Two issues with the VCP (Resolved)

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ChrisAttebery
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Two issues with the VCP (Resolved)

Post by ChrisAttebery »

Hi guys,

I've noticed two issues with the VCP that are bothering me.

1. If I power off my monitor and then power it back on the VCP is in the center top portion of the screen and is smaller than normal. How do i get it back to the correct size and location?

2. I run multiple programs (Fusion360, Adobe Reader, CNC12) on my PC. If I Alt-Tab through my windows to CNC 12 the VCP may still be hidden behind other windows. Is there a way to "attach" the VCP to the main CNC12 window instead of it having its own tab?

Thanks,


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Re: Two issues with the VCP

Post by martyscncgarage »

Click VCP options at the bottom of the VCP. You may have inadvertently turned something on or off. Make sure next to that button the button says PUSH TO FREE. Leave it that way. It should not say PUSH TO PIN or it can be moved around.
VCP is a separate program from CNC12

Here is the default settings when you click on VCP Options button:
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Re: Two issues with the VCP

Post by cncsnw »

When you want to Alt-Tab back to CNC12, try making it a habit to Alt-Tab to the VCP instead. The VCP should then automatically pass focus to CNC12.
ChrisAttebery
Posts: 78
Joined: Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:20 pm
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Allin1DC CNC Controller: No
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CNC Control System Serial Number: 4031
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CNC12: Yes
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Re: Two issues with the VCP

Post by ChrisAttebery »

cncsnw wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 1:44 pm When you want to Alt-Tab back to CNC12, try making it a habit to Alt-Tab to the VCP instead. The VCP should then automatically pass focus to CNC12.
Ah ha! That was simple. Thank you.
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