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Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

Is There A Better Way To Teach G & M Coding By Hand?

Question: Initials on a wax block are boring and expensive!  Do you have a better way to teach G & M code basics? Solution: Sure do!  How about doing initials, or a simple graphic on a wooden yo-yo?  That’s right, a yo-yo. Students love it! Special thanks to Chris Lallier who put it all together […]

WHERE IS MY 3D MACHINE IN CNCMOTION?

Question: My CNC machine window in CNCmotion is missing and I cannot get it back! Answer: You are probably using the wrong software. When you get CNCmotion, you actually get two programs. CNCmotion; which is used to simulate machining on the students computers, and CNCbase, which is used to actually runon the machine attached to […]
HOW DO I UNLOCK MY SCREEN IN CNCMOTION?

HOW DO I UNLOCK MY SCREEN IN CNCMOTION?

Question: My screen is locked in cncmotion, and I can’t edit my stupid program! Solution: Maybe it’s not the program that’s stupid, maybe… never mind…. watch below.    2,426 total views
HOW DO I PUT A NEW TOOL INTO CNCMOTION?

HOW DO I PUT A NEW TOOL INTO CNCMOTION?

Question: I get an error in CNCMotion because it can’t find a tool. How do I put tools into CNCmotion? Solution: You need to manually add all the tools in your library the first time you open CNCmotion. This is critical if you want to do multiple tool operations. Watch the video below:  2,426 total views
Changing Stock Size In CNCmotion

Changing Stock Size In CNCmotion

Question: The stock in CNCmotion is the wrong size! How do I change it? Solution: This is an easy! Use the 3D Image menu! Watch the video below: cncmotion, software, cnc, change, stock, size,  2,426 total views
My screen is locked in CNCmotion, and I can't edit my program!

My screen is locked in CNCmotion, and I can't edit my program!

Question: My screen is locked in cncmotion, and I can’t edit my stupid program! Solution: Maybe it’s not the program that’s stupid, maybe… never mind…. watch below. cncmotion, software, screen, lock, unlock,  2,426 total views
How Do I Renumber a Program in CNCmotion?

How Do I Renumber a Program in CNCmotion?

Question: Is there an easier way to renumber programs in CNCmotion? Solution: Glad you asked. Watch the video below: cncmotion, software, cnc, renumber,  2,426 total views
MY WINDOWS ARE ALL MESSED UP IN CNCMOTION. HOW DO I FIX THEM?

MY WINDOWS ARE ALL MESSED UP IN CNCMOTION. HOW DO I FIX THEM?

Test Download document Question: My windows are all messed up in CNCmotion. How do I fix them? Answer: This is an easy one! Use the run and edit screen menu item! Watch the video below:    2,426 total views
WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO PERFORM A SIMULATION IN CNCMOTION?

WHAT ARE THE STEPS TO PERFORM A SIMULATION IN CNCMOTION?

Question: I forgot the steps of what to do before I run a program in CNCMotion. Can you show me the steps again? Solution: You bet! See the video below, The steps are listed below as well. cncmotion software simulate simulation verify tool store close home prz run program  2,426 total views

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