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 ===== Cutcharts ===== ===== Cutcharts =====
  
-myCNC software supports cutcharts. Cutting parameters like **Cutting speed**, **Process current**, **Arc voltage reference**, **Ignition Height**, **Pierce height**, **Pierce time**, **Cutting height**, **Kerf compensation** and others can be loaded from Cutcharts depends on Plasma power source, materail type, material thickness. +{{youtube>07QIF7lQhOI?large}}
  
-Cutchart database stored in myCNC software as SQLite database fileDatabase can be filled manually or imported automatically from XML or CSV file format.+myCNC software supports cutchartsCutting parameters such as **Cutting speed**, **Process current**, **Arc voltage reference**, **Ignition Height**, **Pierce height**, **Pierce time**, **Cutting height**, **Kerf compensation** and others can be loaded from the Cutcharts depending on the plasma power source, material type, material thickness and gases/nozzles used
  
-Comma Separated Values (CSV) is widely used text formatXLS/ODT files can be easily saved as **CSV** from Libre Office Calc or Microsoft Excel.+Cutchart database is stored in the myCNC software as an SQLite database fileThe database can be filled manually or imported automatically from an XML or CSV file format.
  
-For example, select **Save as** in Libre Office menu, select **Text CVS** and choose in CSV options {{mycnc:mycnc-cutchart-export-csv-0.png}} +====Importing the cutchart database==== 
-  * ";" as field delimeter +In order to import the cutchart database: 
-  * "" (empty) as text delimeter+  * Go to the myCNC Downloads page, scroll down to **Plasma Cutting Cutcharts** and download the necessary cutchart file (note whether you are downloading an SQLite or a CSV file) 
 +  * Move the downloaded file to the folder from which the SQLite files are loaded  
 +     * Ubuntu Mate: /opt/myCNC/Cutcharts  
 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-008-cutcharts-folder.png}} 
 +      * Tinkerboard computers: /home/USERNAME/myCNC/Cutcharts (usually /home/operator/myCNC/Cutcharts) 
 +  * Go to **Settings > Config > Technology > Cutcharts** 
 +  * In the **Cutcharts Database Filename** field, select the file name that you would like to load into myCNC from the dropdown (for example, MAXPRO200.sqlite). 
 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-010-select.png}} 
 +  * Save and reload the program. The file should now be loaded into the myCNC system. 
 + 
 +====CSV files==== 
 + 
 +Comma Separated Values (CSV) is a widely used text format. XLS/ODT files can be easily saved as **CSV** files directly from Libre Office Calc or Microsoft Excel. 
 + 
 +For example, select **Save as** in Libre Office menu, select **Text CVS** and choose the following in the CSV options
 +{{mycnc:mycnc-cutchart-export-csv-0.png}} 
 +  * ";" as field delimiter 
 +  * "" (empty) as text delimiter
  
 {{mycnc:mycnc-cutchart-export-csv.png}} {{mycnc:mycnc-cutchart-export-csv.png}}
 +
 +These delimiters allow the file to distinguish between different entries that are typed in. The file should now be ready to use. 
  
  
-Parameters List that can be stored in Cutchart is shown in table below+====Parameters List==== 
 +Parameters List that can be stored in Cutchart is shown in the table below:
  
 ^ Parameter Name ^ Description ^ ^ Parameter Name ^ Description ^
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 +
 +====Adding custom images and data====
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 +In this section, we will cover an example of adding a custom nozzle image for an existing cutcharts file. A similar operation can be performed for a cutcharts file for a new plasma power source.
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 +In our example, we will be using the Hypertherm Powermax45 cutcharts, which are available [[https://www.pv-automation.com/en/download|on our website]]. Below is the default cutcharts' screen:
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-011-edit-default.png}}
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 +Here, we will be editing the default nozzle, pictured below:
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-012-edit-specified.png}}
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 +and replacing it with the following image (titled ''hypertherm-test-01.jpg'', with a "t" for "test"):
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-013-hypertherm-test-01.jpg}}
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 +In order to do so, navigate over to your File System tab, and then into **opt/myCNC/art**. Within this folder, create a ''torches'' folder (if none exists): 
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-014-folder.png}}
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 +Within the ''torches'' folder, add the custom image that will be used for your cutcharts. In case of this example, it will be ''hypertherm-test-01.jpg'': 
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-015-add-file.png}}
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 +Next, navigate over to your profile folder (located in ''/home/.config/myCNC/profiles'' - X1366P in this example), locate and open the ''cutcharts-data.xml'' file. Within this file, locate the part number that you will be replacing/adding. For this example, nozzle #220671 will be edited:
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-016-cutcharts-data.png}}
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 +Replace the file name and save the ''cutcharts-data.xml'' file:
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-017-cutcharts-data-edit.png}}
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 +Upon reloading the application, the changes should take effect:
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 +{{:mycnc:cutcharts-018-test-result.png}}
  
  
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