3D Machinist

[coach]

I got the trial of 3D Machinist. When I load the cut program the box to "start spindle" doesn't come up.
I looked in FP edit and it isn't there.
I tried to start it anyway but no go.
I have an alpha with part wizard.
I saved in shopbot inch .sbp
Thanks, Dave

[rcnewcomb]

Quick Fix:
add this at the beginning of the file:
SO 1,1

At the end of the file add:
SO 1,0


Long term fix:
You can edit the post-processor to add in the start and stop controls.
http://vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=609&highlight=post+processor (http://vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=609&highlight=post+processor)

[coach]

Thank You Randall,,,,,probably will be a struggle to figure how to get the long term fix in there.
But.......quick fix,,,,,first thing tomorrow morning...thanks.
Dave

[knight_toolworks]

just press alt and 1 and that will give you the turn spindle on command.
I removed the so command and the spindle still turns off when the file is finished.

[coach]

Thanks Steve

Dave