Triac coordinate issue....we think!

[m_c]

If it's windows based, then it should be VR Milling 2 or 5. Prior to that, I'm not sure of the name.

Regardless, you can ignore what I said about changing the machine reference point as you don't need to. Although for simplicity having machine zero at the front left corner of the table makes sense, as then all travel is in a positive direction.

However, all you need to do is set/apply work offsets.
There are various options, but in VR Milling 5, I always used the work offset screen to locate where I wanted the work piece zero. Best to have read of the manual for the software you're using.

[camhguh]

[QUOTE=m_c;86159]If it's windows based, then it should be VR Milling 2 or 5. Prior to that, I'm not sure of the name.

Although for simplicity having machine zero at the front left corner of the table makes sense, as then all travel is in a positive direction.

Thats what we expected as well but but the workpiece appears to be in the in the negative coordinates area which we cannot fathom out. We have looked at the information in the manual multiple times but are still scratching our heads!

Yes it is VR Milling 5 that we are using.

Im sure we will work it out eventually.

Thanks for trying to help, much appreciated :)

[m_c]

In VR Milling, open the offset window (second icon from left at bottom of screen), then click on Work Offsets.
Either jog to where you'd like X0 Y0 to be, then click the X and Y zero buttons, or if you're touching of an edge, use the calculator buttons below that to allow for the cutter/touch tool diameter.
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If you just want X0 Y0 to be front left, then jog the table until you hit the soft limits, and click the zero buttons.
You can create and save plenty work offsets (I'm not sure if there is a limit on the number you can have), and it's just a case of selecting the offset you'd like to use, then clicking Activate.