Creation of sub-programs - SPG | GO2cam Help Center

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Definition: creation of sub-programs treated by the post-processor.

Two functions are necessary :

	Sub-program tag to define the cycles to repeat
	Sub-program call to call back a pre-defined sub-program

To create a sub-program

Right-click on the line Machining in the machining tree

Click on SPG tag

Enter the sub-program number in the dialog bar.
In the machining tree, click on the first cycle included in the sub-program (ex : Jig Boring)
In the machining tree, click on the last cycle included in the sub-program (ex :Tapping)
the sub-program is created, flags are displayed in the tree.

To call a sub-program

a. Right-click on the line Machining in the machining tree

b. Click on SPG call

Fill the parameters of the dialog bar : the number of the sub-program called, the number of repeats, the type of copy and the corresponding values.

Ex : for a translation, give the coordinates of the translation vector or click the button 'Vector' and show a segment.

In the Machining Tree, click on the cycle from which the sub-program begins. The operation SPG Call is created in the tree.

The toolpath repeated are displayed on the screen.

You can choose to display them or not : select Tools \ Options \ Machining, and uncheck the box 'Subprogram trace'

This video demonstrates grouping operations and duplicating them across a workpiece using a translation vector.

Sub-program operations are entirely dynamic. Any modifications, speed adjustments, or depth edits made to a cycle within the group are instantly and automatically applied across all duplicated shapes on the workpiece.