Post Processor -number format question

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#1

I’ve spent over an hour trying to find the location in my post where the tool number format is located.
My post outputs the tool number as T009.00. I need the format to be T0909.00.
Does anyone know where this is located in the post?
Thanks

#2

This for Lathe or Mill?

I am thinking Lathe and most likely Mazak if you are using a decimal point tool number…is that correct?

For 2 axis lathe you can read block 1512 here: https://bobcad.com/components/webhelp/PostProcessorHelpSystemFiles/PostBlockReferenceIntroduction.html

For Mill Turn you can reference tool device blocks section here and you can find the reference table for formatting the tool number: https://bobcad.com/components/webhelp/PostProcessorHelpSystemFiles/MillTurnZonePostBlocks.html

HTH (hope this helps)

Alex

#3

Thank you Alex! Yes, it was for a Mazak MT. That 2nd link pointed me to exactly where I needed to go to change the tool number format.

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#4

Glad I could help. :grinning: