How to configure a postprocessor in DeskProto.

This video is about the DeskProto postprocessors. First the function of a postprocessor is explained and demonstrated. Next the video shows how you can edit (configure) a postprocessor in DeskProto. That is much easier than in most other CAM programs: in DeskProto any user can do this by editing settings in the postprocessor dialog. And finally the latest feature is shown: using postprocessor 'placeholders' to let DeskProto add extra information when writing the NC program file (this feature was added in Version 7.1).
In the video the editor Textpad is used, however any editor can be used instead: for instance Notepad (Windows), TextEdit (MacOS) or Text Editor (Linux).

[@rowepjr]

Very good video about modifying or creating post processors. I have a new Pocket NC V2 with the new firmware and the Pocket NC post processor in Deskproto does not work with the new firmware. The machine definition is still fine. After spending a lot of time trying to modify the post processor I ended up modifying a basic post processor. From a google search I found the minimum commands needed for a Pocket NC and pasted into the post processor. It now works fine.

[@Deskproto]

Hi Peter, thanks for your comment. You will already have known most of the things explained in the video, hope that still some new information was present as well. About the PocketNC I'd like to know more: I will try to reach you by email.

[@thomasneemann5618]

thank you

[@Deskproto]

Glad to hear that this video proved to be useful for you.

[@thomasneemann5618]

@@Deskproto I told my (carpentry) customers about it. they are very interested

[@FrostedImages]

This was an excellent explanation about editing the post processor.

[@Deskproto]

Thanks Talley ! I hope that it will help many users to make use of this option 🙂

[@bixwaltg]

Talley, Do you use Deskproto? I need someone to assist me with an issue I am having.

[@FrostedImages]

@@bixwaltg yes. I use Deskproto.

[@richardreade731]

Can you explain how to set the programme to cut 5mm deep but in Imm incriments

[@Deskproto]

Sorry for the delay: KZbin did not tell me that a message was waiting. Cutting down in increments in DeskProto is roughing functionality: you can set the Roughing Layer height on 1 mm. The roughing functionality is not present in the Free edition though.

[@richardreade731]

Thank you a shame as I wanted to try it out but need to be able to cut in increments due to the bit size

[@Deskproto]

@@richardreade731 The workaround is to first set the zero point on your machine 4 mm too high and run the file. Next run the file again with the zero point 1 mm lower, etc. A bit clumsy, still it will work !

[@user-mt3ec9lp6c]

phần mền này cai như nào vậy

[@Deskproto]

Google translates this as "How is this software installed?" - See kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmeXaH6ehLGioKM

[@user-rp3nv1dn8t]

非常棒的教程

[@Deskproto]

Google translated this as "great tutorial" - thanks for the compliment !