Set start point in Sheetcam

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Watts Smokin
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Set start point in Sheetcam

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Newbie question as I’m sure the answer is right in front of me.

How can I set the start point (0,0,0) to be literally where the torch starts the first pierce? It treats everything as 0,0,0 is the bottom left of a 4x8 sheet. So it will move however many inches over and up before starting the pierce.

I need to jog to a specific point on the sheet and have the machine start right there.

Thanks!!!!

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Re: Set start point in Sheetcam

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any help?

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Re: Set start point in Sheetcam

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Most CNC controllers have an option to zero an axis at any point. You jog to the point where you want to set the origin then zero the X and Y axes.
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Re: Set start point in Sheetcam

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Thanks Rob, old saying "you are never to old to learn"
And Les for a great product :Like :Yay
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