Translations:Path Postprocessor Customization/5/en

Many mills use G-codes as well to control the milling process. They may look almost like the internal codes, but there may be some differences:
 * the machine can have a special startup sequence
 * it can have a special stop sequence
 * arcs can be defined with a relative or an absolute center
 * it may require line numbers in a certain format
 * it can used so called canned cycles for predefined subprocesses such as drilling
 * you might prefer your G-code output in either metric or imperial units.
 * it might be useful to perform a set of moves prior to calling for a tool change to make the action easier for the operator
 * you might wish to include comments for readability or suppress them to keep the program small
 * you might wish to include a custom header to identify or document the program for future reference.