Post-Processor Setup

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• Once the configuration name is defined, the system will process the new settings.

• Set up the post processor configuration according to the specific characteristics of each machine (based on the sample run file that has already been used on that machine).

🔧 Overall configuration

• CNC File extension: Choose the right file format

• Choose: Add material to CNC file name

When this option is selected, the software will generate output files named according to the format:

• No_MaterialName_0 (file mặt bottom)

• No_MaterialName_1 (file mặt top)

• Include N prefix at the line beginning: When this option is selected, the software will return a machining file named in the format

• "Add space in command line": Adds spaces between commands to improve readability during file inspection.

• "Add F parameter to all cutting commands": Adds an F value at the end of each cutting line to specify the feed rate.

• Add end character to each line: Appends a specific character to the end of every command line

• Tool names with numbers below 10:

  • Default is T.

  • For CNC machines requiring tool names in the format T01, T02, etc., choose T0.

  Z-axis coordinate origin:

  • If Z0 is the table surface, select “Bottom of the panel”.

  • If Z0 is the material surface, select “Top of the panel”.

  
• Comment Syntax: Option to include comments in the G-code. Use // to avoid syntax errors on certain CNC machines.

• Special CNC: Choose this if your machine’s post-processor is not available in the default configuration options.

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🖥️ Cutting command syntax

• These commands precede the coordinate values to define whether it's rapid travel, cutting, or arc movement.

• For Syntec machines, the default values usually work and need no change.

Decimal digits: Number of decimal places for coordinate values. Use default settings for typical Syntec machines.

🔧 G-code Start and End Commands:

Each machine requires specific start/end code blocks.

• Add these to the “Start of file” and “End of file” fields.

• End-of-file example:

  • Commands like G0 Z48.0 and G0 X100.0 Y2400.0 are used.

  • This is the return position of the tool after finishing the job — set a convenient location for flipping the panel or labeling.

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🔁 Change cutting tool

• These commands manage tool switching on the CNC:

  • (1) Tool ON

  • (2) Tool OFF

  • (3) Tool CHANGE

• Separate commands with <BR> (line break).

• For machines like Syntec (1 spindle), ATC, or 4-tool rotary heads, use the sample templates.

• For other systems, contact Woodsoft for setup support.

• The software will:

  1. Turn off the current tool (2)

  2. Switch to a new tool (3)

  3. Turn on the new tool (1)

🛠️ Drill Bit Change Commands:

• For basic machines (no drill bank):

  • The software will always turn off the current bit (2), switch (3), and turn on the new one (1).

• For machines with automatic drill banks:

  • The software will call the ON command (1) only at the first use of a drill,

  • Call OFF (2) when all drilling is complete.

  • Use only CHANGE (3) during drill switching to save time.

If a drill bank is used and command (3) is empty, the software cannot switch drills correctly, leading to wrong hole machining.

The software will optimize by drilling holes first, followed by circle drilling (holes with center voids).

➡️ Pull/Push Commands:

• Configure push/pull actions per machine type.

• When these commands are enabled, the software automatically includes them in single-side or double-side (with flipping) programs.

• Minimum board thickness for push/pull:

  • Boards thinner than this value will not receive push/pull commands.

• Save Configuration: After setting all parameters, click Save Post-Processor to store the configuration.