ISO - a must have for all CNC users

You will be able to import a CNC file into the CAD-program. This is perfect for those who write optimized code by hand or want to document old programs. How many programs do you have in your drawers? Every one generating CNC codes need this module.

The explode module is included in ISO!

ISO and ISOOPT
The ISO command asks for a file to import according to the ISOOPT settings

ISOOPT will need some more explaining. It brings up a dialog where you can set the following options.

Add texts
When this option is checked, texts with zero height will be added at each node. The text contains the line number in the file. This information is used by NCPOINT.

I and J are relative
Some systems interpret I and J as relative and some as absolute coordinates for arcs. Set this option according to your system.

No decimal point division
This value is used when a coordinate value doesn't include a decimal point. The value will then be divided by this value.

Dots
A dot can be inserted for a G- or M-code. This is useful for G04 (dwell) and M-codes that for example drill holes. You can specify two different codes to watch for, the radius and color for the dot (filled circle) to draw.

Line coloring
Up to 15 coloring options for the lines can be added. The line will be colored with the first (in the list) criterion that is met. This feature allows you to watch certain criterion like compensating left or right, cutting etc.

For each criteria there is possible to specify to start codes (G or M-codes). Both of them must be met (has appeared in the code) for the criteria to be true. The end codes turn of the start code above. The third end code turn of both of the start codes.

NCPOINT
NCPOINT adds a text with line number and X and Y coordinate for each point selected. After selecting the point you will be asked to draw an arrow and the text will be placed when the arrow is finished.

Pressing CTRL when selecting a point will perform a scan for the "closest point". Points that can meet that criterion are endpoints and centers of arcs and circles.

Line numbers will only be displayed if "Add texts" is checked when importing the file

The text properties is taken from the current text settings. The number of decimals is controlled by the unit dialog box.

Installation
Download and run the installation file. Be sure to give your FastCAD32 or EasyCAD32 folder when prompted for the installation directory. The commands will automatically be available for use the next time you start your CAD-program. To see a list of available commands, type XPCFG at the command prompt, or select [Specs > Installed XPs...] from the Main menu.

Demo limitations

ISO will only import the first 20 lines of each file.
NCPOINT will only append the first 10 coordinates.

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