAT.
X horizontal
Y vertical
I Hor Radius
J Ver Radius
0 X-Y X-DIA
Program Start
X, Y, I, J are the standard code identifiers, but some machines are
different. A lathe for example, the identifiers are in the order of
X, Z, I, K. When plotting, the standard code identifiers (X and Y)
are used and will be converted when the file is saved to disk. Do not
use diameters when plotting. To convert the code for a lathe enter
"1" for the (X-Y X-DIA) entry. For a lathe program use Y for X and X
for Z when making the program. You may enter a typical start code for
your machine. The typical start code for a wire EDM could be: G20 G90
G92. The codes are not the same for all machines, so refer to your
machines documentation.
General procedure for making CNC code:
1 Window Area
Input the window area coordinates. The window area is determined by
the size of the part and the start point of the program.
Example 1: Start of program is X 0, Y 0
Part size = X 1, Y 2
Start point = X 0, Y 0
Min X -1.1
Max X 1.1
Min Y -1.1
Max Y 1.1
Example 2: Start of program is X .5, Y .5
Part size = X .5, Y .5
Start point = X .5, Y .5
Min X -.1
Max X .6
Min Y -.1
Max Y .6
2 Geometry
Place the geometry of the part on the screen by using the geometry
ICON's. The geometry section gives details of each geometry ICON.
Y is vertical (up and down) top positive.
X is horizontal (right and left) right positive.
Angles are as follows:
Right = 0 or 360 degrees
Top = 90 or -270 degrees
Left = 180 or -180 degrees
Bottom = 270 or -90 degrees
Keep in mind that angles on blue prints have arbitrary angle call
outs. If the print calls out a 30 degree angle off a vertical line
to the top right then the angle would be (90 - 30 =) 60 degrees.
3 Plot Tool Path
Select the plot ICON (the pencil) and press the left mouse button on
the item, and near the start intersection, that will be included in
the next plot move. Continue until your path is complete.
Note:
A full circle can not be plotted in one move, it must be
plotted in two or more moves.
If the intersection has other close geometry nearby then you
may need to separate the intersection to select the correct
geometry. Use the ZOOM function.
If the wrong path is found then select the Delete Plot ICON
(the crossed out pencil) to delete the last path move. The
"D" key on the keyboard will also delete the last current plot
move.
If another geometry item is too close so that you cannot make
the correct path move then use the Delete Geometry ICON (the
crossed out circle and line) to temporarily delete that
geometry. A yellow dot in the center of the Delete Geometry
ICON indicates that there is a geometry in memory. Press the
"R" key on the keyboard to replace the geometry.
4 Save File
Always remember to save the program before exiting CNC Trailblazer.
File names can be up to 8 characters.
5 Other Options
Printout the geometry and plot code. Also you may printout the
window area graphics, either the geometry as seen on the screen or
only the path shown on the screen.
After saving the program you may leave CNC Trailblazer by exiting to
CNC Transedit. Now you may send the program to your CNC machine or
to another device. Identify your programs and printout your program
code. You may also edit your program by using the editor.
Window size area:
Enter the window size area dimensions. For example if a two inch
square area is needed and zero is the center then enter:
Min X -1
Max X 1
Min Y -1
Max Y 1
If the minimum and maximum Y's are the same as the X's then you may
just press enter for the Y entries. The window size area can be
changed at any time by selecting the XY icon and selecting area.
Geometry coordinates:
To display the coordinates of a geometry snap the right mouse button
with the mouse cursor near the desired geometry. The information will
be displayed on the lower left corner of the screen.
Mouse problems:
If your mouse does not seem to be working then check to make sure that
you have installed your mouse driver properly. Also if your mouse is
not a newer model high resolution mouse then it may not work in VGA
graphics mode. You will need to purchase a newer model mouse.
VERTICAL LINE
After this selection has been made then enter the X coordinate point.
HORIZONTAL LINE
After this selection has been made then enter the Y coordinate point.
CIRCLE
After this selection has been made then enter the X coordinate point,
Y coordinate point, and the radius of the circle.
ANGLE
After this selection has been made then enter the X coordinate point,
Y coordinate point, and the angle of the line.
PARALLEL LINE
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
line and snap the left mouse button to select that line. Now enter the
distance desired either positive or negative. The result will be
measured at 90 degrees of the selected line's angle.
LINE circle to circle
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
circle and snap the left mouse button to select that circle. Now move
the mouse cursor near the second circle and snap the left mouse
button to select the second circle. When selecting circles snap the
left mouse button near the area that the line will be tangent to that
circle.
LINE circle angle at angle
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
circle and snap the left mouse button to select that circle. Now
enter the angle of the tangent point and then enter the angle of the
line.
CIRCLE circle at angle
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
circle and snap the left mouse button to select that circle. Now enter
the angle of intersection and the radius of the new circle. If a
negative value is entered for the radius then an inverted circle will
be the result.
CIRCLE between two lines
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
line and snap the left mouse button to select that line. Now move the
mouse cursor near the second line and snap the left mouse button to
select the second line. Now enter the radius desired. When selecting
lines snap the left mouse button near the area that the circle will
be tangent to that line.
CIRCLE line and circle
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
line and snap the left mouse button to select that line. Now move the
mouse cursor near a circle and snap the left mouse button to select
the circle. Now enter the radius desired. When selecting items snap
the mouse button near the area that the circle will be tangent to
that line or circle. Enter a negative radius to place the circle
inside the selected circle.
CIRCLE between two circles
After this selection has been made then move the mouse cursor near a
circle and snap the left mouse button to select that circle. Now move
the mouse cursor near the second circle and snap the left mouse
button to select the second circle. Now enter the radius desired.
When selecting circles snap the left mouse button near the area that
the circle will be tangent to that circle.
DELETE Geometry
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the delete
geometry ICON to enter the delete mode. Now move the mouse cursor
near the geometry that is to be deleted and snap the left mouse
button. The geometry selected will turn red. Pressing the left mouse
button will delete the geometry and pressing the right mouse button
will deselect deleting that geometry. Select another ICON to exit the
delete mode. After deleting a geometry, a small yellow dot will
appear in the middle of the delete ICON. This indicates that the last
delete geometry item is in memory and can be recalled by pressing the
"R" key on the keyboard. This can be useful when plotting an
intersection that has many close geometric shapes in a small area.
PLOT Path
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the plot path
ICON to plot your tool path. Plot path may be activated at any time.
When activated, snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor on a
geometry and near an intersection that the path will start from.
Always select the specific geometry that will be included in the next
path. Select another ICON to exit the plot path mode.
DELETE Plot
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the delete plot
ICON to delete the last current plot move from the screen and memory.
If your last plot move found the wrong location then use the delete
plot function and try again. Use the zoom function if you are having
difficulty plotting the location desired. Pressing the "D" key on the
keyboard will also delete the last current plot move.
Circular Direction
This is a circular plotting function. To change the direction, either
clockwise or counter clockwise, move the mouse cursor over the
circular direction ICON and snap the left mouse button. The current
direction will be displayed in blue.
LINE-CIRCLE Indicator
This indicator shows you that your last plotting move ended on either
a line or a circle. This is important because if your next plot move
will be plotted a radius and if your last plot location was on a line
then your next plot move will be plotted a straight line. You must
snap the left mouse button on the geometry that your next move will
start from.
XY
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor on the mirror, change
ICON to display the XY menu. Now select your option by snapping the
left mouse button on the desired box. If you select X mirror then the
X dimensions will be mirrored and if you select X mirror again then
the X dimensions will mirror again and will be as it was. X mirror is
a horizontal mirror and Y mirror is a vertical mirror. XY change will
swap X dimensions with Y dimensions. Window area allows you to change
the dimensions of the window work area. Run let's you see the plot
path in action. You may change the accuracy of the incremental move.
You may change the run output to the screen only, printer, com port,
or drive, and select setup to configure that device. Setup code let's
you change the finished program code information. Shift lets you
shift X and/or Y dimensions, positive or negative.
PRINT
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor on the print ICON to
display the print menu. Now select your option by snapping the mouse
button on the desired box. The source box selection prints the
geometry and plotting code. The graphics box selection prints the
work window area. The setup form selection prints a setup sheet to
organize and setup a part run. The plot path currently loaded will be
printed on the setup sheet.
FILE
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the file ICON to
display the file menu. Now type the file name and select either load,
save, or new. Use CNC-Transedit to select a program file to load if
the file name is unknown. New clears the memory to make a new
program. Always remember to save a file before you exit. Select the
Add Code box to add code to your program. Just point and press your
mouse button on a plot intersection and enter the code needed. Add
code also gives you the X and Y coordinates of the intersection. Tool
let's you add multiple tool paths. First save the previous tool path
then start the second path. Continue until all tool paths are
complete. Be sure to save each tool path. When done, all the tool
paths will be combined into one program. Merge lets you merge
programs and you can offset the merging program.
ZOOM
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the zoom ICON.
Now enter the a multiplier from -50 to 50 and enter the X and Y
coordinates or snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor at the
location in the work window desired. To return to normal enter 1 or
0 for the multiplier. Select another ICON to exit the ZOOM mode.
REPLOT
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the replot
ICON. This will replot any geometry and plot information that you
have in memory. This may be needed if extensive editing is done.
CALCULATOR
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the calculator
ICON to enter the calculator mode. It works as any calculator would
You may input the Origin geometry coordinates with your mouse or by
selecting X, Y, R, or A to enter the values into the calculator.
Note: Origin geometry is selected outside of the calculator mode by
snapping the right mouse button near a geometry.
EXIT
Snap the left mouse button with the mouse cursor over the exit ICON
to display the exit menu. Now select your option by snapping the
mouse button over the box desired. You may exit to CNC-Transedit,
exit to DOS, or resume by selecting the no box.
F1
Select F1 to view help on program feature groups and quick key
functions. Select example to view a simple program example.
Don't miss out on support and new features. Register TODAY!
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$125.00 for the CNC-CAD-CAM Package 3.2 Registered Version.
Add $8.00 for shipping and handling. Included with purchase is the
registered version of the CNC-CAD-CAM Package.
CNC-Trailblazer
CNC-Transedit
MIX-XYUV
TRIG-IT
GEO-DIM
Example programs
Complete documentation
Indexed binder
Phone and Fax support
1 year free upgrades
REGISTER NOW!
Send a check or money order only (UNITED STATES $) to:
Brian Pfaffl
Northland Multisoft
1501 S. Glendora Ave.
Glendora, California 91740
USA
Voice/Fax (818) 963-6355
INTERNET:103136.1771@compuserve.com
==============================================================================
CNC CAD CAM Package Registered Version
$125.00 Registration
$ 8.00 Shipping
-------
$133.00 Total
If outside of the USA send $15.00 for shipping.
Name ________________________________________
Company ________________________________________
Address ________________________________________
City ________________________________________
State _____________________ Zip ____________
Phone ________________ Fax _________________