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If the Z-axis moves with power off, then you will lose position. Do you have a brake on the Z-axis motor?

You can install the offline version of CNC12 to preview g-code, or use Notepad++ with the NCnetic plugin.

My guess is a ferrite bead.

After all best practices have been employed (twisted pair shielded wire, proper grounds, bypass caps, etc.), you might want to look into a signal isolator: https://www.amazon.com/Isolator-Insulation-Reliability-Conditioner-Transmitters/dp/B09TJTCDQ8 This product did not work. It requires 24V input,...

Is the code a G2/3 arc move or a bunch of G1linear moves?

https://notepad-plus-plus.org/
https://ncnetic.com/notepad-gcode-plugin

Span and slope adjustments are normally in the VFD.

You CAN use the Z-axis scale for feedback. You just need the Mill Ultimate software. You will get duplicate encoder messages when you exit machine setup, but you can ignore those.

After all best practices have been employed (twisted pair shielded wire, proper grounds, bypass caps, etc.), you might want to look into a signal isolator:

https://www.amazon.com/Isolator-Insulat ... B09TJTCDQ8

Actually, they can transmit significantly more Hp for the same mass. I've added idlers in the middle of my long belt span on my lathe to control whip. Same principle as a tensioner.