G Code viewer doesn't scroll

[jonathan_w]

Hello all, when I'm cutting using G3 with SW 4.37, on the F2 page the G-Code stops scrolling, as shown in the attached photos, where the viewer is on command N9985, which is line 22001 in the G-Code, yet Masso is cutting line 155958. Is this a known issue with a solution?

Thanks, Jonathan

 

[breezy]

@jonathan_w

Jonathan,

That is correct behavior of MASSO.

The Gcode viewer memory is limited and is not refreshed once the program starts, hence it stops scrolling when it reaches the end of the viewer memory.

Whereas the cutting memory is continuously reading the USB to get the next block of code.

Regards,

Arie.

 

[jonathan_w]

Hi Arie,

Ok thanks for clarifying. That's a bit disappointing, as when I'm trying to troubleshoot some other issues (like the missing steps in the other topic - I've added my settings now - and another with G-Code post processor) it would be helpful to understand if a specific command is causing the problem.

My router is in the garage and computer is in the house, so I'm having to do a bit of walking... but anyway, I'll focus on the other things for now!

Thanks,

Jonathan

 

[breezy]

@jonathan_w

Jonathan,

If you post the gcode either here or on the missing steps topic, I can test it on the BMS Heavy Mill.

The software writers are working on a "proper" scrolling Gcode viewer. Maybe in the next release!!!

Regards,

Arie.

 

[jonathan_w]

Hi Arie,

That sounds positive, I'll definitely be keen to see that.

Thanks for the offer to run my part - please see my gcode attached. The problem of the missed steps occurs at (or around) line 155946

 

[breezy]

Jonathan,

How big is your material? I assume that Z0 is on the machine bed, based on your Z travel and start point in the code.

Regards,

Arie.

 

[jonathan_w]

Yes Z0 was on the bed. Material is 509x200x72mm, but it has a little nub on top that's not needed after I reduced the height, so without that it's 54mm height.

Thanks very much Arie!

Jonathan