NativeCAM for LinuxCNC - realtime CAM
NativeCAM as a deb package can now be used with new stable release of LinuxCNC (2.7.9) It will be automatically updated after changes are published.
DO NOT USE AS A NONDEB_SETUP ANYMORE
If not installed yet, follow instructions at https://forum.linuxcnc.org/40-subroutines-and-ngcgui/32891-use-nativecam-as-a-deb-package-now?limitstart=0#94274
Type : 'ncam -h' Important readme files are catalogs/customize and catalogs/translating
- Stand alone mode
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Using the command : 'ncam' will create and use ~/nativecam directory and copy support files and links in the sub-directory ncam However it is not meant to be usefull unless LinuxCNC was/is loaded with the right SUBROUTINE_PATH except to explore it's features
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Embedded
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Use with any of the supplied examples from LinuxCNC Configuration Selector
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To use with your own inifile, it must first be edited. From a normal user terminal, change directory to the one that contains your inifile Using the command : ncam -i(inifilename) -c('mill' | 'plasma' | 'lathe') will automatically create a backup and modify your file. It will also prepare the sub-directory with needed files and links. If you use axis and -t option it will be embedded in a tab
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Start LinuxCNC normally with this command : linuxcnc inifilename
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Open an example project
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Tutorials
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Use menu help->NativeCAM on YouTube
or follow this link
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Translation
Available French (fr) and German (de)