Main and Sub programs

Is it possible to wright Main and Sub programs in PcDmis as done on the CNC machines? Looking for more possibilities in the lights out area, checking multiple fixtured parts.

In Fanuc NC code,
Main program 1234 >> G65PXXXXXX calls a sub program to run independent (set of instructions).
at the end of sub, M99 returns control to main program.
Main program 1234 >> G65PYYYYYY calls a sub program to run independent (set of instructions).
at the end of sub, M99 returns control to main program.
Main program 1234 >> G65PZZZZZZ calls a sub program to run independent (set of instructions).
at the end of sub, M99 returns control to main program.
Main program 1234 >> end M30

Henniger123 over 1 year ago

Hello,

Yes, that is possible but with restrictions!

All features cannot be accessed directly.
This means you can neither report the features in the main program nor use them for further constructions.

but various measurement data can be transmitted via variables, but this procedure is 'painful' at best.

You can however report the data in the subprogram.
additionally, If you make variables "Global" visible, then the subprogram can read the Variables.

I would actually advise against it because the effort involved in setting it up is usually higher than the benefit

@ acgarcia tried that recently in this thread ( https://www.pcdmisforum.com/forum/pc...48-subroutines),
and can certainly tell you more about exactly what is difficult to set up and why it is not recommended
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K. Thistle over 1 year ago

Thanks for the help, but it is a much more basic request. I just need to setup a variety of parts in fixtures on the table at 1 time. the idea is to start 1 program (main) at the end of the day, and have it run at night sequencing through the different programs (subs). When I come back in the morning, then I can review the results from the individual programs.
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acgarcia over 1 year ago

My issue was that I needed everything in 1 report, write to a .csv and the parts varied just a little. I needed to pass a ton of variables and it made the creating process no worth it in the end.

If you are going to run part A, B, and C on the table, then yes, perhaps subroutines may work.

Create a main program, call part A sub, run and print report, call part B sub, run and print report, call part C sub, run print report, and so on.
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acgarcia over 1 year ago in reply to acgarcia

I think about the part serial numbers..maybe have each sub read a text file containing the parts serial number. That way you can create that text file before you leave for the day and have traceability on your reports. Something to consider.
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LostL over 1 year ago

One way to do it could be chaining executions using scripting, but it would be some work setting up.
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vpt.se over 1 year ago

Check out Inspect, I think it has a ton of options for batch execution.
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