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See how Fusion makes post processors accessible with a free online library, free and paid post support, open source editing, and simple modifications with Post Properties directly within Fusion.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
4 min.
Transcript
00:03
Legacy systems like master cam often require fully custom post processors
00:07
that can take significant resources to configure and get up and running
00:11
part of our mission with Fusion 360 is to lower the barrier to entry,
00:14
to get you making parts as quickly as possible.
00:17
So we decided to do things a little differently.
00:20
We built an online library of hundreds of free open
00:23
source post processors that you can download and use instantly.
00:26
Use the search to quickly find a generic post for your control or even
00:30
machine specific posts that will make the
00:32
most of your machine specific functionality,
00:34
view sample code and download the post configuration to start using it.
00:39
Remember how I mentioned that post are open source,
00:42
you can make your own post edits and we even built an
00:45
extension for visual studio code to make post editing even easier,
00:48
check out the video on post customization to see what we built
00:52
for visual studio code to help with the post editing process.
00:56
We also have a dedicated post processor forum where you can ask a
00:59
question to get help from other Fusion and HSM users and even auto
01:02
desk staff,
01:03
the forums are fairly active and often a search for your post
01:06
machine or issue will get you the answers that you need.
01:11
But we know not everyone is interested in editing their posts themselves.
01:15
So we have partners available on the services marketplace for paid post edits.
01:19
When you need them,
01:20
simply fill out a request form and connect with the service provider.
01:24
Once you found a post that works, whether it's from the installed post,
01:27
the online library or through a partner,
01:29
adding it to the cloud assets will ensure that the
01:31
post processor is available whenever you're logged into fusion 360.
01:35
And if there are other people in your fusion team,
01:38
they'll be able to access the post too.
01:40
So if there are any updates or changes,
01:41
everyone is working with the most recent version
01:46
now on to the good stuff.
01:48
What if I told you there's even one more way to make
01:50
quick changes to the output code without ever opening the configuration file
01:54
in fusion.
01:55
There are two ways to generate G code, the post process command and NC programs.
01:59
The post process dialogue is a simplified dialogue that
02:02
allows you to choose a post processor set,
02:04
post properties and create G code where the code will open in the
02:07
default editor set in preferences if open NC code and editor is checked.
02:14
NC programs offers everything the post process command does. And more
02:18
we'll cover NC programs and the benefits they offer in more detail.
02:21
In the productivity tips, video series.
02:23
But for now, we'll use them since they offer a clearer list of the post properties,
02:28
post properties are editable options available for each post that
02:31
allow little tweaks directly from the post RNC program dialogue.
02:35
For example, when I select the hos
02:37
post,
02:37
I can check use chip transport to add the corresponding
02:40
machine code to the beginning and end of the program
02:43
safe start all operations,
02:45
makes it easier to pause between operations where there isn't a tool change
02:50
because there are so many options available.
02:52
If you aren't sure what a property does,
02:54
there are helpful tool tips when you hover over the post property,
02:58
other post processors will have different properties.
03:02
The Heidenheim Post has a property for tilt preference.
03:06
The Hoppo
03:07
has properties for is NC or BNC mode and machine axes.
03:13
One final post property to call out that is
03:15
available for most posts is the parametric feed option
03:18
which will allow you to edit feeds at the control.
03:21
Here's the resulting maze that code on the right with the parameterized feeds.
03:25
Now in the code,
03:27
when you're ready to create code using the NC program, right,
03:30
click and select post process.
03:32
The code is automatically created at the output folder location.
03:36
Post properties are maintained in NC programs.
03:38
So you can add or edit operations and repost without
03:41
the need to go back and set post properties again.
03:45
From quick changes with post properties to open source
03:48
editing with VS code to the services marketplace,
03:51
fusion 360 gives you options to get the post processor
03:54
you need quickly at the cost that works for you.
Video transcript
00:03
Legacy systems like master cam often require fully custom post processors
00:07
that can take significant resources to configure and get up and running
00:11
part of our mission with Fusion 360 is to lower the barrier to entry,
00:14
to get you making parts as quickly as possible.
00:17
So we decided to do things a little differently.
00:20
We built an online library of hundreds of free open
00:23
source post processors that you can download and use instantly.
00:26
Use the search to quickly find a generic post for your control or even
00:30
machine specific posts that will make the
00:32
most of your machine specific functionality,
00:34
view sample code and download the post configuration to start using it.
00:39
Remember how I mentioned that post are open source,
00:42
you can make your own post edits and we even built an
00:45
extension for visual studio code to make post editing even easier,
00:48
check out the video on post customization to see what we built
00:52
for visual studio code to help with the post editing process.
00:56
We also have a dedicated post processor forum where you can ask a
00:59
question to get help from other Fusion and HSM users and even auto
01:02
desk staff,
01:03
the forums are fairly active and often a search for your post
01:06
machine or issue will get you the answers that you need.
01:11
But we know not everyone is interested in editing their posts themselves.
01:15
So we have partners available on the services marketplace for paid post edits.
01:19
When you need them,
01:20
simply fill out a request form and connect with the service provider.
01:24
Once you found a post that works, whether it's from the installed post,
01:27
the online library or through a partner,
01:29
adding it to the cloud assets will ensure that the
01:31
post processor is available whenever you're logged into fusion 360.
01:35
And if there are other people in your fusion team,
01:38
they'll be able to access the post too.
01:40
So if there are any updates or changes,
01:41
everyone is working with the most recent version
01:46
now on to the good stuff.
01:48
What if I told you there's even one more way to make
01:50
quick changes to the output code without ever opening the configuration file
01:54
in fusion.
01:55
There are two ways to generate G code, the post process command and NC programs.
01:59
The post process dialogue is a simplified dialogue that
02:02
allows you to choose a post processor set,
02:04
post properties and create G code where the code will open in the
02:07
default editor set in preferences if open NC code and editor is checked.
02:14
NC programs offers everything the post process command does. And more
02:18
we'll cover NC programs and the benefits they offer in more detail.
02:21
In the productivity tips, video series.
02:23
But for now, we'll use them since they offer a clearer list of the post properties,
02:28
post properties are editable options available for each post that
02:31
allow little tweaks directly from the post RNC program dialogue.
02:35
For example, when I select the hos
02:37
post,
02:37
I can check use chip transport to add the corresponding
02:40
machine code to the beginning and end of the program
02:43
safe start all operations,
02:45
makes it easier to pause between operations where there isn't a tool change
02:50
because there are so many options available.
02:52
If you aren't sure what a property does,
02:54
there are helpful tool tips when you hover over the post property,
02:58
other post processors will have different properties.
03:02
The Heidenheim Post has a property for tilt preference.
03:06
The Hoppo
03:07
has properties for is NC or BNC mode and machine axes.
03:13
One final post property to call out that is
03:15
available for most posts is the parametric feed option
03:18
which will allow you to edit feeds at the control.
03:21
Here's the resulting maze that code on the right with the parameterized feeds.
03:25
Now in the code,
03:27
when you're ready to create code using the NC program, right,
03:30
click and select post process.
03:32
The code is automatically created at the output folder location.
03:36
Post properties are maintained in NC programs.
03:38
So you can add or edit operations and repost without
03:41
the need to go back and set post properties again.
03:45
From quick changes with post properties to open source
03:48
editing with VS code to the services marketplace,
03:51
fusion 360 gives you options to get the post processor
03:54
you need quickly at the cost that works for you.
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