CIMCO Edit V6 User Guide - CNC, DNC And CAD/CAM Software
CIMCO Edit v6 User Guidec 2010 CIMCO Integration – May 9, 2012
II
CONTENTSIIIContents1 Introduction1.1 What is new in this version of CIMCO Edit v6 . . . . . . . .1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3 License information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11252 Installation93 Database3.1 Database . . .3.2 Search . . . . .3.3 Program . . . .3.4 Status . . . . .3.5 Transfer . . . .3.6 Backup . . . .3.7 Customer . . .3.8 Administration.1111131520232527294 Editor4.1 File . . .4.2 File Type4.3 Edit . . .4.4 Find . . .4.5 Window .4.6 Help . . .33333536383940FunctionsBlock Numbers .Insert / RemoveTransform . . . .Info . . . . . . .Macros . . . . . .Macro Setup . .414142435253565 NC5.15.25.35.45.55.6.
IVCONTENTS5.7Multi Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Backplot6.1 File . . . . . . .6.2 View . . . . . . .6.3 Toolpath . . . . .6.4 Tool . . . . . . .6.5 Solid . . . . . . .6.6 Other . . . . . .6.7 Information Bar63.6566677071737578.81818283838 Transmission8.1 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.2 Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8787887 File7.17.27.37.4CompareFile CompareGo To . . . .Sync . . . . .Other . . . .9 Editor Setup9.1 General Program Settings9.1.1 Editor Settings . .9.1.2 Printing . . . . . .9.2 File Types . . . . . . . . .9.2.1 Colors . . . . . . .9.2.2 Block Numbers . .9.2.3 Load/Save . . . . .9.2.4 File compare . . .9.2.5 Machine . . . . . .9.2.6 Backplot . . . . . .9.2.7 CNC-Calc . . . . .9.2.8 Multi Channel . .9.2.9 Tool List . . . . .9.2.10 Other . . . . . . .9.3 Global Colors . . . . . . .9.4 External Commands . . .9.5 Mazatrol Viewer . . . . .9.6 Plugins . . . . . . . . . 33
CONTENTS10 DNC Settings10.1 Port Setup . . .10.2 Transmit settings10.3 Receive settings .10.4 Directory settings10.5 Version info . . .V.13513714014314514711 Serial communication overview11.1 RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1.1 RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1.2 RS-422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.1.3 RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.2 RS-232 layout for 9 pin connector . . . . . . . .11.3 RS-232 layout for 25 pin connector . . . . . . .11.4 Standard RS-232 serial cable . . . . . . . . . .11.5 How to build a loopback device . . . . . . . . .11.5.1 Loopback device for a 9 pin connector .11.5.2 Loopback device for a 25 pin connector.149149149150150151151152153153154.12 Using on-line help15512.1 Using help in dialogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15512.2 Printing help information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
VICONTENTS
LIST OF FIGURESVIIList of Figures1.1CIMCO Edit v6 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.12.2CIMCO Edit v6 setup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CIMCO Edit v6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.153.16Database Login . . . . . . . . .Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Program . . . . . . . . . . . . .The dialog ’Add Program’ . . .Add existing file . . . . . . . .Add new file . . . . . . . . . . .Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Add change comment . . . . .Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . .Select a machine for the receiveBackup . . . . . . . . . . . . .Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . .Customer . . . . . . . . . . . .Add customer . . . . . . . . . .Administration . . . . . . . . .System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.74.8File . . . . . . . . . . .File Type . . . . . . . .Edit . . . . . . . . . . .Mark/delete dialog boxDialog ’Insert File’ . . .The Find dialog . . . . .Window . . . . . . . . .Help . . . . . . . . . . .33353637373839405.15.2Block Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Insert / Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4142.
VIIILIST OF 155.165.175.185.195.205.21Transform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjust feedrate dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Adjust spindle speed dialog . . . . . . . . . . . .Simple math functions dialog . . . . . . . . . . .Rotate Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mirror Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Offset/Tool compensation Dialog . . . . . . . . .Translate Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Program Start/End Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . .NC Code selection in an inserted macro . . . . .The dialog ’Modify Macro’ (example) . . . . . .Macro Setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Example of ’Macro definition’ with 6 parametersMacro parameter input fields (example) . . . . .Error message for value lower than ’Min’ . . . . .Allow letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Multi Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Backplot Setup for ISO Milling . . . . . .View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Measure distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toolpath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Show/hide the paths of the tool . . . . . .Options for toolpath simulation . . . . . .Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tool libary (Milling tools) . . . . . . . . .Tool setup and Tool path color . . . . . .Solid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Solid Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Workpiece- and tool offsets . . . . . . . .5-Axis Machine Setup . . . . . . . . . . .The Backplot Information Bar (Milling) .The Backplot Information Bar (Turning) The File Compare menuThe ’Go To’ menu . . .The Sync menu . . . . .The ’Other’ menu . . . .File Compare Settings .8182838384.
LIST OF FIGURESIX7.67.7File compare results with the option ’Show all differences’. . .File compare results with the option ’Mark changes only’. . .85868.18.2The Transmission menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Machine menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149.159.169.179.189.19General program settings . . . . .Editor setup dialog . . . . . . . . .Printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . .File type overview . . . . . . . . .Add a new file type . . . . . . . . .Color setup . . . . . . . . . . . . .Block number configuration . . . .Load/Save configuration . . . . . .File compare configuration . . . . .Machine type configuration . . . .Backplot Setup dialog . . . . . . .The CNC-Calc configuration dialogMulti Channel configuration dialogTool List Dialog . . . . . . . . . .’Other’ configuration dialog . . . .Global Colors . . . . . . . . . . . .The External Commands Dialog .Mazatrol Viewer . . . . . . . . . .The Plugins dialog . . . . . . . . 3310.110.210.310.410.510.610.7DNC Setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . .Add a new DNC machine . . . . . . .Basic port settings . . . . . . . . . . .Transmission setup . . . . . . . . . . .Receive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .Transmit and Receive directories setupVersion info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13513613714014314514711.111.211.311.411.5Diagram for 9 pin connector . . . . . . .Diagram for DB25 connector . . . . . .Standard RS-232 serial cable . . . . . .Loopback device for a 9 pin connector .Loopback device for a 25 pin connector.15115115315315412.112.212.312.4Click the question markThe question cursor . .The pop-up informationHelp buttons . . . . . .155155155156.
XLIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLESList of Tables11.1 9 pin RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15111.2 25 pin RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15211.3 Standard RS-232 serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152XI
XIILIST OF TABLES
1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of CIMCO Edit v6. CIMCO Edit v6 is thelatest version in a long line of proven CNC editing solutions from CIMCOIntegration.1.1What is new in this version of CIMCOEdit v6CIMCO Edit v6 includes a number of improvements over previous versions. New user interfaceThe new user interface in CIMCO Edit v6 follows the latest standardsfor Windows user interface design. Comprehensive on-line helpNow everything you need to know about functions that was previouslycontained in the reference manuals is on-line and at your fingertips.Stumped on a function? the F1 key or the Help button will take youright to the information you need. Optimized editor engineThe new optimized editor engine loads large files quickly, and withminimal memory usage. Flexible configurationFlexible configuration of colors, NC commands etc. Advanced standard protocolAdvanced standard protocol allows you to communicate with multipleCNC’s simultaneously.
21. Introduction1.2Overview PurposeYou can use CIMCO Edit v6 to make changes and check CNC programs for your CNC machines. If you have a serial communication linefrom the PC to the CNC machine, you can send and receive programsdirectly, even when working with other CNC programs.CIMCO Edit v6 is designed for editing CNC-programs. CIMCO Editv6 is able to distinguish between several different formats includingISO, APT and Heidenhain to name some. User interfaceCIMCO Edit v6 has a standard Windows user interface, having one ormore windows for every open file. The functions in CIMCO Edit v6can be activated through the Ribbon Bar, which helps you to quicklyfind the commands needed for a task. The commands are organizedinto logical groups under tabs.Figure 1.1: CIMCO Edit v6 User interface
1.2. OVERVIEW FunctionsYou can undo and redo (almost) all operations you have done since thefile was opened. You can find the position of a tool change, a spindlespeed change or feed rate change, or display the range of the X/Y/Zaxes.If you are not sure if two CNC-programs are equal, the File Comparefunctions of CIMCO Edit v6 help you to pinpoint the differences. FileCompare lets you choose two files that are put into a two-frame window.The differences are shown by coloring the line. You can step throughthe files, stopping at each difference.You can customize the colors used to display coordinates and NC commands, renumber block numbers, and add/remove spaces to increasereadability, or decrease program size/transmission time.The DNC part of CIMCO Edit v6 lets you send and receive NC programs to your CNC machines in the workshop. The file can be sent froma window in CIMCO Edit v6 or directly from the harddisk. The filetransmission is done while you are working with other CNC programs. SetupCIMCO Edit v6 offers you a lot of possibilities to control the behaviourof the editor. The Ribbon tabs let you select functions and configuresettings. You can access the configuration dialogs using the icon .Using the Editor tab, you can configure the Global settings for General, Editor, and Printing.In the General dialog, the appearance of the windows can be modified.You can choose whether a file should be displayed in more than onewindow, or if alterations to a file inside CIMCO Edit v6 through another program should be indicated. Further you can choose whether toshare settings between users, or protect read-only files.You can specify the tab width, as well as the size of the recent files list.The language used for viewing Editor menus can also be selected.In the Editor dialog, you can set the speed of the keyboard and chooseif you want scrollbars or not.The appearance of the printed CNC programs is controlled in the Printing dialog. Here, you can define a header and/or a footer. If you havea color printer, you might mark the color option.CIMCO Edit v6 has 5 different templates for different CNC machines.You can set up how the NC functions behave and how the NC codesappear in the editor window. The Find function in the Editor menu3
41. Introductionneeds a definition of Tool change, Feed rate change etc. This definitionis made here. Where to find further informationIn the section File, all CIMCO Edit v6’s functions are described. A lotof functions can also be accessed through one of the icons.The setup of Machine Types is described in File Types.If you need help on how to set up a serial communication line, you canrefer to DNC Settings and Serial communication overview.The On-line help is accessible through the ? icon, the F1 key or theHelp button. Chapter Help gives you an introduction to the On-linehelp.
1.3. LICENSE INFORMATION1.3License informationInformation in this document is subject to change without notice and doesnot represent a commitment on the part of CIMCO Integration. The softwaredescribed in this document may be used or copied only in accordance withthe terms of the license. The purchaser may make one copy of the softwarefor a backup, but no part of this user manual may be reproduced, stored ina retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic ormechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purpose other thanthe purchaser’s personal use, without prior written permission from CIMCOIntegration.5
61. IntroductionTERMS OF USE FOR SOFTWARE - CIMCO Edit v6Date: May 2012Copyright 1991-2012 CIMCO IntegrationSoftware: CIMCO Edit v6 6.xNotice:CIMCO Integration reserves the right to make improvementsto the CIMCO Edit v6 Software at any time and without notice.Software LicenseYou have the right to use the number of licenses of theenclosed program, which you have bought from CIMCOIntegration. You may not distribute copies of the programor related documentation to any persons or companies. Youmay not modify or translate the program or relateddocumentation without the prior written consent of CIMCOIntegration.Disclaimer of all Warranties and LiabilityCIMCO Integration makes no warranties, either express orimplied, with respect to the software, its quality,performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particularpurpose. The entire risk as to its quality and performanceis with the buyer. Should the CIMCO Edit software provedefective following its purchase, the buyer (and not CIMCOIntegration, its distributor, or its retailer) assumes theentire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correctionand any incidental or consequential damages. In no event willCIMCO Integration be liable for direct, indirect, orconsequential damages resulting from any defect in thesoftware, even if CIMCO Integration has been advised ofthe possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do notallow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties orliability for incidental or consequential damages, so theabove limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.NOTICE: The accompanying software is confidential and proprietary toCIMCO Integration. No use or disclosure is permitted other than as expressly set forth by written license with CIMCO Integration.
1.3. LICENSE INFORMATIONCopyright (c) 1991-2012 CIMCO Integration. All rights reserved.THIS SOFTWARE CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION ANDTRADE SECRETS OF CIMCO INTEGRATION. USE, DISCLOSURE, ORREPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESSWRITTEN PERMISSION OF CIMCO INTEGRATION.DNC-Max, CIMCO Edit, and the CIMCO Logo are trademarks of CIMCOIntegration.Microsoft, Windows, Win32, and Windows NT are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks oftheir respective holders.7
81. Introduction
9InstallationTo install CIMCO Edit v6, follow the instructions below.1. Locate installation filesIf you receive CIMCO Edit v6 on a CD-ROM, open the CIMCO Editv6 directory on the CD. If you receive CIMCO Edit v6 via e-mail, savethe file in a temporary directory.2. Run installation programStart the installation program by clicking on CIMCO Edit v6 setupprogram:Figure 2.1: CIMCO Edit v6 setup program3. Copying your keyfileIf you do not have a keyfile but wish to install an evaluation version,just proceed to the next step.If you have received a keyfile, it should be copied to the program directory after the installation is completed.4. Starting the editor for the first timeWhen the installation is completed and you have copied your keyfile,you are ready to start the editor for the first time. Click on the programicon on your desktop.Figure 2.2: CIMCO Edit v6When the editor is started, verify that your company name is shown inthe Licensed to field in the About box. If not, you forgot to copy thekeyfile to the editor directory.Note: If you are running an evaluation version, the license name isDemo version.
102. Installation
11DatabaseIn this chapter, the functions under the Database tab are described. Thefunctions in CIMCO Edit v6 are activated using the appropriate icons on theRibbon. The commands are organized into logical groups under the differenttabs.Note: The database is optional and will
You can use CIMCO Edit v6 to make changes and check CNC pro-grams for your CNC machines. If you have a serial communication line from the PC to the CNC machine, you can send and receive programs directly, even when working with other CNC programs. CIMCO Edit v6 is designed for editing CNC-programs. CIMCO Edit
[CIMCO TRADING COMPANY LIMITED] [Pick the date]-4-Cimco Trading Co. Ltd. CIMCO TRADING COMPANY LIMITED INTRODUCTION CIMCO was established and registered in 1993 with its main office located in Sharjah,
CIMCO Edit v7 is the latest version of the most popular CNC program editor on the market. With over 100,000 licenses distributed in the past few years, CIMCO Edit is the editor-of-choice for professional CNC programmers who demand a full-featured and reliable, co
The EDIT program provides two editors—EDIT, a line editor, and EDIT VS, a screen editor. The emphasis of this manual is on EDIT. The manual introduces you to the features and capabilities of EDIT, describes the many EDIT commands and their ranges, and provides information on creating and using EDIT files. For those users who wish to use EDIT .
Zusätzlich zu den vielen anderen Steuerungstypen unterstützt CIMCO Edit jetzt auch die Fagor-Simulation für Fräsoperationen. Verbesserte Suchoptionen. Die Funktion Suchen/Ersetzen ermöglicht es Ihnen jetzt, viele verschiedene Programmzeilen gleichzeitig
84. Verne, Jules.- Journey to the Centre of the Earth . Edit. Oxford. 85. Vicary, Tim.- The Elephant Man . Edit. Oxford Bookworms 1 86. Vicary, Tim.- Justice . Edit. Oxford Bookworms 3 87. Vicary, Tim.- Chemical Secret. Edit. Oxford Bookworms 3. 88. Vicary, Tim.- Skyjack!. Edit. Oxford Bookworms 3. 89. Viney, Peter.- Strawberry and the Sensations. Edit. Oxford. 90.
The PS TEXT EDIT and PS TEXT FORMAT User's Guide is a task-oriented, step-by-step guide to using TEDIT and TFORM. The PS TEXT EDIT Reference Card gives you a handy summary of TEDIT functions and commands. The EDIT/VS to TEDIT Reference Card compares TEDIT functions to those of EDIT. The PS TEXT EDIT Independent Study Program (ISP) is a self-paced
Overwatch: Learning Patterns in Code Edit Sequences 139:3 (a) Edit suggestions based on spatial context (b) Edit suggestion using spatial and temporal contexts Fig. 1. Edits suggested by Visual Studio when the developer adds a property to a class input, Overwatch's problem is to find recurrent edit sequences and generalize them into Edit
Aber es gibt natürlich auch Jungs, die beste Freunde sind, und Mädchen, die Cliquen haben. Oder Mädchen und Jungs, die befreundet sind. Doch nicht jeder findet sofort einen Freund oder eine Freundin. Dann steht man womöglich alleine herum und bekommt schnell das Gefühl, dass andere gegen einen sind. Zum Beispiel, wenn in Deiner Straße die Nachbarsmädchen über Dich lästern, weil Du ein .
