Tormach 1100MX - Settings Tab Reference; Offsets Tab Reference; Conversational Tab Reference; Probe Tab Reference

6: PATHPILOT INTERFACE OVERVIEW
l Move files within the system.
For information, see "Preview G-Code Files" (page104);
"Manage System Files" (page143).
6.2.3 Settings Tab Reference
Figure 6-5: Settings tab.
From the Settings tab, you can do the following activities:
l Change the network name with which you're using
PathPilot.
For information, see "Change the Network Name"
(page120).
l Configure PathPilot for the accessories you're using.
For information, see "Enable Accessories" (page121);
"Specify the Tool Change Method" (page120); "Select
the Spindle Type" (page120).
l Turn on feeds and speeds suggestions when using
conversational programming.
For information, see "Enable Feeds and Speeds
Suggestions in Conversational Routines" (page141).
l Disable the limit switches or hard stop referencing for
troubleshooting.
For information, see Disable Limit Switches.
l Specify the way in which you want to use a G30 move.
For information, see "Limit a G30 Move" (page140).
l Identify the available G-code modes that you can use.
For information, see "View Available G-Code Modes"
(page131).
6.2.4 Offsets Tab Reference
Figure 6-6: Offsets tab.
From the Offsets tab, you can do the following activities:
l Make and restore backup files of your settings.
For information, see "Create Backup Files" (page144);
"Restore Backup Files" (page145).
l Import and export .csv files of your tool table.
For information, see "Import and Export the Tool Table"
(page146).
l Work with a table of tool descriptions and tool offsets.
For information, see "Set Tool Length Offsets"
(page152).
l Use an ElectronicTool Setter (ETS) to measure tools.
For information, see "Use an ElectronicTool Setter (ETS)
to Measure Tools" (page153).
l Preset a G30 position.
For information, see "Use a G30 Position" (page138).
l Read the currently programmed work offsets.
For information, see "View Work Offsets" (page131).
6.2.5 Conversational Tab Reference
Figure 6-7: Conversational tab.
From the Conversational tab, you can do the following
activities:
l Use different functions to create simple G-code
programs in PathPilot.
For information, see "About Conversational
Programming" (page109).
6.2.6 Probe Tab Reference
Figure 6-8: Probe tab.
From the Probe tab, you can do the following activities:
l Configure and control a probe to help perform certain
functions.
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