Users'Manual of Glass Cutting

上海维宏电子科技有限公司 Shanghai Weihong Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

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Preface

Thank you for choosing our products.

This manual will help you acquaint with the product of our company and understand the

information of system constitution and configuration and usage.

It introduces the process of system installing and various functions. Before using this system,

please read this manual in details. You will find it is beneficial for you to use it.

For the hardware and software update continuously, it is possible that the software and the

hardware you have received differ from the statement of this manual, for which we apology to you.


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Attention

Pay attention to the followings:

1) Don’t plug or pull out the cable connected with the computer when power on.

2) Don’t plug or pull out any hardware devices, like the control card.

3) In order to ensure safety and avoid disturbance, the shell of computer and glass cutting machine

must be grounded.

4) If machine is not in use, please shut off the power supply in time.

5) Please unplug the power supply, if machine will not be used for a period of time.


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Fast Master Chapter

This chapter applies to the condition that all wires have been connected to electrical apparatus

and the control card and Ncstudio system have been well installed.

Check if the conjunction is correct. Test whether the communication signal is normal.

Join the terminal board to port JP1 of the card with DB37 M/F cable, supply 24V power to the terminal board, and power on the machine signal system (proximity switch, etc). Examine signal input indicator LED on the terminal board: if the origin switch is normally closed, three LEDs of X0、Y0、Z0 should be alight. Then you can touch the origin switch through artificial imitation (For travel switch, artificial pressure can be used to observe whether signals can be received. For photoelectrical switch, artificially obstruct the light to see if the signals can be gotten. For metal proximity switch, artificially touch it with metal to see if the signals can be gotten.). If the corresponding LED is out when being touched, it indicates the origin signals have been sent to the terminal board. If the origin switch connected is normally opened, LED should be normally out, and by artificially touching the switch, LED will become light, which shows the origin signals have been received by terminal board. The same method can be taken to test other ports to make sure the correctness of the wiring between terminal board and machine tool. This method can greatly shorten the debugging time.

Debug Signals

Open the computer and run the NcStudio software. Open [DIAG]→[I/O Port] window, you will see many mapping inPorts and outPorts. Green lamps indicate the signals are valid, while red lamps indicate the signals are invalid. Revise the polarity of the mapping inPorts according to the type of the origin switch, E-STOP buttons, and other buttons you have chosen, and so on. Polarity of the normally open inPort is N, and polarity of the normally closed inPort is P. After all modification has been finished, exit from NcStudio software and restart it. Your modification will become effective. Supply power to the electrical box. Open the computer and run NcStudio software. Open [DIAG]→[I/O Port] window, and the dots should be in red before the ports, such as ”program start”, “program stop”, “calibration signal”, origin signals of three axes, E-stop signal. If the dots show in green, you must examine the circuitry in electrical box and the polarity of the signals. If there is no problem with the circuitry, you have to revise the corresponding polarity to make sure the dots in front of the signals above show in red.

Load processing program, open [AUTO] interface, press [Start] button, and observe if the color of the dots in front of “Program Start” changes. They should be in green when pressed and in red when released. If no change occurs to this dot, please turn to step one to check if LED on terminal board functions normally, check DB37M/F cable and make sure whether wiring conjunction of DB50M/F cable is fastened with the card and the terminal board. Imitate to touch the origin signals according to the first step. Check the reference point signals of X-axis, Y-axis and Z-axis as step one. Once the origin signal is being touched, the signal dot should be in green.

Set parameters


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Set the [pulse equivalent] of manufacturer parameters. The smaller the pulse equivalent is, the higher the resolution will be. But if the pulse equivalent is too small, the maximum feed speed will be affected. Generally speaking, some users can set the pulse equivalent as 0.001mm/P (The corresponding maximum feed speed is 9600mm/min ) or as 0.0005mm/P( The corresponding maximum feed speed is 4800mm/min ); for users who are not critical about the accuracy, pulse equivalent can be set a little larger, such as 0.002mm/P(The corresponding maximum feed speed is 19200mm/min) or 0.005mm/P(The corresponding maximum feed speed is 48000mm/min). After the pulse equivalent has been confirmed, please compute the electronic gear ratio of servo driver in accordance with value of this pulse equivalent. Electronic gear ration= encoder resolution × pulse equivalent × mechanical deceleration ratio/ pitch; thereinto, mechanical deceleration ratio= reducer rotation speed input/ rotation speed output=driven gear tooth number/driving gear tooth number. Move the machine manually to make sure the correctness of moving direction of each axis, be noted NcStudio abides by right-hand coordinates system. That is to say, rightward movement of X-axis is the positive direction, upward movement of Z-axis is the positive direction, while the positive direction of Y-axis is moving far away from the operator. (If Y-axis movement is the worktable movement, the positive direction is the direction of worktable moving towards the operator). If this direction is not right, you can revise [Axis Direction] parameter or relative servo driver parameter of manufacturer parameters. Set [worktable stroke] of manufacturer parameters on the basis of the actual machine tool dimension to make the software limit into function. Set [mechanical reference point] of manufacturer parameters on the basis of origin sensor installation position of the three axes, execute [back to the reference point] action, and carefully observe the moving direction of the axes when machine tool is backing to the reference point. If the moving direction is abnormal, you need to reset the parameters of [back to reference point] of manufacturer parameters.

Load processing file and start machining (or perform manual machining).


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Content

1. Summarization ............................................................................................................................. 1

1.1. System Features .................................................................................................................... 2

1.2. Software Update Records ...................................................................................................... 4

2. System Installation and Connection .......................................................................................... 5

2.1. The Basic Configuration of Ncstudio ...................................................................................... 6

2.1.1. Host Computer................................................................................................................ 6

2.1.2. Operating System ........................................................................................................... 6

2.2. Ncstudio Installation ............................................................................................................... 6

2.2.1. Software Setup ............................................................................................................... 6

2.2.2. Installation of Control Card and Other External Equipments.......................................... 8

2.2.3. Other Installation Problems .......................................................................................... 11

2.3. Uninstall of Ncstudio System................................................................................................ 11

2.4. Connection of Control Card and Driving System ................................................................. 11

3. Basic Concepts of Ncstudio .....................................................................................................12

3.1. Operation Mode and State ................................................................................................... 13

3.1.1. Operation Mode ............................................................................................................ 13

3.1.2. Operation Status ........................................................................................................... 13

3.2. Machine Coordinate System ................................................................................................ 14

3.2.1. Mechanical Coordinate System.................................................................................... 15

3.2.2. Workpiece Coordinate System ..................................................................................... 15

4. Operation Interfaces of Ncstudio ............................................................................................. 16

4.1. Integral Operation Interface.................................................................................................. 17

4.2. Title Bar ................................................................................................................................ 17

4.3. Menu Bar .............................................................................................................................. 18

4.4. NC (Numerical Control) State Bar ........................................................................................ 18

4.5. Information Prompt Bar ........................................................................................................ 19

4.6. Function Window.................................................................................................................. 19

4.7. Manipulation Button Bar ....................................................................................................... 20

4.8. Status Bar ............................................................................................................................. 20

4.9. Operation Panel.................................................................................................................... 21

5. Auto Mode of Ncstudio.............................................................................................................. 22

5.1. Operation Panel Section ...................................................................................................... 23

5.2. Function Panel Section ........................................................................................................ 27


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5.2.1. [POS] Function Section ................................................................................................ 27

5.2.2. [OFFSET] Function Section.......................................................................................... 38

5.2.3. [PROG] Function Section ............................................................................................. 43

5.2.4. [SYS] Function Section................................................................................................. 52

5.2.5. [PARAM] Function Section............................................................................................ 55

5.2.6. [DIAG] Function Section ............................................................................................... 58

6. Manual Mode of Ncstudio ......................................................................................................... 63



7. Reference Point Mode of Ncstudio .......................................................................................... 70



8. Menu System of Ncstudio ......................................................................................................... 75

8.1. File Menu.............................................................................................................................. 76

8.2. Work Mode Menu .................................................................................................................80

8.3. Operate Menu....................................................................................................................... 81

8.4. Machine Tool Menu ..............................................................................................................85

8.5. Window Menu....................................................................................................................... 85

8.6. Help Menu ............................................................................................................................ 86

9. Parameters of Ncstudio............................................................................................................. 88

9.1. Methods of Parametric Modification..................................................................................... 89

9.2. List of Manufacturers’ (Covering Operators’) Parameters.................................................... 89

9.2.1. 1.0. Axes General ......................................................................................................... 91

9.2.2. 1.2. Compensations...................................................................................................... 92

9.2.3. 1.3. Velo/Acc Limits....................................................................................................... 93

9.2.4. 5.2. Handwheel ............................................................................................................. 94

9.2.5. 6.2. G Code Options ..................................................................................................... 97

9.2.6. 6.3. Track Control.......................................................................................................... 99

9.2.7. 6.4. Speed/Acc............................................................................................................ 100

9.2.8. 6.5. File Translation .................................................................................................... 104

9.2.9. 7.1. Manu .................................................................................................................... 107

9.2.10. 7.2. Auto......................................................................................................................109

9.2.11. 7.4. Bkref......................................................................................................................111

9.2.12. 7.9. Operation Others ................................................................................................. 114

9.2.13. 8.1. Position View ....................................................................................................... 116


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9.2.14. 8.3. Glass Cutter Parameter ....................................................................................... 116

9.2.15. 8.4. Glass Cutter Edge Finding Parameter................................................................. 119

9.2.16. 8.6. Diagnoze View..................................................................................................... 124

9.2.17. 8.7. Show View ........................................................................................................... 125

10. Functions and Features of NcEditor .................................................................................. 126

10.1. Main Interface .................................................................................................................128

10.2. Object List Window......................................................................................................... 128

10.3. Object Attribute Window ................................................................................................. 129

10.3.1. Classification of Lead-in Line...................................................................................... 129

10.3.2. Setting Lead-in Line.................................................................................................... 130

10.3.3. Color Selection for Machining Objects........................................................................ 135

10.3.4. Filling or Not................................................................................................................ 135

10.3.5. Selection of Machining Direction ................................................................................ 136

10.3.6. Precise Positioning for Machining Objects ................................................................. 136

10.3.7. Object Information Box ............................................................................................... 137

10.4. Origin Setting .................................................................................................................. 138

10.5. Machining Parameters Attribute Bar............................................................................... 138

10.5.1. Color Window of Machining Parameters .................................................................... 138

10.5.2. Value Modification Window of Machining Parameters................................................ 138

10.6. Figure Selection.............................................................................................................. 139

10.7. Menu Function ................................................................................................................ 140

10.7.1. File Menu .................................................................................................................... 140

10.7.2. Edit Menu.................................................................................................................... 143

10.7.3. View Menu .................................................................................................................. 144

10.7.4. Draw Menu.................................................................................................................. 151

10.7.5. Object Menu................................................................................................................ 154

10.7.6. Operate Menu............................................................................................................. 177

11. Ncstudio Appendix............................................................................................................... 179


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1. Summarization

NcStudio, motion control system of glass cutting, is independently developed by Shanghai

Weihong Electronic Technology CO., Ltd. with copyright. It can directly support G code, DXF format,

PLT code format and ENG code of JDPaint processing file that are created by CAD/CAM applications

such as UG, MasterCAM, CASMate, ArtCAM, AutoCAD, CorelDraw, and so on.

NcStudio takes great advantage of 32-bit computing and multi-tasks. At the same time, the

interface of standard Windows style is user-friendly and dependable as well as easy to learn.

Apart from functions of automatic mode, manual mode and backing to the reference point, this

numeric control system features the functions of simulation, processing time forecast, loading

processing track in advance, dynamic tracking, breakpoints resuming (program block skip), and so

on.


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1.1. System Features

Ncstudio glass cutting system includes the following features:

1) Process automatically.; completely support G code of ISO standard, HP PLT format, DXF format and JDPaint ENG format; support such main stream CAD/CAM software as UG, Pro/E, MasterCAM, Cimatron, CASMate and ArtCAm.

2) Support manual function, including jog, stepping and handwheel manual control ways. User can control the machine tool not only by handheld device, like MPG, but also by input equipment of computer, such as keyboard and mouse.

3) Support stepping function; it is convenient for user to set accurate feed length, and step size can be adjusted.

4) Support special user data input function. User can directly input G code on line and immediately execute it.

5) Support processing wizard. To execute functions such as straight lines, user only needs to input several parameters.

6) Support single block mode. User can set the program being selected to execute as [Single Block], which is easy for error diagnosis and failure recovery.

7) Support rotary image processing function that centers on workpiece origin to perform rotary image processing.

8) Support such advanced auto functions as breakpoint memory and block skip.

9) Support auto calibration, including fixed presetting and floating presetting.

10) Support [auto center]; user can record current mechanic coordinate after setting mechanic origin, if [auto center] is on, the recorded value will be set as current workpiece coordinate origin.

11) Support saving/restoring workpiece field function to avoid damage to the system files due to sudden blackout in south China, which is fully taken into consideration in the process of system design. “Breakpoint resume” and “back to mechanical origin” ensure the dependable recovery on the spot after machine tool is restarted.

12) Support feed ratio on-line adjustment. During the machining process, user can adjust the feed ratio at any time. The least value is “0” that indicates the processing is suspended, and the maximum ratio is 120%.

13) Support new function of high-smooth speed connection algorithm. In a general numerical control system, connection speed between two G codes commonly is a fixed value (e.g., it may be “0” or a certain small fixed value). However, in new version of NC system, it adopts a particular adaptive prediction algorithm of processing speed. In accordance with speed



value, direction and maximum acceleration, as well as the function of forward prediction, the algorithm adaptively decides the connection speed between the current instruction and the next instruction. It has greatly increased the processing efficiency (efficiency enhancement ranges from 30% to 300%) and improved the processing capability, eliminating the speed chatter marks left on the processed surface.

14) Support 2D analog display function. Through simple operation, user can observe the processing result from different angles to understand the processing result more accurately and more intuitionally.

15) Add new function of loading processing path in advance. After loading the processing file, system will automatically analyze and output the processing tracks. User can directly call out the tracks to view.

16) Support simulation function. This function can rapidly simulate machining process and will finish in a short time. Meanwhile, it can check if there is any mistake with the program and if the processing result can meet user’s satisfaction. Moreover, it can count precisely the actual processing time.

17) Support keyboard operation. To satisfy user’s need, we offer a strong support to the keyboard operation.

18) Support log function. The system has a strong log function which is very helpful for user to view the detailed processing information and system diagnosis.

19) Add a built-in processing file manager. What user needs to do is to save the processing file to a specified directory; NcStudio will administrate these files in the built-in file manager.

20) Add a built-in processing file editor. User can introduce a processing file into the file editor at any time to edit and modify it.

21) Support displaying file processing information function. By simulation or actual processing, [file processing information] window can help user to count some important information, such as processing time, processing range, the amount of processed workpiece, etc.

22) Support particular [Parameters Auto backup] function. In this window, system can automatically save parameters’ settings information, which saves user a lot of time and trouble to set parameters time and time again.

23) Particular [I/O Port] window can do map simulation, test and regulate polarity, which helps user well realize hardware detection, processing supervision, and fault diagnosis.

24) Add PLC module, through which user can control I/O port.

25) Support intelligent prediction; system will analyze situation in the forward and backward distance, in order to decide interpolation strategy and improve the integral smoothness of workpiece.

26) Support MPG (manual pulse generator), user can determine whether to use MPG or not according to his needs.



27) Support multi-language, currently, English and Chinese have been embedded in the software, other languages will be added in demands.

1.2. Software Update Records

Update records of each version are listed as following to help user have a better understanding of

updates of our software. User can compare the software version he has received with our records and

update the software in time. If user wants some custom functions, please contact us promptly.

1) Simulation degree and stability have been enhanced. User can test backing to mechanical origin and save it during simulation. In the simulation window, stroke range and limit position are added in the simulation window.

2) New function: user can maintain the system by himself, and make an installation package with stability and complete parameters.

3) Enhanced function: the interface is friendlier and I/O port icons in [I/O Port] will vary with different states.

4) New function: processing time, cutting time and workpiece count have been added in [Info] screen of [POS] under [AUTO] mode.

5) Enhance function: timer and counter have been added in [PLC] screen, fit for advanced users.

6) Hardware time encryption is adopted to guarantee customers’ rights and interests.

7) Air pressure adjustment is added to regulate the tool tip pressure of glass cutting.

8) Encoder origin signal, servo driver alarm signal and servo driver enable signal have been newly added.



2. System Installation and Connection

It is very simple to install Ncstudio glass cutting application. Advanced users or those who have

been familiar with the application can refer to the fast master chapter.



2.1. The Basic Configuration of Ncstudio

2.1.1. Host Computer

CPU: main frequency 1G or above.

Memory: 512 M or above.

Hard disk: 20G or above.

Display adapter: 1024*768 at least

Display: 14" VGA or above

CD-ROM: 4X or higher (optional)

Mainboard expansion slot: More than 2 slots of PCI

2.1.2. Operating System

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Professional

2.2. Ncstudio Installation

If there is already an old version of Ncstudio, please delete it, and then install the new version.

Regarding how to delete the old version, please turn to chapter “uninstall Ncstudio system”, or user

can directly install the new Ncstudio, which will lead to overriding of the former data.

Ncstudio includes two parts: the software and motion control card. Consequently, the setup of the

system is also divided into two stages: the software setup and the motion control card setup.

Please complete the installation of the software before installing the motion control card. In this

way, driver for the motion control card needn’t be separately installed. Following instruction does not

include the installation of electrical equipments, for which please refer to “Manufacturers’ Manual” for

detailed information.

2.2.1. Software Setup

Software installation can be divided into the following steps:

1) Start up computer, and the system will enter into Windows operating system automatically. Please install the operation system at first if you have not done so. After Windows operating system has been installed, don’t forget to exit from other running applications.

2) Put the setup CD of NcStudio system into the CD-ROM .Double click “My computer" icon,



then double click the CD-ROM icon. Find out the SETUP.EXE file and double click its icon

. The first dialogue box that will appear is the [Language of the theme] dialogue, see

Fig.2-1. In V10 version, you can switch over between English and Chinese in the system. If you select [Chinese], the system will take the Chinese interface as the default interface. Likewise, if you click [English], the system will take the English interface as the default interface. Besides, you can also switch over languages in System. If there is already an old version of NcStudio on the computer, the new package will delete the old version and install the new version to update the software. At this time, an update prompt will appear on the screen, shown in Fig.2-2.

Fig. 2-1 Language selection dialog

Fig. 2-2 Update prompt dialog

3) Click [Yes (Y)]. In order to avoid disturbance, system will ask you to save parameters and delete the old version before going on further installation. The prompt to save parameters before installation is Fig.2-3.

Fig. 2-3 Remind user to save parameters before installation



4) Click [OK] to begin installation. NcStudio will be installed to the default directory C:\Program Files\Naiky. Installation progress bar will show the installation schedule. See Fig.2-4. After installation, prompt will remind you whether to shut down the computer (We recommend closing the computer to facilitate the installation of the control card.). See Fig.2-5.

Fig. 2-4 Software installation interface

Fig. 2-5 Whether to shut down computer (recommended: OK)

5) The software installation now is finished.

2.2.2. Installation of Control Card and Other External Equipments

Installing Ncstudio motion control card can be divided into the following steps:

1) Turn off host computer’s power supply, open the cover, and insert the motion control card

into an empty PCI expansion slot.



Note:

While installing the motion control card, press two flanks of the motion control card lightly, make sure the motion

control card is firmly inserted into the slot and well contacted with computer baseboard, stable without fluttering,

then tighten the locknut of the card and finally lid the cover. The installation of motion control card has been

completed.

2) Similar to the installation of the control card, please insert peripheral equipments into the

corresponding slots or ports and make sure they are firmly fixed without fluttering.

3) The installation has been completed now. Restart the computer.

After the installation of motion control card and other peripheral equipments have been finished,

please restart the computer. Then Windows operating system will report a new hardware has been

found, and eject a hardware update guide dialogue. See Fig.2-6. You should choose [No, not at this

time] and click [Next] to go to next page. See Fig.2-7. You should choose [Auto Install the Software]

and click [Next]. See Fig.2-8. Then the operating system will install the driver application for Ncstudio

software automatically. Up to this point, the whole installation of Ncstudio software and the motion

control card has been completed. See Fig.2-9. Both the desktop and [Applications] under [Start] menu

have the shortcuts to start Ncstudio software. At this time you can start up Ncstudio through the

corresponding shortcuts.

Fig. 2-6 Page one of hardware update guide



Fig. 2-7 Page two of hardware update guide

Fig. 2-8 Page three of hardware update guide

Fig. 2-9 Page four of hardware update guide



Note:

Installation figures above may be different in different software version. What we have shown here is only for

reference.

2.2.3. Other Installation Problems

If you don’t follow the above installation procedures and insert the motion control card before

software installation, the computer will remind you to install driver for motion control card installation.

Please cancel the dialogue of installing driver, and directly install Ncstudio software, then restart

computer. After restart, the operating system will request once again to install driver for the motion

control card, at this time, you can set it according to the hardware guide of the last chapter. After all

installation has been finished, you can use NcStudio software.

2.3. Uninstall of Ncstudio System

Ncstudio is a green software which has the following advantages: easy installation, no need to

write installation information into registry, and no remnants files in HDD after deleted. Therefore, to

uninstall Ncstudio system, you only need to delete its document folder under the path “C:\Program

Files\Naiky”, Ncstudio in [Applications] of [Start] menu (as Fig.2-10), and the shortcut on the desktop.

Fig. 2-10 [Start]→[Applications]→delete [Ncstudio]

2.4. Connection of Control Card and Driving System

Mechanical motion control signals of Ncstudio realize the communication between the Ncstudio

system and driving system of feed motor mounted on the electrical box of machine tool via the motion

control card inserted in the expansion slot of the computer.

Install the machine tool and electrical box in place, and connect the socket of the motion control

card with the corresponding socket on the electrical box by the exclusive cable before connecting the

motion control card of Ncstudio with the driving system of motor. In this way the connection of motion

control card and the driving system of motor has been finished.

Note:

Please refer to the specification of a control card in terms of its specific model for the connection of the control

card and electrical system.

Control cards of different modes may work differently. So does their functions.



3. Basic Concepts of Ncstudio

Ncstudio is a comparably complicated system which involves many concepts, such as workpiece

coordinate system, mechanical coordinate system, operation mode, operation status and so on;

unavoidably user will deal with these concepts. Therefore, user should grasp these concepts before

using the latest version of Ncstudio.



3.1. Operation Mode and State

3.1.1. Operation Mode

It is necessary for user to understand operation mode correctly. Regarding machining operation,

there are totally three modes as below.

Reference point mode (back to mechanical origin)

[Back to mechanical origin] mode is a process to unify the internal coordinates with the machine

actual coordinates. Therefore, during activation process, it is essential to back to the reference point.

Every time the system is started, the default operation mode is reference point mode. It is very

convenient for user to implement [Back to the Reference Point] action.

Auto mode

Under automatic operation mode, the machine tool generates motions through the procedure

loaded in advance. Therefore, the processing procedure must have been loaded in advance in this

mode.

Manual mode

Under manual mode, user can operate with manual equipments, such as manual pulse generator

and manual control panel; or user can directly input commands to operate the machine. Manual mode

can be subdivided into the following modes: jog, stepping (also-called increment), handwheel, MDI

(user inputs command directly), etc.

a) Under [Jog] mode, the machine will start motioning once the manual button is pressed, and

won’t stop until the button is released.

b) Under [Stepping] mode, press down the manual button and release it. Machine will move a

specified distance, called step-size, which is divided into five grades: 0.01mm, 0.1mm, 1mm,

and 10mm. Moreover, user can customize step-size. Therefore, user can accurately control

the displacement of the machine tool under [Stepping] mode.

c) Under [Handwheel] mode, user can control the machine tool by handwheel. Each time user

turns the handwheel a lattice, the machine will move a step.

3.1.2. Operation Status

In terms of the motion modes of the machine tool, each operation mode can be divided into the

following types of operation status; the operation mode and operation status altogether decide the

state of a machine tool.

Idle Status



Idle status is the most common one. Under this status, the machine has no motion to output, but

is always prepared to accept any new task.

E-stop status

This is an abnormal status. When there is a hardware fault or when user presses down the

[Reset] button, system will enter into ESTOP status and implement the predetermined protection

actions, such as closing cylinder. In this status, the machine tool is locked and cannot carry out any

new motion. After hardware fault or ESTOP state is obviated, system will automatically implement

reset action and make the machine tool return to the IDLE state.

Running status

When a machine tool is implementing actions, system will enter into this status.

Pause status

When a machine tool is running, if user performs [Pause] command, or presses down [Pause]

button, or system parses a M01 command (waiting instruction), system will enter into PAUSE status

and wait for user’s further instruction. To suspend current action and let the system enter into IDLE

status, several methods are effective. For example: perform ‘Start’ command, or press [Start] button,

or perform ‘Stop’ command, or press [Stop] button, or press [Reset] button under [Auto mode].

Lock status

Lock status is an internal one which occurs when user switches over statuses. Normally, user

may not meet with this one.

3.2. Machine Coordinate System

Coordinate system is a terminology used to describe the motion of a machine tool. For the sake

of unification, standard coordinate system adopts the right-hand rule. See Fig.3-1.

Fig. 3-1 Schematic diagram of right hand principle

For machine tools of milling types, the direction of machine tool axes is decided by the type of

machine tool and the layout of each component altogether. The basic coordinate axes of milling



machine are X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis:

—the direction of Z-axis away from workpiece surface is the positive direction (+Z).

—X-axis is perpendicular to Z-axis and parallel to the clamped surface of workpiece. For the

single column milling machine, if user faces the tool and looks in the column direction, right moving

direction is the positive direction of X-axis (+ X).

—X-axis, Y-axis and the Z-axis altogether constitute the coordinate system that adheres to the

right-hand rule.

3.2.1. Mechanical Coordinate System

Mechanical coordinate system is a set of fixed right-hand coordinate system. Its coordinate origin

is a fixed position that corresponds to the machine tool all the time. Therefore, at any time, a certain

point in space can be exclusively fixed by mechanical coordinate system.

The mechanical coordinate system requires the machine tool available of function [back to

mechanical origin], or this term will only appear in the software.

3.2.2. Workpiece Coordinate System

It is more often to adopt workpiece coordinate system in machining various kinds of workpiece.

Generally speaking, the machining position that we mention is a certain point relative to the workpiece,

while the position where the workpiece is clamped is always variable with respect to the machine

origin, so it is necessary to introduce a set of more convenient coordinate system for workpiece

machining. That is workpiece coordinate system. Workpiece coordinate system adheres to the

right-hand rule as well. Its origin is fixed corresponding to a certain point on the workpiece, and is

possibly floating relative to the reference point.



4. Operation Interfaces of Ncstudio

Operation interfaces of NcStudio are constituted by seven major sections. They are title bar,

menu bar, numerical control state bar, information display bar, function window, status bar, and

operation bar. Compared to the previous versions, this version has great changes in the operation

interfaces.

Picture display is more intuitional and detailed. Path and coordinate can be displayed under

every operation mode. Therefore, the accuracy and instantaneity of machining view are

ensured to the highest degree.

The system provides powerful visual function, user-friendly interface, distinct style, and

stylish interface patterns. User can freely select the theme of interface or even design it by

himself.

Add button tip function. When user moves the mouse onto a button, a hovering tip will

appear to tell user the button’s function or its shortcut key.

Add function of single shortcut key. Single letter, number or function key can be used to fulfill

functions switchover, parameters setting and start/stop of machine tool, which will greatly

shorten user’s operation time.



4.1. Integral Operation Interface

The main operation interface of Ncstudio is shown as below in Fig.4-1.

Fig. 4-1 The integral operation interface

4.2. Title Bar

Title bar is on the top of Ncstudio operation interface, which is used to show the name of the

application. Its color indicates whether the window is activated or not. See Fig.4-2.

Fig. 4-2 Title bar

Note:

In Windows system, the concepts of active window and inactive window are very important. An active window

refers to the window which accepts the input of keyboard at present. Anytime there is only one active window,

and all the other windows are inactive.

Please pay attention to the color difference of the title bar between active window and inactive window. In

Windows default setting, the color of an active title bar is blue, while the color of an inactive title bar is grey.

The icon on the left side of title bar is system menu box used to open control menu of the window.

To open it user can either click this icon or press “ALT + Space key”.

This menu is used to control the position and the size of the window, such as “restore”, “move”,

“close”, “maximize”, “minimize”, etc. On the right side of the title bar there are three control buttons,

including button for restoring, button for maximizing and button for minimizing. These buttons are

Function selection button

Manipulation button bar

Subfunction exchange button



used for quickly setting the size of the window. For detailed operation method, please refer to

MS-Windows on-line help.

4.3. Menu Bar

Under the title bar is the menu bar, as Fig.4-3.

Fig. 4-3 Menu bar

It includes several concealed pull-down menus; each pull-down menu is composed of several

menu items; each menu item corresponds to a programmed function, action, or state. Selecting a

certain menu item by mouse or by keyboard can execute the corresponding function or action or

change the relative state.

Menu bar of Ncstudio is composed of “file”, “work mode”, “operate”, “machine tool”, “window” and

“help”, through which user can perform operation of executing processing files, mode selection,

machining, machine tool, windows switchover and getting help information.

Mouse operation

Click a menu on the menu bar to eject the pull-down menu, and then click the target item.

Keyboard operation

Press down ‘Alt’ key and hot letter key simultaneously. For example, there is a line under ‘F’ in

the “File” menu, so the combination key is “ALT+F”. After “ALT + hot letter key” is pressed, a relative

pull-down submenu will pop up. Regarding the pull-down submenu, user can also use keyboard to

choose the target item. For instance, [File] → [Open and Load] (O). When the pull-down menu of [File]

appears, pressing the letter ‘O’ will select the item.

Shortcut key operation

In pull-down submenus, some items have shortcut keys on their right. For example, [File]→

[Open and Load](O), its shortcut key is “Ctrl + O”. That is to say, user can directly select the target

item by shortcut key, which can avoid the trouble to enter into multilayer menus.

Some menu option has three dots behind. For example, [File] → [Open and Load…], it indicates

that a dialogue will automatically pop up after it is selected. If an item of a pulled-down menu shows in

grey, it indicates the item is unavailable under current conditions.

In addition, right-click on any position of the window, a corresponding shortcut menu will pop up,

through which user can perform the most relative operating instruction for the current position.

4.4. NC (Numerical Control) State Bar

Under the menu bar is the NC state bar. Please see Fig.4-4.



Fig. 4-4 NC state bar

The embedded prompt boxes shown on the NC state bar are operation mode, operation status,

other appended information, and configuration information successively. In the middle-right is

processing time. NC state bar gives user an intuitional way to get the current state of machine tool

and the machining elapsed time, and help him decide the next operation.

4.5. Information Prompt Bar

Under the NC state bar is the prompt bar, shown in Fig.4-5.

Fig. 4-5 Information prompt bar

On the prompt bar, three kinds of information can be shown. They are normal prompt, warning

prompt and error prompt information.

They are distinguished by the color of prompt bar and its characters:

In grey theme interface, if the color of the prompt bar is the same as that of the current

interface and the inside characters show in black, the current prompt is a normal prompt; if

the color of the prompt bar is yellow and the characters show in black, the current prompt is

a warning prompt; if the color of the prompt bar is red and the characters show in white, the

current prompt information is an error prompt.

In black theme interface, if the color of the prompt bar is the same as that of the current

interface and the inside characters show in white, the current prompt is a normal prompt; if

the color of the prompt bar is yellow and the characters show in black, the current prompt is

a warning prompt; if the color of the prompt bar is red and the characters show in white, the

current prompt information is an error prompt.

Note:

The normal prompt mainly shows the information relating to the normal running of the system.

The warning prompt mainly shows the information of which user needs to be aware. For example, if the port

hasn’t been configured before operation, the prompt bar will show ‘The port has not been configured’, and so

on.

The error prompt mainly shows that system errors occur and operation can’t continue, such as, ESTOP warning,

limit warning, file error, software error, and so on.

4.6. Function Window

Function window is the main component of NcStudio V10 interface. It is used to display different



kinds of function screens, including [POS], [OFFSET], [PROG], [SYS], [PARAM] and [DIAG] six

powerful function sections and their columns of screen manipulation. Press down a function selection

button to enter into the corresponding function section. See Fig.4-6.

Fig. 4-6 Function selection buttons

Each function section has its relative function screens. For example, under [OFFSET] function

section there are screens of [WorkCoor], [Offset], [S. and L.]. Under [PROG] function section there

are screens of [HD List], [FD List], [ProcessWiz] and [History], etc. To exchange between function

screens, please press a subfunction exchange button. See Fig.4-7.

Fig. 4-7 Subfunction exchange buttons

Note:

Screens of function section may vary with different modes (auto mode, manual mode and reference point

mode).

After starting NcStudio, the default window is “Normal” function window.

4.7. Manipulation Button Bar

Under the function window is the manipulation button column. See Fig.4-8.

Fig. 4-8 Manipulation button bar

What it usually shows is the shortcut buttons relating to the current function screen or the current

mode. For instance, under the function screen of [PROG] → [HD List], the manipulation button

column has buttons of “load”, “edit”, “delete”, “new”, “rename”, and so on.

User can choose the picture manipulation button to do the relevant operations according to the

content displayed on the function screen.

Note:

When the conditions are not satisfied, some buttons in the manipulation button column may be prohibited in

order to prevent user’s false operation.

4.8. Status Bar

Status bar is at the bottom of Ncstudio. See Fig. 4-9. At the right of the status bar is the key lock

prompt used to show the current state of capital lock, number lock and scroll lock. In addition, current

time and date are also displayed.



Fig. 4-9 Status bar

4.9. Operation Panel

According to the differences in mode, operation panel can be divided into automatic mode,

manual mode and reference point mode. See Fig.4-10. The upside of the operation panel is a mini

area for coordinate display where user can see the workpiece coordinates and the machine

coordinates of the current cutter position, current feed speed, current pressure, current too No. and

the name of the current loaded file. Under the mini coordinate display area is the panel button area,

inside which buttons are different under different modes.

Fig. 4-10 Operation panel



5. Auto Mode of Ncstudio

In auto mode, system can automatically analyze loaded processing programs, controlling the

machine tool to machine the object workpiece. Advanced functions can be fulfilled, such as

[breakpoint resume], [selection processing] and [handwheel guidance].



The picture of auto mode is shown as Fig.5-1, including operation panel and function panel,

which will be introduced in detail successively as following.

Fig. 5-1 Picture under [AUTO] mode

5.1. Operation Panel Section

This operation panel is composed of several auto manipulation buttons, providing an alternant

operation environment for manipulating machine tool automatically. See Fig.5-2.

Fig. 5-2 Auto operation panel

Operation panel

Operation mode Function panel



On the top of the panel, there is a coordinate display zone, which is used to display the current

coordinate of X-axis, Y-axis and A-axis, feedrate, current pressure, current tool No. and the name of

current loaded file. Under the mini coordinate display area is the panel button area, inside which

buttons are different under different modes.

Under Auto mode, button zone includes the following buttons:

[Feedrate] slide block

Please see Fig.5-3.

Fig. 5-3 Feed override sliding button picture

User can manipulate the feed speed by controlling the current feedrate. The formula is as

following:

Current feed speed = rated feed value × current feedrate.

The least unit of feedrate scale is 10% (Each case indicates 10%). Current feedrate percent is

displayed beneath the word “Feedrate”. Three ways can be used to revise the feedrate percent. Click

on the sliding axle; drag the slide block; click the slide block to choose it, then press [PageUp],

[PageDown] key; when [PageUp] or [PageDown] key is pressed once, the block will move one case,

and the feedrate increases (or decreases) 10%. The range of feedrate percent is 0% ~ 120%.

[LaserPW] slide block

Please see Fig.5-4.

Fig. 5-4 Pressure adjustment slider picture

User can regulate the pressure of the glass cutting tool bit by adjusting the pressure of current air

pressure.

Three ways can be used to revise the feedrate percent. Click on the sliding axle; drag the slide

block; click the slide block to choose it, then press [PageUp], [PageDown] key; when [PageUp] or

[PageDown] key is pressed once, the block will move one case, and the feedrate increases (or

decreases) 10%.

[G00FR] slide block



Please see Fig.5-5.

Fig. 5-5 G00 override sliding button picture

User can manipulate the tool speed of G00 instruction by modifying G00 rate. If G00 rate is

adjusted to 0%, G00 rate = feedrate, and the prompt will be displayed that the “G00F.R” is equal to

“feedratio”. And the formulation is as following:

Current tool moving speed under G00 instruction = feedrate × current machining speed.

When G00 rate is not equal to 0%, its calculating expression is:

Current tool moving speed under G00 instruction = Dry running speed × G00 rate

The least unit of G00 rate on the sliding axle is 25% (Each case indicates 25%).Three ways can

be used to revise feedrate percent. Click on the sliding axle; drag the slide block; click the slide block

to choose it, and then press [PageUp], [PageDown] key; each time press [PageUp] or [PageDown]

key, the block will move one case, and the feedrate increases (decreases) 25%. The revised range of

G00 ratio is 0%-100%.

[In], [Out], [Cylinder], [Inspiration], [Fill Oil] and [P.B.]

See Fig.5-6.

Fig. 5-6 Buttons on the operation panel

These buttons control in and out of glass, cylinder, air pump, oiling and positioning respectively.

Normal state under grey theme: background color of these buttons is grey, and the color of these

icons and characters is black. When these buttons are pressed, color of their background will turn into

green. User can distinguish the state of various pumps and valves by the color of these buttons and

characters. For example, when [Cylinder] is pressed, it will turn into green; when it is pressed again, it

will rise and restore to grey.

Normal state under black theme: background color of these buttons is black, the color of these

icons is white, and the color of characters is black. When these buttons are pressed, color of their

background will turn into green while that of icons and characters is black. User can distinguish the



state of current cylinder and so on by the color of these buttons and characters. For example, when

[Cylinder] is pressed, it will turn into green; when it is pressed again, it will rise and restore to black.

[Start]

See: .

Its shortcut key is F9, only available under [AUTO] mode.

If there is no loaded processing file, the button is disabled.

If user has loaded a processing file and finished operation of backing to the reference point,

the button is enabled. Press the button, system will start machining from the first line of the

processing file automatically.

If user has loaded a processing file for the first time without executing related operations of

the reference point (“directly setting” or “back to mechanical origin”), press the button and

user will be reminded to go back to the reference point before operation.

The button has two functions:

If a certain processing procedure has been loaded, backing to the reference point has been

finished, and system’s current status is "idle"; the machine will carry out the procedure

automatically from the first line after the button is pressed. Once machining starts, system

will enter into “Auto | Running” state. If system is in the state of simulation, system will start

simulation machining.

If system is under “Auto / Pause" state, system will resume machining from the suspended

position and enter into “Auto | Running" state after the button is pressed. If system is in the

state of simulation, the system will start simulation machining.

[Pause]

See: .

[Pause] button is valid under auto processing. Machine tool will pause and uplift the cutter and

then enters into “Auto | Pause” state after the button is pressed. If user wants to resume machining,

please press button [Start] or choose the relative menu item.

If system is now under simulation state, simulation will pause and system will enter into “Auto |

Pause” state after the button is pressed. If user wants to resume simulating, press button [Start] or

choose the relative menu item.

Hotkey: F10, only available under [AUTO] mode.



Note:

There are two ways for system to enter into [Pause] state:

1. When system is executing [single block] function;

2. User selects [Pause] function during machining process.

[Stop]

See: .

This function is valid under auto mode or when user inputs G code and run it. After the button is

pressed, the machine tool will stop machining and uplift the cutter to end all machining tasks, and

system will enter into “Auto | Idle” state. This button is to break off the machining procedure normally

during machining.

Hotkey: F11, only available under [AUTO] mode or when user inputs G code and run it.

[Reset]

See: .

[Reset] button is enabled under every situation. After it is pressed, the machine tool will stop the

current machining task (if it is machining) and restore from warning (if it is in E-stop status) state to

“Idle” state.

Hotkey: Pause key, available under any mode.

5.2. Function Panel Section

Under auto mode, function buttons are as Fig.5-7:

Fig. 5-7 Function sections under [AUTO] mode

5.2.1. [POS] Function Section

Under AUTO mode, [POS] subfunction sections include: Normal, Pos, Object, Prog, Info, and

Setting. See Fig.5-8.

Fig. 5-8 Exchange buttons of [POS] subfunction under [AUTO] mode



[Normal] function screen

Please see Fig.5-9.

Fig. 5-9 Normal function screen

In the processing track window, the tool path is displayed in real time, so that user can check

tool’s track intuitionally and make sure the machining procedure is executed accurately. Besides,

under this two-dimension track mode, user is offered abundant operating methods to look over the

process figure from different position and scaling, such as zoom in, zoom out, etc.

The lower part of [Normal] function screen displays the loaded processing file. When auto

machining begins, the current executed instruction will be emphasized with deep blue. The frame in

front of the instruction is used to mark the current instruction‘s position in whole processing file.

Shortcut icon buttons

On the left of the process track window, there are icon buttons, see Fig.5-10.

Fig. 5-10 Icon buttons on the left of the process track window

V10 Ncstudio adds a tip function for each of these icon buttons. Moving the mouse onto the

button will display a tip after a moment. It tells user the function of the buttons.



[Move]:

This function is to move view by the left mouse button. Click the [move] icon on the left of track

view, move mouse to the display window, the mouse will show as , then press down the left

mouse key, the mouse will turn into , then drag the path, move it to the suitable position that you

want, and release the mouse to finish tracking figures.

User can also implement this function by keyboard. After pressing down the [move] icon, please

press [enter] key, and then press a direction key to move the whole path to the corresponding

direction. When the mini-keyboard is unlocked, the mini-keyboard can also be used as direction keys.

Note:

The operation is very convenient. User can greatly improve efficiency of the software if user practices enough.

[Zoom Out] and [Zoom In]

Click the [Zoom in] or [Zoom out] button on the left of the track window, then move the cursor into

the display area, when the cursor shows , please click the left mouse key to enlarge the figure;

when the mouse shows , please click the left mouse key to diminish the figure.

Shortcut: on mini-keyboard, [-] key can zoom out the figure and [+] key can zoom in the figure, no

matter whether the mini-board is locked or not.

[Show Current Processing Point]:

Click [Show Current Processing Point] button on the left of the process track window. The current

processing point will be displayed in the center of the window automatically by the procedure.

Shortcut key: [End] key on the keyboard.

[Fit to Window Size]:

Click button [Fit to Window Size] on the left of the process track window. The process track

window will adjust to displaying all the paths, so user can see the whole figure without scrolling the

window.

Shortcut key: [/] key on the keyboard.

[Clear]:

After a long time of machining, the simulation figure will become very complex and the temporary

folder used to record processing path will become more and more bulkiness. It will spend a lot of time

to redraw, move, or revolve the simulation figure. At this time, user needs to clean up the tracking



window. Note that pressing this button will clear the actual processing track.

Click the [Clear] button on the left, the simulation figure in the processing track window will be

deleted.

Shortcut key: [Delete] key on the keyboard.

Shortcut key menu

Right click in the processing track window, and a shortcut menu will pop out. Click the target item

to implement the corresponding function. See Fig.5-11.

Fig. 5-11 Shortcut key menu of track window

Functions of these quick menus will be illustrated separately as following (the same functions

mentioned in the icon buttons will be omitted).

[Clear]

It has the same function with button (Clear), which deletes the actual processing track. Hotkey:

[Delete] key on keyboard; or, right click to eject the QuickMenu, and then press letter [T] key.

[Center]

The function is used to set the machining path at the center of the window. Hotkey: [Home] key

on keyboard; or, right click to eject the QuickMenu, and then press letter [N] key.

[Customize Track View]

Clicking [Customize Track View] will eject a “Custom Parameter” dialog. See Fig.5-12 below.

User can choose “trace color”, “show travel range”, “draw the gridding”, ”give current track priority to

this file track”, “delete the tracking view automatically after new files opened” and so on. The detailed

information will be introduced as below.



Fig. 5-12 Customized parameters

Click the corresponding color buttons to eject a color selection bar, as Fig.5-13.

Fig. 5-13 Color selection bar

On the [Track Color] board, user can set the suitable colors for backdrop, instructions, gridding,

coordinate axis, and the selected track. In V10 Ncstudio, a new function of loading path in advance is

added, so the corresponding colors of instructions are divided into simulation path color and real path

color. [Simu G00/G01/G02/G03] is corresponding to the simulation one, while [G00/G01/G02/G03] is

corresponding to the real one.

1) [Show travel range]

This option decides whether to show the simulation worktable in process track window. Once this

item is selected, the simulation worktable will be displayed. Otherwise, it won’t be displayed.

2) [Draw the gridding]

This option is used to decide whether to show the gridding in processing track window. Once

user selects this item, the gridding will be displayed. Otherwise, it won’t be displayed.

3) [Delete the tracking view automatically after new files opened]

This option is used to decide whether to automatically delete the real path after a new processing

file is opened. Once user selects this item, the path in processing track window will be deleted

automatically. Otherwise, it won’t be deleted.

4) [Give current track priority to this file track]



After user loads a processing file and starts machining operation, both the actual machining path

and pre-simulation path will be displayed in process track window. And functions of [Center] and [Fit

to Window Size] are only effective for the current path. After this item is selected, simulation path will

be treated as the current path, or the real machining path will be the current path.

On the lower part of the [Normal] function screen, there are operation buttons, machine status,

and running state of processing files which are relative to the current mode.

[Pos] function screen

Please see Fig.5-14. This screen makes it convenient for user to look over the current tool

position, including “machine coordinate”, “workpiece coordinate” and “remaining distance”.

“Remaining distance” refers to the absolute value of difference between current coordinate point and

target point of G code when current G code is executed, only available under auto mode.

Fig. 5-14 Position function screen

[Object] function screen

It is used for displaying machining paths. Buttons on the left of the screen is totally the same as

those of [Normal] function screen. Please refer to [Normal] function screen for detailed information.

[Prog] function screen

This screen is mainly used for displaying the loaded file, and the remarks are used to identify the

relative position for current executed instruction in the whole processing file. Please see Fig.5-15.

[Edit Loaded File] button in the lower part of the screen is unavailable when there is no file loaded,



while it will be enabled after a file is loaded. Then press the button to eject Ncstudio editor in which

user can edit the loaded processing file.

Fig. 5-15 Program function screen

[Info] function screen

See Fig.5-16. Information function screen is mainly used for displaying various information about

machining, such as the maximal and minimum processing range of axes, processing time, cutting

time, workpiece count, current line No. of current executed instruction, file length, file path, etc.

Processing time is slightly different form cutting time. Cutting time is only the accumulated time of tool

causing deformation to the workpiece, while processing time needs to add traverse time of tool.

Workpiece count means the times of completing the file and pressing its button will clear the count

number. Processing time is displayed in the sated bar as well, which user can have a quick look.



Fig. 5-16 Information function screen

[Setting] function screen

Setting function screen is mainly used for setting commonly used parameters under auto mode,

such as dry running speed, processing speed, speed specified mode, cycle times of program, interval

of cycle machining, etc. See Fig.5-17.

Fig. 5-17 Setting function screen

Dry running speed

Dry running speed refers to the running speed under G00 command, and its range is 1~100000.

If it is out of the range, system will prompt user. Pressing the button will eject an input box, shown in

Fig.5-18. It has functions of “copy”, “paste”, “expression calculation”, and supports hotkeys. User will

find it very convenient, especially when disposing multi-digit number or calculating data.



Fig. 5-18 Input box

Processing speed (feed speed)

Processing speed refers to the moving speed under G01, G02 and G03 commands. Its range is

1~dry running speed. If it is out of range, system will prompt user.

Initial cut pressure specified

Initial cut pressure specified refers to the initial cutting pressure, and its range is cutting pressure

~ maximum pressure. If it is out of range, system will prompt user.

Normal pressure specified

Normal pressure specified refers to the default cutting pressure of cylinder during machining, and

its range is cutting pressure ~ maximum pressure. If it is out of range, system will prompt user.

Knife pressure specified

Knife pressure specified refers to the pressure of cylinder during lowering of tool, and its range is

0 ~ maximum pressure. In addition, its value should be less than those of initial cut pressure specified

and normal pressure specified.

Speed mode specified

It sets the speed specified mode, three modes are available: “0” (whether to use specified file

speed), “1” (whether to use default speed), “2” (whether to specify speed in proportion). Pressing this

button will eject an input box to prompt user how to revise this parameter, as Fig.5-19.



Fig. 5-19 Input box of speed mode specified

Cycle times of program

This parameter is to specify the times to execute the loaded file.

Interval time of cycle machining

This parameter is to specify the interval time from the end of last circle processing to the

beginning of next circle processing.

Column of manipulation buttons

Under AUTO mode, all manipulation button columns in POS function section are the same as

those in Fig.5-20.

Fig. 5-20 Manipulation buttons in POS function section under AUTO mode

[Load]

Hotkey: F1, it is only available under AUTO mode. Pressing down the button will eject “Open and

Load” dialogue. Choose the target file, click [Open] button, and system will load it into parsing engine

for machining.

[Unload]

Hotkey: F2, it is only available under AUTO mode. Its function is to uninstall the currently loaded

file from NcStudio system.

[B.P. Resume]



Hotkey: F3, it is only available under AUTO mode. This button is only available when power-off or

E-stop occurs, or when user presses [Stop] button during machining process. If user can insure the

accuracy of workpiece coordinate, user can directly press this button to continue machining. If not,

please go back to the reference point first before restarting the machining. This function can also be

applied to simulation mode.

[Simmu]

Hotkey: F4, it is only available under AUTO mode. Simulation function provides user with a fast

but lifelike simulation environment. After loading a processing file, press [Simulation] button and then

press [Start] button on the operation panel, system will carry out simulation automatically with high

speed from the first section. Simulation is similar to demonstration function of CNC system, but more

advanced. To run a machining file under simulation mode, system will not drive the machine tool to do

the relative actions, but only show the cutter trace with high speed in the process trace window. By

simulation, user can know about cutter’s movement in advance, avoid damage (to the machine tool)

which is caused by mistakes in the written procedure, and get other additional information. User can

look over the relative information in “Info” function screen under “POS” function section.

[SelWork]

Hotkey: F5, it is only available under AUTO mode. This function is used for program block skip

execution. Pressing down the button will eject an “Execute (Advanced Options)” dialogue box, as

Fig.5-21. User can select any block for execution by inputting the start line No. and end line No. in

“specified position” frame. After user chooses [File Start] or [File End], the “specified position” item will

be unavailable. This function can also be used for simulation.



Fig. 5-21 Selecting machining dialog

[HWheel]

Hotkey: F6, it is only available under AUTO mode. After pressing the button [HWheel], user can

only control the machine tool by MPG; at the same time, all buttons on the operating panel are invalid.

[Back to 0]

Hotkey: F8, it is only available under AUTO mode. After the button is pressed, system will control

tool to go back to the workpiece origin automatically. Please note the difference among workpiece

origin, fixed point and mechanical origin (the reference point).

5.2.2. [OFFSET] Function Section

This section is mainly used to deal with the related operations of workpiece coordinate offset.

OFFSET function section includes [WorkCoor], [Offset], and [S. and L.] function screens.

[WorkCoor] function screen

See Fig.5-22. In this screen, user can set the current workpiece coordinate. Click the button on

the screen to eject a dialogue “Input Box”, input a workpiece coordinate value and click [OK] button;

system will automatically adjust the current workpiece coordinate to the input value(the actual position

will remain the same), and prompt user the accurate distance and motion direction of cutter.



Fig. 5-22 Workpiece coordinate function screen in OFFSET function section

[Offset] function screen

Offset function screen is as Fig.5-23. It is used for setting public offset, offset of workpiece

coordinate system (WCS) of G54, G55, G56, G57, G58 and G59 instructions, and mechanical

coordinate system (MCS).

Fig. 5-23 Offset function screen in OFFSET function section

Final offset of WCS and MCS = public offset + offset of G54, G55, G56, G57, G58 and G59

instructions + offset of cutter

Pressing the button “Advanced Settings” will eject an “Offset Setting” dialog, which is used to set

offset, as Fig.5-24.



Fig. 5-24 Picture of offset setting

Public Offset:

It is used to record the temporary adjusted value for workpiece origin, which can only be

maintained manually. No automatic functions will modify this value. And the existence or change of

public offset won’t affect functions of fixed presetting and floating presetting. That is to say, under the

condition that public offset is existed, the workpiece coordinate of workpiece surface won’t be 0 after

floating presetting is employed.

Workpiece Offset:

The value of workpiece offset for X and Y is the offset of workpiece origin relative to mechanical

origin. Namely, it is the mechanical coordinate of X-axis and Y-axis when tool tip moves to workpiece

origin. It only supports G54 coordinate system.

Workpiece Coordinate:

It displays the workpiece coordinate of current point.

Setting X, Y:

It is used to set coordinates of X-axis or Y-axis or X-axis and Y-axis of current point as the

workpiece coordinate origin.



Record and Center Division:

It is used to acquire midpoint between two points. The method is as following: firstly, let the tool

moves to the first point, then press the button “Record X” to record the mechanical coordinate of

X-axis for this point; afterwards, let the tool moves to the second point, then press “Center Division X”

button, system will calculate mechanical coordinate of X-axis for the midpoint of these two points. Use

of “Record Y” and “Center Division Y” are similar to the above, merely aiming at mechanical

coordinate of Y-axis.

[S. and L.] function screen

The screen is as Fig.5-25. User can save or load the offset value of workpiece coordinate in this

screen. Identification of the storage box includes: group, storage time and the file name when it is

loaded. Pressing the corresponding button will eject a dialog box to prompt user when he wants to

load or save a record.

Fig. 5-25 Save and load function screen in OFFSET function section


Manipulation buttons in [Offset] function section are slightly different under AUTO mode, which

will be introduced in the following.



In [WorkCoor] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-26.

Fig. 5-26 Manipulation buttons of [WorkCoor] function screen in OFFSET function section

[X Clear]

Its shortcut key is F1. Pressing this button will modify the offset to ensure workpiece coordinate of

X-axis for current point is 0.

[Y Clear]

Its shortcut key is F2. Pressing this button will modify the offset to ensure workpiece coordinate of

Y-axis for current point is 0.

[XY Clear]

Its shortcut key is F5. Pressing this button will modify the offset to ensure workpiece coordinates

of X-axis and Y-axis for current point are both 0.

[Back to 0]

Its shortcut key is F8. System will back to the workpiece origin automatically after this button is

pressed. Please pay attention to the difference among workpiece origin, fixed point and mechanical

point.

In [Offset] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-27.

Fig. 5-27 Manipulation buttons of [Offset] function screen in OFFSET function section

[Set_X]

Its shortcut key is F1. Pressing this button will eject a dialog as Fig.5-28, in which user can decide

whether to set current mechanical coordinate as the origin of current WCS (G54).



Fig. 5-28 Dialog

[Set_Y]


whether to set current mechanical coordinate as the origin of current WCS (G54).

[Set_XY]


whether to set current mechanical coordinates as the origin of current WCS (G54).

In [S. and L.] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-29.

Fig. 5-29 Manipulation buttons of [S. and L.] function screen in OFFSET function section

[Save]

Its shortcut key is F1, only available in [S. and L.] function screen under [OFFSET] function

section. It is for user to save offset.

[Load]

Its shortcut key is F2, only available in [S. and L.] function screen under [OFFSET] function

section. It is for user to load offset.

5.2.3. [PROG] Function Section

This function section is mainly used to deal with the related machining operations. [PROG]

function section includes [HD List], [FD List], [ProcessWiz], and [History] function screens, which will

be introduced separately.

[HD List] function screen



As Fig.5-30, in this screen, user can look up processing files under the default file path on hard

disk, and carry out a series of operations, such as “load”, “edit”, “delete”, “rename”, etc. user can also

create a new processing file under the default path D:\NCFILES and edit it.

Fig. 5-30 HD list function screen

The upper part of the screen is a file list, which displays all the files under the path “D:\ NCFILES”.

Putting processing files under the path will make it more convenient for user to operate.

The lower part of the screen is a prompt frame. After a file in the list is selected, its attributes will

be shown in the prompt frame, such as current file folder, file name, size, last modified time, and first

four lines of the file, etc.

Note:

User can save the machining files under the path D:\ NCFILES, then the files will be found in the HD list directly

and can be operated accordingly.

[FD List] function screen

As Fig.5-31, in this screen, user can load files from floppy disk or USB flash disk. For instance, if

there is a file under naiky file folder in the USB, user can execute a series of operations, such as

“load”, “copy to hard disk”, “select Driver”, and “safe remove”.



Fig. 5-31 Floppy disk function screen

The upper part of the screen is a file list, which displays all the machining files in the floppy disk

or external store. User can execute a series of operations on the files in this list.

The lower part of the screen is a prompt frame. After a file in the list is selected, its attributes will

be shown in the prompt frame, such as current file folder, file name, size, last modified time, and first

four lines of the file, etc.

[ProcessWiz] function screen

In this screen, aiming at features of glass cutting machines, Ncstudio provides some machining

programs such as straight line cutting, circle cutting and area cutting, which will be introduced in detail

in the following part of manipulation button bar.

[History] function screen

As Fig.5-32, if user wants to replace current processing file with a recent file, please turn to this

screen, which records all the processing files loaded recently. After user loads the target file,

machining will be ready.



Fig. 5-32 History function screen


Manipulation buttons in [PROG] function section are different under AUTO mode, which will be

introduced separately.

In [HD List] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-33.

Fig. 5-33 Manipulation buttons of hard disk list

[Load]

Shortcut key: F1, only available in [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing

down the button after a processing file is selected will load the processing file into the decoder

automatically to decode it. At the same time, the loading progress bar will be displayed in the

information column. After the processing file is loaded, system will be ready for starting processing.

[Edit]

Shortcut key: F2, only available in the [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Press

down the button after selecting a processing file, and the loading progress bar will be displayed in the

information column. After loading finishes, system will switch to “NcEditor” for editing automatically.

[Delete]

Shortcut key: F3, only available in [HD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing the



button after a file is selected will eject a dialog box to ask user whether to delete the file. See Fig.5-34.

Fig. 5-34 Confirmation dialog for file deletion

Note:

When the processing file selected is in the state of loading, editing, or processing, user won’t be allowed to

delete it.

[New]


button will create a new processing file named “Untitle1.nc” under the path “D:\NCFILES”. After

selecting this file, user can also execute other related operations, such as rename, edit, etc.

[Rename]


button after a processing file is selected will eject a dialog box to for user to input the file’s new name.

After inputting the new file name, click “OK” button to finish operation. See Fig.5-35.

Fig. 5-35 Rename dialog

In [FD List] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-36.



Fig. 5-36 Manipulations of floppy disk list

[Load]

Hotkey: F1, only available in [FD List] screen under [PROG] function section. Pressing down the

button after a processing file is selected will load the processing file into the decoder automatically to

decode it. At the same time, the loading progress bar will be displayed in the information column. After

the processing file is loaded, system will be ready for starting processing.

[Copy to HD]

Hotkey: F2, only available in the [FD List] screen of [PROG] function section. After selecting a file

in the list, user can press this button to copy it to the hard disk under default path.

[SelDrive]

Hotkey: F3, only available in [FD List] screen under [PROG] function section. If there are several

external memorizers, user can select one of them with this button.

[Safely Remove]

Hotkey: F4, only available in [FD List] screen under [PROG] function section. When the external

memorizer is not used, user can press the button to remove the memorizer safely. If files in the

memorizer is being processed or loaded into buffer zone, this button is disabled.

In [ProcessWiz] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-37.

Fig. 5-37 Manipulation buttons of process wizard

[LineCut]

Hotkey: F1, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section.

Pressing this button will switch to window of straight line cutting, as Fig.5-38. After inputting some

simple parameters, user can press the “Start” button on the operation panel to start machining of

glass line cutting.



Fig. 5-38 Sub-screen of straight line cutting

Length of material (A):

It is the total length of workpiece raw material along X-axis.

Width of material (S):

It is the total length of workpiece raw material along Y-axis.

X cutting length (D):

It is length of each processing zone along X-axis.

Y cutting length (F):

It is length of each processing zone along Y-axis.

During cutting process, to ensure the integrity and finish for the turning and border after

workpiece is cut, cut-in length in advance and extended cut-out length for tool path are especially set.

Distance off X edge (G):

It is the length between the actual cutting border and border of workpiece raw material along

X-axis.

Distance off Y edge (H):

It is the length between the actual cutting border and border of workpiece raw material along

Y-axis.

In [ProcessWiz], workpiece surface is divided into several processing zones of same size by

[Linecut].

Cut-off length (J):

It is the cut-out path length that tool exceeds.

Back length (K):

It is the path length that tool cuts over in advance when starting cutting each time.

Linear cutting is divided into unidirection cutting, bidirectional cutting, cut edge and no cut edge,

which user can select according to his needs.



Unidirection (C):

It sets the processing of raw materials will be cut under the same direction.

Bidirection (V):

It sets the processing of raw materials will be cut in different intersection directions

Cut edge (B):

When the first edge is cut, the whole raw material will be cut off along X-axis.

No cut edge (N):

It is corresponding to “cut edge”, selecting it raw material will be processed in a normal

machining way.

[CirCut]


Pressing this button will switch to window of circle cutting, as Fig.5-39. After inputting some simple

parameters, user can press the “Start” button on the operation panel to start machining of glass circle

cutting.

Fig. 5-39 Sub-screen of circle cutting

Parameters in [CirCut] sharing the same functions with those in [LineCut] will be omitted here.

Diameter of circle (D):

It is the diameter for the circle cutting in raw material.

Distance of circle (H):

It is the space between the two adjacent circles along X-axis.

Row interval (J):

It is the space between the two adjacent circles along Y-axis.



Tolerance of edge (K):

It is the cutting margin metric for the raw material along Y-axis (it is mainly used to solve whether

to cut the end line along Y-axis).

Initial angle (L):

It is the offset angle of the position of cutter lowering.

Circle cutting is divided into one row partition, two rows partition and no partition, which user can

select according to his needs.

One row partition (C)：

It sets circles on the raw material will be cut in terms of a row as a group.

Two rows partition (V):

It sets circles on the raw material will be cut in terms of two rows as a group.

No partition (B):

It sets raw material will be cut only in terms of circles without parting lines. At this time, the line of

the circles of the adjacent circles will be an equivalent triangle.

[MultiAreaCut]


Pressing this button will switch to window of area cutting, as Fig.5-40. After inputting some simple

parameters, user can press the “Start” button on the operation panel to start machining of glass area

cutting.

Fig. 5-40 Sub-screen of area cutting

Parameters in [MultiAreaCut] sharing the same functions with those in [LineCut] will be omitted

here.

Set region:



Select a valid processing zone, within the range of 1 ~ 10 areas for option.

Graphic type:

There are two types of cutting graphics: line and circle.

X start point:

It is the start point of cutting for the line (or circle) in the current area along X-axis.

Y start point:

It is the start point of cutting for the line (or circle) in the current area along Y-axis.

Cut columns:

It is the cutting columns for the line (or circle) in the current area along X-axis.

Cut rows:

It is the cutting rows for the line (or circle) in the current area along Y-axis.

[Load]


Pressing this button will load the process wizard selected in advance. User can select a process

wizard and set the relative parameters in advance before pressing this button to load it.

[Save]

Hotkey: F8, only available in [ProcessWiz] function screen under [PROG] function section. User

can press this button to save the set process wizard if user needs to use a process wizard frequently

without changing parameters after they are set.

5.2.4. [SYS] Function Section

This function section is used for interrelated operations of “configuration selection”, “interface

selection”, “language selection”, and “system information”. And [SYS] function section includes

function screens of [Config], [Interface], [Lang], and [SysInfo].

[Config] function screen

The screen is as Fig.5-41, which displays the configuration files supported by NcStudio; user can

press [Select] button to select the corresponding configuration according to actual situation.



Fig. 5-41 Configuration selection function screen

[Interface] function screen

As Fig.5-42, user can select the theme for the integral interface in this screen. Ncstudio currently

supports two kinds of themes: Gray and Black. User can press [Select] button to choose one of them

according to personal preference.

Fig. 5-42 Interface function screen

[Lang] function screen

As Fig.5-43, user can select the language version in this screen. Ncstudio currently supports two

kinds of languages: Chinese and English. User can press [Select] button to choose the appropriate

language.



Fig. 5-43 Language function screen

[SysInfo] function screen

As Fig.5-44, user can look over the information of Ncstudio system in this screen, including

version, company name, hardware information, card no., remaining time and self-test information.

Fig. 5-44 System information function screen


In [SYS] function section, only [SysInfo] function screen has manipulation buttons, as Fig.5-45.

Fig. 5-45 Manipulation buttons of system information

[Register]



Hotkey: F1, only available in [SysInfo] screen under [SYS] function section. User can press the

button to eject a “REGISTER” dialog box, as Fig.5-46. For new user, please input the correct register

code and press [OK] to accomplish the registration.

Fig. 5-46 Register dialog

5.2.5. [PARAM] Function Section

This section is used for parameters setting, parameters backup and parameters auto backup.

[PARAM] function section includes [Param], [Backup], and [AutoBackup] function screens.

[Param] function screen

As Fig.5-47, there are three sub-screens in it. According to the authority level, user can access

different sub-screens to set the parameters.

Fig. 5-47 Operators’ parameters function screen

In V10 Ncstudio, user can look up parameters in parameters list according to the type of

parameters. If user is not clear about the type of the parameter, please refer to chapter 9, in which all



parameters are introduced according to their serial number.

Parameters in V10 Ncstudio are numbered with 5 decimal digits. The first digit is main-class

number (1~9), and the second digit is sub-class number (0~9). Each sub-class has 1000 numbers

(000~999). Names of type are given according to the first and second digits.

The left buttons further classify the parameters according to their functions, which is very

convenient for user to look up the needed parameter.

[Operation]

In [Operation parameters], it includes parameters which are related to the specific operations.

Pressing the button will show the corresponding parameter list, including N7.1 (Manual), N7.2 (Auto),

and N7.9 (Other Operations), etc.

[Axes]

In [Feed Axes Parameters], it includes parameters which are related to the feed axes. Pressing

the button will show the corresponding parameter list, operator’s parameters include N6.4 (Rotary

axis). Apart from N6.4, manufacturer’s parameters also include N1.0 (Feed Axes Normal Parameters),

N1.2 (Compensation), and N1.3 (Velocity/Acceleration Limit).

[Controller]

In [Controller parameters], it includes parameters which are related to the connection of external

controllers. Pressing the button will show the corresponding parameter list, including N5.2

(Handwheel). Because only manufacturer and developer have the right to revise the parameter, this

item is vacant in operators’ parameters.

[Program]

In [Program parameters], it includes related parameters of machining program. Pressing the

button will show the corresponding parameter list, including N6.2 (G Code Option), N6.5 (File

Translation). Apart from them, in manufacturers’ parameters, it also includes N6.3 (Track Control) and

N6.4 (Speed Control).

[View]

[Interface parameters] includes related parameters of interface appearance. Pressing the button

will show the corresponding parameter list, including N8.1 (Position Interface). In manufacturers’



parameters, it also includes N8.7 (Interface Display Format).

[Other]

It includes N8.6 (Diagnosis Interface). In operators’ parameters, this item is vacant; only

manufacture and developer have the right to revise it.

[All]

It lists all the parameters under current privilege. User can look over the parameters’

classification.

And user can access different sub-screens to set parameters according to his privilege. Class

and parameters available are shown as below. If user wants to look over and modify certain

parameter, he needs to log-in the grade which has the right to look over and modify this parameter.

Table 1 Privilege and parameters available

Class Parameters Available

Operator Operators’ parameters

Manufacturer Operators’ Parameters, Manufacturers’ Parameters

Developer Operators’ Parameters, Manufacturers’ Parameters,

and Developers’ Parameters

On the lower part of [Param] function screen column of manipulation buttons, there are three

buttons including [Operator], [Manufacturer], and [Developer], with shortcut key F1, F2, and F3

respectively. Pressing the shortcut key will enter the corresponding sub-screen of parameters. For

detailed information about the parameters, please refer to chapter 9.

[BackUp] function screen

As Fig.5-48, user can save and restore the parameters’ setting in this screen, avoiding the

trouble of setting parameters repeatedly. User can switch to this screen after setting a parameter, and

press [Save] button, system ejecting an “Input Box” to remind user to input the item name. Ncstudio

supplies 8 backup items to help user save different parameters setting. After the parameters have

been saved, user can click [Load] button to load them momentarily in terms of the item name on the

left.



Fig. 5-48 Parameters backup function screen

[AutoBackup] function screen

As Fig.5-49, Ncstudio supports function of parameters auto backup. User can switch to this

screen if he forgets to save the parameters setting. Clicking [Load] button on the right will restore

parameters setting from ex-factory date to last time system closed.

Fig. 5-49 Parameters auto backup function screen

5.2.6. [DIAG] Function Section

The screens under [DIAG] function section are all the same under each mode. This function

section is mainly used for log record, hardware port test, polarity modification, and PLC test. [DIAG]

function section includes [Log], [IO Port], and [PLC] function screens, which will be introduced



separately in the following.

[Log] function screen

The screen is as shown in Fig.5-50. This screen records user’s important operations and system

events. User can browse not only current log information but also history log information.

Fig. 5-50 Log function screen

[IOPort] function screen

As Fig.5-51, this screen is used for displaying related information of control card and system

current input/ output mapping. It is very helpful for system supervision and fault diagnosis.

Fig. 5-51 Hardware I/O ports function screen



[PLC] function screen

As Fig.5-52, this function screen is used for PLC debugging. Generally, it serves especially

system debug person and advanced user. For detailed information please refer to Programming

Manual.

Fig. 5-52 PLC function screen


Manipulation buttons in [DIAG] function section are slightly different under different section

functions.

In [Log] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-53.

Fig. 5-53 Manipulation buttons in log function screen

[Refresh]

Hotkey: F1, only available in [Log] function screen under [DIAG] function section.

Pressing the button will refresh the log list and keep it synchronous with the system.

[Clear]

Hotkey: F2, only available in [Log] function screen under [DIAG] function section.



Pressing the button will clean all the log information.

[Info], [Warning], [Error], [System], [Nowadays]

Hotkey: F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, only available in [Log] function screen under [DIAG] function section.

The default state of these buttons is pressed, which means the corresponding information will be

displayed, such as normal information, warning information, error information, and current information.

If user doesn’t need some type of information, click the related button to make it rise. When

[Nowadays] button rises, system will display all the log records.

In [IOPort] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-54.

Fig. 5-54 Manipulation buttons in hardware I/O port function screen

[TestOn], [TestOff]

Hotkey: F1, F2 in turn, only available in [IOPort] function screen. They are mainly used for

simulating signals in simulation test. When one of the two buttons is pressed, the indicator in front of

the selected port will transform between green and red. Green light indicates port test is on; red light

means port test is off.

Note:

Indication lamps are different under simulation mode and actual situation. See information below:

Under simulation mode: Green lamp , red lamp .

Under actual mode: green lamp , red lamp .

[CanlTst]

Hotkey: F3, only available in [IO Port] function screen. Pressing the button will cancel simulation

signal and simulation test, replacing simulation signal with actual hardware signal.

[CanlAll]

Hotkey: F4, only available in [IOPort] function screen. [CanlAll] is similar to [CanlTst] button, but

[CanlTst] button can only cancel one single port’s simulation, while [CanlAll] button can abolish all

ports’ simulation and replace it with actual hardware signal.



[ConvtPol]

Hotkey: F5, only available in [IOPort] function screen. User can decide whether the polarity of

selected port is N (Negative) or P (Positive).

[DispAll]

Hotkey: F6, only available in [IOPort] function screen, in which ports not used are hidden.

Pressing down the button will display all the I/O ports, and the button is under pressed state; clicking

the button again will make the button rise, and ports not used will be hidden again.

[PortAttr]

Hotkey: F7, only available in [IOPort] function screen. It is used to revise the attribute of the

selected port. Pressing the button will eject a dialog as Fig.5-55, in which user can modify sampling

interval, port name and description, and whether to filter and port enable.

Fig. 5-55 Inport sampling setting dialog

In [PLC] function screen, the manipulation button bar is as Fig.5-56.

Fig. 5-56 Manipulation buttons in PLC function screen

User can input the related channel No., timer No. or counter No. according to his needs.



6. Manual Mode of Ncstudio

Under manual mode, user can control the movement of machine tool by manual operation facility,

such as manual pulse generator, manual operation panel. Manual mode can be subdivided into jog,

stepping (so-called increment), handwheel and so on.



Picture under manual mode is shown in Fig.6-1. Similar to auto mode, it includes one operation

panel and one function panel. These two panels will be introduced separately in detail as below.

Fig. 6-1 Screen under manual mode


As Fig.6-2, this panel provides an alternant operating environment for manipulating machine tool

manually, consisting of many manual operation command buttons.

Fig. 6-2 Manual operation panel

Function panel Operation mode

Operation panel



The upper part of panel is a coordinate display section, which shows the current coordinate of the

tool, current feed speed, current pressure, current tool No. and the name of current loaded file.

Under the mini coordinate display area is the panel button area, inside which buttons are slightly

different under different modes. Under the manual mode, the panel button section includes the

following buttons:

[X+], [X-] manual buttons: ,

The buttons respectively correspond to moving direction of + X and - X axis. Hotkey: number key

6 and 4 in mini-keyboard.

[Y+], [Y-] manual buttons: ,

The buttons respectively correspond to moving direction of + Y and - Y axis. Hotkey: number key

8 and 2 in mini-keyboard.

[~] manual button:

Acceleration button, only available under [Jog] state; it corresponds to number key 0 in the

mini-keyboard and can be used together with X, Y direction keys to accelerate the running speed of

tool. Combination key: 0 + direction key, for instance: “0” and “8” (to accelerate along + Y direction).

[Series], [Handwheel], [0.01], [0.1], [1], [10] and [>>] manual buttons, as Fig.6-3:

Fig. 6-3 Buttons on the manual operation panel

There are totally three manners to manipulate the machine tool under manual mode. They are

series manner, handwheel manner (MPG), and increment stepping manner.

1) Series manner: after pressing down the button, user can manually make the machine tool

move continuously. Under the MANUAL mode (or the manual function screen is current

active window), clicking the direction key on the panel, or pressing down the corresponding

shortcut key in mini-keyboard will make the machine tool move continuously. Loosening it

will stop the machine moving.



Note:

Manual screen must be active, which can be distinguished by the color of the title bar.

When manual screen is active, number lock will not be taken into consideration, and number key is active all the

time.

2) Handwheel (MPG): to support handwheel (MPG—Manual Pulse Generator), in V10

Ncstudio, the button [Handwheel] is added. When user has connected a handwheel, user

can press down the button under manual mode so as to manipulate the machine tool by

handwheel. At this time, X, Y direction keys are invalid.

3) Stepping (increment) manner (0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, >>): it is also called stepping-manner or

increment-manner. This manner can control the machine’s feed distance more accurately,

which is different from series (jog)-manner. Every time user triggers the X, Y direction keys,

the machine will move a specified step-size. Pressing down one of buttons [0.01], [0.1], [1],

[10], [>>] will activate the increment stepping mode. And increment stepping length equals to

the selected step-length. For instance, if [0.1] button is selected, increment stepping length

is 0.1 mm. if user selects [>>] button, system will eject an input dialog asking user to input

the custom step. This value will be displayed beside [>>] button. For example, user enters

500.0 into the pop-up dialog after pressing [>>] button. 500.0 will be displayed near [>>].

After [500.0] is pressed, each time triggering direction key of X or Y will move the

corresponding axis 500.0 mm.

[Stop], [Reset]

This two buttons has been introduced in auto mode, which will be omitted here.


Note: as shown in the picture, the function button in manual mode is different from

that in auto mode, while the others are the same.

Following will mainly introduce the function screens under POS function section:

Normal, Setting and UserCom.


Normal function screen under manual mode is as Fig.6-4.



Fig. 6-4 Normal function screen under manual mode

Record X

Pressing button will record the coordinate value of X-axis under current coordinates.

Record Y

Pressing button will record the coordinate value of Y-axis under current

coordinates.

Pressing buttons , can complete centering operation for relative X and Y axes.

[Setting] function screen

As Fig.6-5, in this screen, user can set commonly used parameters under MANUAL mode, such

as manual low speed, manual high speed, etc. Manual low speed refers to the moving speed when

user doesn’t press down the “manual high-speed” key, setting range 1 mm/min ~ manual high speed;

manual high speed is the manual running speed when user presses down the “manual high-speed”

key, setting range manual low speed ~ dry running speed.



Fig. 6-5 Setting function screen under manual mode

[Usercom] function screen

Fig.6-6 is the function screen of user command under manual mode. In this screen, there are ten

G instructions input items which can be input repeatedly. If no instruction is input into an item, the

[Execute] button near it is disabled. Clicking [Edit] button will eject a dialog “Input Box”. After user

enters an instruction and clicks [OK] button, [Execute] button near it will be available. And clicking

[Execute] button will execute this instruction. Moreover, the input G command will be remembered in

the screen, which provides user with a very convenient way to inquire.

Fig. 6-6 User command function screen under manual mode


Under manual mode, manipulation button bars in different function screens under [POS] function



section are the same, as Fig.6-7.

Fig. 6-7 Manipulation buttons under [POS] function section

[X Clear], [Y Clear], and [XY Clear]

They share the same function with [X Clear], [Y Clear] and [XY Clear] buttons under auto mode.

Please refer to chapter 5.2.2 for detailed information.

[A Back to 0]

After button is pressed, A-axis will back to the preset workpiece origin.

[Back to 0]

After is pressed, both X-axis and Y-axis will back to the preset workpiece origin.



7. Reference Point Mode of Ncstudio

[Back to the Reference Point] is the process to unify the internal coordinates and the machine

actual coordinates. Therefore, during activation process, it is essential to return to the reference point.

After system is started every time, the default operation mode is the reference point mode, which is

convenient for user to perform the operation of “back to mechanical origin”.



See Fig.7-1.

Fig. 7-1 Screen under reference point mode

This operation panel is composed of several manipulation buttons related to operations of

mechanical origin, providing an alternant interface for user to manually operate the machine tool to

back to the mechanical origin. Its function selection buttons, sub-screen exchange buttons are similar

to those of manual and auto operation panel.


Operation panel is as Fig.7-2.

Fig. 7-2 Operation panel section

Function panel Operation mode



[All Back] :

Machine origin is the zero point of machine coordinates system, fixed on machine tool, which is

positioned by both mechanical switch and electrical system. With regard to the machine coordinates

system, please refer to chapter 3.2. Operation of backing to the reference point requires the support

of machine hardware, so some type of machine doesn’t have this function. Reference point is the

benchmark of whole machine, so it is used to calibrate the coordinate of the current point.

To avoid inaccurate coordinate caused by power-off, E-stop, etc, it is necessary to execute

operation of backing to the reference point after E-stop or program start-up.

[All Back] button is used to make X-axis, Y-axis and A-axis return to the reference point

simultaneously. In addition, V10 Ncstudio also provides functions of X, Y and A axes backing to

machine origin separately and direct setting. For detailed information, please refer to chapter 7.2.

Reset :

This function has been introduced under auto mode, which will be omitted here.


Note: as shown in the picture, the function button in reference point mode is

different from that in auto mode and manual mode, while the others are the same.

Following will mainly introduce the function screens under POS function section:

Normal, Pos, and Object.


The normal function screen is similar to that in auto and manual mode, only manipulation button

bar a little different in the lower part of the screen. The screen is as Fig.7-3 and it won’t be introduced

in detail here.



Fig. 7-3 Normal function screen under reference point mode

[Pos] function screen

The position function screen is similar to that in auto mode, only manipulation button bar a little

different on the lower part of the screen. This screen makes it convenient for user to look over the

current tool position, including “machine coordinate”, “workpiece coordinate”, “current workpiece

coordinate system”, and “remaining distance”. Here the picture will be omitted.

[Object] function screen

The upper part of object function screen is the same as the process track window in auto mode,

while the lower part of manipulation button bar is different. Here the picture will be omitted.


Manipulation button bars in different function screens under this mode are the same, as Fig.7-4.

Fig. 7-4 Manipulation buttons under reference point mode

[X back]

Hotkey: F1, it is only available under REFER mode. After the button is pressed, system will

control the tool to go back to the machine origin along X-axis. When the operation is finished, in the

mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in [Pos] function screen, there will be a mark ( )

of completing backing to the machine origin behind [X-axis].



[Y back]

Hotkey: F2, it is only available under REFER mode. Just like [X Back] button, after the button is

pressed, system will control the tool to go back to the machine origin along Y-axis. When the

operation is finished, in the mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in [Pos] function

screen, there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [Y-axis].

[A back]

Hotkey: F4, it is only available under REFER mode. Just like [X Back] button, after the button is

pressed, system will control the tool to go back to the machine origin along A-axis. When the

operation is finished, in the mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in [Pos] function

screen, there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin behind [A-axis].

[Direct Set]

Hotkey: F5, it is only available under REFER mode. If user can make sure the current position is

consistent with its machine coordinate and there is no abnormal state, such as “E-stop”, etc, clicking

the button will directly set the current mechanical coordinate as the accurate one. When the operation

is finished, in the mini-coordinate display zone of operation panel and in the [Pos] function screen,

there will be a mark ( ) of completing backing to the machine origin before [X-axis], [Y-axis] and

[A-axis].



8. Menu System of Ncstudio

Menu operation, keyboard operation, and shortcut key operation constitute the entire operation

framework of Ncstudio. Menu system is one of the most important manners to manipulate Ncstudio

and provides user with very rich menu commands, which he will have a profound witness in the

following contents.



8.1. File Menu

[File] menu mainly includes operation commands of machining files, as Fig.8-1.

Fig. 8-1 File menu

[Open and Load…]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + O. The menu is used for opening a processing file from hard disk and loading

it into the decoder of the system. Then the parsing engine will parse the file into G instructions, and

transfer these instructions to CNC card.

Choosing the menu item will eject the "Open and Load" dialog box, as Fig.8-2. After selecting the

machining program, user can press [open] button to load it automatically. And the operation panel will

display the name of the processing file for user to have a quick look.

Fig. 8-2 Open and load dialog



Once a file is loaded, it is under active condition, which means file modification by other

applications is unavailable (but it can be read). Consequently, user has to close this file in Ncstudio

before modifying it.

Note:

For menu items with symbol “…”, similar with buttons, when they are selected, a dialog or input box will pop up.

[Unload]

This menu item has the same function as button [unload] in [POS] function section under AUTO

mode. After a machining file is loaded into the system, choosing [unload] item will close the current

file.

Note:

If the current loaded file is under processing, [unload] function is invalid.

[New]

Choosing this menu item will create a new file ready for editing. User can edit it in NcEditor.

What’s more, user can save it at any time.

[Open and Edit…]

This item is used for opening a processing file saved in the disk and loading it into NcEditor, in

which user can edit the processing file. Clicking the menu option will eject a “NcEditor” window. User

can operate according to the prompt in the editor.

[Edit Current Machine Program]

This menu item can load the procedure file that has already been in digital control procedure

explanation buffer into the editor window, which is valid only when there are procedure files in digital

control procedure explanation buffer.

[Load Tracks]

This menu item is used to parse the machining file in advance and load the entire track once and

for all. In actual machining process, [Pos] function screen will also display the simulated processing

trace, but it is stepwise in accordance with the machining process. Track and trace can be

distinguished by color; selecting [Load Tracks] will load the track in advance, and the opposite option



is [Clear Tracks].

[Stop Loading Tracks]

The menu item is used to terminate loading track. If the track of the loaded file is too large, it will

slow down the speed of system, then user can choose [Stop Loading Tracks] to terminate the track

loading or choose [Clear Tracks] to stop track loading and clear the loaded track.

[Clear Tracks]

The menu item is used for clearing the loaded track and forbidding continuing loading track.

Clicking this option will eliminate the checked state of [load tracks] menu option.

[Recent Loaded Files]

The menu item will open a new submenu and the submenu will display the recent loaded

processing files. If user needs to load one of the processing files, he can click the filename directly to

load it.

[System Maintenance]

The menu item is mainly used for backup, key data resume, system installation and generating

installation package. Selecting this menu item will close Ncstudio for a while, and eject an option

selection dialogue box, which includes: “key data backup”, “key data resume”, “system installation”,

and “generate installation packet”, as Fig.8-3.



Fig. 8-3 System maintenance dialog

1) Under the “Backup key data” option card, user can back up the key files in default directory,

including controlling parameters, sub program of common-G code, error data of lead screw,

PLC program, etc. If there are backups under the default directory, they will be displayed in

the window below, which user can decide to delete or preserve. Clicking a backup in the

window will display its property under the window. User can select whether to back up the

files under the default directory. If not, user can appoint another directory for files backup.

2) Under the “Key data resume” option card, user can restore the key files according to

backups. If there are backups under the default directory, they will be displayed in the

window below. Clicking a backup in the window will display its attribute below the window.

User can execute “delete” or “start resume” function according to his needs. Pressing the

direction-keys can select other backup files. If a backup file is saved to an appointed path,

user can click [Browse] to find it. Then clicking [Start resume] button will restore it

automatically.

3) In “System installation” option card, user can remount Ncstudio system. To be careful, the

installation will delete all former files under the installation directory and the data of previous

system will also be deleted. Therefore we advise user to back up the data (parameters)

before installation. If there are already any installation packages under the default directory

(It is the same as package generation directory), they will be displayed in the window.

Clicking one package will display its attribute in the lower part of the window. User can delete

or install it. Pressing the direction-keys will select other installation package. User can click

button [Start Installation] to start installation automatically.



4) In “Generate installation packet” option card, user can create a new installation package

based on the current system. It is very helpful to back up data and hold a stable system

version. If there are already installation packages under the default directory (it is the same

as system installation package directory), they will be displayed on the lower part of the

window. Clicking one package will display its attribute on the lower part of the window. User

can delete it or press the direction-keys to look over other installation package. Clicking the

button [Generate to the default path] or [Generate to appointed path] will eject a “Generate

install packet” dialogue and then clicking button [Start Creating] will make a package.

[Exit]

The menu item is used to close NcStudio system. If there is any file under editing, a dialog will

pop up to ask user whether to save it. User can operate according to the prompt.

8.2. Work Mode Menu

[Work Mode] menu mainly includes the items related to the selection of machining modes, as

Fig.8-4.

Fig. 8-4 Work mode menu

[Auto Mode]

It corresponds to the button [AUTO] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint

auto mode as current mode.

[Manu Mode]

It corresponds to the button [MANUAL] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint

manual mode as current mode.



[Series (Jog)]

It corresponds to the button [Series] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint jog

as current manual manner,

[Handwheel]

It corresponds to [Handwheel] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint

handwheel (MPG) as current manual manner.

[Stepping * 0.01], [Stepping * 0.1], [Stepping * 1] and [Stepping * 10]

They correspond to step-size buttons on operation panel. Selecting one of them will appoint

stepping as current manual manner, and the selected step-size as current step-size.

[Back to Reference Point Mode]

It corresponds to the button [REFER] on operation panel. Selecting the menu item will appoint

backing to reference point mode as current mode.

8.3. Operate Menu

[Operate] menu mainly includes the items about important operations and can realize various

operations for machine tool, as Fig.8-5.

Fig. 8-5 Operate menu



[Single Block]

The menu item is only available under AUTO mode.

User can set the program selected to be executed as [Single Block], which is a good way to

support error diagnosis and fault recovery action. Under the [Single Block] mode, processing stops

when the resultant velocity of each axis is zero.

[Handwheel Guide]

If user needs handwheel to control the movement of the cutter, user need install handwheel first,

and then select this menu item, and system will change into handwheel mode.

[Set Workpiece Origin]

This menu item is used to set current position as workpiece origin, which won’t cause any motion

of actual position. User can also set workpiece origin in [WorkCoor] and [Offset] screens of [OFFSET]

section.

[Save Workpiece Origin]

This menu item is used to save current workpiece origin into system machining file. Regarding

workpiece origins that are often used, user can save them for future use. User can at most save 10

groups of workpiece origin. After setting a workpiece origin for the first time, by saving this workpiece

origin, user can locate it swiftly.

[Load Workpiece Origin]

This menu item is used to load a preset workpiece origin. After loading a workpiece origin, user

can use [Back to Workpiece Origin] to go back to the preset workpiece origin.

[Start], [Pause] and [Stop]

They correspond to buttons of [Start], [Pause], and [Stop] on operation panel in turn, only valid

under AUTO mode. They can also be applied to simulation mode.

[Simulation Mode]

It corresponds to button [Simmu] of [POS] function screen under [AUTO] mode. If a certain

machining procedure has been loaded, and the current operation status is "IDLE", choosing the menu



item will carry out simulation automatically with high speed from the first section. Simulation function

is similar to demonstration function, but more superior.

Simulation function provides user with a fast and vivid simulating machining environment.

To run a machining file under simulation mode, system will not drive the machine tool to do the

relative actions, but only shows the cutter trace with high speed in the process trace window. By

simulation, user can know about cutter’s movement in advance to avoid damage (to the machine tool)

which is caused by mistakes in the written procedure, and also get other additional information.

After simulation starts, this item will change into “Stop Simulation and Withdraw the Simulation

Mode”. Clicking it will exit from this mode.

[Select Processing Block…]

The menu item corresponds to button [SelWork] of [POS] screen under [AUTO] mode. It is used

for program block skip execution and only available under AUTO mode. Its shortcut key is Ctrl + F9,

which is also available under simulation mode. Selecting this menu item will eject an “Execute

(Advance Options)” dialog, as Fig.8-6. User can operate according to the prompt.

Fig. 8-6 Execute (advanced options) dialog

[Breakpoint Resume]

The menu item corresponds to button [Continu] of [POS] screen under [AUTO] mode. It is only

available under AUTO mode and the shortcut key is Shift + F9. When this item is selected, system will

resume machining from the suspended position of last time. It is also applied to simulation mode.



[Circumrotate Mirror Process]

This menu item is used to process the same procedure by image rotation. After this item is

selected, a dialog as Fig.8-7 will pop up, in which user can select an option.

Fig. 8-7 Circumrotate mirror process dialog

After selecting an option in the dialog, user can click “OK” button to finish the operation. And the

new generated procedure will be loaded into NC system NcStudio automatically.

[Back to Workpiece Origin]

Workpiece origin is the zero point of WCS decided by workpiece dimension program. Generally

speaking, it is the start-point for workpiece machining, but programmer can set workpiece origin freely.

The relation between workpiece origin and reference point can be set by [Set Workpiece Origin].

After user selecting the menu item, tool nose will go back to the workpiece origin automatically

from the current position.

User can also perform the operation by pressing button [Back to 0] of [POS] function section

under AUTO and MANUAL modes.

[Back to Fixed Point]

User can set a fixed point in advance, and when there is tool nose damage or tool change is

needed, selecting this menu item will uplift the tool nose and make it back to the fixed point for user to

do the relative actions.



[All Back to Reference Point]

This menu item is used to call all axes to go back to the reference point. It is strongly

recommended that executing this function before machining starts or when E-stop occurs.

[Reset]

The menu item corresponds to [Reset] on operation panel, with shortcut key “Pause”. After this

menu item is selected, the machine will stop current machining task (If it is machining) immediately,

and restore from warning state (If it is in warning state) to IDLE state.

8.4. Machine Tool Menu

This menu is used to show the relative parameters of machine tool, as Fig.8-8.

Fig. 8-8 Machine tool menu

[Cutting Time Statistic]

The menu item is used to count cutting time. Selecting this item will eject a “High Pressure Time

Statistic” dialog, as Fig.8-9. Button [Edit…] on the right is used to clear the time, which needs

password to enter. Normal user only has right to look over it.

Fig. 8-9 Dialog of time statistic for air pump

8.5. Window Menu

[Window] menu is used for interface navigation. It marks all windows under current mode, among

which user can select the desired one. And menu items under this menu may be slight different in

different modes. See Fig.8-10.



Fig. 8-10 Window menu

8.6. Help Menu

The menu is used for displaying system and registration information. See Fig.8-11.

Fig. 8-11 Help menu

[About NcStudio…]

Selecting the menu item will eject a dialog “About NcStudio”. See Fig.8-12.



Fig. 8-12 “About NcStudio” dialog

In the dialog, user can check the information of version, motion card, and manufacturer. Clicking

button [Register…] will eject a “REGISTER” dialog, as Fig.8-13. User needs to input the correct

register code to finish registration.

Fig. 8-13 Register dialog



9. Parameters of Ncstudio

With abundant machining parameters, Ncstudio is competent for various machining tasks.

This chapter will specialize in introducing the general parameters involved in Ncstudio system.

General parameters can be subdivided into operators’ parameters, manufacturers’ parameters and

developers’ parameters. To look over or modify some types of parameters, user must have enough

jurisdictions.



9.1. Methods of Parametric Modification

Firstly, use the mouse, or press ‘Tab’ or ‘Shift ＋ Tab’ key to move the focus onto parameter list

box, and then press direction key (up and down direction keys) to choose the parameter that you want

to modify. Finally, press ‘Enter’ key and input value into the parameter frame, or double click the

parameter line and input value into the parameter frame. Regarding parameters whose value is “true”

or “false”, you can directly input “true” or “false” to modify them, or directly input “1” equal to “True”, “0”

equal to “False”.

Note:

“Tab” key can be used to move the focus on the interface, while ‘Tab + Shift’ will move the focus in the reverse

direction.

In the parameter list box, only part content of the parameters can be displayed. Following two methods will

show you how to look over the complete content of the parameters: look at the lower part of the parameter

interface, this window will show you the complete information of the parameter selected (recommended); press

direction key (left or right direction key) in the parameter list box to look over the whole information about the

parameter selected.

All modification to the parameters must be done under IDLE state!

9.2. List of Manufacturers’ (Covering Operators’)

Parameters

Operators’ parameters are as Fig.9-1.



Fig. 9-1 Operators’ parameters

Manufacturers’ parameters are constituted by operators’ parameters and leave factory

parameters, as Fig.9-2.

Fig. 9-2 Manufacturers’ parameters

Parameters in V10 Ncstudio are numbered with 5 decimal digits. The first digit is main-class

number (1~9). The second digit is sub-class number (0~9). Each sub-class has 1000 numbers

(000~999). The groups of the parameters are offered according to the first and second digits.

In the following, all operators’ parameters and manufacturers’ parameters are listed according to

the coding number of the parameters. You can look up the parameters according to their coding

number.



9.2.1. 1.0. Axes General

[N10000], [N10001], [N10003] AXIS_DIR（X\Y\A）

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1: Positive Direction -1: Negative Direction

Default: 1

Valid time: Be valid after restarting the system.

Instruction:

It is used to specify incremental direction of machine coordinates of the specified axis: 1 indicates the positive increment, and -1 indicates the negative increment.

[N10010], [N10011], [N10013] AXIS_PULSE_FACTOR（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm/p（millimeter/pulse）

Range: 0.0000009~999.0

Default: 0.01


Instruction:

Pulse equivalent is the displacement or angle produced on the corresponding axis by each control pulse. Specifically, it refers to the least displacement which the motion control card can deal with. In stepping system, it is corresponding to a stepping pulse. Then according to transmission connection, the angle displacement of the stepping pulse will be converted into linear value.

[N10020], [N10021] WORKBENCH_LOWER_LIMIT（X\Y）

Type: Float

Unit: mm（millimeter）

Range: -99999.0~99999.0



Default: X:0.0 Y:0.0


Instruction: It specifies the lower limit of the stroke of the worktable on the direction of each axis.

[N10030], [N10031] WORKBENCH_UPPER_LIMIT（X\Y）

Type: Float


Range: Lower limit of the worktable stroke (mechanical coordinate)~99999.0

Default: X: 3600.0 Y: 2600.0


Instruction: It specifies the upper limit of the stroke of the worktable on the direction of each axis.

[N10040], [N10041] CHECK_WORKBENCH_RANGE（X\Y）

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Disabled 1(True): Enabled

Default: 1（True）


Instruction： It sets whether to check the worktable stroke.

9.2.2. 1.2. Compensations

[N12000] ENABLE_LEADSCREW_CMPN

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0(False): Disabled 1(True): Enabled





Instruction: It specifies whether lead screw error compensation is valid.

[N12001] ONLY_BACKLASH_CMPN

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0(False):Disabled 1(True): Enabled



Instruction： It sets whether to perform error compensate only in terms of lead screw backlash.

[N12010], [N12011], [N120013] BACKLASH（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm（millimeter）\deg (degree)

Range: 0.0~1.0

Default: 0.0


Instruction: It specifies the lead screw backlash of each axis.

9.2.3. 1.3. Velo/Acc Limits

[N13000], [N13001], [N13003] AX_MAX_VOL（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm/min（millimeter/minute）

Range: 0.001~100000.0

Default: X: 60000.0 Y: 60000.0 A: 600.0

Valid time: Be valid immediately without restarting the system.



Instruction: It specifies the maximum allowed acceleration of each axis.

9.2.4. 5.2. Handwheel

[N52001] HW_COUNT_STRICTLY

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0(False): Disabled 1(True): Enabled

Default: 0（False）


Instruction:

If the parameter is set as “valid”, the moving distance of machine will be strictly corresponding to the count of the handwheel pulse. But if the handwheel rotates too fast, the machine would likely keep moving quite a long time even if the handwheel has stopped. If the parameter is set as “invalid”, system may have rapid response time to the rotation of handwheel. But when the handwheel moves too fast, the moving distance of machine tool may not be consist with the rotation distance of handwheel.

[N52002] HW_DIRECTION

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range:

1: Maintain the original moving direction of the machine tool during the motion of handwheel. -1: Maintain the original moving direction of the machine tool during the reverse motion of handwheel.

Default: -1




Instruction:

The parameter can be used to set the positive and negative moving direction of the lathe when the handwheel rotates. Specifically, if the parameter is set as ‘1’ and the handwheel runs clockwise, the machine tool will move in the positive direction. If the parameter is set as ‘-1’ and the handwheel runs clockwise, the machine tool will move in the negative direction.

[N52003] HW_MULTIPLE_1

Type: Float

Unit: mm (millimeter)

Range: 0.001~10.0

Default: 0.001

Valid time Be valid after restarting the system.

Instruction： Under the circumstance of X1 ratio, the system will take the pulse quantity produced by the handwheel as the actual pulse quantity that has been received.


Type: Float


Range: 0.001~10.0

Default: 0.01


Instruction：

Under the circumstance of X10 ratio, the system will take 10 times of pulse quantity produced by the handwheel as the actual pulse quantity that has been received.


Type: Float


Range: 0.001~10.0



Default: 0.1


Instruction：

Under the circumstance of X100 ratio, the system will take 100 times of pulse quantity produced by the handwheel as the actual pulse quantity that has been received.

[N52006], [N52007] HW_GEAR_FACTOR (numerator/denominator)

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1~1000

Default: 1


Introduction:

This ratio is used to control the feed speed of machine tool when the machine tool is manipulated by handwheel. User needs to set the value of the numerator and the denominator. If the numerator is small as the denominator is large, the proportion will be small, and the relative feed speed of the machine tool will be small too. On the contrary, if the numerator is big as the denominator is small, the proportion will be large, and the relative feed speed of the machine tool will be fast too.

[N52010] Forbidden Handwheel Gear Track Back Function

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t forbid 1 (True): Forbid

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction： It sets whether to forbid the function of backward tracking in handwheel mode.

[N52012] HW_ACC



Type: Float

Unit: mm/s2（millimeter/second²）

Range: 1.0~1000.0

Default: 200.0


Instruction： This parameter can set the acceleration speed when handwheel is selected. The smaller the value is, the more stable the motion will be.

[N52020] Support NK ExKey set

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 0: None 1: Mini keyboard 2: Extended keyboard

Default: 0


Instruction： It sets the type of extended keyboard.

[N52021] Install Extended Keyboard Hook

Type: BOOl

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t install 1 (True): Install

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction： It sets whether to install the hook of extended keyboard.

9.2.5. 6.2. G Code Options

[N62001] SPEED_WHILE_APPROACHING_TO_WORKPIECE



Type: Float

Unit: mm/min（millimeter /minute）

Range: 0.001~99999.0

Default: 300.0


Instruction：

In the process of positioning, it indicates the feed speed when the tool approaches the workpiece. (Distance between the tool and the workpiece is smaller than the distance of deceleration)

[N62020] IJK_INC

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Disabled 1 (True): Enabled



Instruction:

It indicates that increment manner of IJK is adopted in arc programming. The value of the arc instruction address word under the incremental manner is the increment value corresponding to the centre of the circle, about which please refer to the programming manual.

[N62021] RADIUS_TOL

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~9999.0

Default: 1




Instruction:

In the IJK incremental manner of G02 and G03, it will count the radius twice. Generally speaking, the two values of the radius are not equal, and their difference is called tolerance of arc. Usually, the tolerance of arc instruction is not very large. Recommended tolerance is 10 micron.

9.2.6. 6.3. Track Control

[N63001] TRACK_CORNER_TOL

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~0.1

Default: 0.0


Instruction:

For the fine finish of the whole workpiece, at the connection point between two procedure blocks, the cutter may not move to the specified position accurately. When the difference between the actual position of cutter and the specified position is equal to the value of this parameter, the system will regard it as the completion of this procedure block.

[N63002] EXACT_STOP_TIME

Type: Float

Unit: s（second）

Range: 0.0~999.0

Default: 0.0


Instruction:

During the processing, because of the different inertia of each axis, the servo system may meet lag phenomenon. This parameter is used to overcome the lag phenomenon produced by the servo system.

[N63006] SMOOTH_TIME



Type: Float

Unit: s（second）

Range: 0~0.064

Default: 0.01


Instruction：

The bigger the value of the parameter is, the smoother the surface of the workpiece will be. But if the value of the parameter is too large, it will affect the dimension of the workpiece. Setting the value as “0.05” is recommended.

9.2.7. 6.4. Speed/Acc

[N64020] RAPID_TRAVEL_FEEDRATE

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 50000.0


Instruction： It is the default running speed (not the processing speed) of the machine tool in positioning (under G00 command).

[N64040] DEFAULT_FEEDRATE

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 3000.0


Instruction： It is the default processing speed (not the positioning speed).

[N64060] MAX_REV



Type: Float

Unit: deg/min (degree/minute)

Range: 0.001~99999.0

Default: 360.0


Instruction： It sets the feed rate of rotary axis.

[N64080] ANGLE_ACCELERATION

Type: Float

Unit: Deg/s2 (degree/second2)

Range: None

Default: 500.0


Instruction： It sets the angle acceleration of rotary axis.

[N64100] AX_LINEAR_MACH_ACC

Type: Float

Unit: mm/s2 (millimeter/second2)

Range: 0.001~100000.0

Default: 600.0


Instruction： It sets the maximum acceleration of each feed axis during machining.

[N64101] AX_LINEAR_POST_ACC

Type: Float

Unit: mm/s2（millimeter/second2）

Range: 0.001~100000.0

Default: 4000.0




Instruction: It specifies the maximum acceleration of each axis during positioning of machine tool.

[N64120] AX_CON_ACC

Type: Float


Range: 0.001~100000.0

Default: 3000.0


Instruction: It specifies the maximum acceleration when feed motion happens on adjacent axes. 1~2 times of acceleration of single axis is recommended.

[N64150] AX_ACC_ACC

Type: Float


Range: None

Default: 5000.0


Instruction: It specifies the growth rate of single axis acceleration (acceleration of acceleration).

[N64203] INTERP_ALGO

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 0: Echelon Algorithm 1: Type S Algorithm 2: Acceleration Trapezoid Algorithm

Default: 1


Instruction: To decrease error, please choose the most suitable interpolation algorithm after debugging.



[N64208] REF_CIRCLE_MAX_VELO

Type: Float

Unit: mm/min (millimeter/minute)

Range: 0.001~100000.0

Default: 1800.0


Instruction:

The reference circle is a sample when the machine makes a workpiece of arc type. The maximum speed of the reference circle refers to the biggest tolerant speed when the machine is doing a diameter 10 mm circle processing without strenuous vibration. In the circle processing afterwards, the system will automatically count out the max centripetal acceleration on the arc according to the value of this parameter to make sure no strenuous vibration produced by the machine. The larger the value of this parameter is, the larger the following error of the circle will be. Please fill in here the measured allowable speed.

[N64209] CIRCLE_MIN_VELO

Type: Float


Range: 0.001~100000.0

Default: 100.0




Instruction:

When machining a circle with a small radius, even if very small arc feed speed can produce very big centripetal acceleration, but the arc speed limit will result in lower processing speed. To ensure the processing efficiency, when the speed figured out by system is lower than the setting value of the parameter, system will take this setting value as the processing speed.

9.2.8. 6.5. File Translation

N65001～N65002 PLT File Translation Parameters

PLT file translation parameters are used for the translation of PLT files. PLT is a processing file

format of 2 dimension defined by American HP company. It is usually used on the embossment and

advertising carving, including the following parameters: cutter lifting height during dry running, PLT

unit, the space between cutters during PLT area processing, the processing depth for 2D files, and so

on.

[N65001] PLT_UNIT (PLT_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)

Type: Float

Unit: mm/pul (millimeter/pulse)

Range: 0.001~99999.0

Default: 40.0

Valid time: Be valid after loading processing procedure again.

Instruction:

PLT is a processing file format of 2 dimension defined by American HP company. It is usually used on the embossment or advertising carving. PLT is also one kind of unit. Normally, 1plt=40.195mm. To set this parameter can zoom in or zoom out it.

[N65002] TOOL_DISTANCE_AT_AREA (PLT_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)

Type: Float


Range: 0.0001~99999.0

Default: 0.025




Instruction：

Space between tools is decided by diameters of tools, and the part between two adjacent tool paths is overlapped to make workpiece processed enough. It is the distance between tools during machining in PLT area

N65103~ N65106 DXF File Translation Parameters

DXF file translation parameters are used for the translation of DXF files. It includes the following

parameters: cutter lifting height during dry running, the processing depth for 2D file, processing

amount each time, taking the starting point as the zero point, the shape separate processing valid,

and so on.

[N65103] FIRST_POINT_AS_ORIGIN (DXF_FORMAT_COVERT_PARAM)

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t take the start point as the zero point 1 (True): Take the start point as the zero point

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction： It specifies whether to set the first coordinate point as zero point when using DXF processing files.

[N65104] ENABLE_MACHINE_DIVIDUALLY (DXF_FORMAT_COVERT_PARAM)

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Invalid 1 (True): Valid

Default: 0 (False)




Instruction:

When dealing with DXF files, the system will regard the action of cutter lifting as the separating mark between the adjacent shapes. No cutter lifting indicates that one shape is being processed. Once the cutter lifting is implemented, it indicates that a whole shape processing has been finished. For example, process several adjacent circles on a workpiece. The depth of the circles is 10 mm, and feed depth of Z-axis is 2 mm each time. If the parameter is set to be valid, the machine will process one circle 5 times before cutter lifting. When one circle is completed, the machine will go on processing the next circle. If the parameter is set to be invalid, the machine will process one circle only once and go to process the next circle. When all circles have been processed one time, system will implement the previous process four times again until all the circles have been finished.

[N65105] ENABLE_MACHINE_BOTTOM (DXF_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)

Type: BOOL

Unit: None


Default: 0 (False)


Instruction： It indicates 2D cutting will not execute valve operation until tool is on the surface of workpiece.

[N65106] Force To Recognize Dxf File As Metric Sys (DXF_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)

Type: BOOL

Unit: None


Default: 1 (True)


Instruction： It specifies whether to recognize DXF format files as metric size.



N65202～N65203 ENG File Translation Parameters

ENG file translation parameters are used for the translation of the ENG files. It includes cutter

lifting height during dry running, pause and prompt when meeting cutter exchange, etc.

[N65202] Recycle Machining Times (ENG_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1~9999

Default: 1


Instruction： It decides the cycle times when machining ENG format files.

[N65203] Machining Eng File By Tool Number(ENG_FORMAT_CONVERT_PARAM)

Type： INT

Unit： None

Range： 0 (False): Don’t use 1 (True): Use

Default： 0 (False)


Instruction： It sets whether to process in terms of the given tool number.

9.2.9. 7.1. Manu

[N71000] JOG_VOL

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 40000.0




Instruction: The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of system when user presses the direction keys under manual mode.

[N71001] RAPID_JOG_VOL

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 50000.0

Valid time： Be valid immediately without restarting the system.

Instruction：

The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of system when user presses down both direction key and acceleration key under manual mode.

[N71002] REV_JOG_VOL

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 10800.0


Instruction： The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of rotary axis under manual mode.

[N71003] REV_RAPID_JOG_VOL

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 36000.0




Instruction：

The speed specified by this parameter is the default running speed of system when user presses down both direction key and acceleration key under manual mode.

[N71020] LOCK_DIR_AFTER_LIMITED

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t prohibit 1 (True): Prohibit

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction： It sets whether to prohibit tools from moving towards limit direction when the limit works.

9.2.10. 7.2. Auto

[N72001] SPEED_ASSIGN_TYPE

Type： BOOL

Unit： None

Range： 0: Use the speed of file 1: Use the default speed 2: Specify the speed according to ratio

Default： 0

valid time： Be valid immediately without restarting the system.

Instruction： It sets the manner for feed speed.

[N72003] CUTTING_IN PLACE_DELAY

Type： Float

Unit： ms (millisecond)

Range： 0.0~100000.0

Default： 0.0




Instruction： It sets the delay after cutting is in place at both ends of glass.

[N72007] DEPTH_LAYER

Type： Float

Unit： mm (millimeter)

Range： None

Default： -1.0


Instruction： It sets the processing depth each time during 2D machining.

[N72008] STOP_DRILL

Type： BOOL

Unit： None

Range： 0 (False): Don’t stall 1 (True): Stall

Default： 1 (True)


Instruction： It sets whether the electric drill stops drilling during machining.

[N72010], [N72011] ENABLE_WORKAREA_CHECK（X\Y）

Type: BOOL

Unit: None


Default： 0（False）


Instruction:

It is used to specify whether to enable the workpiece coordinates range check. The range is constituted by the upper limit and the lower limit of the workpiece coordinates.

[N72020], [N72021] WORKAREA_LOWER_LIMIT（X\Y）



Type: Float


Range: -99999.0~99999.0

Default: -10000.0


Instruction: It specifies the lower limit of workpiece coordinates on each direction.

[N72030], [N72031] WORKAREA_UPPER_LIMIT（X\Y）

Type: Float


Range: Lower limit of workbench stroke (mechanical coordinate)~99999.0

Default: 10000.0


Instruction： It is used to specify the upper limit of the workpiece coordinates on each direction.

9.2.11. 7.4. Bkref

[N74000] CANCEL_REFPT_AFTER_ESTOP

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t cancel 1 (True): Cancel

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction: If the parameter is “true”, once there is ESTOP, the current symbol of reference point will be cleared.

[N74001] NEED_REFPT_BEFORE_MACHINING

Type: BOOL



Unit: None

Range: 0 (False）: Needn’t back to he reference point 1 (True）: Need back to the reference point

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction:

Servo system adopts incremental coding machine tool, but the system can only recognize the previous corresponding position. In order to let an arbitrary point have a fixed coordinate, user needs to select a reference point which is the mechanical origin point. During the processing, if an ESTOP or power off occurs, an error of deviation may appear when machine restarts. With the function of backing to the mechanical origin, the system can retrieve the coordinates of the workpiece to ensure the accuracy to continue the processing.

[N74010], [N74011], [74013] REFPT_COOR（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm (millimeter)\deg (degree)

Range: Lower limit of the worktable stroke (mechanical coordinate)~ Upper limit of the worktable stroke (mechanical coordinate)

Default: 0.0


Instruction:

It is the mechanical coordinates of mechanical origin. And its range is decided by the parameters setting of [lower limit of the worktable stroke] (mechanical coordinate) and [upper limit of the worktable travel range] (mechanical coordinate).

[N74020], [N74021], [N74023] COARSE_LOCATING_DIR（X\Y\A）

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1: Positive direction -1: Negative direction



Default: -1


Instruction： This parameter can be used to set the motion direction of coarse positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.

[N74030], [N74031], [N74033] COARSE_LOCATING_VELO（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm/min(millimeter/minute)\deg/min (degree/ minute)

Range: 0.001~10000.0

Default: 1800.0


Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the feed speed of coarse positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.

[N74050], [N74051], [N74053] FINE_LOCATING_DIR（X\Y\A）

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1: Positive direction -1: Negative direction

Default: 1


Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the motion direction of fine positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.

[N74060], [N74061], [N74063] FINE_LOCATING_VELO（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm/min（millimeter/minute）\deg/min (degree/minute)

Range: 0.001~10000.0



Default: X:60.0 Y:60.0 A:1800.0


Instruction: This parameter can be used to set the feed speed of fine positioning during the process of backing to the reference point.

[N74080], [N74081], [N74083] BACK_DISTANCE（X\Y\A）

Type: Float

Unit: mm (millimeter)\deg (degree)

Range: -1000.0~1000.0

Default: X: 2.0 Y: 2.0 A: 0.0


Instruction:

It refers to the additional moving distance after the completion of fine positioning. Its value can be positive or negative. If the value is 0, there is no additional moving distance. And if the value is not 0, the mechanical origin will be located on the tracking back distance of the corresponding coordinates beside the zero switch.

[N74090] Location Times

Type： INT

Unit： None

Range： 128 characters at most

Default： 1


Instruction： It sets the times of fine positioning during backing to the reference point.

9.2.12. 7.9. Operation Others

[N79100] Action After Programming



Type： INT

Unit： None

Range： 0: Don’t move 1: Back to the fixed point 2: Back to workpiece origin

Default： 0


Instruction：

To improve efficiency, user may want the machine tool to move to a fixed position after the processing is finished. For example, user wants to raise Z-axis to a fixed position after the completion of the workpiece processing to replace another workpiece. If user wants the machine tool to back to a fixed point automatically after processing, he needs to choose this parameter and set the fixed point.

[N79110], [N79111] FIXPT_POS（X\Y）

Type: Float


Range: -99999.0~99999.0

Default: 0.0


Instruction: This parameter is only valid on condition that parameter “N79100” is set “1”. It is used to indicate the mechanical coordinate of the fixed point.

[N79200] Display Simu Out Range

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t clew 1 (True): Clew

Default: 1 (True)




Instruction： It specifies whether to clew under the situation of out of mechanic travel in simulation mode.

9.2.13. 8.1. Position View

[N81000] AUTO_LOAD_TRACK

Type: BOOL

Unit: None


Default: 1 (True)


Instruction:

It sets whether system will analyze the processing track automatically when the machining file is loaded, which will help user load the track in advance.

[N81001] AUTO_LOAD_TRACK_LIMIT

Type: INT

Unit: KB

Range: 0~100000

Default: 1000


Instruction:

When the size of the processing file is smaller than the value of this parameter, system will analyze the processing track automatically; but when the size of the processing file is equal to or larger than this value (processing file is too huge), system will not analyze the track.

9.2.14. 8.3. Glass Cutter Parameter

[N83000] max pressure

Type: INT

Unit: HP (high pressure)



Range: 0~100000

Default: 5000


Instruction: It sets the maximum pressure for cylinder.

[N83007] cut pressure

Type: INT

Unit: HP (high pressure)

Range: 0~100000

Default: 3500


Instruction: It sets the default cutting pressure for cylinder.

[N83010] Side Offset

Type: Float


Range: -100.0~100.0

Default: 2.2


Instruction: It sets the cornering distance between the position of tool center and actual cutting position during cutting.

[N83011] Fore-and aft Eccentricity

Type: Float


Range: -100.0~100.0

Default: 0.0




Instruction:

It sets the front or back deviating distance between the position of tool center and actual cutting position during cutting. Left deviation is positive while right deviation is negative relative to the advancing direction of tool during processing.

[N83012] Y-axis Work Range

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1: Positive interval 2: Negative interval

Default: 1


Instruction: It sets the work area of Y-axis of machine tool.

[N83013] TURNING_ANGLE

Type: Float

Unit: deg (degree)

Range: 0.0~90.0

Default: 90.0


Instruction: It sets safe steering when the included angle of two blocks is more than this value.

[N83100] CUSTOMIZED_PRESSURE_AVAILABLE

Type: BOOL

Unit: None


Default: 1 (True)


Instruction: It sets whether custom pressure is valid.



9.2.15. 8.4. Glass Cutter Edge Finding Parameter

[N84000] Up Cylinder Delay

Type: INT

Unit: ms (millisecond)

Range: 0~600000

Default: 1000


Instruction: It sets the waiting time to transport lifting of the cylinder.

[N84001], [N84002] Passer Glass Position (X\Y)

Type: Float


Range: -100000.0~100000.0

Default: 0.0


Instruction: It sets the coordinates of X and Y axes when glass passes by.


Type: Float


Range: 0~ maximum speed of each axis

Default: 3000.0


Instruction: It sets the speed when head of air pump is moving towards glass during transmission.


Type: INT




Range: 0~100000

Default: 2000


Instruction: It sets the waiting time at the maximum place for waiting glass to pass by.

[N84009] After Lift Delay

Type: INT


Range: 0~100000

Default: 3000


Instruction: It sets the time to decide whether perform edge finding.


Type: Float


Range: 0.0~ maximum speed of X-axis

Default: 3000.0


Instruction: It sets the speed of coarse edge finding.

[N84011] ACCURATE_DEFAULT_FEEDRATE

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~ maximum speed of X-axis

Default: 300.0




Instruction: It sets the speed of fine edge finding.


Type: INT


Range: 0~100000

Default: 2000


Instruction: It sets the time to boot the positioning block of edge finding.

[N84017] Edge finding position of X-axis setting

Type: Float

Unit: None

Range: 0.0~100.0

Default: 40.0


Instruction: It sets the percentage of edge finding length along X-axis to the length of the whole glass.

[N84018] The first Edge finding position of Y-axis setting

Type: Float

Unit: None

Range: 0.0~100.0

Default: 40.0


Instruction: It sets the percentage of edge finding length along Y-axis for the first time to the length of the whole glass.

[N84019] The second Edge finding position of Y-axis setting



Type: Float

Unit: None

Range: 0.0~100.0

Default: 50.0


Instruction: It sets the percentage of edge finding length along Y-axis for the second time to the length of the whole glass.

[N84020] The first Edge finding position of X-axis setting Back

Type: Float


Range: 0.0~100000.0

Default: 20.0


Instruction: It sets the returning distance after edge finding is finished along X axis for the first time.

[N84021] TOOLHEADX_SPACING

Type: Float


Range: -100000.0~100000.0

Default: 5.0


Instruction: It sets the distance between head of air pump and cutting head along X axis.

[N84022] TOOLHEADX_SPACING

Type: Float


Range: -100000.0~100000.0



Default: 5.0


Instruction: It sets the distance between head of air pump and cutting head along Y axis.

[N84023] Workpiece_is_automatically_transmitted

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): Don’t flow away 1 (True): Flow away

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction: It sets whether to transmit workpiece automatically after processing is finished.


Type: INT


Range: 0~100000

Default: 3000


Instruction: It sets the waiting time to move out the glass.

[N84025] Choose Config

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1: Pipelining standard configuration model 2: Ordinary standard configuration model

Default: 1


Instruction: It decides the configuration.



[N84026] Edge finding

Type: BOOL

Unit: None

Range: 0 (False): No edge finding 1 (True): Edge finding

Default: 1 (True)


Instruction: It sets whether to find edge during machining.

9.2.16. 8.6. Diagnoze View

[N86002] Light Control Outport Index

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 1: Without disconnecting calibration line -1: With disconnecting calibration line

Default: -1


Instruction:

It sets whether the software is with function of disconnecting with calibration line. If it is “-1”, a signal will be transmitted to this port to disconnect with calibration line during machining, and a signal will be transmitted to this port to connect with calibration line during tool calibration.

[N86003] Fixed Setover of Z1 and Z2

Type: Float

Unit: None

Range: 0.001~9999.0

Default: 200.0


Instruction: It sets fixed margin value for Z1 and Z2.



9.2.17. 8.7. Show View

[N87000] show interface

Type: INT

Unit: None

Range: 0: Only NcEditor is opened. 1: Only NcStudio is opened. 2: Both NcEditor and NcStudio are opened.

Default: 2


Instruction: It specifies the display form for the interface.



10. Functions and Features of NcEditor

The features of NcEditor are as following:

Designed for planar cutting, editing planar pictures and outputting data of planar machining

objects;

Supporting directly processing and mating with Ncstudio;

Supporting the element creation of basic machining objects, including point, line, polyline,

rectangle, circle, ellipse, arc, etc;

Supporting setting processing condition for a single object, distinguished by color, and

parameters setting function;

Supporting object change function, including translation, rotation, mirror image, zoom, slant,

combination and break-up of the object;

Supporting view change function, including translation, zooming in, zooming out, fit to

window;

Supporting spot catch function, such as node and midpoint of straight line catch, center and

quadrant point of circle catch;

Supporting view grid and ruler displaying function;

Supporting grid catch function;

Supporting mouse dragging editing of nodes function to adjust the size of the object;

Supporting displaying and modification functions of attribute of the object;

Supporting multi-object alignment functions, including “align right”, “align left”, “align top”,

“align bottom”, “align vertical line”, “align level line”, “align center point”, “align level

dispersion” and “align vertical dispersion”;

Supporting object selection function;

Supporting removal of duplicate objects;

Supporting inserting other type of programmable files into the existed processing file;

Supporting saving parts of the processing file as another processing file;

Supporting basic editing functions: copy, cut and paste;



Supporting analog processing function;

Supporting read and transformation of ENG files, G code files, DXF files and PLT files;

Supporting Chinese and English bilingual interface, internal exchange of the two languages;

Supporting resetting and adjusting of round spot, setting processing beginning spot at the

position of round spot after the file is loaded;

Supporting viewing and editing for text file;

Easy to operate, fast and quickly to learn and master.



10.1. Main Interface

The integral interface of NcEditor includes: [title bar], [menu bar], [toolbar], [drawing toolbar],

[status bar], [machining parameters attribute column], [object editor space], [object list bar], [ruler bar].

Among them, the [object list bar] includes: [object list window], [object property window]; [machining

parameters attribute column] includes: [machining parameters color window], [machining parameters

modification window]. See Fig.10-1.

Fig. 10-1 Integral interface

10.2. Object List Window

The object in [object list window] is corresponding to what in [object editor space]; when user

draws an object in the [object editor space], a corresponding object will be added automatically in

[object list window]; when user selects or un-selects the selected object in [object list window], the

object in [object editor space] will be changed accordingly.

The concrete functions of [object list window] are as below:

1) Selecting the box ahead of the object can choose a single object, or several objects;

2) Canceling the selected box ahead of the object can cancel selection of a single object, or

several objects;

3) Several selected objects can be set as one group;

Drawing toolbar

Machining parameters attribute column

Title bar Tool bar

Object editor space Object property window

Ruler bar

Object list window

Menu bar

Status bar



4) Breaking the objects in one group will make them back to the previous group;

5) Setting a group as the current working group: when a file includes multiple groups, if user

wants to edit one of these groups, he has to set the group as the current group.

10.3. Object Attribute Window

[Object attribute window] is mainly used to set the property for the selected object, involving

lead-in line setting, filling or not, the precise position of object in coordinate system and machining

direction setting, etc.

10.3.1. Classification of Lead-in Line

[Lead-in line] is exclusively for closed figures, which can be classified into 4 types according to

shapes: none lead-in line, tine lead-in line, arc lead-in line and kerf lead-in line. The type of [lead-in

line] is chosen in terms of the cutting.

a) [None lead-in line]

It means no lead-in line, user can decide whether to set lead-in line or not.

Fig. 10-2 None lead-in line

b) [Tine lead-in line]

Cutting-in edge and cutting-out edge are all straight lines, tools cut in along one straight line of

the taper angle and cut out along the other straight line. For instance, [lead-in line] is on the peak of

the rectangle, or on the top of other cross points.

a

0

Fig. 10-3 Tine lead-in line c) [Arc lead-in line]

Cutting-in edge and cutting-out edge are all arcs; tools cut in along one edge of the arc and cut

out along the other edge, such as, lead-in line of circle, ellipse and arc.



Fig. 10-4 Arc lead-in line

d) [Kerf lead-in line]

Operating principle: it only has cutting-in [lead-in line], without cutting-out [lead-in line], when the

tool cuts to the tail, the tool will not stop until returns back along the same path some distances.

a

0

Fig. 10-5 Kerf lead-in line

Note:

There is no definite limitation on the usage of tine lead-in line, arc lead-in line and kerf lead-in line. They are

interchangeable. For instance, setting an arc lead-in line for a rectangle vertex, the system will figure out the

tine lead-in line automatically; the type of lead-in line is chosen in terms of the cutting; besides, the use of

lead-in line is for precisely machining, user can decide whether to set it or not.

[Lead-in line] can be divided into internal lead-in line and external lead-in line according to

positions, which mainly depends on the reserved parts.

If user selects filling the object, [lead-in line] will be set as internal one by system; if user selects

not filling the object, [lead-in line] will be set as external one by system. The detail is as following:

a) External [lead-in line]: the inner part of object will be reserved, while the outer one will be

abandoned.

b) Internal [lead-in line]: the outer part of object will be reserved, while the inner one will be

abandoned.

10.3.2. Setting Lead-in Line

Method One: Selecting a closed object in the [object list window], the top icons in [object attribute

window] are the varieties of lead-in lines. , from left to right in the dialogue, they

are [none lead-in line], [tine lead-in line], [arc lead-in line], and [kerf lead-in line]. User can press the



button to choose one of lead-in lines according to cutting process; on the lower parts of the [object

attribute window], shown as . Pressing the button [Setting] will eject a dialogue of

[Set Introduce] as Fig.10-6.

Method Two: Press the button on [drawing toolbar] to select a closed object →right-click the

object, a menu bar will pop up → select the option [set introduce]→ the following dialogue will pop up.

Method Three: Select a closed object by [object list window] or by the button on drawing

toolbar →choose the [object] menu → select [set introduce] option → the following dialogue will pop

up

Fig. 10-6 Set lead-in line dialog

In the dialogue [Set Introduce], user can set type, length, angle, segment and position ratio. The

concrete definitions are as following:

[Length]: the length of cutting-in edge or cutting-out edge of lead-in line;

[Angle]: the included angle between the two sides of lead-in line, like the size of angle “a” in

Fig.10-2, Fig.10-3, Fig.10-4, Fig.10-5.

[Segment]: there are probable N straight lines (N is natural number) on the selected object.

‘’Segment No.’’ refers to the sequence number of the segment where the lead-in line is on among all

the segments of the object. (It is used to fix the location of lead-in line on a certain segment.)

Notice:

Sorting segment: choosing a closed object or the combination of multiple objects, there will be a remark or

marks on the object. Choose [view direction] under [view] menu. User can modify the direction in [object



attribute window]. Sorting begins from the remark or remarks, in line with the machining direction. The first order

number is 0, and user can set the segment number according to his own desire.

[Position]: It refers to the ratio of the distance from the position of lead-in line on segment to the

beginning of this closed segment to the whole length of the segment, whose range is (0, 1).

[Apply all graphics]: if this function is not selected, there will not be lead-in line on graphic after

pressing “ok”, or there will be lead-in lines on all graphics. If the function of [Apply all graphics] is

selected, pressing “ok” and “preview” will eject a dialogue as following if the segment setting is not fit

for all the graphics. (Different range will be displayed for different graphics, depending on actual

situation.)

Fig. 10-7 Inquiry dialog

When the type of lead-in line is “kerf lead-in line”, its dialog is as below:

Fig. 10-8 “Kerf lead-in line” dialog

The dialogue of kerf lead-in line holds one more function “wrap length” than tine lead-in line

dialogue.

Definition of [wrap length]: when tool reaches cut-in point, it will go forward along the same

path before stopping, the distance between cut-in point and the end point (the repeated path) is called

[wrap length].

An example for setting a lead-in line:



Note:

[Lead-in line] is only available for closed graphics. For polylines, only when it is finished by shortcut key “C” can

it be set a lead-in line.

Draw a triangle with polylines, and enclose it with shortcut key “C” (note: the input method should

be English), as following:

Fig. 10-9 Enclosed triangle by polylines

Select “view direction” and “line rim model” under “view” menu. See Fig.10-10.

Fig. 10-10 After selecting “view direction” and “line rim model”

Select this triangle in object list window or by the button in the drawing toolbar.



Fig. 10-11 Select the triangle

Select the closed triangle, and select “set introduce” under right-click menu or select

button in object attribute window or select “set introduce” item under “object”

menu, and enter the figures as following:

Fig. 10-12 Setting lead-in line data

Then press “OK” and click on the picture. The picture will display as Fig.10-13.



Fig. 10-13 After setting lead-in line

Besides, NcEditor also supports setting the position of lead-in line manually. In the above [set

introduce] dialog, don’t enter any data in [position], then click the frame of processing object to set the

position of lead-in line.

10.3.3. Color Selection for Machining Objects

In the middle of [object attribute window], there are two lines of color buttons, which are used to

set the machining color for the selected object. System will confirm the machining parameters for this

object by its color; same color shares the same parameters. In [machining parameters attribute

window], each color delegating related parameters will be introduced in detail.

Operation steps:

a) Select an object by selecting the box ahead of the object in [object list window] or the button

on [drawing toolbar](only the object totally in the frame can be selected);

b) Press one button in ( ), the selected object will change into the color

you have chosen.

The objects with the same color are regarded as having same parameters, including velocity,

cutting pressure, tool No., etc. Therefore, user has to set all the objects with same parameters in the

same color.

10.3.4. Filling or Not

[Fill or not] of the objects are only for the closed objects.



a) If user wants to keep the inner parts of objects, user needs to choose [fill], shown as ;

b) If user wants the shape of the objects, user should not select [fill], shown as , the inner

parts of objects will be milled.

10.3.5. Selection of Machining Direction

[Selection of machining direction] is used to change the machining direction of objects. User can

adjust it according to cutting method, workpiece texture, tool milling direction, etc.

The concrete procedure is as following:

a) Open “view” menu, select “view direction”, all the objects in [object editor space] will show

their machining direction;

b) Select an object by selecting the box ahead of the object in [object list window] or the button

on [drawing toolbar] (only the object totally in the frame will be selected);

c) In the [object attribute window], choose , the selected machining object will reverse

its direction.

d) If user wants to cancel the alteration, user just needs to cancel the selection of the choice

box, see .

10.3.6. Precise Positioning for Machining Objects

In order to make it more convenient for user to locate machining objects more precisely, NcEditor

offers precise positioning.

A concrete example: draw a circle in [object editor space], then select this circle, as following:

Fig. 10-14 Positioning a circle



Enter the data in the corresponding position in “object attribute window” as below:

Fig. 10-15 Precise positioning window

After inputting the data, press “Apply”, then this circle can be precisely located to the position

centered XY (-300,-200), with diameter 215.407.

If the selected object is a straight-line, a rectangle, an arc, an ellipse or a point, the precise

positioning dialogue will alter accordingly. And currently the precise positioning is unavailable for the

object drawn by polylines.

10.3.7. Object Information Box

When user selects one or multiple objects in [object editor space], the [object information

dialogue] will display the detailed information for the selected objects, for instance, name, node and fill

or not (for non-closed figures, this option is valid in grey). Therefore, user can check the detailed

information of the selected objects to avoid misunderstanding of their attribute under different views.

For instance, draw a picture with polyline, and select it, as following.

Fig. 10-16 An object drawn by polylines

As Fig.10-17, the [object information dialogue] has displayed the name and node of the object,

etc.



Fig. 10-17 Object information box

10.4. Origin Setting

The criterion of [object editor space] is workpiece coordinate, so the origin of [object editor space]

is the origin of workpiece coordinate.

In the crossing of vertical ruler and horizontal ruler, there is a remark ; click the cross center

and drag it into [object editor space] and release it at the position to be set as origin. This origin is also

the origin of workpiece coordinate.

The advantages of setting an origin:

The position of object in workpiece coordinate can be positioned more precisely;

When a file is loaded, the position of workpiece in workpiece coordinate can be more

precisely fixed;

It will be more convenient for user to set origin as the beginning of machining.

10.5. Machining Parameters Attribute Bar

The machining parameters attribute bar can be divided into color window and value modification

window.

10.5.1. Color Window of Machining Parameters

Currently there are 8 colors in color window with corresponding number. Each color is related to

different machining parameters, including velocity, cutting pressure, output, tool No., etc.

10.5.2. Value Modification Window of Machining Parameters

The machining objects in the same color are regarded as having the same machining parameters

in two dimensional model of NcEditor, so if user changes the parameters related to a certain color,

the machining parameters of all the objects in this color will be altered.

Choose color “4 “in [color window of machining parameters], as following:



Fig. 10-18 Machining parameters attribute bar

In the [modification window of machining parameters] , the related parameters of color “4” can be

modified directly, such as “feedrate”, “working pressure”, “tool No.”, and “input”. Pressing “apply” will

confirm the modification.

10.6. Figure Selection

To select a figure, user first needs to ensure that there isn’t other running command. Then press

down the button, shown as . Only objects total in the box can be selected.

User can select a single object in the [object editor space], by the following methods:

a) Click the frame of an object to select it;

b) Select the required object in [object list window];

c) Click the left mouse button and move the mouse simultaneously, there will be a rectangle

box with dotted line in the space to ensure the selection of object frame.

If user wants to select multiple objects or multiple object groups, the following methods can be

used:

a) Click an object frame, and press the button shift / ctrl at the same time; this new object will

be added into the selection.

b) Select a group of or the required objects in [object list window];

c) Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse simultaneously, there will be a

Color window of machining parameter

Modification window of machining parameter



rectangle box with dotted line in the space. The objects total in the box will be selected, and

there will be red dotted-line rectangles around the selected objects. Besides, user can hold

down the left mouse button to drag the selected objects to the required place, which is also

fit for a single selected object.

10.7. Menu Function

Menu items the same with those of Ncstudio will not be introduced here.

10.7.1. File Menu

[File menu] includes each operation command related to machining files, as Fig.10-19.

Fig. 10-19 File menu

[New]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + N. This menu is used to create a new NcEditor edit file (.nce).

[Open]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + O. The menu is used for opening a processing file from the hard disk and

loading it into the decoder of the system. Then the parsing engine will parse the file into G instructions,

and transfer these instructions to CNC card.

Clicking this menu item will eject [Open] dialogue, as Fig.10-20. After the machining file is

selected, pressing “open” will load it automatically; user can view it clearly, since the file name will

appear on the operation panel.

Once the machining file is loaded, it is in use, which means other application can’t modify the file

(but it could be read). Consequently, if user wants to modify the file, the file must be closed in



Ncstudio system.

Fig. 10-20 “Open” dialog

[Open Text File]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + T. The main function of this menu is to open all the format files supported by

system, for instance, G code files (.txt, .g, .nc format). If unsupported files are forcibly opened, the

warning box “fail to open the file” will pop up.

[Import G Code File]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + G. The function of this menu is to add machining object of G code file on the

basis of an opened file. Method is as following:

Open or draw a machining file;

Select [Import G code file] under [File] menu, and [open] dialogue will pop up as Fig.10-21.

The method of importing DXF file, ENG file and PLT file in NcEditor is identical as above.

Fig. 10-21 “Open G code format files” dialog



[Save]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + S. The main function is to save the current editing file.

[Save as]

Shortcut key: Ctrl + F + A. Its function is to save the current editing file as another file name.

[Save Selected Objects as]

This function is used to select parts of objects to save them as a single file and process it when

the original file contains multiple objects.

For instance: open a file, and select some figures, as Fig.10-22.

Fig. 10-22 After figures selected

Choose the option of [save selected objects as] under [file] menu to eject a dialogue, input the file

name and press “yes”; and selected objects will be saved as a single file.

[Recent Loaded NCE Files]

This function enables user to view recent loaded NCE files and open them.

[Recent Loaded TXT Files]

This function enables user to view recent loaded Text files and open them.

[Exit]



Shortcut key: Alt + F4. It is used to exit from the software.

10.7.2. Edit Menu

The submenus of edit menu are as Fig.10-23.

Fig. 10-23 Edit menu

[Undo Delete] and [Redo Delete]

Saving all the operation histories, the software is in possession of strong functions of undoing

and redoing. User can undo and redo former manipulations continuously until satisfied, avoiding the

bothering of mishandling.

User can also fulfill the same functions by selecting button [undo] and [redo] on the

toolbar.

[Select All]

This function is used to select all the objects in [object editor space] so as to avoid continuously

selecting objects.

[Insert Files]

Insert machining objects of another file on the basis of an opened file. For instance, insert a DXF

file.

Methods are as following:

a) Open or draw a machining file;

b) Select [Insert DXF Code File] under [Edit] menu, and an [Open] dialogue will pop up as

Fig.10-24.



Fig. 10-24 “Open” dialog

The methods of inserting G code file, NCE file, and ENG file are the same as above.

10.7.3. View Menu

Main options under view menu are: toolbar, status bar, object list, draw toolbar, parameters bar,

view translate, view zoom, catch option, etc, as Fig.10-25.

Fig. 10-25 View menu

[Toolbar]



This function is used to display/hide the toolbar.

[Statusbar]

This function is used to display/hide the status bar.

[Object List]

This function is used to display/hide the object list window and object attribute window.

[Draw Toolbar]

This function is used to display/hide the drawing toolbar.

[Parameters Bar]

This function is used to display/hide the parameters bar.

[Machine Control Bar]

This function is used to display/hide the machine control bar at the bottom of the interface.

[System Parameters]

This function is used to open the dialog of system parameters.

[Normal Parameters]

This function is used to open the dialog of frequently used parameters.

[View Translate]

User can reposition a figure to view other parts of the figure clearly by using [view translate]. This command will

not change the position or ratio of the figure in the coordinate, only the view. User can translate the figure up

and down, left and right.

Method one: open [view] menu, select the option [view translate];

Method two: select the translate button on the toolbar.

Afterwards, hold down the left mouse button in the [object editor space] and drag the object to the

aimed position and release the mouse.



[View Zoom]

User can zoom in and zoom out the track by menu + mouse or toolbar + mouse, the actual size of the figure

won’t change, and only the view will be enlarged or minified.

Method one: open [view] menu, select the option [view zoom];

Method two: select [view zoom] button on the toolbar.

Then user need slide the mouse wheel in the [object editor space]. Sliding forward means zoom

out, while sliding backward means zoom in.

[Fit to Window]

After zooming and translating, if user wants to fit the view to window, this menu item can be used. This function

can make user get a general view without sliding the wheel by making track view fit to window.

Method one: open [view] menu, select the option [fit to window];

Method two: select the button on the toolbar.

[Catch Option]

[Catch option] is used to better position to the feature points of some figures during drawing

objects, so user can easily catch the objects when a feature point is approaching.

Selecting [catch option] under [view] menu or pressing the icon ( catch off) on the

toolbar will eject the [catch option] dialog. See Fig.10-26.

Fig. 10-26 Catch option dialog

For example, if an option is selected, the corresponding feature will appear in [object editor



space], or it will be concealed.

1) The character point of each figure:

a) The character point of spot: point;

b) The character point of straight line: two endpoints and one midpoint;

c) The character point of polyline: every node and circle center;

d) The character point of rectangle: four vertexes;

e) The character point of circle: four quadrant points and circle center;

f) The character point of ellipse: four quadrant points and circle center;

g) The character point of arc: start point, end point, midpoint and circle center;

2) The advantage of [catch option]

User can use cursor to position to the aimed point precisely and fast (such as the

above-mentioned character points) without knowing the concrete coordinates, which provides

convenience for accurate figure connection. This function will be further used in the following

[combine object].

For instance: how to introduce another straight line from the midpoint of a straight line.

a) Select the option of [Catch object] under [view] menu, or choose the icon on the toolbar.

b) Draw a straight line in [object editor space], and a little pane will appear when the cursor is

on the straight line near the midpoint. This is the caught character point (midpoint of the

straight line), which is positioned accurately. Clicking the pane will easily introduce another

straight line from the midpoint.

3) [Grid]

The advantage of [Catch grid]

[Catch grid] can execute integer positioning on the objects, which can make the drawn points in

grids of [object editor space] automatically. The default unit of grid in NcEditor is “1”, and there will be

catching grids if the integer crossing is encountered in the direction of X and Y, which is more precise

than other grid positioning software. The coordinate of grid point will be displayed in the status bar

precisely.

Manipulation method:

Select [grid] option under [catch option] of [view] menu, or choose the icon ( catch off)

on the toolbar and then select “grid” option.

Note:

[Catch grid] is only available under the condition that drawing function is activated (at least one option under

draw menu is selected).



4) [Sensitivity Height], [Add angle], [Character Line], and [Assistant Line]

[Sensitivity Height] is used to specify the reaction intensity of catching when the cursor is

approaching the character point.

[Character Line] is used to prompt the related position for user.

[Add Angle] is to catch an object with a certain angle, for instance, input 45 in the frame. In

drawing a straight line, this line will be caught when the included angle between the line and

horizontal direction is 45°after the first point is drawn.

[Assistant Line] is used to assist user in limiting the position of the drawn objects, referring to the

straight line dragged from ruler to [object editor space].

[View Introduce]

This function is used to display / hide the lead-in line.

User can decide whether to add lead-in line or not as well as the type of lead-in line according to

the cutting method. Please refer to [setting lead-in line] for detailed information.

[View Order]

This function is used to display/hide the machining sequence for current objects.

[View Direction]

This function is used to display/hide the machining direction.

[Draw Mode]

To facilitate user in drawing, this software provides three draw modes: “ordinary”, “translucent”

and “line rim model”.

1) Ordinary draw mode

It is used frequently. When there are many layers, the overlapping parts are concealed, as

Fig.10-27.



Fig. 10-27 Ordinary draw mode

2) Translucent draw mode

In order to make drawing more convenient, NcEditor can make layers translucent, so the

backward grid background or overlapping parts will be revealed translucently under this draw mode,

as Fig.10-28.

Fig. 10-28 Translucent draw mode

3) Line rim draw mode

This is the default view mode. Under this mode, all the figures are shown in wireframe, the

overlapping parts revealed, as Fig.10-29.



Fig. 10-29 Line rim draw mode

[Set Machining Order]

This function specifies the machining sequence for current objects.

System will set the machining order according to the drawing order after “set machining order”

under “view” menu is selected or icon on the drawing toolbar is selected.

[View Machining File Info.]

The processing information can be checked after machining. After clicking [View Machining File

Info.] option, user can know the information of file name, GXX time, G00 time, and GXX length.

After machining is finished, clicking the option [View Machining File Info.] will eject the following

dialogue, as Fig.10-30.

Fig. 10-30 Machining file information

Information will be not be shown until machining is finished.



10.7.4. Draw Menu

Draw menu is used to draw ordinary figures, including point, straight line, polyline, rectangle,

circle, ellipse, and arc. All the menu items are corresponding to the buttons on the drawing toolbar, so

user can also execute manipulation by buttons on toolbar. See Fig.10-31.

Fig. 10-31 Drawing toolbar

Note:

All the following drawn figures can be accurately positioned through object property window. The drawing won’t

be finished until right mouse is clicked.

[Draw Point]

Drawing a point is the simplest drawing in [object editor space].

Operation method: select the option [Draw Point] under [Draw] menu or press the button on

the drawing toolbar→ click the left mouse button in the selected place of [object editor space] to draw

a point.

If user needs to draw a point more precisely, he can input the coordinate in [object attribute

window], and then press [Enter] or [Apply].

[Draw Line]

If user wants to draw a straight line, he can select the option [Straight Line] under [Draw] menu or

single-click icon .

Two points can determine one straight line. Draw two points in [object editor space] as the

beginning and end points of a straight line.

After selecting the object, user can input the coordinates of beginning and end points in [object

attribute window] to draw the straight line accurately.



[Draw Polyline]

Polyline refers to the curve connected end to end by different straight lines and arcs, which

enables user to reduce operation times of segments and improve the velocity of modeling via finishing

manipulation of multiple arcs and segments once.

If user wants to draw a polyline, he can select [Draw Polyline] under [Draw] menu or single-click

icon .

Shortcut key: arc→A; line→L; close the figure→C; finish Drawing→ F; cancel drawing→ Esc.

Note:

In drawing a polyline, the input state should be English.

[Draw Rectangle]

If user wants to draw a rectangle, he can select [Draw Rectangle] under [Draw] menu or

single-click icon .

NcEditor determines the position and shape of a rectangle by the left bottom vertex coordinate,

width and height.

After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw a rectangle by inputting the left bottom vertex

coordinate, width and height in [object attribute window].

[Draw Circle]

If user wants to draw a circle, he can select [Draw Circle] under [Draw] menu or single-click icon

.

NcEditor ensures the position and size of a circle by its radius and circle center.

After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw a circle by inputting its circle center

coordinate and radius in [object attribute window].

[Draw Ellipse]

If user wants to draw an ellipse, he can select [Draw Ellipse] under [Draw] menu or single-click

icon .

NcEditor ensures the position and size of an ellipse by its circle center and radius of X direction

and Y direction.



After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw an ellipse by inputting its circle center

coordinate and radius in [object attribute window].

[Draw Arc]

If user wants to draw an arc, he can select [Draw Arc] under [Draw] menu or single-click icon .

NcEditor ensures the position and size of an arc by its radius, arc center, beginning angle and

end angle.

After selecting the figure, user can accurately draw an arc by inputting its circle center coordinate

and required radius, beginning angle, end angle in [object attribute window].

Note:

1 rad. = 180/π degree

In addition, [draw] menu adds [set origin] item with respect to the drawing toolbar. [Draw] menu is

as Fig.10-32.

Fig. 10-32 Draw menu

[Set Origin]

If user wants to set the coordinate of workpiece origin, he can select this menu item. A dialog as

Fig.10-33 will pop up after this item is selected.



Fig. 10-33 “Set origin” dialog

User can set the workpiece coordinate origin by character points or by directly entering the X and

Y coordinates of workpiece origin.

10.7.5. Object Menu

[Delete Object]

An object should be selected before deleted. Following three methods can be used to delete

objects:

a) Right-click the selected object to eject a menu and choose [delete object];

b) Select [delete object] under [object] menu;

c) Use the [delete] key on keyboard.

User can select all the objects by shortcut key “Ctrl + A” and then press [delete] button to delete

them.

[Combine Object]

Note:

The endpoints of unclosed path objects may not connect together because of misoperation or other reasons

during drawing. When the unclosed path objects need integrated operation, user can use [combine object] to

combine them (straight line, arc and unclosed polyline) with nearby endpoints (<0.1) to a single path object

(polyline or path). It is suggested to use [catch object] before using [combine object].

For instance, combine two straight lines.

First, draw the first line “0067”. And then, user can open [catch option] to precisely position the

endpoint of first line when drawing the second line “0071”. Then user can select option [combine



object] under [object] or right-click the menu to choose [combine object]. See Fig.10-34.

Fig. 10-34 Combination of two straight lines

The outcome of combination of the two straight lines is as Fig.10-35. These two lines are

combined into a single object (polyline).

Fig. 10-35 Outcome of combination of two straight lines

In combination of straight lines, arcs and unclosed polylines, user can select the [catch option]

function to catch the endpoints of these figures in drawing to improve the effectiveness of [combine

object].

Note:

In combination of two or multiple arcs, the combination will begin from the origin object counter-clockwise.

[Combine Object Tolerance Setting]



In combination, user needs to combine objects following certain criteria, which requires setting

combine tolerance, namely how much the distance between objects is when they can be combined.

As a result, the function of setting combine tolerance is offered.

The following dialogue will pop up when [combine object tolerance setting] is selected. User only

needs to input a number between 0.1-5 into the input dialog.

Fig. 10-36 Setting combine tolerance

Align Functions

When user chooses more than two objects in [object editor space], align functions are enabled.

These functions can align all the selected objects in two-dimensional plane.

Note:

All the following described alignment functions are on the basis of top, bottom, left and right frames and center

point of the rectangle after the selection of figures.

See Fig.10-37, all the following alignment functions will be exemplified through the below two

objects.

Fig. 10-37 Two objects used for alignment



[Align Left]

The left sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the left edges of rectangle

boxes for figure selection.

After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Left] function:

a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Left] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Left] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Left] button on the toolbar.

After [Align left] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-38.

Fig. 10-38 “Align left” operation

[Align Right]

The right sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the right edges of rectangle


After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Right] function:

a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Right] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Right] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Right] button on the toolbar.

After [Align Right] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-39.



Fig. 10-39 “Align right” operation

[Align Vertical Line]

The X coordinates of the central points of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of

those of the central points of rectangle boxes for figure selection.

After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Vertical Line] function:

a) Right-click the object and select the option [Align Vertical Line] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Vertical Line] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Vertical Line] button on the toolbar.

After [Align Vertical Line] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-40.

Fig. 10-40 “Align vertical line” operation

Note:



The objects only move in horizontal direction in [Align Left], [Align Right], and [Align Vertical Line].

[Align Top]

The top sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the top edges of rectangle


After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Top] function:

a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Top] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Top] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Top] button on the toolbar.

After [Align Top] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-41.

Fig. 10-41 “Align top” operation

[Align Bottom]

The bottom sides of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of the bottom edges of

rectangle boxes for figure selection.

After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Bottom] function:

a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Bottom] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Bottom] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Bottom] button on the toolbar.

After [Align Bottom] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-42.



Fig. 10-42 “Align bottom” operation

[Align Level Line]

The Y coordinates of the central points of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of

those of the central points of rectangle boxes for figure selection.

After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Level Line] function:

a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Level Line] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Level Line] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Level Line] button on the toolbar.

After [Align Level Line] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-43.

Fig. 10-43 “Align level line” operation

Note:

The objects only move in vertical direction in [Align Top], [Align Bottom], and [Align Level Line].



[Align Center Point]

The central points of the selected objects will be aligned on the basis of those of rectangle boxes

for figure selection.

After selection of the objects, there are three methods to fulfill [Align Center Point] function:

a) Right-click the objects and select the option [Align Center Point] under the menu;

b) Select option [Align Center Point] under [Object] menu;

c) Press the [Align Center Point] button on the toolbar.

After [Align Center Point] is executed, the view is as Fig.10-44.

Fig. 10-44 “Align center point” operation

Note:

The objects move in both vertical direction and horizontal direction by selecting [Align Center Point].

[Align Level Dispersion]

There are two criteria for this alignment:

a) Center point distance;

b) Graph distance standard;

In [center point distance], the horizontal distances between center points of figures are equal,

and the positions of two objects next to the horizontal edges are fixed. In [graph distance standard],

the horizontal blank spaces between each figure are equal.

The selected objects must be three or above three, and there are three methods to fulfill [Align

Level Dispersion].

a) Select option [Align Level Dispersion] under [Object] menu;



b) Press the icon on the toolbar;

c) Right-click the objects, and select the menu option [Align Level Dispersion].

After the button [Align Level Dispersion] is selected, the following dialogue will pop up, as

Fig.10-45.

Fig. 10-45 Alignment standard setting

After [Align Level Dispersion] is performed on the basis of “center point distance”, the output is as

Fig.10-47.

Fig. 10-46 Before [align level dispersion]

Fig. 10-47 After [Align level dispersion]



Note:

The selected objects must be three or above three, or, a dialogue will pop up and prompt that “objects selected

are less than 3, and operation is cancelled”

[Align Vertical Dispersion]

Just like [Align Level Dispersion], there are two criteria for [Align Vertical Dispersion] as well:

a) Center point distance;

b) Graph distance standard;

In [center point distance], the vertical distances between center points of figures are equal, and

the positions of objects next to the vertical edges are fixed. In [graph distance standard], the vertical

blank spaces between each figure are equal.

The selected objects must be three or above three, and there are three methods to fulfill [Align

Vertical Dispersion].

a) Select option [Align Vertical Dispersion] under [Object] menu;

b) Press the icon on the toolbar;

c) Right-click the objects, and select the menu option [Align Vertical Dispersion].

After [Align Vertical Dispersion] is selected, a dialogue will pop up, which is the same as that in

[Align Level Dispersion].

After [Align Vertical Dispersion] is performed on the basis of “center point distance”, the output is

as Fig.10-49.

Fig. 10-48 Before [align vertical dispersion]



Fig. 10-49 After [align vertical dispersion]

[Auto Enter Set Machining Order]

In order to save time and improve efficiency in machining, NcEditor holds the function of [Auto

Enter Set Machining Order], by which system will automatically set the machining order following the

best path algorithm.

Manipulation method:

a) Draw several different types of figures.

b) Select [View Order] option under [View] menu or press the icon on the toolbar to

display the machining order of those figures. See Fig.10-50.

Fig. 10-50 Displaying the machining order for the drawn figures

c) Click the option [Auto Enter Set Machining Order] under [Object] or right-click the objects to



select [Auto Enter Set Machining Order] option, after which system will automatically set the

machining order following the best path algorithm. See Fig.10-51.

Fig. 10-51 Auto setting machining order

d) User can also modify machining order of objects according to his demands.

For instance, click the object “6”, its machining order will change to No.1; then click the object “5”,

its machining order will be No.2; the other objects will be arranged according to the origin ascending

sequence.

e) User can save the sequence of several previous objects by [Auto Enter Set Machining

Order], and change the sequence of the following objects.

For example, if user wants to keep sequence of No.1-4 objects unchanged while change the

sequence of No.5-8 objects changed, he needs to press the button Ctrl and click the frame of object

No. 4 simultaneously to keep the machining order of No.1-4 unchanged. Then he needs to click the

required object to be set as “No.5”, and then click the rest objects sequentially.

[Manual Set Machining Order]

This function is to make it more convenient for user to set a special machining order for a certain

object.

After [Auto Enter Set Machining Order] is executed, the method to change the machining order

for a certain object is as following:

Select the object → choose [Manual Set Machining Order] under [Object] menu or under

right-click menu → input the sequence number into the following input box → press [OK]



Fig. 10-52 Manual set machining order dialog

In the above dialog, there is a description, “Please specify a number between 1 and 8”, and “8” is

the total number of objects in [object editor space], which is variable.

[Set Introduce]

This function has been introduced in [object attribute window], which will be omitted here.

[Group]

If multiple objects，multiple groups of objects or objects and groups need integral editing, they

should be set as a group.

See Fig.10-53, please select the required objects or object groups in the [object list window], and

then choose the option [Group] under [Object] menu or under right-click menu.

Fig. 10-53 Group setting for objects

See Fig.10-54, rectangles “0164”, “0167”, “0170” and “0173” are set as a new group “0237”.



Fig. 10-54 Setting the rectangles as a group

At this time, the new group “0237” can be edited as a whole.

[Break Group]

If user only wants to edit parts of the objects in a group, the group should be dismissed before

editing.

Please select the group to be broken down in the [object list window] or click the group name to

highlight it →choose the option [Break group] under [Object] or under right-click menu→ the objects in

the group will return to the previous group.

[Rect Array]

Operation method: select one or multiple objects or groups (objects in different groups should be

set as a group first) in [object list window]→ choose option [rect array] under [object] menu→ input the

array rows, columns, line spacing, column pitch into the pop-up dialogue→ click [ok]

For instance, draw a picture as Fig.10-55, and set them as a selected group.



Fig. 10-55 Demonstrational graph

Select [rect array], after which a dialog as Fig.10-56 will pop up, in which please input the data as

following and press “ok”.

Fig. 10-56 Rectangular array setting dialog

The output after setting rectangular array is as Fig.10-57.



Fig. 10-57 Output after setting rectangular array

[Circle Array]

Manipulation method: select one or multiple objects or objects in a group in [object list window]

(objects in different groups should be set as a group first) → choose [circle array] under [object]

menu→ input the X-coordinate and Y-coordinate of circle center, units on circle into the pop-up input

frame

For instance, select the group in Fig.10-58→ choose [circle array] → input the data as following

and press “ok”

Fig. 10-58 Circle array setting dialog

The output after setting circle array is as Fig.10-59.



Fig. 10-59 Output after circle array setting

Note:

Multiple objects should be set as a group before using array function.

[Delete Same Object]

This function is used to delete the objects of the same size, position and shape, which are totally

reduplicated. The manipulation is as following:

a) Select the objects to be deleted;

b) Choose [Delete Same Object] under right-click menu or choose [Delete Same Object] under

[Object] menu.

NcEditor will save only one machining object and delete the other duplicate objects.

[Chamfer]

The software supports fillet and chamfer. As Fig.10-60, draw a rectangle and select it.



Fig. 10-60 Draw a selected rectangle

Select [Chamfer] under [Object] menu, after which a dialog as Fig.10-61 will pop up.

Fig. 10-61 Chamfer dialog

Both fillet and chamfer have two modes: two-side mode and internal graphics mode.

a) Two-side mode

[Two sides] mode is ensuring that the chamfer is the angle contained by two sides. See Fig.10-61.

Under the chamfer mode, there are two modes for setting size, [Distance] and [Angle]. Under

[Distance] mode, user can input the distance of two sides. For instance, as Fig.10-61, input 5mm into

the input frame → press “ok”, cursor reshaping. And there will be a prompt as Fig.10-62 at the bottom

of NcEditor.

Fig. 10-62 Prompt for the selection of the first side

After the first side of the object is selected, the tip at the bottom of NcEditor will be as Fig.10-63.

When the second side, which is adjacent to the first side, is selected, the rectangle in Fig.10-60 will

change into the one as Fig.10-64.

Fig. 10-63 Prompt for the selection of the second side



Fig. 10-64 Output after executing “chamfer”

Input the following data as Fig.10-65 under [Angle] mode of [chamfer].

Fig. 10-65 [Angle] mode of [Chamfer] dialog

After clicking “OK”, please select the two adjacent sides according to the manipulation method of

[Distance] mode. And the output is the same as Fig.10-64.

Setting parameters under [Two sides] of [Fillet] is used to set the rounded angle of two adjacent

sides. The only way for setting the size is [Radius] mode, and input data as Fig.10-66. Press “ok” and

then select the two adjacent sides, after which the output is as Fig.10-67.



Fig. 10-66 Setting fillet parameters

Fig. 10-67 Output after executing [fillet]

b) Internal graphics mode

[Internal graphics] is ensuring all the qualified chamfers inside the graphics. After selecting

[Internal graphics] mode, please input data as Fig.10-68 and press “ok”. Then select any edge of the

figure, system automatically to process all the qualified included angles, and the output is as

Fig.10-69. Under [Internal graphics], there are also two methods: [Distance] and [Angle], whose

manipulation methods are the same as the above-mentioned ones under [two-side] mode.

Fig. 10-68 [Internal graphics] mode of [Chamfer]



Fig. 10-69 Output after [Internal graphics]

Under the [Internal graphics] mode of [Fillet], system will automatically process all the qualified

included rounded angles. Input radius of 5 mm into the input frame, after which the output is as

Fig.10-70.

Fig. 10-70 Output after [Internal graphics] mode of [Fillet]

[Tool Path]

After selecting an object, user can fulfill [Tool Path] function by the two following methods.

a) Choose the option of [Tool Path] under [Object].

b) Choose [Tool Path] under right-click menu.

After selecting this option, a dialog will pop up as Fig.10-71. The default tool compensation is “no

compensation”. When “left compensation” or “right compensation” is selected, user can input the

diameter of tool and the chord of processing precision.



Fig. 10-71 “Tool path” dialog

When left compensation is “10”, the tool path is as Fig.10-72.

Fig. 10-72 Outcome when left compensation is “10”

When right compensation is “10”, the tool path is as Fig.10-73.

Fig. 10-73 Outcome when right compensation is “10”



[Expand Bidirectionally]

By [Tool Path], the compensation direction can be left or right, but not both left and right, however,

[Expand Bidirectionally] can fulfill this function (both left and right).

After selecting the object/objects, user can fulfill this function by the two following methods.

a) Choose the option of [Expand Bidirectionally] under [Object].

b) Choose [Expand Bidrectionally] under right-click menu.

After this item is selected, a dialogue as Fig.10-74 will pop up.

Fig. 10-74 Gap compensation dialog

The parameters of [Cutter Diameter] and [Chord] in this function are the same as the ones in

[Tool Path]. [Inner Offset] and [Outer Offset] are equal to left compensation and right compensation

respectively. After setting the parameters, press “ok”. The view under [Expand Bidirectionally] is as

Fig.10-75 when values of [Inner Offset] and [Outer offset] are both “20”.

Fig. 10-75 Tool path after executing [Expand Bidirectionally]



[Delete Path]

After [Tool Path] or [Expand Bidirectionally] is executed, [Delete Tool Path] is available. The

concrete manipulation is as following:

After selecting the object/objects, user can fulfill this function by the two following methods.

a) Choose the option of [Delete Tool Path] under [Object].

b) Choose [Delete Tool Path] under right-click menu.

[Clear Process Trace]

When an object is under machining, the red tracks on the object mean this part is processed.

After machining is finished, the object will turn to red. Actually, the color is the processing track, rather

than the color of the graphic. Therefore, user can select [Clear Process Trace] to clear the tracks.

After machining is finished, there are several methods to fulfill [Clear Process Trace] as following:

a) Choose the option of [Clear Process Trace] under [Object].

b) Choose [Clear Process Trace] under right-click menu.

c) Press the icon on toolbar.

Note:

[Clear Process Trace] is unavailable during machining.

[Options]

This function is used for some parameters setting related to file importing. After this item is

selected, a dialog as Fig10-76 will pop up.

Fig. 10-76 “Options” dialog

10.7.6. Operate Menu

Many options in [operate] menu are the same as those in [operate] menu of Ncstudio, and the

same options won’t be introduced any more.



[Mach. Selected Objects]

This function is used to machine the selected figures. After finishing machining the selected

objects, the software will stop machining, other unselected figures not to be processed. User can

select one figure or multiple figures.

[Mach. By Color]

User can choose the colors for objects in drawing and also order the colors. Then the machining

can be executed following the order of colors, for instance, first red, then blue.

After [Mach. By Color] is selected, a [sort color line] dialog will pop up, as Fig.10-77.

Fig. 10-77 Color sorting dialog

[Mach. Current Group]

If user chooses one group and only needs to machine this group rather than other figures, this

function can be selected. This function is only available for the current group. It is unavailable for a

single figure.



11. Ncstudio Appendix

Most of the shortcut keys which will be introduced below are global shortcut keys. If it is a local

one, it will be marked by ‘★’ and the enabled precondition will be also provided.

Single number key (keypad is invalid) can be used to choose function section under the

current mode (AUTO, MANUAL, REFER). List the keys according to the sequence of the

screen from left to right.

1 Position function section

2 Offset function section

3 Program function section

4 System function section

5 Parameter function section

6 Diagnose function section

Single number key (keypad is invalid) can be used to choose modes.

7 Auto mode

8 Manual mode

9 Reference point mode

Single letter key can be used to choose function screen under current function section. List

the keys according to the sequence of the screen from left to right.

Q The first function screen

W The second function screen

E The third function screen

R The fourth function screen

T The fifth function screen

Y The sixth function screen

Other letter keys used to choose buttons under current function screen are listed as

following.

X When related to X-axis

Y When related to Y-axis

U, I, O, H, J, K, L

Other shortcut keys

F1 ~ F7 Function screen operation buttons (valid under function screen)

★F9 Start (valid under auto mode)

★F10 Pause (valid under auto mode)

★F11 Stop (valid under MDI state of auto mode)



Pause Reset

Ctrl + O Open and load

Ctrl + U Unload

Ctrl + N Create processing procedure

Ctrl + E Open and edit

Ctrl + P Edit current processing procedure

★Ctrl + F9 Select processing block (valid under auto mode)

Shift + F6 Set the current point as workpiece origin

Shift + F9 Breakpoint resume

Documents

Users'Manual of Glass Cutting