Theory of Operation

The following topics describe the theory of operation of GPP2 - the second generation of the General Post Processor:

• Introduction to GPP2
• GPP2 Input Files
• GPP2 Coordinate Systems
• GPP2 Toolpath Points
• Blocks and Qualifiers
• Procedure "Header" Blocks
• GPP2 Connections
• Subroutines
• Linear Motion
• Circular Motion
• Converting Linear Motions to Arcs
• Drill Cycles
• GPP2 Variable Initialization
• Running a Post-Script from GPP2
• Licensing Post-Processors with GPP2
• Post Processing with Transformations (GPP & GPP2)
• Turning Operations