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There are only specific blocks in the 5-Axis Post that are called by the PSB file. You can't replace them, unless you want to completely write your own math functions to calculate the output you need. If you are trying to support Dynamic 5-Axis codes, I recommend you just purchase a Post that supports these features. Or get really, really good, at Linear Algebra.

Try: tox4$, toy4$, and toz4$. If that won't give you what you need, you must do the Matrix Math calculations to derive the angles, using vector mapping and matrix math functions. That gets tricky and why good companies charge money for making the Dynamic functions like Tilted Work Plane function.

Any licensed user can register on the Mastercam Website and download the document. It is under the 3rd Party Developers section. I'm not allowed legally to distribute this document, but it is easy for licensed users to download.

Hi Mark, if you create an account on Mastercam.com, and link your Mastercam Account, you can download the Post Processor Documentation. It is listed in the "3rd Party Developer" section. Unfortunately, I don't have authorization to distribute the documents.

Hi Giang, to add any Turning capabilities, you need to have a 5-Axis Turning Post as the base. CNC Software doesn't release 5-Axis Turning Posts for public development. However, there are 3rd Party Developers who build 5-Axis Posts that support Turning. Postability and In-house Solutions are the two most prevalent. They can also add Machine Simulation to these Posts. They are authorized integrators of ModuleWorks.

@@colingilchrist6468 got it, thanks Colin. Do you still open online post processor courses?

@@GIANGTHETOOL I haven't taught any online courses for almost five years now. Been too busy at work to commit to teaching another online class.

Thanks Nick, glad you are learning from my videos!

​@Colin Gilchrist will you be covering the new Tool table functionality sometime in the future?? I have yet to come across an "example" post were its been implemented

@@nickkasen4753 I have no plans to cover it, because I also have not seen any sample Posts with the new commands being used. There are many new functions as well, the Stack Data Structure comes to mind, which I'm sure high-level programmers or departments are using. But Post Processing is a very small part of my work these days.

I have done a class covering the 4X Fanuc Lathe Post. I'll see about getting those videos uploaded soon.

This documentation is available for download to customers on www.mastercam.com.

All "*.psb" Files are Binary Encrypted Files, and are created using an encryption utility inside Mastercam, called "MPBIN.dll". This is a C-Hook (add-in program), and there is no way I am aware of to break this encryption. They use a strong cipher key, and likely use AES-256, or stronger for the actual file encryption algorithm. You do have the ability to "re-bin" or add additional encryption to sections of a PST File (that already has an associated PSB with it), but there is no way to break that encryption once you've added it, so it is important to keep backup copies of the "original PST/PSB file pair, before you 're-bin' the file". CNC Software will not decrypt or release a full "Master" Post, they keep that logic under lock-and-key.

So if logical code, that you dont need or you want to change, contain in *.psb, then you cant do anything with this in pst file, so?

Yes, that is correct.

I uploaded an introductory class I did. I wouldn't call it a complete training course, but just an introduction. But the video should be available now. It took some time to render on TH-cam.

The Generic Fanuc 5X Mill Post doesn't support "Dynamic Tool Length" functions out-of-the-box. To enter the Pivot Length, you must add the actual Pivot Length to the Tool Length, and enter this number in the "Overall Tool Length" data field, for each tool. (In the Tool Definition, in Mastercam.) Then you must set "use_tlength : 1" in the Post. (Or, set that to "2", and Mastercam will "Prompt" you for Tool Length, for each tool, during the Posting Process. Either way, you must physically measure each tool for a setup, "and enter this data somewhere". This also means "if a Tool Length changes", you must repost your NC Program. This Post is "old school", just the way it has always worked. Also, you must go through the entire set of "Post Variables", to be sure the Post is configured for Head/Table type of machine.

I haven't done any Post videos on the Siemens Control. It was only recently that CNC Software released a Generic Siemens 3-axis and 4-axis Post. However, most of that Post is encrypted. I am not aware of any 5-axis Generic Siemens Post. You are better off buying a Post which is properly configured.

@@colingilchrist6468 many thanks for the advice:)

Thanks for the kind words Harold! Be sure to watch the "Office Hours" videos sessions, as this is where we focus on the practical "How To" videos. I've also uploaded the MP 301 Videos, which teach you how to configure the Generic Fanuc 5X Mill Post

You can register on www.mastercam.com, and link your Mastercam License to your Website Login. Once you are linked, you can download the documentation from the Mastercam site. Go to Communities > 3rd Party Developers > Post Documentation.

You will need to contact your local Mastercam Reseller to get a copy of the Post Documentation. I don't have rights to distribute those documents...

@@colingilchrist6468Sir, maybe you can make more videos on learning mp language, for me it's the only way to learn more on this topic due to lack of docs. Thank you very much for sharing these videos.

@@tiankunzhang6954 You can download a copy of the MP Documentation from Mastercam's website, but you have to register and "link" your license of Mastercam, so you can get access to the documentation. Everyone who has a legal license of Mastercam has direct access to downloading this document. I hope that helps...

@@colingilchrist6468 thanks for your reply I will try it

All the 4-Axis Mill Posts from CNC Software contain logic to read the Axis Combination of the Toolpath, and can suppress the Rotary output. So you may easily switch between modes, without requiring 2 separate Posts.

@@colingilchrist6468 Great job on making these videos 😄

You can obtain a copy of the Generic Fanuc 5X Mill Post through your local Mastercam Reseller. I don't have permission to distribute copies of this Post.

Glad to hear that Freddy! Thanks for the comment.

That is awesome Eddy, I'm very glad to hear you found the info useful!

Please email me: colin[ ]gilchrist[ ]78[at]gmail[dot]com. (Remove the brackets and fix the at symbol and dot.)

I will try and do a video soon on the new options in Mastercam 2022. Have you read the "What's New" PDF File? There is 150 pages of goodness there.

For Tool Center Point Control in a Mastercam Post, you will need to purchase a Post Processor from an authorized Reseller or 3rd Party Post Developer. Contact "Postability" or "In-House Solutions" for help with a Post for your machine.

Hi, you'll have to request a copy through your local Mastercam Reseller.

You can do this anytime, however if you have Toolpaths associated with the solid, those chains will be broken, and you would have to rechain them.