Macros

All macros for Mach3 are generated as M-Code macro files. Each file contains the functionality for the associated M-Code that the file is named after. There are currently up to five macros that may be generated depending on your configuration.

Profile Section

There are two generation options available, All Macros and Find Z Position. The packages may be downloaded as a zipped folder or exported to a local directory if your browser supports it.

Errors

When an error is detected in your profile, macro generation is disabled for All Macros. The Find Z Position macro remains enabled since it is needed for configuring your profile.

Hover over the tag to view information about the offending error.

Download

Clicking DOWNLOAD generates the programs and subroutines and then downloads a zipped folder containing the selected generation package. The folder must be unzipped before uploading to your MassoG3 controller.

Export

Clicking EXPORT generates the programs and subroutines and places them unzipped into a local directory.

If your browser does not support the export operation, the option will not appear on your screen.

All Macros

• Change Tool (M6Start.m1s) - Loads the selected tool, unloading the current tool as required.
  Usage: T1 M6 loads Tool 1.

• Measure Tool (M931.m1s) - Execute tool measurement for the currently loaded tool.
  Usage M931

• Open Cover (M908.m1s) - Opens the dust cover.
  Usage M908

• Close Cover (M909.m1s) - Closes the dust cover.
  Usage M909

• Find Z Position (M900.m1s) - If the IR beam is broken, moves up until the IR beam is clear, recording the Z machine coordinate of the position at which it clears.
  Usage M900 with a tool loaded, in it's pocket deep enough to break the IR beam.

Find Z Position

With this selection only the Find Z Position macro will be generated.