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Thanks for the reply flavio_ruivo

I didn't reply sooner because I never got e-mail notification that this thread was updated.

I looked for Nurbs Optimization but couldn't find anything like that

Hello everyone, Now that I have a functional post processor I wanted to run some tests. I have a simple part programmed using the SUPER FINISH toolpath. I successfully created a program and ran it in the machine. Unfortunately the program is not producing G2 or G3 arc moves even though the part is r...

It turned out that we can't post process with only a basic TopSolid 7 installation. We must contact the VAR and the VAR creates a stand-alone post processor installation for all post processors required by the user.

OK, Thanks Liam! I am waiting for a reply from the VAR

The post files seem to be installed in my PC but I can't figure out how to use them

No, I have a license. It expires soon but it's currently valid and my VAR is working on getting a new one for me.

Hello everyone,

How can I access the post processors in TS7?

I've been running thru tutorials and I want to test some NC code.

I believe I am looking in the correct place but there are no post processors available to select and everything is grayed out.

Hello Olaio,

I see the option for trim by path but I don't understand how it works.

WOW! That's a nice feature! I just used SHAPE, COPY FACE (untrimmed) and after creating the face I was given the choice to extend it by dragging handles. Fantastic!

P.S. this was in version 6.12

I was finally able to get the reseller moving. He then had some difficulty with downloading and/or creating the install DVD but disks shipped from France finally solved the issue. I then had about 1 day to play with it before we got buried with work so for now it sits but I'll get there eventually.

Thanks olaio

I just watched the first 2 and I think this is going to be very helpful. What would we do without Bill ?

Thanks ! That helped.

How do you get a part into a TS7 Machining file ? I can get a machine loaded up by selecting Equipments, Machine Tool, Select a machine... But then what

OK I got it. Opened up the template document then from the TopSolid icon (top left) select View, Entities.... In the Entities window select Styles then R-click on Dimension Styles and select "Dimension Style..." Type a name for your new dimension style ("inch dimensions" for example) and be sure to ...

Hello, How can I create default settings in my TS7 draft document :?: I am setting up some template documents to use but I am getting 2 place decimals (1.01) and I desire 4 place decimals (1.0102)..... I figured out how to adjust an existing dimension but I need to set the default so I can get the c...