part file doesnt turn on spindle

[mikeb]

Hey there, the part file loaded from this program does not have a spindle start command .is that the norm for photo v carve. Is there a way to do this automatically...thanks

[rcnewcomb]

Yes, that frequently happens on PhotoVcarve and the ShopBot post processor. You can change the post processor. Look for the file ShopBot_inch.pp in the PostP folder under PhotoVCarve.

Locate the "Start of File" section. Add the following lines (include the quotes):
"'Turning router ON"
"SO,1,1"
"PAUSE,2"
"'"

Under the "End of File" section add:
"'Turning router OFF"
"SO,1,0"

[mikeb]

Thanks Randall, will try that next time..in this case I moved the file into aspire and ran it, and saved the toolpath from aspire.