When we, in SolidCAM UK, started to do Swiss-type post processors, we found that the software for reading multi-channel CNC programs is really necessary. But we could not find one which would be suitable for our needs. So, we invented it.
SyncMaster App is the software which makes it possible to read CNC programs with up to 3 channels in one or several files.
It is free and you can download it by this link.
There are two files:
— SyncMaster.exe
— Machines.xml
EXE-file is the application itself. It does not need to be installed. Just copy it to wherever you want on your PC. Make sure you run it without administrative rights.
XML-file is our configuration database for Swiss-type lathes we have already developed in the past. You may import this XML-file using tools inside the application.
And you can add your own configurations, your own M-codes, G-codes, and so on. You can save them and pass to your customers or colleagues if they need.
Usually customers have similar software provided by the manufacturer of the machine they bought. So, SyncMaster is more like a tool for developers and not for customers. But you can use and send it freely.
We have tried SyncMaster with Citizen and STAR machines. So, it contains sync features specific to these manufacturers. Tornos, Tsugami, and other manufacturers may have their own sync features I am not aware of, because I have not done any of these machines. When we encounter such machines I will add everything what is needed for them.
And one last note. I will update SyncMaster from time to time but as long as it is an auxiliary tool I will not pay much attention to it and it will unlikely replace Notepad++. The main job is developing post processors.
Have fun!
Mikhail Onegov
SolidCAM UK
SyncMaster App is the software which makes it possible to read CNC programs with up to 3 channels in one or several files.
It is free and you can download it by this link.
There are two files:
— SyncMaster.exe
— Machines.xml
EXE-file is the application itself. It does not need to be installed. Just copy it to wherever you want on your PC. Make sure you run it without administrative rights.
XML-file is our configuration database for Swiss-type lathes we have already developed in the past. You may import this XML-file using tools inside the application.
And you can add your own configurations, your own M-codes, G-codes, and so on. You can save them and pass to your customers or colleagues if they need.
Usually customers have similar software provided by the manufacturer of the machine they bought. So, SyncMaster is more like a tool for developers and not for customers. But you can use and send it freely.
We have tried SyncMaster with Citizen and STAR machines. So, it contains sync features specific to these manufacturers. Tornos, Tsugami, and other manufacturers may have their own sync features I am not aware of, because I have not done any of these machines. When we encounter such machines I will add everything what is needed for them.
And one last note. I will update SyncMaster from time to time but as long as it is an auxiliary tool I will not pay much attention to it and it will unlikely replace Notepad++. The main job is developing post processors.
Have fun!
Mikhail Onegov
SolidCAM UK
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