Tools for CNC Programmers

NCPlot is an editor and backplotter for 4 axis mill and 2 axis lathe G-Code programs.  This software combines editing, formatting and translation tools that are useful for CNC programmers with a backplotter for instant G-Code verification.

NCPlot features:

Full featured text editor Multiple document interface allows you to open and edit multiple programs at the same time Unlimited undo/redo Cut, Copy and Paste Find and replace Font and color settings may be applied to any part of the program Program coloring improves readability File comparison tool helps you keep your programs up to date Program formatting tools Remove block numbers, blank lines, comments or spaces Program renumbering with automatic updating of: Macro GOTO references M99 P_ references M98 H_ references (for controls that support this) M97 P_ references (for HAAS style subprograms) Lathe G70 - G73 "Q" and "P" addresses Insert spaces between letter addresses and macro keywords Fix invalid end of line characters Convert programs to all caps Add or remove comment or block skip characters Program translation tools Mirror Rotate Shift Scale MultiStep Translate makes multiple copies of part features while applying translations, eliminating tedious copy and pasting Convert coordinates between absolute and incremental commands Address Adjustment:  Apply math operations to any program addresses Address Replace:  Good for changing axis names, A to B, etc. Address Remove:  Unnecessary addresses and their values can be removed Address Swap:  Exchange any two program addresses Address Calculator:  Create your own custom address translation tools Convert absolute I / J / K arc center coordinates to or from incremental I / J / K Convert  R specified arcs to or from I / J / K specified arcs Break arcs at quadrants or into a series of line segments   Flexible viewport control A wide assortment of plot controls lets you quickly find any mistakes in your program 7 view modes for Mill and 4 for Lathe Dynamic zoom, rotate and pan Supports 3Dconnexion devices such as the SpaceNavigator™, SpacePilot™ and SpaceExplorer™ Animate, step forward or step backward Draw to the cursor, from the cursor or just the selected portion of the program Clicking an entity on the viewport will display the entity properties and highlight the associated block in the program View fade control makes tool movements stand out by "dimming" other tool motions   Calc tools Select entities on the viewport to quickly calculate offsets, blend arcs and find intersection points

Advanced G-Code backplotter Backplotting for Mill and Lathe programs Supports Custom Macro B Can be customized for different control requirements Run time estimation reports gives you machining time per tool and for the entire job Backplotter supports: G65 macro subprogram calls M98 subprogram call in multiple command formats Plane selection G17, G18 and G19 Helical arcs Automatic corner rounding, corner chamfering in G01 motions Work offsets G54 - G59 Extended Work offsets G54.1 P1 - P300 G52 Local work shift G92 Coordinate system setting G16 Polar coordinates G51 Coordinate scaling G51.1 Mirror image G68 Coordinate system rotation G66 Modal macro call G47 Haas engraving - supports literal string, character and serial number engraving Local, common and some system variables Macro keywords IF, THEN, GOTO,  WHILE, DO, END and SETVN Custom Macro B Support   Macro Debugging Step by step execution of macro programs allows you to watch program variables as the program is executed Macro Translator This tool will translate a variable macro into a longhand G-Code program that can be run on any machine.  It also expands subprograms into a single long program Macro Expression Calculator This built-in calculator accepts expressions written in Custom Macro B format.  This tool can also be used to view or set variable values Macro Variable Renumbering This unique renumbering tool will display the variables used by your macro program and allows you to renumber them Other tools   Support for VBScripting Many of NCPlot's internal functions are available for scripting.  This is a powerful tool that makes it possible to automate many common tasks such as converting files from one machine to run on another Text to G-Code converter Instantly create G-Code from font outlines.  Great for etching, creates lettering of any size, on an angle, or even on an arc Network License Manager NCPlot licenses can be managed over a network with this free license manager   DXF importing / exporting Import DXF drawings to quickly create G-Code for both Mill and Lathe Any backplot can be saved as a DXF drawing file for loading back into a CAD or CAM system

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