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‎File execution

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‎Jogging

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The control software is the interface used to drive the router. It runs on Windows-based computers, and has very low [[computer requirements]].

Note this interface currently drives only '''[[servo motor|servo-based]]''' routers. For information on control software for [[stepper motor|stepper-based]] systems, see the [[Software manual|software manual]] page and look for the Steppermotor-based systems section.

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=== Important features ===
*Main screen
**File section
**Jog section
**Positional Display
*Setup
**System ("-" sign in Scale Factor field determines direction of travel along axis)
**Diagnostics
**Advanced

The Techno CNC Interface Main has two primary
area through which all the controls are used: JOGGING and FILE EXECUTION.

Jogging the machine is synonymous with moving the machine’s axes. All of the Main Menu’s
jogging functions either actively jog the machine or set up parameters and controls to jog the
machine. In the lower portion of the Main Menu (shown above) are the jogging controls. Also, see
the Position Counters in the top right quadrant of the Main Menu. These counters give a constant
numerical position of where you jog any axis. The following page will provide a brief overview of the
jogging functions.

File execution refers to the retrieval, manipulation and actual running of a G-Code file. In this
Main Menu you can: view the file’s toolpath, edit code, set speeds and parameters and start-pause
and-resume a program run. The upper portion of the Main Menu allows you do perform all these
tasks and more.

The Main Menu’s upper right quadrant displays the Interface’s Positional Display. This function is
useful in both Jogging and File Execution operations. While jogging, you can track the distance of
travel for your axes, and while running a file, the Positional Display shows the actual travel of the
axes in motion.

=== File execution ===

In any File Execution, the first step is to retrieve a file. The '''File''' button opens a window that
allows you to search your PC to retrieve and open a file.

Once you have your file, if you want to edit the code, click the '''Edit''' button. If you want to Preview
the file’s toolpath, use the '''Preview''' button. And before you can even use the '''Start, Pause or Stop''' functions, the file must always be '''Preprocess'''-ed. Notice how the Progress Bar displays the status of the preprocess function (in a completion percentage) as well as the percentage and current GCode
commands of a file being run.

The '''Cut & Plunge Speed''' scroll bars are file execution parameters. Use them to adjust the
speed at which the axes (X, Y = Cut; Z = Plunge) travel during a cutting command. The '''Spindle & Coolant''' radio buttons are another set of controls for file execution. Use these controls according to
your program requirements.

The '''Setup''' button brings up the Setup Window with its bookmarked submenu display screen. From here you can set file execution parameters ranging from Feedrates to Scale Factors.

[[File:14_13.00d.jpg]]

=== Jogging ===
Notice the square buttons with the black arrows. Each of those buttons will move an axis in the
direction designated by the letter and value adjacent to it (i.e. Y+). If the '''Continuous''' radio button is
selected, you can hold down a jog button and the axis will move ‘continually’. If you have '''Step'''
selected, the axis will only move one step-size at a time. The Jog Step scroll bar sets the
incremental distance. The Jog Speed scroll bar sets the speed at which the axes will travel while
jogging.
Notice the Positional Display Counters during jogging. The travel values will go into negative
numbers as well as positive numbers. The A-axis represents the availability for a fourth axis.
The column of four buttons (Home, Zero, Goto, and Tool) all allow you to perform shortcut
operations. Submenus scroll-out on top of the Main Menu when these buttons are selected.
* The '''Home''' button moves an axis or all axes to a specified distance away from the axis’ limit switch (also known as Machine Home).
* The '''Zero''' button allows you to set an axis or all axes’ position counters to zero.
* The '''Goto''' button allows you to move an axis or all axes to a specified location or move them all to the Machine Origin, which refers to the last Zero position defined by the user.
* The '''Tool''' button brings up a tool change operations window that allows you to manipulate the different aspects of a tool change application (i.e. touch off Z-axis zero position).

[[File:14_13.00c.jpg‎]]

=== Positional Display ===

The Main Menu’s upper right quadrant displays the Interface’s Positional Display. This function is
useful in both Jogging and File Execution operations. While jogging, you can track the distance of
travel for your axes, and while running a file, the Positional Display shows the actual travel of the
axes in motion.
: Note: Even when the gantry is moved by hand, the positional display will still indicate the changes in position. If the display DOES NOT show these changes when the gantry is moved manually, an Encoder problem may be present.

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 The '''Cut & Plunge Speed''' scroll bars are file execution parameters. Use them to adjust the speed at which the axes (X, Y = Cut; Z = Plunge) travel during a cutting command. The '''Spindle & Coolant''' radio buttons are another set of controls for file execution. Use these controls according to your program requirements.
-The '''Setup''' button brings up the Setup Window with its bookmarked submenu display screen. From here you can set file execution parameters ranging from Feedrates to Scale Factors.
+The '''Setup''' button brings up the Setup Window with its bookmarked submenu display screen. From here you can set file execution parameters ranging from Feedrates to [[Scale factors]].
 === Jogging ===

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 === Important features ===
-*Main screen
+* Main screen
-**File section
+** File section
-**Jog section
+** Jog section
-**Positional Display
+** Positional Display
-*Setup
+* Setup
-**System ("-" sign in Scale Factor field determines direction of travel along axis)
+** System ("-" sign in Scale Factor field determines direction of travel along axis)
-**Diagnostics
+** Diagnostics
-**Advanced
+** Advanced
-The Techno CNC Interface Main has two primary
+The Techno CNC Interface Main has two primary area through which all the controls are used: JOGGING and FILE EXECUTION.
 area through which all the controls are used: JOGGING and FILE EXECUTION.
 Jogging the machine is synonymous with moving the machine’s axes. All of the Main Menu’s
-jogging functions either actively jog the machine or set up parameters and controls to jog the
+jogging functions either actively jog the machine or set up parameters and controls to jog the machine. In the lower portion of the Main Menu (shown above) are the jogging controls. Also, see the Position Counters in the top right quadrant of the Main Menu. These counters give a constant numerical position of where you jog any axis. The following page will provide a brief overview of the jogging functions.
 machine. In the lower portion of the Main Menu (shown above) are the jogging controls. Also, see
 the Position Counters in the top right quadrant of the Main Menu. These counters give a constant
 numerical position of where you jog any axis. The following page will provide a brief overview of the
 jogging functions.
-File execution refers to the retrieval, manipulation and actual running of a G-Code file. In this
+File execution refers to the retrieval, manipulation and actual running of a G-Code file. In this Main Menu you can: view the file’s toolpath, edit code, set speeds and parameters and start-pause and-resume a program run. The upper portion of the Main Menu allows you do perform all these tasks and more.
 Main Menu you can: view the file’s toolpath, edit code, set speeds and parameters and start-pause
 and-resume a program run. The upper portion of the Main Menu allows you do perform all these
 tasks and more.
-The Main Menu’s upper right quadrant displays the Interface’s Positional Display. This function is
+The Main Menu’s upper right quadrant displays the Interface’s Positional Display. This function is useful in both Jogging and File Execution operations. While jogging, you can track the distance of travel for your axes, and while running a file, the Positional Display shows the actual travel of the axes in motion.
 useful in both Jogging and File Execution operations. While jogging, you can track the distance of
 travel for your axes, and while running a file, the Positional Display shows the actual travel of the
 axes in motion.
 === File execution ===
-In any File Execution, the first step is to retrieve a file. The '''File''' button opens a window that
+In any File Execution, the first step is to retrieve a file. The '''File''' button opens a window that allows you to search your PC to retrieve and open a file.
 allows you to search your PC to retrieve and open a file.
-Once you have your file, if you want to edit the code, click the '''Edit''' button. If you want to Preview
+[[File:14_13.00d.jpg]]
 the file’s toolpath, use the '''Preview''' button. And before you can even use the '''Start, Pause or Stop''' functions, the file must always be '''Preprocess'''-ed. Notice how the Progress Bar displays the status of the preprocess function (in a completion percentage) as well as the percentage and current GCode
-commands of a file being run.
+Once you have your file, if you want to edit the code, click the '''Edit''' button. If you want to Preview the file’s toolpath, use the '''Preview''' button. And before you can even use the '''Start, Pause or Stop''' functions, the file must always be '''Preprocess'''-ed. Notice how the Progress Bar displays the status of the preprocess function (in a completion percentage) as well as the percentage and current GCode commands of a file being run.
-The '''Cut & Plunge Speed''' scroll bars are file execution parameters. Use them to adjust the
+The '''Cut & Plunge Speed''' scroll bars are file execution parameters. Use them to adjust the speed at which the axes (X, Y = Cut; Z = Plunge) travel during a cutting command. The '''Spindle & Coolant''' radio buttons are another set of controls for file execution. Use these controls according to your program requirements.
 speed at which the axes (X, Y = Cut; Z = Plunge) travel during a cutting command. The '''Spindle & Coolant''' radio buttons are another set of controls for file execution. Use these controls according to
 your program requirements.
 The '''Setup''' button brings up the Setup Window with its bookmarked submenu display screen. From here you can set file execution parameters ranging from Feedrates to Scale Factors.
 === Jogging ===
 Notice the square buttons with the black arrows. Each of those buttons will move an axis in the direction designated by the letter and value adjacent to it (i.e. Y+). If the '''Continuous''' radio button is selected, you can hold down a jog button and the axis will move ‘continually’. If you have '''Step''' selected, the axis will only move one step-size at a time. The Jog Step scroll bar sets the incremental distance. The Jog Speed scroll bar sets the speed at which the axes will travel while jogging.
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 * The '''Goto''' button allows you to move an axis or all axes to a specified location or move them all to the Machine Origin, which refers to the last Zero position defined by the user.
 * The '''Tool''' button brings up a tool change operations window that allows you to manipulate the different aspects of a tool change application (i.e. touch off Z-axis zero position).
 === Positional Display ===