Setting NC program preferences

1. In the Explorer, right-click NC Programs and select Preferences.

   This displays the NC Preferences dialog.

2. On the Output tab of the NC Preferences dialog, select Use Project - On to write the NC program file into the PowerMill project folder.

   Select Use Project - Off to write the NC program file to a different folder. You need to specify it in the Output Folder box.

3. Enter the output file name to be used by default in the Output File box.

   The variable %[ncprogram] gives the output file the same name as the NC program. You can add your file name to this variable.

   

4. Click next to the Machine Option File box.
5. In the Select Option File dialog, click to browse to the folder where the option files are stored. Several machine option files are available in C:\Users\Public\Documents\Autodesk\Manufacturing Post Processor Utility\Generic.
6. Choose an option file, then click Open.
7. In the Select Option File dialog, click Accept to return to the NC Preferences dialog.
8. Click Close to save your changes and close the dialog.