New for Mastercam 2017 Release: The Open Shared Folder shortcut has been removed from the software. Otherwise, you can follow the instructions below for installing in the default location. If you are placing the files for the first time on the server and have not notified FASTech that you intend to do this, please let us know that you intend to locate your files outside of the Mastercam default location as we will need to ensure the files are properly configured. These steps are not necessary if you are starting a new file.Ä£ Section 3 - Installing/Replacing Files If your Post Processor files are located and used from a folder on your server (example: V:\Mastercam\X9\Posts\), you will simply copy all of the provided files into the designated folder on the server and replace the files that are already there.
If changes are made to the Machine or Control Definition Files, it will be necessary to follow the instructions below in order to import all of the new settings or changes into any part files that you have been saved prior to the updated Machine/Control Definitions. If only installing the.pst and or.psb file, please skip steps 3-5 below. FASTech keeps a backup of the latest files on our server if they have been changes requested through our system. If you have any concerns about losing previous customization or if you have made changes on your own that FASTech is not aware of, please be sure to back up your files before installing the new files from FASTech. This can cause changes in the output of your posted code.
When the process is not implemented correctly, files can lose their association. If you intend to have any of your files renamed or moved to a new location, please contact FASTech Support first so that we can ensure this is done properly. It is best to contact FASTech if you intend to do this so we can ensure that the files are properly configured to use in this location. If the posting files are stored in any other location we typically suggest placing all the files together in the same folder. Section 2 - Important Notes The instructions below are specifically for users who store their posting files in the Mastercam Shared folders (default locations). This also means the post processor will only run on your Mastercam sim numbers) *Every machine will have 1 machine definition, 1 control definition and 1 post file (some will also have an extra.mmd for a metric machine and others might have a.psb and/or.txt file as well to go along with the post). (You will have one of these files if your post processor comes from a 3 rd Party Developer or if you have a highly customized post from FASTech. If you have any problems with these steps or any questions, please contact FASTech at or give our Tech Support a call at (419) Index: Section 1 File Type Definitions Section 2 Important Notes Section 3 Installing/Replacing Files Section 4 Adding Post Processor to Machine Type List Section 5 Reloading Machine DefinitionĢ Section 1 - File Type Definitions.mmd Mill Machine Definition (.mcam-mmd New for Mastercam 2017).lmd Lathe Machine Definition (.mcam-lmd New for Mastercam 2017).wmd Wire Machine Definition (.mcam-wmd New for Mastercam 2017).rmd Router Machine Definition (.mcam-rmd New for Mastercam 2017).control Control Definition (.mcam-control New for Mastercam 2017).pst Post File (If a.psb or.txt file is present it should always stay with the.pst file).psb This is an encrypted file that needs to remain in the same location as the.pst.
This will ensure that you understand the importance of how to handle the Post Processor files. If you are new to this process, it is highly recommend to review the first two sections of this document.
The instructions will apply to new installations as well as replacing files that have been updated with requested changes. 1 Mastercam Post Processor Installation Please use the following document for instruction on installing Mastercam Post Processor files.