Accessing script files in PlanetCNC TNG software
One of the most useful tools of PlanetCNC TNG software are its script files. PlanetCNC TNG software offers numerous program features that allow flexible and fluent work flow when operating a CNC machine. To name a few of the most common ones: Work position/Measure Height, Tool Offset/Measure Length, Tool change procedure, Homing procedure and the […]
How to create new profile in PlanetCNC TNG software
This tutorial will help you create new profile in PlanetCNC TNG software. If you have multiple CNC machines (machines of different dimensions, different types) with its corresponding controllers, and you want to use them with only one computer, it is very useful to create separate profiles. Using profiles makes up for much more organized and transparent file […]
How to setup CNC machine in PlanetCNC TNG software
Follow these tutorials to setup your CNC machine: 1.) How to set step per unit values in PlanetCNC TNG software 2.)How to configure limit switch inputs of controller in PlanetCNC TNG software 3.)How to set motor & soft limits in PlanetCNC TNG software 4.)How to set homing procedure in PlanetCNC TNG software 5.)How to measure tool […]
Certificate Import
License activation depends heavily on digital signatures. Validity of digital signatures depends on trust. On some computers trusted root certificates are missing, specially on older PC’s or when auto-updates are turned off. If you are facing problems because of this, it is essential that you install trusted root certificates. Please download this .zip file and […]
Adding user commands in PlanetCNC TNG software
User can add user commands to PlanetCNC TNG software. Examples of such are various frequently used machining programs, various measuring procedures or any other machine motion sequences that help user with workpiece or machine setup before starting machining process. User commands are accessible trough Machine/User Commands menu: In order that program appears as User Command menu item, further steps need to […]
Guidelines when submitting your problem to PlanetCNC support
Some users face an obstacle during their time learning and using PlanetCNC software. While we always try to give fast and effective support, sometimes we need more info about the problem user is facing in order to come up with solution as fast as possible. So when you post e-mail or ticket regarding your problem […]
Adding user toolbar buttons in PlanetCNC TNG software
New custom buttons can be created and added to the top, bottom, left and right sided toolbars. Custom buttons can execute any program feature from File, View, Program, Machine and Help menu. Buttons can also execute user commands, use expressions etc.. This makes any program feature, user command, scripted code or custom machine behavior even […]
Using “Warp” with PlanetCNC TNG software
This tutorial will explain how to correctly use Machine/Measure/Surface feature and Warp feature using PlanetCNC TNG software and PlanetCNC motion controller. Since PCB milling is a very delicate and precise procedure (distance between two pads can be only few mils), already smallest PCB surface height irregularities can create bad results. It is very important that […]
How to create “Mist Delay” script file in PlanetCNC TNG software
This tutorial will describe how to create script file for short delay after Mist(M8)is turned ON. With PlanetCNC TNG, user can create or customize g-code procedures (e.g. for M7,M8 g-codes, M6 g-code) using script files. Script files are located in Scripts folder of corresponding profile in PlanetCNC TNG installation folder. To create and modify M8 g-code script please […]
How to control PlanetCNC TNG from your own software
Command line arguments PlanetCNC TNG accepts commands from command line. Only one software instance can run at same time. When you run second instance it will simply pass its arguments to running instance. Running instance will process these arguments and execute command. Here are some examples (Windows, 64bit): 1. Open command prompt. 2. Go to PlanetCNC TNG […]
How to create custom tabs in PlanetCNC TNG software
User can create new state tabs. State tabs are displayed on main user interface and can include any parameter used by software whether its tool offset value, number of g-code line or absolute position of machine. By default, software will display only state tabs “GCode” and “IO”. User can create up to 30 state tabs. To create new […]
How to measure work position with movable sensor in PlanetCNC TNG software
This tutorial will explain how to correctly use Work Position / Measure Height feature with movable sensor using PlanetCNC TNG software and PlanetCNC motion controllers. Movable Sensor Movable sensor is basically a switch that sends signal to motion controller corresponding input pin. Software will then calculate Z axis work position zero value, which is usually […]