Create CNC Headers

2. The CNC Editor

Create CNC Headers

The Create CNC Header function allows you to automatically generate standardized headers for CNC programs.

Create CNC Header Dialog
Dialog for creating CNC headers

2.9.1 Overview

CNC Simulator Pro includes a "Create CNC Header" function that allows users to automatically generate headers for their CNC programs.

2.9.2 How to Create Headers

To access this feature, users should navigate to Tools → Create CNC Header from the main menu. This opens a dialog box where users can input their desired information.

2.9.3 Process

  1. Open the dialog from Tools → Create CNC Header
  2. Fill out the fields with the information you want in the header
  3. Click OK
  4. The header will be automatically created for you

2.9.4 Typical Header Fields

  • Program name
  • Creation date
  • Author / Programmer
  • Part description
  • Revision number
  • Material
  • Additional notes
Generated CNC header
Automatically generated CNC header in code

Header Example

(====================================)
(  PROGRAM: BRACKET_001             )
(  DATE: 2024-01-15                 )
(  PROGRAMMER: J. Smith             )
(  MATERIAL: Aluminum 6061          )
(  REVISION: 1.0                    )
(====================================)

Benefits: The tool streamlines the header creation process by automating generation based on user-provided details, eliminating the need for manual coding of this standard program component.

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