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--- mycnc:mycnc_configuration_dialogs [2020/02/19 14:03] – ivan
+++ mycnc:mycnc_configuration_dialogs [2020/03/27 10:28] – ivan
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 The following settings are available for macro generation:
-  * **Sensor width**. The sensor width/height is specified here, using a negative value. For example, if the sensor width/height is 1 mm, then the value will be equal to -1.
+  * **Sensor width**. The sensor width/height is specified here.
   * **Sensor number** - specifies the sensor used for the surface measure procedure.
   * **Sensor type** - normally closed or normally open. Check the default behaviour in the Diagnostics window. The default behaviour can be inverted in Hardware > Common Hardware Settings.
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   * **Character Encoding** - myCNC software uses Unicode Text encoding system. If input G-code files contain symbols encoded in other Encoding system, this system should be set in  **Character Encoding.** combobox allows to show local symbols correctly in the myCNC software
-  * **NC code folders** - In **File Open Dialog** and **DXF Import Dialog**, the myCNC software will search for nc-files in the folders provided in this field. For example, if the NC code folders are set as "~/DNC" and "/media", then only these folders will be available to open G-code or DXF files through their respective windows.
+  * **NC code folders** - In **File Open Dialog** and **DXF Import Dialog**, the myCNC software will search for nc-files in the folders provided in this field. For example, if the NC code folders are set as "~/DNC" and "/media", then only these folders will be available to open G-code or DXF files through their respective windows. The following standard folders are used on Linux (Ubuntu MATE) installations:
+<code>~/DNC/</code>
+<code>~/Desktop/G-codes/<code>
+  * The ''~'' symbol allows you to not write out the whole /home/USERNAME/DNC line, however the full filepath can also be used.
+  * The following standard folders are used on Windows installations:
+<code>C:\DNC</code>
+<code>C:\DNC\LIBS</code>
   * **NC code network folders** specify the network folders that the myCNC software will access to look for nc-files. The folder that myCNC will access will also be mirrored (downloaded) to one specified in the next field, Network Mirror Folder, to prevent issues in case of a poor network connection.
   * **Lib storage folder** specifies the folder in which the library parts are stored on the computer. This should not be changed unless strictly necessary, as some libraries in the more recent software versions have the lib folder hard-coded.
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   * Process current (amps) which specifies the current for the machine
   * Kerf compensation method. Kerf compensation can either be done using a standard mill technique for tool radius compensation, or through a dedicated kerf compensation method made specifically for plasma cutting machines. The dedicated plasma method is on by default, and is labelled as Method 1, while the traditional mill machine method is labelled as Method 2. Below is the comparison of the two compensation methods:
-{{:mycnc:config-057-kerf-3.png}}
+{{:mycnc:config-078-kerf-4.png}}
+  * Note how the two methods are different: Method 1 (plasma kerf compensation) will first move out and then begin the cut, then complete the cut while still using kerf compensation, and will then move back to the original starting point. In contrast, the mill Method 2 will begin and end the cut at the same point, gradually moving outwards to reach the tool width compensation value.
   * Auto Gas Console settings. myCNC software allows for gas control using the software PLC commands rather than through the machine. This setting is tailored to the specific customer. If you are interested in the Auto Gas Console settings tailored for your specific needs, please contact the myCNC team through the [[https://www.pv-automation.com/contacts|Contact Us page]].
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   * The Serial Communication section outlines the connection information and allows the user to load some default sets of keys. Keys can also be imported from a file which is located in the
-  * Keys can be set to trigger a certain action both when pressed and released. It is possible, for example, to set up a key which would pause the program when pressed, and then start it up again when the key is released.
+  * Keys can be set to trigger a certain action both when pressed and released. It is possible, for example, to set up a key which would pause the program when pressed, and then start it up again when the key is released (list of actions [[mycnc:wireless_pendants#assignable_actions|available here]]).
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