ISV (cam) setup help.

[wmalan]

First, I'm on NX6. Don't have cast, can't get formal training...

Ok. So I'm finding that ISV is the redheaded stepchild of NX as far as support for us do-it-yourselfers...Any other machine builders here?

I've gone through the docs and created a full machine assembly with kinematics setup for a 5ax-a-c milling machine based on some existing samples. Now comes the ugly part: setting up the links for the post, and configuration files. This is NOT a logical or intuitive deal here!

There are folders for:
cse_driver
graphics (where I built the machine)
postprocessor (I would assume I output a VNC file or is
that the old way).

First, what would be a quick step by step for linking my new post and the machine file? It would be nice to be able to "save machine to library" just like defining a tool. The hand editing of config files is torture.

Second, are the CSE files only used by machine builders to sell as encrypted turnkey apps?

I would go to the UG support site but I'd like to get a better handle on the process before I start asking there.

It would be nice if there was an ISV builders forum out there. I can't see this product getting legs otherwise.

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Bill

 

[jelmerra]

Yes you will need to add a line in the machine database asci file.

Common Simulation Engine files are basically conmatix heritage. Some of the machine builders use the same software for their machine simulation. After a bit of testing you will discover that the cse files contain kinematics as well that you cannot alter. For instance a gantry five axis mill with an a-axis exists but the b-axis variant is missing. If your example is not in the install directory you will need to ask siemens plm.

The idea was to decrease the amount of work to program an is&v postprocessor by using the same code as used on the actual machines.

Although vnc is slower than cse it is fully customizable. It looks like siemens plm finally has a strategy with cse.

Jelmer

http://www.rouwe-analysis.info

 

[wmalan]

Jelmer,

Thanks for the info. We have several old machines that need to be simulated. We are a small company with no available cash right now so the owners won't pay for Vericut which I'm experienced with for machine building. For now, I'm trying to make a go of it with ISV. I'll stick with creating a post vnc file to use.

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Bill