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Technote.233:
Errors 3081 and 3104 about #EL_NUM when using Rectangle, or executing a macro.
Diagnostics Window opens with errors when using Rectangle, Polygon or running a macro |
Technote.232:
How do I change my foreground and background colors?
How to change your fore and back ground colors. |
Technote.231:
My solid/surface model is very sluggish when dynamically rotating the view.
A Tip
if you are dealing with a model that is very slow to respond to dynamic viewing. |
Technote.230:
Managing custom data.
Tips and suggestions about how best
to store and maintain custom data such as Custom Panels, macros, Icon Bars, etc. |
Technote.229:
Troubleshooting SmartCAM Cursors.
This deals with graphics issues in regards to the version 14 graphics upgrade including cursor ghosts, free coordinates, sticky cursor, etc. |
Technote.228:
How do I turn off Tool Tips?
If you prefer using the one line help, this is how to turn off tool tips (sometimes known as balloon help). |
Technote.227:
Import Error 6609 – Temporary directory setting is not valid.
When importing CAD models you may get a 3014 error, or this error. This technote describes a likely fix. |
Technote.226:
Get unknown work plane error from macro in v13.5.
If you are getting this error in version 13.5 and up, this is the likely cause and solution. |
Technote.225:
Extra parenthesis in code from tool description.
If your control does not accept nested parenthesis this technote describes how to remove them from the JOF defaults. |
Technote.223:
Creating a SmartCAM Font file.
You can create your own font file. This technote describes how. |
Technote.222:
Troubleshooting problems with Predator Editor.
Issues and solutions to several common problems encountered with Predator for SmartCAM. |
Technote.221:
Mouse motion is slow with Amill or FFM.
If you find that your mouse motion is sluggish, this technote describes a possible solution. |
Technote.219:
Predator icon doesn't work properly.
If the Predator button on your Icon Bar fails this technote describes what may be wrong and how to remedy it. |
Technote.218:
Difference between Hide and Mask.
A description of what the difference between Show/Hide and Mask/Unmask is. |
Technote.217:
Inserting new lines in Macro variables.
How to insert new lines, or carriage returns within a single string variable. |
Technote.216:
Custom Tool Graphics or Drag Tool does not display.
If your Custom Tool Graphics is not displaying correctly this technote describes what may be wrong and a possible solution. |
Technote.215:
Transitioning pre-v12 installations.
This technote describes the things to be aware of when transitioning any older version to a newer version of SmartCAM in regards to customizations, Code Generators and more. |
Technote.212:
Machine Define is giving a 'Cannot find *.TRN' file error.
If Machine Define gives this error, this technote provides a description of what is wrong and how to fix the issue. |
Technote.211:
SmartCAM v14.5+ Licensing - Questions and Answers.
General and common questions and answers for installation and licensing issues for SmartCAM versions 14.5 and greater. |
Technote.210:
Creating and using SET files.
Tips and tricks about creating and using CAM Connection setup files. |
Technote.209:
Passing variables to the Code Generator.
How to, and special consideration when passing a variable to the Code Generator system. |
Technote.208:
There is a different, or no server code for my installation.
When you do not get a server code for your licensing of SmartCAM, this is a possible reason and solution. |
Technote.207:
Installing SmartCAM as 'Administrator'.
Special considerations MUST be made if you intend to install SmartCAM while logged in as administrator, and run while logged in as a user or someone other than administrator. |
Technote.201:
SmartCAM's small Show Path panel.
There is a two line tall ShowPath panel available and this is how to activate and use it. |
Technote.187:
Clean Un-install of SmartCAM.
A description of all the files and where they are located during a version 11.x or less installation. |
Technote.177:
v9.x .PM4 files get error "11501: Cannot convert the Job File" when read into v11.x
Older versions of JOF files can cause this error. This technote offers a possible solution. |
Technote.166:
Clarification of Changes in SmartCAM v10.0 Turning Applications
Details about the differences from pre-version 10 turning applications and current useage. |
Technote.158:
Macro String Functionality in SmartCAM
Tips and tricks with strings in the SmartCAM Macro System. |
Technote.156:
Printing Graphics to Scale from SmartCAM
Tips on printing graphics to scale. |
Technote.143:
Pocket Machining Tips
Tips and tricks using milling Pocket roughing functionality. |
Technote.133:
Report Generator Printing Extra Page and/or Skipping Lines
How to edit report format files to eliminate extra pages or skipped lines. |
Technote.127:
Saving JOF files separate from PM4 files in v9.xx
If you wish to save your JOF separate from your PM4 or PM5 file, see this technote. |
Technote.115:
How do I print Job Notes in a report?
Tip on editing your report format files to include your Job Notes. |
Technote.114:
Creating a Barstop
One way to create a barstop in SmartCAM turning applications. |
Technote.109:
How to use DEBUG To Trouble-Shoot Serial Communications
Tips for trouble shooting your communication ports. |
Technote.106:
Problem with revolved surfaces importing from IGES and others
Tips about revolved, or spun surfaces with SmartCAM and other applications. |
Technote.098:
Guidelines for Rotary Axis Work
Tips, tricks and rules about Wrapped Geometry with SmartCAM advanced milling applications. |
Technote.082:
IGES Export Settings tips -- Any CAD System
Tips and tricks about IGES settings. |
Technote.050:
SmartCAM pre-v14.5 Licensing - Questions and Answers
General questions and answers about installation and licensing. |
