AUTO-CODE's post processors are made up of several files.  There is a translation rules table that dictates how basic numbers and blocks are to be built.  There is a pattern file defining repeating patterns of blocks that are played during specific events.  There is a Visual LISP file containing specialized interface commands for your specific machine tool.  There is a machine controls list that allows you to call up the Visual LISP or patterns to do your bidding while programming.

The translation rules, repeating pattern, and machine controls files can all be edited using a text editor or using a dialog based editor provided with AUTO-CODE.  From the main dialog box, select the Edit CFG button to enter the customization tools of AUTO-CODE.  The Visual LISP file can be maintained in the Visual LISP editor or using a standard text editor.

Our download file contains example post processor file sets.  These are merely examples and can be customized further by yourself.  When you purchase AUTO-CODE we will write a custom interface post for you.  When writing a custom interface, we will require that you supply two working programs for the target machine tool and a summary table of the standard control codes you are using.  If there are special processes involved, we will need to speak with your machine tool expert directly.

• Use the customization WIZARD program to build custom interfaces for Mill, Wire EDM, Flame, and Laser cutters.
• Configuration file controls basic formats for numbers and word addresses.
• Pattern file used to define how word addresses are combined into control blocks. Patterns are used to define machine tool control sequences such as the start of a program, end of a program, tool changes, drilling cycles, and other machine tool commands.
• Control list file for custom menu of machine tool options. You can add your own Visual LISP macros or run patterns.
• Visual LISP latches for standard operations such as the start of a program, tool change, end of a program, drilling, and many other points of interest. Latches are function names that can be used to take control of the system at these key events.
• Complete list of Visual LISP variables accessible at start up for initialization.
• Customization help available to registered users via the Internet.
• Multiple language support. Although distributed in English, AUTO-CODE can be adjusted to converse in other languages by adjusting the dialog files and prompt template files.
• Let us write a custom interface for you. Send us two (small) sample programs with drawings by fax and we will give you an exact quotation on developing the interface.
• Sample post processors.  A set of posts written in different styles for you to explore.
• See the CUSTOM.HLP file provided with the download file set.