Input Parameters

This section guides you through how to configure and enter post-processor settings in the Woodsoft software to convert data into G-Code compatible with your CNC machine.

1. Post Processor selection and naming

• Post Processor list: select an existing post processor

• Post Processor name: enter a new name or edit the current name

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🟧 2. Overall configuration

• CNC file extension: .nc, .txt, etc.

• ✅ Include Nxxx at the beginning of each line

• ✅ Add space between elements in command lines

• ⬜ Add F parameter to cutting lines

• ➕ Add end-of-line character

• ✅ Add material name to CNC file name (optional)

• Z origin: bottom/top side of the board

• Tool name format: uses T prefix (e.g., T1, T2...)

• Comment syntax: enabled/disabled

• Specific CNC: enabled/disabled

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🟨 3. Cutting command syntax

• G-code syntax setup:

  • G0, G1, G2, G3 (rapid, linear, circular moves…)

• Decimal precision:

  • For X, Y, Z, I, J, R, F, S

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🟪 4. Decimal places:

• Header: e.g., G54

• Footer: e.g., G0 Z48.0, M30

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🟥 5. G-Code file header and footer:

• Commands for turning on/off cutting tool

• Commands for turning on/off drilling bit

• Tool change command

• Drill bit change command

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🟫 6. Pull/Push commands for board handling

• Machine mode:

  • Combined pull and push

  • Separate pull and push

• Input fields:

  • Pull and push command

  • Push command

  • Pull command

  • Minimum board thickness for pull/push operation

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🔷 7. Tool and Drill Bit Change Configuration

🔧 Change cutting tool:

• Start cutting tool:

  M05<BR>M06 T<T><BR>M03 S<S><BR>

  → Spindle stop → Tool change (T<>) → Spindle start with speed S<>

• Stop cutting tool: (optional field, can be filled with M05 if needed)

• Change tool command:

  G43 H<T><BR>

  → Apply tool length compensation with tool number

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🔧 Change drilling bit:

• Start drilling:

  M05<BR>M06 T<T><BR>M03 S<S><BR>

• Stop drilling: (optional field, can be filled with M05 if needed)

• Change drilling bit command:

  G43 H<T>

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💾 Save Post Processor

• Click the blue button “Save Post Processor” to save all the changes made to tool/drill handling configuration.

Download

Below are 4 post-processors for new users to help them create their own posts in Woodsoft.

• Basic post-processor for CNC machines with 10 tool heads.

1MB

20240805 Checklist tich hop may CNC 10 dau dao.xlsx

Open

• Basic post-processor for KDT CNC machine with 1 automatic tool changer. Features: tool length along X-axis, coordinate system: X+, Y-.

3MB

20241013 Checklist tich hop CNC 1D- KDT.xlsx

Open

• Basic post-processor for Nanxing 2512L, 2812LE machine with separate drilling unit and automatic label printing.

2MB

Checklist tich hop may CNC- NANXING 2512L - KGT_dan tem tu dong.xlsx

Open

2MB

Checklist tich hop may CNC- NANXING 2812LE - KGT_dan tem tu dong.xlsx

Open

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⚠️ Don’t forget to click “Save Post Processor” after making changes to avoid losing your configuration.