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When you use the F8/Graph key in CNC12 to preview the program before you try running it, you can look at the scales/rulers on the Graph screen to see where the toolpath cuts, relative to the WCS X0 Y0 Z0.

BTW, the PLC has nothing whatsoever to do with WCS locations or G code interpretation.

If ...

From your report:
Last job file: C:\cncm\ncfiles\2323.nc
...
WCS: #1
...
Axis Origin Origin Origin Origin Origin Origin
#1(G54) #2(G55) #3(G56) #4(G57) #5(G58) #6(G59)
X 16.60926 16.78366 16.78366 16.78366 16.78366 12.80427
Y -5.46022 -5.39262 -5.39262 -5.39262 -5.39262 -9.02516
Z -2.08442 ...

Well it couldn't be that easy right...when I set wcs and hit cycle/ start the tool is not where it should be. I have set up parts when it was cnc11 and did not have this issue

Assuming that your 6/6/25 v5.26 report is still current, your M3 and M4 (and M7 and M8) macro files have been corrupted.

All the characters in those macro files have been replaced with zero (NUL) bytes.

That is probably why you cannot start the spindle in Auto mode at the MDI prompt (although I ...

Looking in the report one can find the mpu.plc file.
This indicates which PLC file has been compiled and is being used.
In this case they have a custom PLC for a spindle lock and some kind of spindle door.
"allin1dc-basic-SpinLock.src"
From what I can tell, the Aux 3 key is used to lock/unlock the ...

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Do any commands work? or is the window not responsive. X0 shouldould send you to X0 but pick a number close to what is on the DRO. If it goes too fast Use G01 F10 X0
Which PLC are you using?
PLC Choices.jpg
UPDATE Only the last one would work with CNC12
Do you have a door switch ...

lavrgs wrote: ↑Sun Jun 08, 2025 10:02 pm Do you get the window when you press F3?

Yes

OOPS I see you have a physical control panel. Can you turn off the auto spindle and run it manually by pushing the green button?


Yes it can run manually with control panel. For some reason I cannot get MDI working. I enter a code and push start. Nothing happens....maybe this could point me in ...