Is it Possible.......

[don]

Is it possible to machine several sbp files, one right after another? I know how to make one file call the next. But I can see where there will be times when the previous file is still running, before I get the next one wrote and saved. This isn't an issue with 2, 3, 4 possible 5 files. But I can see where I may have up 20-30 files. The run times would be between 5-15 minutes.
I have two pc networked so saving each file in the same directory wouldn't be a problem. Its just getting the software know there is an other file.

[mikejohn]

Don
what i think you are asking is can you cut a number of files from the same sheet of material, writing one file whilst the previous file is cutting,
Below is the type of file that cuts multiple files
You are going to need to know the 'false' x,y zero points for each file, the numbers after the J3 (or J2)command.
If you know that, and name each individual file to match the master file, that will work.
This master file will carry on working until it gets to a file name it can not find.
Make sure the last line at the end of each 'individual' file you lift the z clear of the material.

J3,0,0,25
FP,D:\file1,,,,,2
J2,20,196
FP,D:\file2,,,,,2
J2,162,392
FP,D:\file3,,,,,2
J2,201,588
FP,D:\file4,,,,,2
J2,450,784
FP,D:\file5,,,,,2
J2,680,980
FP,D:\file6,,,,,2

..........................Mike

[wemme]

Mikes Example above will work a treat.
I have done one cut file which fills an entire sheet with a part called via the FP command.

[don]

Mike, Wemme,
Thanks for the respones, I tried what you suggested Mike and it worked like a charm.
I set 4, 12 inch squares in the center of the table and was able to write 1 main file and it called the other 4 files one after another. And then gave me the suspected error on the 5th (and missing file).
This is a great board and you botters are the best source of knowledge.

Thanks again
Don

[mikejohn]

Don
Glad it worked.
One of the Bills showed me how to do this.
..............Mike