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1.Choose Open G-Code from the editor’s File menu. The Open G-Code File dialog box appears.

2.In the “List files of type” pull-down menu, choose the type of file you are looking for. Existing LC files will have an “.AGC” extension. If you are unsure of the file type, choose “All Files (*.*).”

3.In the Drives pull-down menu choose the drive that contains the file.

4.In Folders list box, double-click the name of the folder that contains the file. Continue double-clicking subfolders until you open the subfolder that contains the file.

5.In the box that lists files, double-click the file name, or click on the file name and choose OK.

4To see your new tool path updated in the Tool Path View Port without leaving the editor

1.Choose Update Tool Path.

4To save your program using the same file name

1.Choose Save G-Code from the editor’s File menu.

2.If you’re saving a new file, a Save G-Code File dialog box will appear. Follow the directions “To save a new program…” below starting with step 2.

4To save a new program created by the editor, or to save an edited file under a different file name

1.Choose Save G-Code As from the editor’s File menu.

2.Choose the drive you want from the Drives pull-down menu.

3.Click on the folder you want in the Folder box.

4.Type the file name in the File name box, or type the entire path in the File name box.

5.Choose OK.

4To close the editor

1.Choose Exit.

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Product Support Thank YouSystem Requirements Using the Mouse Installing LCIf you are using Windows 3.1 or If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NTUsing Standard Windows Controls Choosing CommandsPull-Down Menus Command ButtonsText Boxes System Safety Program Overview About this ManualFile Menu Pull Down Menu BarMain Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line View Menu Tool Position BoxHelp Menu Program Other FeaturesMachine RelativeTo zero each axis To set new values within a coordinate systemTo zero all axes Tool Path View PortControl Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Program Listing Box Message BoxPage Windows Windows SetupSetup File Software SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup To Set the Maximum Unramped Feedrates Feedrate and Ramping SettingsTo Set the Ramping Rate To Set the Maximum FeedratesTo Set the Direction Change Delay To Set the Jog Rates Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Using Home SwitchesTo Set Backlash Setting BacklashTo Set Up the Tool Library Tooling SettingsTo Configure the Input Lines Input Line SettingsTo Configure the Output Lines Output Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control output lines To Configure the Motor Signal Lines Motor Signal SettingsTo Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page Importing a DXF File Opening a G-Code ProgramTo open an existing program To import a DXF file To choose a different file name or folder System Programming To open the editor Using the Program EditorTo edit a new program To close the editor To save your program using the same file nameKey Programming Concepts M Codes SupportedAbsolute vs. Incremental ModeG00 Rapid Tool Positioning M Code ReferenceG02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting MoveEnd End Center Start G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting MoveG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G04 DwellG20, G21 Inch Units and Metric Units G28 Return to Reference PointG29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G91 Incremental Positioning Mode G90 Absolute Positioning ModeM00 Program Pause M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM30 End of Program MXX Miscellaneous Device Control Feedrate CommandProgram Comments System Programming Starting LC Software Configuring LCWindows 3.1 or Windows 95, 98 or NTLoading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Using the Jog Controls Connecting the Machine OnlineSetting Machine Zero Using the Point Move Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool Testing the Program on the Machine Tool Exiting the Program Cutting the PartTurning off the Controller O Connections Typical Output Configuration Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series DriverSetting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary