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--- mycnc:mql [2020/02/20 13:43] – ivan
+++ mycnc:mql [2020/10/08 11:37] (current) – ivan
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 The fine-tuning is done through the built-in PLC procedures, with the setup described in detail in the [[mycnc:independent_pulse_generator|Independent Pulse Generator]] manual.
+In certain profiles (such as the X1366M4E), the MQL functionality is accessible via the main myCNC screen (in the Coordinates section):
+{{:mycnc:mql-002-main-screen-x1366m4e.png}}
+This on-screen element displays the current Flood Coolant Rate (global variable #8133).
+A series of hotkeys can also be assigned within the myCNC software to quickly control the flood rate. This can be done by going into Settings > Config > Panel/Pendant > Hotkeys, and assigning two new keyboard shortcuts with the following actions:
+<code>cnc-gvariable-inc-8133</code>
+and
+<code>cnc-gvariable-dec-8133</code>
+The following screenshot shows an example configuration of two key bindings to increase and decrease the flood rate:
+{{:mycnc:mql-003-hotkeys.png}}
+This will allow the user to quickly change the coolant flood rate from their keyboard.
 ====MQL Setup in myCNC software====
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 <code>This section has been copied from the Independent Pulse Generator manual linked above.</code>
-=== Pulse Generator settings in the Software PLC ===
+=== Software PLC for MQL ===
 The rate, ratio and acceleration can be set up in the Software PLC, as well as in the User Settings widget (the Step-Dir Coolant Control section).
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-=== Pulse Generator settings in Hardware PLC ===
+=== Hardware PLC for MQL ===
+In addition to the software HANDLER_INIT PLC, certain hardware PLC procedures must be changed for the Minimum Quantity Lubrication to be set up.
 Function ''coolant_motor_start()'' is added to the ''mill-func.h'' file: