Post Processors What S New in v9

Post Processors Whats new for Mastercam v9
This document contains details on changes to the MP

post language, changes to the Numbered Questions in Posts
and NCI file changes in Mastercam v9
For complete documentation on Mastercam Post Processors,
please contact your dealer about obtaining the Post Processor Docs CD.
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NEW Post files on the Mastercam v9 CD

Post Variables
Post Blocks (Lathe Misc Ops functions)
NCI information
Post changes for FULL ARCS and HELIX ARCS capability in v9
'TOOL_ZERO' command variable
FORCE function
ERROR_MSG command variable
Long Filenames for Post Processors
*SPECIAL NOTE* on Mastercam Wire v9 wire libraries
What the UPDATEPST9 post update utility does.

Post Variables (added or altered in PST file)
Post Numbered Questions (added or altered in PST file)
Language translation capabilities
New pre-defined MP variables for v9

Variable
Product
add_thdzclr
arc_pitch
L/M
breakarcs
L/M/W
brk_cutpos2
L/M
clmp_op
clmp_spindle
contour_pos
contour_typ
do_full_arc
L/M/W
drl_rot_vecx
L/M
drl_rot_vecy
L/M
drl_rot_vecz
L/M
error_msg
L/M/W
full_arc_flg
L/M/W
helix_arc
L/M
landheight
miscops_mi1 mi10
miscops_mr1 mr10
mrg_subfile
L/M/W
post_version
L/M/W
pst_rpd_fr
L/M/W
sprogname
L/M/W
stck_adv_fr
stck_appr_fr
stck_chuk_end_dx
stck_chuk_end_dz
stck_chuk_end_x
stck_chuk_end_z
stck_chuk_st_dx
stck_chuk_st_dz
stck_chuk_st_x
stck_chuk_st_z
stck_clear
stck_final_z
stck_grip
stck_init_z
stck_op
stck_spindle
stck_tool_x
sub_org_chn_no
L/M/W
sub_org_grp_id
L/M/W
sub_org_inc
L/M/W
sub_org_m1 m9
L/M/W
sub_org_mny_t
L/M/W
sub_org_nst_flg
L/M/W
sub_org_nxt_h
L/M/W
sub_org_nxt_t
L/M/W
sub_org_nxt_tid
L/M/W
sub_org_op_id
L/M/W
sub_org_ref_id
L/M/W
sub_org_sec_no
L/M/W
sub_org_totl_no
L/M/W
sub_org_trnmthd
L/M/W
sub_org_trns_id
L/M/W
sub_org_trnstyp
L/M/W
sub_org_trnsx
L/M/W
sub_org_trnsy
L/M/W
sub_org_trnsz
L/M/W
sub_rd_level
L/M/W
sub_seq_typ
L/M/W
subfile
L/M/W
t_orgin_x, y, z
L/M
t_wcs_m1 m9
L/M
tlstck_on
tool_zero
L/M/W
wfull_arc_flg
L add_thdzclr
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Post switch variable

Thread
add_thdzclr adds the value thdzclr to thdz2 and zeroes thdzlcr.
This happens before pthread0 so the old post calculations
work out correctly.
Value
Off
On
Code Example
Notes
None
See Lathe Threading Cycles.pdf for more information.
M/L arc_pitch
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
Calculated variable
Motion, Arc
The linear axis pitch distance of the helix motion
currently being processed. This is the distance the
linear axis would move in 360deg. sweep of the circular
motion of the helix.
signed value
None
See helix_arc for related information
breakarcs
Variable Type
Category
Description

Post switch, Arc
Break arcs at the circle quadrants.
Break arcs to limit sweep angle to 180 degrees (added in v9)
Values
0
Arcs remain as they are read from the NCI file.
Arcs are broken at quadrants.

2 Arcs are broken so no segment is greater than 180 degrees of
sweep. (New in v9)
Code Example
Notes
breakarcs : 1 # Break arcs into quadrants
do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.

See do_full_arc for related information.
brk_cutpos2
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
Calculated variable
Break
Provide the current value of cutpos2 flag during break up of
move .
See for cutpos2 values
None
See Break Up of Motion.pdf for more information.
L clmp_op
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
0
1
2
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Lathe Misc Ops - Chuck function information
The selected Operation mode:
Integer
Clamp
Un-clamp
Re-position
None
L clmp_spindle
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Lathe Misc Ops functions information
Active spindle for clamp/unclamp
Integer
Left Spindle
Right Spindle Height
Code Example
Notes
None
Lathe chuck clamp/unclamp operation
W contour_pos
Variable Type
NCI variable
Category
Description
Values
Chain height button selected on the Contour parameters page

Value
XY Height
Land Height
UV Height
Code Example
Notes
None
W contour_typ
Variable Type
NCI variable
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
Contour type button selected on the Contour parameters page

0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (left right)
None
do_full_arc
Variable Type
Category
Description

Post switch, Arc
Allow full circle (360 degree sweep) arc motion output.
(Only valid for toolpaths created in v9 or above)
Values
0
Full 360 degree arcs will be broken into two 180 degree moves.
Any full 360 degree arcs will passed to the post processor.
Code Example
Notes
do_full_arc : 1 #Allow full arc output data to post processor (PST)
See Break Up of Motion.pdf for more information.

do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.
See breakarcs for related information.
M/L drl_rot_vecx, drl_rot_vecy, drl_rot_vecz

Variable Type
Category
Future development
Drill
Description
Values
Value
Code Example
Notes
Reserved for right angle head support.
error_msg
Variable Type
Category
Description

Post switch, Process modification
Controls the display of error messages during post processing.
Values
0
send all error messages to an error log file (default setting)
send all error messages encountered to screen (No log file)
send only one error message of each type encountered to screen

(an error log file is also created with this setting)
Code Example
Notes
error_msg : 1
# Display error each error message only once
With a setting of 0 or 2, if errors are encountered during

posting an error log file is created and the user is prompted OK or
CANCEL. If OK is selected the error log file will be displayed in
the default text editor that is defined in the Mastercam
configuration (CFG) file.
Note: If error_msg is not defined in the PST, the default behavior
is the 0 setting.
The error log file will be placed in the NC file destination folder
with he same filename as the NC file, but with a .ERR filename
extension.
full_arc_flg
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Calculated variable
Motion, Arc motion
Flags if current arc is a full circle (360 deg. sweep)
in a single NC block. (new in v9)
Integer
No, this is not a full arc
Yes, this is a full arc
Code Example
Notes
None
See related do_full_arc and breakarcs.
M/L helix_arc
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values

Post switch, Arc
Controls output of arcs when doing helix motion.
(added in v9)
Integer
Do not output arcs on helix motion. (linearize the motion)
Allow arc output on helix motion in all planes.
Allow arc output on helix motion in XY plane only.
Code Example
Notes
helix_arc : 1 #Support helix output, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only.
See arc_pitch for related information.
W landheight
Variable Type
NCI variable
Category
Description
Landheight value from Contour parameters page
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
L miscops_mi1 - miscops_mi10
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Lathe Misc Ops information, Misc integers
Miscellaneous integers entered in Custom Parameters values
dialog box. from within a Misc Ops function.
Integer value
None
The miscellaneous integers are provided to allow custom support

in the post customization file. These may have specific meanings
based on how the post was written. Always open the post
customization file in an editor and read the comments on how the
post is using the miscellaneous integers.
L miscops_mr1 - miscops_mr10
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Lathe Misc Ops information, Misc reals
Miscellaneous reals entered in Custom Parameters values dialog
box. from within a Misc Ops function.
Decimal value
None
The miscellaneous reals are provided to allow custom support in

the post customization file. These may have specific meanings
based on how the post was written. Always open the post
customization file in an editor and read the comments on how the
post is using the miscellaneous reals.
mrg_subfile
Variable Type
Command variable
Category
Command, Sub file
Description
Code Example
Notes
Merge contents of all the subprogram output streams.

None
subout is automatically set to zero (merge to NC output).

See File Manipulation.pdf for more information.
post_version
Variable Type
Post data variable
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
Post version tag information

The value comes from the Post Numbered Question:
1999. Product major version number that post supports? 9
None
If the value entered in the post numbered question 1999

is less than the current product version, MP.DLL will
issue a warning that the post should be updated.
pst_rap_fr
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Post data variable

Feedrate
Rapid Feedrate setting.
Set from the Post Numbered Questions:
38. Rapid feedrate? 300.0
1538. Rapid feedrate (metric)? 10000.0
Code Example
Notes
None
Which value read is based on the active Mastercam

configuration (CFG) setting, English or Metric
sprogname
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
File name variable

NC file
The NC file name. This string variable outputs the program name
(NC file name) as typed or upper case depending on the value set
to progname.
String
pheader
#NC header information
sprogname
See Numeric Variables.pdf for more information.

This variable is intended to replace the command variable
progname.
The variable initialization setting of progname : 1 tells the post
to output the text string data in sprogname in UPPERCASE letters.
L stck_adv_fr
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Stock advance feedrate for stock push/pull operation
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
See stck_appr_fr. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (BarFeed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_appr_fr
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Stock approach feedrate for stock push/pull operation
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
See stck_adv_fr. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (BarFeed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_chuk_end_dx
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Destination chuck X axis reference position after transfer
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)
L stck_chuk_end_dz
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Destination chuck Z axis reference position after transfer
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
L stck_chuk_end_x
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Final X axis Chuck Position
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe

Stock Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (BarFeed/Pull) function (NCI 902) and Lathe Chuck function (NCI
903).
L stck_chuk_end_z
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Final Z axis Chuck Position
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe Stock
Flip function (NCI 901), Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
function (NCI 902) and Lathe Chuck function (NCI 903).
L stck_chuk_st_dx
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Destination chuck X axis reference position before transfer
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
L stck_chuk_st_dz
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Destination chuck Z axis reference position before transfer
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
L stck_chuk_st_x
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Initial X axis Chuck Position
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
L stck_chuk_st_z
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Initial Z axis Chuck Position
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
L stck_clear
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Stock clearance value for stock pull operation
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
See stck_op. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)

function (NCI 902).
L stck_final_z
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Final Z position of the stock (Stock Transfer, Stock Flip, Stock
Advance), Tailstock or SteadyRest depending on Misc Ops
function.
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
function (NCI 902), Lathe Tailstock function (NCI 904) and
Lathe SteadyRest function (NCI 905).
L stck_grip
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Grip length value for stock pull operation
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
See stck_op. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)

function (NCI 902).
L stck_init_z
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Initial Z position of the stock (Stock Transfer, Stock Flip, Stock
Advance), Tailstock or SteadyRest depending on Misc Ops
function.
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
function (NCI 902), Lathe Tailstock function (NCI 904) and
Lathe SteadyRest function (NCI 905).
L stck_op
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Stock advance operation method
Integer
Push stock
Push stock with Use Tool Stop option
Pull stock
Code Example
Notes
None
See stck_clear and stck_grip. Used with Lathe Stock Advance

(Bar-Feed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_spindle
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Active spindle with stock to transfer
Integer
Left spindle
Right Spindle
Code Example
Notes
None
Flip function (NCI 901) and Lathe Stock Advance (BarFeed/Pull) function (NCI 902).
L stck_tool_x
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Tool X axis position for bar stop / puller.
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull) function (NCI

902).
sub_org_op_id
Variable Type
NCI variable
Category
Subprogram, V9 subprogram
Description
Non-transform: subprogram #
Transform: subprogram #
Values
Code Example
Notes
Integer
None
The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.

See How Subprograms Work.pdf for more information.
sub_org_grp_id
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Operation ID as seen in operation manager (The transform
operation ID when a Transform subprogram).
Integer
None

sub_org_trns_id
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Non-transform: Not used.
Transform: Not used.
Integer
None

sub_org_sec_no
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Non-transform: output sub = 1 iterate from base 1, valid > 0,
negative if copy in a transform.
Transform: output sub = 0 iterate from base 0, valid >=0.
Integer
None

sub_org_totl_no
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Non-transform: Total number of instances, 1 based.
Transform: Total number of instances, 1 based.
Integer
None

sub_org_ref_id
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Non-transform: Reference, 0 = non-transform <0 = nontransform being referenced by a transform somewhere else.
Transform: Reference, greater than 0 is a transform.
Integer
None

sub_org_chn_no
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Non-transform: Unique number for new chain/chain shift
Transform: iteration of transform, base 1
Integer
None

sub_org_inc
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Subprogram absolute or incremental flag.
Integer
Absolute
Incremental
Code Example
Notes
None

sub_org_trnstyp
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Transform subprogram transform type.
Values
Integer
Mirror
Rotate
Scale (Not used)
Translate
Code Example
Notes
None

sub_org_trnmthd
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Transform subprogram transform method.
On sub_trnstyp:
Mirror - 0=X axis, 1=Y axis, 2=ent. not par., 3=X and Y
Rotate - 0=tplane, 1=tplane origin only, 2-coordinates
Scale (Not used)
Translate - 0=tplane, 1=tplane origin only, 2-coordinates
Code Example
Notes
None

sub_org_m1 sub_org_m9
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Transform subprogram transform toolplane matrix.
Value
None

sub_org_trnsx, sub_org_trnsy, sub_org_trnsz

Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Transform subprogram transform method.
On sub_trnstyp:
Mirror sub_trnsx: Y mirror, X intersection

sub_trnsy: X mirror, Y intersection
sub_trnsz: not used
Rotate sub_trnsx: X center rotation

sub_trnsy: Y center rotation
sub_trnsz: Z center rotation
Scale (Not used)
Translate sub_trnsx: X trans. relative origin

sub_trnsy: Y trans. relative origin
sub_trnsz: Z trans. relative origin
Code Example
Notes
None

sub_org_nxt_t
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Subprogram first tool in the transform group.
Integer
None

sub_org_nxt_h
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Subprogram first head number in the transform group.
Integer
None

sub_org_nxt_tid
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Code Example
Notes
NCI variable
Subprogram first tool ID in the transform group.
Integer
None

sub_org_mny_t
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Transform subprogram contains more than one tool.
Integer
Single tool in subprogram.
Multiple tools in subprogram.
Code Example
Notes
None

sub_org_nst_flg
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Flag indicates conditions on nested subprogram levels that do not
require a coordinate shift.
Integer
Shift should be applied to this subprogram call
Original copied source in nested chain
Source path in nested chain to new pattern
10
100
1000
Code Example
Notes
Single level nested call depth

All nested subprograms consist of separate subs
All nested subprograms consist of incremental subs
None

sub_seq_typ
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Subprogram sequence number control
Integer
No sequence numbering control
Resets the sequence number to seqno at the start of each

subprogram
Code Example
Notes
None
sub_rd_level
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
Calculated variable
Current internal subprogram nested level
Integer
-1
Non-transform subprogram
The main output level (NC)
Greater than 0
Current internal nested subprogram level (output is buffered at

toolchanges, use sub_level to get the current output level).
Code Example
None
Notes
subfile
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
0

Sub files
Control use/creation of nested subprogram files.
Integer
Disabled
Open the file removing all contents.
Open the file and append to contents.
Code Example
Notes
See File Manipulation.pdf and How Subprograms Work.pdf for

more information.
L tlstck_on
Variable Type
Category
Description
Values
NCI variable
Retract or engage the tailstock
Integer
Retract tailstock operation
Engage tailstock operation
Code Example
Notes
Used with Lathe Tailstock function (NCI 904).
tool_zero
Variable Type
Category
Description

Post switch, Process modification
Enable calling the Tool Zero type postblocks:
psof0, peof0, lsof0, leof0, msof0, meof0.
Values
0
Do NOT call Tool Zero type postblocks
Call Tool Zero type postblocks (if Tool # = 0)
Code Example
Notes
tool_zero : 1
# Do call Tool Zero type postblocks
The Tool Zero type postblocks are rarely used.

They are NOT required to be in a v9 PST file.
If you wish to use these postblocks, you must have
them defined, and tool_zero : 1 in the PST, so those
postblocks will be called (If current Tool# = 0).
t_origin_x, t_origin_y, t_origin_z

Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
Global post variable
Working Coordinate System origin.
Values
Code Example
Notes
None
See t_wcs_m1 - t_wcs_m9
t_wcs_m1 - t_wcs_m9
Variable Type
Category
Description
NCI variable
NCI, Working Coordinate System plane
Working Coordinate System matrix.
Values
Code Example
None
Notes
The tool plane matrix is defined relative to the world coordinate

system
t_wcs_m1 through t_wcs_m3 represent the X vector
(X, X through X, Z).
t_wcs_m4 through t_wcs_m6 represent the Y vector
(Y, X through Y, Z).
t_wcs_m7 through t_wcs_m9 represent the Z vector
(Z, X through Z, Z).
See t_origin_x, t_origin_y, t_origin_z
W wfull_arc_flg
Variable Type
Category
Description
Post variable
Motion, Arc motion
Flags if current arc in the UV plane is a full circle
(360 deg. sweep) in a single NC block. (new in v9)
Values
0
No, this is not a full arc
Yes, this is a full arc move
Code Example
Notes
None
See related do_full_arc and breakarcs and full_arc_flg.
New postblocks for v9 (Lathe Misc Ops functions)

New postblocks have been added to support the Lathe Misc Ops functions in v9.
calls pstck_trans
calls pstck_flip
calls pstck_bar_fd
calls pchuck
calls ptailstock
calls psteadyrest
Also see Misc Ops NCI sample
NCI code = 900

NCI code = 901
NCI code = 902
NCI code = 903
NCI code = 904
NCI code = 905
L pstck_trans
Postblock Type
NCI Gcode
Category
Description
Dependencies
Assigned or
Calculated
Variables
Standard postblock
900
Lathe Misc. Ops function
Lathe Stock Transfer
None
stck_spindle, stck_init_z, stck_final_z, stck_chuk_st_z, stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z,
stck_chuk_end_x, stck_chuk_st_dz, stck_chuk_st_dx, stck_chuk_end_dz,
stck_chuk_end_dx
miscops_mi1, miscops_mi2, miscops_mi3, miscops_mi4, miscops_mi5, miscops_mi6,
miscops_mi7, miscops_mi8, miscops_mi9, miscops_mi10 miscops_mr1, miscops_mr2,
miscops_mr3, miscops_mr4, miscops_mr5, miscops_mr6, miscops_mr7, miscops_mr8,
miscops_mr9, miscops_mr10
Recommended
Variables
Code Example
Notes
Post dependent
pstck_flip
Postblock Type
NCI Gcode
Category
Description
Dependencies
Assigned or
Calculated
Variables
Standard postblock
901
Lathe Stock Flip
None
stck_spindle, stck_init_z, stck_final_z, stck_chuk_st_z, stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z,
stck_chuk_end_x
Recommended
Variables
Code Example
Notes
Post dependent
pstck_bar_fd
Postblock Type
NCI Gcode
Category
Description
Dependencies
Assigned or
Calculated
Variables
Standard postblock
902
Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)
None
stck_spindle, stck_op, stck_clear, stck_grip, stck_init_z, stck_final_z, stck_chuk_st_z,
stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z, stck_chuk_end_x
Recommended
Variables
Code Example
Notes
Post dependent
pchuck
Postblock Type
NCI Gcode
Category
Description
Dependencies
Assigned or
Calculated
Variables
Standard postblock
903
Lathe Chuck
None
clmp_spindle, clmp_op, stck_chuk_st_z, stck_chuk_st_x, stck_chuk_end_z,
stck_chuk_end_x
Recommended
Variables
Code Example
Notes
Post dependent
ptailstock
Postblock Type
NCI Gcode
Category
Description
Dependencies
Assigned or
Calculated
Variables
Standard postblock
904
Lathe Tailstock
None
tlstck_on, stck_init_z, stck_final_z
Recommended
Variables
Code Example
Notes
Post dependent
psteadyrest
Postblock Type
NCI Gcode
Category
Description
Dependencies
Assigned or
Calculated
Variables
Standard postblock
905
Lathe SteadyRest
None
stck_init_z, stck_final_z
Recommended
Variables
Code Example
Notes
Post dependent
Lathe Misc Ops NCI sample

1025
0000000000
Canned Text
1020
NONE
Stock Parameters
4. 3.2 3.2 -2. 0. 0. 0 0. 0. 0. 0. 0 5000
9110. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
Misc Ops - Misc. Reals
9120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Misc Ops - Misc. Integers
900
0 -4. 2. 8. 1. -2. 0. 8. 1. -1.5 1.

Lathe Stock Transfer (pstck_trans)
The NCI 1025 , NCI 1020, NCI 911 and NCI 912 are always included with the
Misc Ops NCI 900, 901, 902, 903, 904, 905 data.
Note that the Lathe Stock Advance operation is the only Misc Ops function that
also generates Toolchange NCI information in the NCI data.
Whats new in the NCI file for v9

This section contains definitions of NCI data types that have been
added or altered in Mastercam v9. Altered information on NCI
types that existed prior to v9 are highlighted in yellow.
L 2 or 3 (Arc Move)
M 2 or 3 (Arc Move)
W 2, 3, 22, or 23 (Arc Move)
L 900 (Stock Transfer Misc Ops function)
L 901 (Stock Flip Misc Ops function)
L 902 (Stock Advance Misc Ops function)
L 903 (Chuck Misc Ops function)
L 904 (TailStock Misc Ops function)
L 905 (SteadyRest Misc Ops function)
L 911 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Reals)
L 912 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Integers)
W 1016 (Additional Miscellaneous Parameters)
L/ M/ W 1027 (Working Coordinate System)
L 2 or 3 (Arc Move)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
g
Arc move
clockwise
gcode
Arc move
counterclockwise
gcode
Plane position
plane
Cutter compensation
cc,
ccomp
(Not used)
0
Cutter compensation modal
40
Cancel cutter compensation in the

control
41
Cutter compensation in the control

= left
42
Cutter compensation in the control

= right
140
Cancel cutter compensation last

move in the contour
Z position
znci, z
X position
xnci, x
Absolute Z axis arc

center
zc
(relative to plane)
Absolute X axis arc

center
xc
(relative to plane)
(Not used)
Feed rate
Control flags
cur_cflg
10
Full arc flag
full_arc_flg
fr
Positive
Negative
Feed rate in units per minute

Feed rate in units per revolution
NOT a full arc move
Full arc move (360 deg. sweep)
M 2 or 3 (Arc Move)
g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
g
Arc move
clockwise
gcode
Arc move
counterclockwise
gcode
Plane position
plane
0 XY plane
1 YZ plane
2 XZ plane
Cutter compensation
cc,
ccomp
0 Cutter compensation modal

(no change)
40 Cancel cutter compensation in the
control
41 Cutter compensation in the control
= left
42 Cutter compensation in the control
= right
140 Cancel cutter compensation last
move in the contour
X position
xnci, x
Y position
ynci, y
Absolute X axis arc

center
xc
(relative to plane)
Absolute Y axis arc

center
yc
(relative to plane)
Z position
znci, z
Feed rate
fr
Positive Feedrate per minute

Negative Feedrate per revolution
-1 Unchanged
-2 Rapid
Control flags
cur_cflg
10
Full arc flag
full_arc_flg
NOT a full arc move
W 2, 3, 22, or 23 (Arc Move)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
g
Arc move
clockwise
gcode
Arc move
counterclockwise
gcode
22 Direct 4-axis lower

guide arc move
clockwise
gcode
23 Direct 4-axis lower

guide arc move
counterclockwise
gcode
(Not used)
Wire compensation
cc,
ccomp
0 Wire compensation modal

(no change)
40 Cancel wire compensation in the
control
41 Wire compensation in the control
= left
42 Wire compensation in the control
= right
140 Cancel wire compensation last
move in the contour
X position
xnci, x
Y position
ynci, y
Absolute X axis arc

center
xc
(relative to plane)
Absolute y axis arc

center
yc
(relative to plane)
Z position
znci, z
Feed rate
fr
Positive Feedrate per minute

-1 Unchanged
Wire taper
10
Corner type
11
Control flags
wt
wc
Conical
Sharp
Constant
Other
Fixed
Fishtail
cur_cflg
12
Corner type radius
wc_rad
13
Arc type
warc_ctyp
0 Conical
1 Sharp
2 Constant
3 Other
4 Fixed
5 Fish Tail
14
Arc type radius
wcor_rad
15
Full arc flag
full_arc_flg
NOT a full arc move
L 900 (Stock Transfer Misc Ops function)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1
g
900
gcode
Active spindle for
stock to transfer
stck_spindle
0 main
1 sub
stck_init_z
Z coordinate on stock to be
transferred
stck_final_z
Z coordinate on transferred stock
stck_chuk_st_z
Source chuck Z axis reference

position before transfer
stck_chuk_st_x
Source chuck X axis reference

stck_chuk_end_z
Source chuck Z axis reference

position after transfer
stck_chuk_end_x
Source chuck X axis reference

stck_chuk_st_dz
Destination chuck Z axis reference

stck_chuk_st_dx
Destination chuck X axis reference

10
stck_chuk_end_dz
Destination chuck Z axis reference

11
stck_chuk_end_dx
Destination chuck X axis reference

See postblock pstk_trans
L 901 (Stock Flip Misc Ops function)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
g
1
901
gcode
Active spindle for
stock to transfer
stck_spindle
0 main
1 sub
stck_init_z
Z coordinate on stock before flip
stck_final_z
Z coordinate on stock after flip
stck_chuk_st_z
Chuck Z axis position before flip

Chuck X axis position before flip
stck_chuk_st_x
stck_chuk_end_z
Chuck Z axis position after flip
stck_chuk_end_x
Chuck x axis position after flip
See postblock pstck_flip
L 902 (Stock Advance Misc Ops function)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
g
902
gcode
Active spindle for
stock to transfer
stck_spindle
0 main
1 sub
stck_op
Push stock
Push stock with Use Tool Stop

option
Pull stock
stck_clear
Stock clearance (pull stock method)
stck_grip
Grip length (pull stock method)
stck_tool_x
Tool X axis position for bar stop /

puller
stck_init_z
Z coordinate of stock before advance
stck_final_z
Z coordinate of stock after advance
stck_appr_fr
feed rate that the bar puller uses

while moving into position
stck_adv_fr
feed rate that the stock

advances at
10
stck_chuk_st_z
Chuck Z axis position before

advance
11
stck_chuk_st_x
Chuck X axis position before

advance
12
stck_chuk_end_z
Chuck Z axis position after advance
13
stck_chuk_end_x
Chuck x axis position after advance
See postblock pstck_bar_fd
L 903 (Chuck Misc Ops function)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6
g
903
gcode
clmp_spindle
clmp_op
Active spindle for clamp/unclamp

0 Operation: Clamp
1 Operation: Un-clamp
2 Operation: Re-position
stck_chuk_st_z
Original Z axis Chuck Position
stck_chuk_st_x
stck_chuk_end_z
Final Z axis Chuck Position
stck_chuk_end_x
Final X axis Chuck Position
See postblock pchuck
Original X axis Chuck Position
L 904 (TailStock Misc Ops function)

g
1 2 3
g
904
gcode
tlstck_on
0 Retract tailstock operation

1 Engage tailstock operation
stck_init_z
Initial Z position of tailstock
stck_final_x
Final Z position of tailstock
See postblock ptailstock
L 905 (SteadyRest Misc Ops function)

g
1 2
g
905
gcode
stck_init_z
Initial steady rest position
stck_final_z
Final steady rest position
See postblock psteadyrest
L 911 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Reals)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
g
911
gcode
Miscellaneous real 1
miscops_mr1
miscops_mr2
miscops_mr3
miscops_mr4
miscops_mr5
miscops_mr6
miscops_mr7
miscops_mr8
miscops_mr9
10
miscops_mr10
L 912 (Misc Ops custom parameters - Integers)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
g
912
gcode
Miscellaneous integer 1
miscops_mi1
miscops_mi2
miscops_mi3
miscops_mi4
miscops_mi5
miscops_mi6
miscops_mi7
miscops_mi8
miscops_mi9
10
miscops_mi10
W 1016 (Additional Miscellaneous Parameters)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
g
1016
gcode
Operation id
Finish spawned
from NoCore
nocore_fin
op_id
Internal toolpath
opcode
tool_op
74
Contour
75
Canned
76
No Core
77
Manual Entry
78
Point
79
4-axis
80
Transform
Construction
view number
cplnno
X coordinate of
construction
plane origin
corgx
(relative to view)
Y coordinate of
construction
plane origin
corgy
(relative to view)
X coordinate of
construction
plane origin
corgz
(relative to view)
Cutter
compensation in
computer
Work offset
number
cc_computer
workofs
10
Metric is used
met_tool
11
Punch, Die, Open

flag
pdo_type
12
Punch
Die
Open
spindle_no
13
rpd_hght
14
landheight
15
Contour type
button selected
contour_typ
16
Chain height
button selected
contour_pos
0, 1, 2, 3, 4 (left right)
0
XY Height
Land Height
UV Height
L/ M/ W 1027 (Working Coordinate System)

g
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
g
1
1027
gcode
X vector X in WCS
t_wcs_m1
X vector Y in WCS
t_wcs_m2
X vector Z in WCS
t_wcs_m3
Y vector X in WCS
t_wcs_m4
Y vector Y in WCS
t_wcs_m5
Y vector Z in WCS
t_wcs_m6
Z vector X in WCS
t_wcs_m7
Z vector Y in WCS
t_wcs_m8
Z vector Z in WCS
t_wcs_m9
10
X axis origin
t_origin_x
11
Y axis origin
t_origin_y
12
Z axis origin
t_origin_z
What the UPDATEPST9 post update utility does

Every MP-style PST from a version of Mastercam prior to v9 should be updated using
the post update utility UPDATEPST9.DLL This can be run as a C-Hook or from the
NC Utils Post Proc Update PST menu selection. This utility adds new variables
and numbered questions to the PST (post processor) file. In addition it adds default text
prompts to the TXT file associated to that PST.
( eg. MPFAN.PST would have an associated TXT file named MPFAN.TXT )
See Using the post text file.pdf
Post Variables (added to PST file by UPDATEPST9)

UPDATEPST9 Adds these new variable definitions
(helix_arc is NOT added to Wire posts)
do_full_arc : 0 #Allow full circle output? 0=no, 1=yes
helix_arc : 0 #Support helix arc output, 0=no, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only
IMPORTANT information regarding do_full_arc and helix_arc
Post Numbered Questions (added or altered in PST file)

The Post Numbered Questions used by each product are also listed in the product specific
\POSTS directory in MILL9.PNQ, LATHE9.PNQ and WIRE9.PNQ
Numbered Questions added to ALL posts (Mill, Lathe and Wire)
1538. Rapid feedrate (metric)? 10000.0
1999. Product major version number that post supports? 9
# METRIC misc
1601. Default
1602. Default
1603. Default
1604. Default
1605. Default
1606. Default
1607. Default
1608. Default
1609. Default
1610. Default
reals entry fields

miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
miscellaneous real
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
1 (mr1) (metric)? 0.0

2 (mr2) (metric)? 0.0
3 (mr3) (metric)? 0.0
4 (mr4) (metric)? 0.0
5 (mr5) (metric)? 0.0
6 (mr6) (metric)? 0.0
7 (mr7) (metric)? 0.0
8 (mr8) (metric)? 0.0
9 (mr9) (metric)? 0.0
10 (mr10) (metric)? 0.0
# Enable misc reals entry fields

1611.
1612.
1613.
1614.
1615.
1616.
1617.
1618.
1619.
1620.
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
1? y
2? y
3? y
4? y
5? y
6? y
7? y
8? y
9? y
10? y
# Enable misc integers entry fields

1621.
1622.
1623.
1624.
1625.
1626.
1627.
1628.
1629.
1630.
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
integer
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
1? y
2? y
3? y
4? y
5? y
6? y
7? y
8? y
9? y
10? y
Numbered Questions added to Lathe and Mill/Turn posts

# Enable LATHE misc integers entry fields
1631.
1632.
1633.
1634.
1635.
1636.
1637.
1638.
1639.
1640.
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
1? y
2? y
3? y
4? y
5? y
6? y
7? y
8? y
9? y
10? y
# Enable LATHE misc reals entry fields

1641.
1642.
1643.
1644.
1645.
1646.
1647.
1648.
1649.
1650.
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
Enable
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
lathe
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
1? y
2? y
3? y
4? y
5? y
6? y
7? y
8? y
9? y
10? y
# MINIMUM feedrate allowed when using Surface Finish type feed

3010. Minimum inch/revolution feedrate? .002
3011. Minimum mm/revolution feedrate? .05
# LATHE misc reals (METRIC)
3601.
3602.
3603.
3604.
3605.
3606.
3607.
3608.
3609.
3610.
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
Default
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
miscellaneous
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
real
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
variable
1 (mr1) (metric)? 0.0

2 (mr2) (metric)? 0.0
3 (mr3) (metric)? 0.0
4 (mr4) (metric)? 0.0
5 (mr5) (metric)? 0.0
6 (mr6) (metric)? 0.0
7 (mr7) (metric)? 0.0
8 (mr8) (metric)? 0.0
9 (mr9) (metric)? 0.0
10 (mr10) (metric)? 0.0
Numbered Questions added to WIRE posts

(**Version 8.1 and greater, N = None is no longer an option**)
The post update utility alters the optional text to remove the obsolete N option,
and if the setting was N, it will be changed to L.
1023. Auto entry(L=line, Y=line+arc, A=2lines+arc)? L
1024. Auto exit(L=line, R=arc, Y=line+arc, A=2lines+arc)? L
# Added METRIC settings to WIRE posts for version 9.0
4065.
4068.
4074.
4195.
Maximum step size for 4 axis wirepaths (metric)? 10000.0

Maximum UV axis distance from XY (metric)? 500.0
Minimum arc length (metric)? 0.005
Tool motion step_size (metric)? 5.0
Language translation using UPDATEPST9

Many new Post Numbered Questions are added to the PST file when updated. You can alter the text that
UPDATEPST9.DLL inserts. All the post numbered questions are contained in the UPDATEPST9.PNQ file.
This file can be found in the CHOOKS directory of the Mastercam installation. The text is the information
between the decimal point and the question mark. You can also change the answer to the question.
1611. Enable miscellaneous real variable 1? y
Note that post numbered questions that already exist in a PST will not be changed, even if that questions text
was altered in the PNQ file. Only numbered questions that would be new in the PST being updated are
effected. Header type comments are also inserted for the new numbered question sections. You can translate
these section comments by altering the text found at the end of the UPDATEPST9.TXT file under the
[pst_comments] section marker. (Lines numbered 5001. 5016.)
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------# Enable/Disable Miscellaneous Real Variable switches
in UPDATEPST9.TXT
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------1611. Enable miscellaneous real variable 1? y
in UPDATEPST9.PNQ
Using do_full_arc and helix_arc functionality.

The UPDATEPST9 post update utility adds these new variable definitions
to the PST file (helix_arc is not added to Wire posts)
do_full_arc : 0
helix_arc
:0
#Allow full circle output? 0=no, 1=yes

#Support helix arc output, 0=no, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only
Since both variables are initialized to 0, NO changes will occur in the NC output from the post.
If you wish to enable either of these functions
ADDITIONAL changes to the PST will be required to almost every post processor!
These changes are not always complex. The code segment below shows the changes required in the
std. MPFAN.PST to output correct NC code when doing full arcs (do_full_arc = 1) or helix_arcs
(helix_arc = 1 or helix_arc = 2)
parc
#Select the arc output format

if arcoutput = zero | full_arc_flg |
i, j, k #Arc output for IJK
else,
[
#Arc output for R
if abs(sweep) <= 180 | arcoutput=one,
result = nwadrs(srad, arcrad)
else,
result = nwadrs(srminus, arcrad)
*arcrad
]
arc_pitch,
The post logic now checks to see if the full_arc_flg is true or if arc_pitch is true (non-zero).
If so, the post will output the arc motion using the I,J,K arc center format.
Note that the do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.
See breakarcs for important related information.
Force function
New function force() has been added.
This function allows forcing the variable to output on the next output call and then modality is
reapplied from the format statement.
Output calls that reset this flag are: normal output, forced output(*), dependent output(`).
This function takes two arguments so a range of variables can be forced to output.
Argument one is the lower index position in the variable database and argument two is
the higher index in the variable database.
EX. result = force(x,z)
Forces out x, y, z on the next output call.
EX. result = force(x,x)
Forces out only x on next output call.
The selector variable of a string select table can be set to force and the string output is then forced on
the next output.
EX. result = force(gcode,gcode)
sgcode, e
(Note: Strings can't be directly forced with this function.)
Tool_Zero command variable.

Version 9 by default no longer calls the tool zero postblocks:
psof0, peof0, lsof0, leof0, msof0, meof0
These Tool Zero type postblocks are rarely used.
They are NOT required to be in a v9 PST file.
If you wish to use these postblocks, you must have
them defined, and tool_zero : 1 in the PST, so those
postblocks will be called (If current Tool# = 0).
See: Tool_Zero for more information.
Long filenames for Post Processors.

Long filenames are now supported by MP.DLL, MPL.DLL and MPWIRE.DLL .
The dialog text boxes in Mastercam Mill, Lathe and Wire have been expanded to
properly display these long filenames. Note that the useful size limit on the post processor
filenames that will be displayed in these areas of the system is 35 characters.
Attention! Mastercam Wire EDM users updating to Version 9

Do not use Version 8 Mitsubishi wire power settings libraries with Version 9.
Version 8 Mitsubishi libraries will create incorrect wirepath offsets if used with
Mastercam Wire Version 9.
Background
During Version 9 development, CNC Software changed the Mitsubishi power settings libraries to
display both wire radius and wire diameter values. The Version 9 Mitsubishi post processor will use the
radius value (TLRAD) instead of the diameter value (TLDIA) to accurately represent the wire offset
for each skim pass.
To update existing post processors
Post processor changes will be required if your post uses the TLDIA variable!
To alter existing wire post processors to work properly with the new wire library format in v9,
you will need to replace occurrences of the variable TLDIA with TLRAD in your PST file.
As always be sure to have a backup of the original PST file! You will also want to test the
revised post processor to ensure proper output of these wire offset values.
To convert existing Mitsubishi libraries
Use the Mits8to9.dll to convert Version 8 Mitsubishi libraries. This C-Hook will use values in the
Version 8 libraries to create libraries suitable for use with Version 9.
New Post Files on the Mastercam v9 CD

Mill:
MPGEN5X.PST
MPGEN5X.PSB
MPGEN5X.TXT
Configurable 5-axis Mill Post

Binary file REQUIRED by MPGEN5X.PST
Post Text file for above post processor
Search for this line in the MPGEN5X.PST for the list of configuration variables used
#These switches need to be set for this 5 axis post:
MPMILLPWR.PST
MPMILLPWR.TXT
MILLPWR II - 3 AXIS Mill Post

MILL2.SET
An alternate 'stripped down' output Setup Sheet format

Note that MILL.SET has also been altered to provide
additional time and feedrate details. Output of these
details is controlled by variable settings in the SET file.
MILL9.PNQ
List of Post Numbered Questions used by Mill v9
Lathe:
HITACHI HITEC-TURN.PST
HITACHI HITEC-TURN.TXT
HITACHI SEIKI HT20RIII Lathe Post

MPLOKUMA.PST
MPLOKUMA.TXT
OSP7000 (OSP-U100L) 2 AXIS OKUMA with

LAP3 CYCLES Lathe Post
MPLHT42SP.PST
MPLHT42SP.TXT
HARDINGE CONQUEST T42SP Lathe Post

LATHE2.SET
An alternate 'stripped down' output Setup Sheet format

Note that LATHE.SET has also been altered to provide
additional time and feedrate details. Output of these
details is controlled by variable settings in the SET file.
LATHE9.PNQ
List of Post Numbered Questions used by Lathe v9
Wire:
MPWDSMK30.PST
MPWDSMK30.PST
SODICK MARK30 Wire Post

WIRE9.PNQ
List of Post Numbered Questions used by Wire v9
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This document contains details on changes to the MP

NEW Post files on the Mastercam v9 CD

*SPECIAL NOTE* on Mastercam Wire v9 wire libraries

What the UPDATEPST9 post update utility does.

New pre-defined MP variables for v9

Post switch variable

See Lathe Threading Cycles.pdf for more information.

See helix_arc for related information

Post switch variable

Arcs remain as they are read from the NCI file.

Arcs are broken at quadrants.

breakarcs : 1 # Break arcs into quadrants

do_full_arc : 1 setting OVERRIDES the breakarcs setting.

See Break Up of Motion.pdf for more information.

Right Spindle Height

Lathe chuck clamp/unclamp operation

Chain height button selected on the Contour parameters page

Contour type button selected on the Contour parameters page

Post switch variable

do_full_arc : 1 #Allow full arc output data to post processor (PST)

See Break Up of Motion.pdf for more information.

M/L drl_rot_vecx, drl_rot_vecy, drl_rot_vecz

Reserved for right angle head support.

Post switch variable

send all error messages to an error log file (default setting)

send all error messages encountered to screen (No log file)

send only one error message of each type encountered to screen

# Display error each error message only once

With a setting of 0 or 2, if errors are encountered during

No, this is not a full arc

Yes, this is a full arc

See related do_full_arc and breakarcs.

Post switch variable

Do not output arcs on helix motion. (linearize the motion)

Allow arc output on helix motion in all planes.

Allow arc output on helix motion in XY plane only.

helix_arc : 1 #Support helix output, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only.

See arc_pitch for related information.

Landheight value from Contour parameters page

The miscellaneous integers are provided to allow custom support

The miscellaneous reals are provided to allow custom support in

Command, Sub file

Merge contents of all the subprogram output streams.

subout is automatically set to zero (merge to NC output).

Post data variable

Post version tag information

If the value entered in the post numbered question 1999

Post data variable

Which value read is based on the active Mastercam

File name variable

See Numeric Variables.pdf for more information.

Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900), Lathe

Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

Used with Lathe Stock Transfer function (NCI 900)

See stck_op. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)

See stck_op. Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull)

Push stock with Use Tool Stop option

See stck_clear and stck_grip. Used with Lathe Stock Advance

Used with Lathe Stock Advance (Bar-Feed/Pull) function (NCI

The first subprogram information read at the current nested level.

SPECIAL NOTE on Mastercam Wire v9 wire libraries