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by tehnics
Tue Sep 19, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Installing on Windows XP.
Replies: 9
Views: 9804

Re: Installing on Windows XP.

I understood this and everything is clear for me. I do not blain anyone about nothing. Reason was just because I wanted use FreeCAD 0.17 as postprocesor for my CNC machine using Part application on a IBM 4840 machine which has touchscreen and working on Windows XP and also is a compact computer with...
by tehnics
Sat Sep 16, 2017 6:58 am
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Installing on Windows XP.
Replies: 9
Views: 9804

Re: Installing on Windows XP.

Thanks for reply.
At least I know reason why is not working.
by tehnics
Fri Sep 15, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: Install / Compile
Topic: Installing on Windows XP.
Replies: 9
Views: 9804

Re: Installing on Windows XP.

Hi, I have a problem to run FreeCad 0.17.xxxx on Windows XP 32 bit. I get error message: This is not a Win32 application. Is strange because I used 32bit package. And more strange is I can run FreeCAD on Windows 7 32bit but I can't run in windows XP 32 bit. I have to mention I installed Microsoft Vi...
by tehnics
Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: pocket accidental island
Replies: 17
Views: 4410

Re: pocket accidental island

I think this is just because you use Default Tool.
Delete default tool and add a custom tool from library.

I attach my tool library XML.
by tehnics
Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Tool shapes and parameters
Replies: 16
Views: 9623

Re: Tool shapes and parameters

I think as best is to have enable/disable characteristic depending of the different type of cutter ( end mill, ball mill, chamfer mill .etc ). In this way user will not be confused why shall introduce a corner radius if he choose a "end mill" tool. Also, like @mlampert shows in first post,...
by tehnics
Fri Sep 01, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: Drillbit tip compensation
Replies: 22
Views: 4549

Re: Drillbit tip compensation

Well guys. I have to admit this angle was for me also hard to understand which one is now I see all time I think was just different as you though. See my picture and maybe is good to make a help documentation in the Tool Library about meaning of dimension. https://www.dropbox.com/s/r3ko9my2d637zws/p...
by tehnics
Fri Sep 01, 2017 10:17 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: pocket accidental island
Replies: 17
Views: 4410

Re: pocket accidental island

Sorry if my words were misunderstood. I also made some Adds-On programming for AutoCAD and Siemens NX...I know how is to improve software. Idea of would be nice if these things will not be changed but improved is to be able to create pockets as easy as possible, even based on imported sketches outsi...
by tehnics
Fri Sep 01, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: pocket accidental island
Replies: 17
Views: 4410

Re: pocket accidental island

Well, for me seems to be a quick working as long as I only prefer to import sketch or model not make it in Free Cad, that means I use Free Cad only as a post processor for my needs and would be nice if these things will not be changed but improved.
by tehnics
Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:07 pm
Forum: Path/CAM
Topic: pocket accidental island
Replies: 17
Views: 4410

Re: pocket accidental island

I found a way to create pockets wery easy using only 2D entities.
See video