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Post Processor Program File
In a Post Processor Program File, customized characteristics are described for each block referred to in the selected toolpath(s). In addition, up to 50 different external programs may be called for execution wherever they are needed.
The Post Processor program file process consists of:
Keying in the Post Processor program file text
Compiling the Post Processor program file
Key-in the Post Processor Program File Text
Using an editor, create a Post Processor Program File in which customized characteristics are described for each block referred to in the selected toolpath(s). In addition, up to 50 different external programs may be called for execution wherever they are needed.
Instead of creating a new Post Processor Program File, you can copy an existing file (with the extension .exf) from folder \Cimatron\Data\IT\var\post\ and rename it.
The Post Processor Program File must have the same name as the file created by the DFPost stage and must be saved in folder \Cimatron\Data\IT\var\post\. The extension must be .exf; for example: <post-processorname>.exf .
Using an editor, change the text until it accurately describes the machining conditions for which a specific post processor is being defined.
The Post Processor program file consists of:
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First Section |
This contains declaration statements which set the operating conditions for the variables before block statements can be executed. |
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Body |
The body is made of blocks containing executable statements. These can be system defined blocks and/or user defined blocks. |
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Comment Lines |
These may be included in the Post Processor Program File to make it easier to read by typing an asterisk before the comment. Comment lines will be ignored during execution. |
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