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Bend-Tech Dragon
Troubleshooting Guide
Mach3
09
10.15 Restarting a Job in Mach3 after Torch Failure
In the Program Run tab, Mach3 displays the G-Code for any given job being run by Dragon
software. In the case of a Torch failure to initialize, it is possible to locate the position in the
G-Code where the job was halted because of Torch failure and re-start the project from that
position.
Important
Restarting a job in Mach3 after Torch failure to initialize will only work if the Torch
failed to initialize because of a problem with the Torch, such as consumables
or air supply. If there is an issue with the machine, material, or job settings,
restarting a job in Mach3 will not work.
Newer machines have this macro installed. This allows the operator to use Machine Controls
to start from the previous G-Code line. For older machines, the following instructions will walk
through the process of Restarting a Job after Torch Failure. The Macro can also be obtained
from Bend-Tech.
10.15.1 Editing the Macro
If the Torch fails to initialize the G-Code will default to the
beginning of the job in Mach3. Before restarting a job in
Mach3, the Torch Initialization Macro code will need to be
edited.
Click the folder icon in the menu bar at the bottom of the
computer screen. In the Quick Access menu on the left-
hand side, click on the OS (C:) icon.
Click the Mach3 folder and open the Macros folder. Click
Dragon A400 or Dragon A250. Scroll down to the macro
file titled M3000 and double click on it. Open the file with
Notepad.
In the Notepad document, change Code(“M30”) to
Code(“M02”). Click the X in the upper right hand corner
to close out of the window. Click SAVE. If Mach3 is open,
close out of the software and re-open it to initiate the
change.
