Advanced Configuration

Some of this documentation applies to all machine types, and some only to certain machines. Much of MachPro is already configured with sensible defaults.


Motor Diagram

Modify the tool table

1. Open the tool table: View → Tool Tables.
2. Open the editor: Edit → Table Fields.
3. On the Optional Field tab, add XOffset and YOffset (select, then Move Pri), and click OK.
4. Choose a master tool, measure each other tool’s X/Y distance from it, and enter the offsets.

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View -> Tool Tables

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Spindle rotation option per tool (e.g. No Rotation for a probe)

Tool changer setup

Shared: Tool Changer Setup

The MachMotion plugin supports wine-rack and carousel tool changers. Both combine user-defined rack/pocket positions with a pre-programmed change sequence and built-in safety checks. The changer works with the rack parallel to X or Y.

Determine which axis the rack is parallel to

Configure the correct orientation

1. Determine which axis the rack/carousel is parallel to (X or Y).
2. Open C:\Mach\Profiles\Router\ToolTables.
3. Keep the file that matches your orientation; archive the others (optional, keeps things clean).

Set tool pocket positions

1. Carefully position a tool in each pocket holder.
2. Record the machine-coordinate (G53) position for that pocket.
3. Enter each recorded value into the corresponding tool-pocket field.

Important

Set each pocket position individually. Do not copy values between pockets — even small physical differences can cause broken tool forks.

Pro Tip

Don’t set these up with a tool in the spindle. It is more accurate to put a tool in the fork, open the drawbar, and jog the spindle onto the tool while watching the gap between the tool taper and the spindle taper.

Tool pocket positions (set each individually)

After entering positions you must save the document so the CSV conversion macro runs; otherwise the changed positions have no effect.

Enable the tool changer: Predefined Filters -> Tool Change

Drawbar signal mapping example

Pro Tip

All tool changes happen at Rapid. Before testing your first change, lower the rapid override so you have more reaction time if something is configured incorrectly.

Test

Global Monitoring System

Shared: Global Monitoring System (GMS)

The Global Monitoring System sets up user alerts/messages and controls I/O based on conditions. The machine watches for specified conditions and takes action when they are met. Open it via Configuration -> Plugins -> Global Monitoring System.

Global Monitoring System configuration

Monitor classes

The system can initiate four classes of action:

• Alarm — emergency conditions; can disable the machine or stop motion; requires operator intervention.
• Warning — non-critical issues; prevents Cycle Start; alerts the operator.
• Notice — informational only; takes no automatic action.
• Process — background control actions; does not alert or block Cycle Start.

Pro Tip

Use Alarm for safety-critical faults, Warning for operational issues, Notice for information, and Process for silent automation tasks.

Conditions

Conditions are organized into sets (AND / OR / NOT) and items. Most monitors only need a single AND set. Add an item by choosing a condition type, filling in the details, and pressing Add Condition.

Monitor conditions editor

Warning

Set longer rather than shorter action timings. Timings that are too short can overwhelm the computer. For quick responses, start at 500 ms and only decrease if needed.

Auto tool changer manual override

Used when a tool doesn’t fit the magazine and must be manually loaded/unloaded. Add a non-pocketed tool range in ToolInfo.lua:

{["Name"] = "Spindle (1) Manual", ["Start"] = 100, ["End"] = 199, ["UseToolPocket"] = 0},

Now M6 T100-M6 T199 trigger manual changes.

Operator dialog: manually load the tool into the spindle

View and modify MachPro settings

The reference below is structured data, not a hand-typed table: filter by text, and set your Machine Profile machine type to see only the settings relevant to your machine (e.g. Plasma or Waterjet rows).

Category	Setting	Constraints	Default	Units	Machine types
Preferences Backup	Automatic Backup Interval	min:0, max:365	10	Days	all
Preferences Dialogs	Enable Confirmation Dialogs	Yes/No	Yes	--	all
Softlimits Startup	Auto Enable SoftLimits	No, Homing, Startup	Homing	--	all
Homing Home All	Home All Button Options	Home Selected Instance, Home All Instances	Home All Instances	--	all
Overrides Feedrate	Feedrate Override Max Percent	min:0, max:300	300	Percent	all
Measuring and Offsets Auto Tool Setter	Tool Setter Approach Speed	min:0, max:100000	100	Units/Min	mill, router
Spindle Warm Up	Spindle Warm-Up Enabled	--	No	--	mill, router, lathe
Tool Changer Settings	Tool Change Method	Ignore, Manual, Auto	Manual	--	mill, router
Shape Cutting Plasma	Plasma Error Input	--	IO$HiCON$P11 Input 1	--	plasma
Shape Cutting Oxy Fuel	Oxy Fuel Heads	1,2,3,4	4	--	plasma
Height Controllers Machine Options	Height Controller Device Name	Not Used, SoftHC, RollerHead, ArcPro, NeuronTHC	Not Used	--	plasma
Jet General	Jets Enabled	min:1, max:8	1	--	waterjet
Jet Pump	Jet Pump Off On End Of Program	--	Yes	--	waterjet
Drill Bank Settings	Drill Bank Number of Drill Banks Enabled	min:0, max:4	0	--	router

GCAdapter scripting API

The GCAdapter rewrites G-code into Mach-compatible G-code. Block functions:

has(passed_word, close_to, thresh)

Looks for passed_word in the block; returns true if found. Accepts a full word (X32) or a code (G).

• block:has("G53")
• block:has("M06", "true", .0006)

ModWord(self, old_word, new_word)

Replaces old_word with new_word in the current block. Word or code (both must match kind).

• block:ModWord("M02","M30")
• block:ModWord("G43.4","G43")

AddWord(self, new_word)

Adds new_word onto the end of the current block.

• block:AddWord("M06")

InsertBlockAfter(new_block)

Inserts a new block of G-code on the line after the current block.

• block:InsertBlockAfter("G00 X2 Y6.77 Z0")

CommentBlock(self, str)

Comments out the entire block that exactly matches str (when the match is not already a comment).

• block:CommentBlock("M04")