Cimatron GPP Post Processor

Access: Select Cimatron Control Panel from Start > Programs > Cimatron. Select the NC tab.

A Cimatron Post Processor is a program that translates Cimatron NC (Numerical Control) data (toolpaths and procedures) into specific CNCCNC(Computer Numerical Control) machine tool commands (machine code). These commands are known as Posts or G-Code programs (see the Glossary for additional information on G-Code).

GPP is the original Cimatron General Post Processor.

Important: This application is for the use of qualified personnel only. Contact your Cimatron Provider or Reseller to create the appropriate G-Code.

This Help provides the complete information necessary for developing post processors with GPP. It assumes the reader is familiar with 5X machines and with 4/5 NC programming using Cimatron.

Theory of Operation

Post Processor Program File

Variables and Constants

Declaration Statements

Executable Block Statements

Using Subroutines

System Flags

Toolpath Variables

Statement Syntax Summary

Sample Toolpath Listing

Sample Output Program File

Script After Post Processor

Forbidden Names for User Defined Variables and Blocks

Error Messages

Assignment Statement Calculator Options

List of Procedure Names and Toolpath Types

ROT_MAT and ORIGIN CHANGE

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.