The ModuleWorks plugin installs a profile into Mach4-Hobby that includes a screen for the simulation. The simulation is displayed within a window panel in Mach4 much like the toolpath display. The 3d simulator can be used within user’s custom screens as long as all of the plugin components are moved/used correctly. The graphical display allows panning, rotating, and zooming.
With the plugin, 3-axis machine movements are simulated and the stock material is removed according to the tool shape and position.
The time required to cut a simulated part will be the same as cutting a real part and is dependent on your configurations and feed and speed settings.
The ModuleWorks plugin modifies the normal tool table to include fields necessary to display the tool in the simulation display. Some of the tool choices include:
This plugin allows a user to run a 3 Axis cnc Mill or Router in a virtual display and determine if the gcode is producing the desired result.
Mach4 Version Compatibility: This plugin works with Mach4-Hobby installers. This plugin will Not work with Mach4-Industrial. A plugin is currently in development for Mach4 Industrial.
The software is found on our main Download Page. There is no demo of this plugin.
The license is linked to a specific PC, requiring a different code for each PC. Use the ‘About’ screen, accessed by the ‘Help’ menu to get the PC code. You must have this exact PC code from the actual PC you wish to license. To obtain your license key, Click the ‘copy ID to Clipboard’ button in the ‘about’ dialog box when running the software and paste this ID number in the appropriate location on the website when purchasing your license.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The LICENSE will only work for the Computer for which you supplied the PC ID. Each PC has a unique ID code and the license works in coordination with this code.
If you upgrade or exchange your PC, it will be necessary to contact the distributor you purchased the license or create a new license yourself by logging into your account and using our website license maintenance feature.