Camware File Manager Manual USB-E

MAZAK
CAMWARE
File Manager
User Manual
V 2.0
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Publication No. U796SA0202E

1/4/2003
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................1-1
2. FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE ...........................................................2-1
3. MAIN MENU .........................................................................................3-1
3.1 SET UP............................................................................................3-3
3.2 USER ADMINISTRATION ..............................................................3-8
4. MACHINE DATA ..................................................................................4-1
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
MAIN SCREEN FUNCTION............................................................4-2

MACHINE DATA CREATION AND MODIFICATION .....................4-8
UPLOAD THE MACHINE DATA TO CAMWARE .........................4-15
MACHINE DATA AND DIRECTORY STRUCTURE.....................4-27
5. PART DATA .........................................................................................5-1

5.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................5-2
5.2 CAM AND PART DATABASE CREATION .....................................5-5
5.3 DATA FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE ........................................5-7
5.4 MAIN FUNCTION OF PART DATA SCREEN ................................5-9
5.5 PART DATA CREATION AND MODIFICATION ..........................5-17
5.6 PROGRAM TRANSFER ...............................................................5-22
5.6.1 CMT File .................................................................................5-24
5.6.2 Program Transfer from/to machine.........................................5-28
5.6.3 Program Transfer from/to Micro-Disk .....................................5-33
5.6.4 ISO Program Transfer and Drip Feed ....................................5-37
5.6.5 M640 Floppy Disk ...................................................................5-39
5.6.6 NC Data Back Up ...................................................................5-43
6. MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS.........................................................6-1
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
COPY/CONVERT............................................................................6-2
TOOL LIST ......................................................................................6-4
HYBRID FILE ..................................................................................6-9
RECYCLE BIN ..............................................................................6-14
ADVANCED SEARCH ..................................................................6-15
7. E-MAIL..................................................................................................7-1
8. LOG MESSAGES:................................................................................8-1
9. DATABASE AUTO-BACKUP ..............................................................9-1

APPENDIX A ............................................................................................ A-1
INITIAL MAZAK CAMWARE SYSTEM SET UP ................................... A-1
APPENDIX B ............................................................................................ B-1
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR SECURITY DEVICE............................... B-1
APPENDIX C ............................................................................................ C-1
CABLE OF DATA COMMUNICATION.................................................. C-1
APPENDIX D ............................................................................................ D-1
MACHINE PARAMETERS FOR DATA COMMUNICATION ................ D-1
1. PARAMETERS FOR USING CMT PORT ..................................... D-1
2. PARAMETERS FOR USING PTP/PTR PORT ............................. D-3
APPENDIX E ............................................................................................ E-1
MAZATROL PROGRAM FORMAT CONVERSION ..............................F-1
APPENDIX F..............................................................................................F-1
DATA RECOVERY OF FILE MANAGER DATABASE ..........................F-1
INDEX ...............................................................................................INDEX-1
INTRODUCTION
1.
INTRODUCTION
This File Manager is an integral part of the Mazak CAMWARE and
is incorporated with the latest machining data management
concept to deal with various tasks to operate the CAMWARE
system effectively.
The File Manager, which is a 32 bit application software, runs
under a Windows 98SE,ME or Windows 2000,XP operating system.
This can handle various NC program associated data files, such as
CAD drawings and parts information. The File Manager can also
provide functions of NC data back up, machine communication,
user and NC program authorization.
Furthermore, an instant view facility of drawings or a 3D image of
the component and manufacturing instruction during browsing,
together with a quick search function, are key features to operate
the comprehensive system effectively in a user friendly manner.
The CAMWARE system allows program generation or editing of
Mazatrol Fusion 640M, M PLUS, M32 and M2 for machining
centres and Mazatrol Fusion 640T, T PLUS, T32 and T2/T3 for
turning centres.
This is supplemented by the File Manager's Mazatrol format
conversion function, which provides the facility to convert Mazatrol
programs for different type of controllers.
The CAMWARE system can be set up either as a stand-alone or
point to point network configuration. The system can also be
extended to full factory information network as your business grows.
Features:
Self configurable database for easy access eg. Customer Name,
Projects, Machine Data, Drawings, Parts Name, NC Program
etc.
Automatic generation of directory and data file.
Quick search and sorting function in the Parts Data database.
Instant view function of drawings or components, manufacturing
instructions, NC program and manufacturing due date etc.
Yamazaki Mazak Corp.
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INTRODUCTION
Automatic logging of system operational activity.

System and programming access security.
NC program verification and machine download authorization.
Comprehensive machine communication support, eg. CMT port,
tape I/O, Floppy Disk I/O (Fusion M640 only) and computer I/O,
RS232, RS422 and high speed Ethernet support.
Mazak Micro-Disk Support.
Mazak Data Transfer function for NC program archiving from
machines.
Mazatrol NC program Time Studies Analysis.
Tool requirement list of the Mazatrol NC program including the
tool used time and the missing tool identification.
The third party software or system data format conversion.
Mazatrol program format conversation.
E-mail function.
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FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE
2.

The CAMWARE File Manager is built upon a very powerful, fast
and reliable relational database to handle numerous data file
management tasks in order to meet your daily requirements,
together with obtaining crucial manufacturing information at hand.
The File Manager consists of three major functional modules:
Database, Data Communication and Mazatrol program format
conversion.
(1) Database
The File Manager database provides three major data
structures, such as Part Data, Machine Data and User Data
Information.
Warning: The CAMWARE is designed to use a simple
database as a default for both Machining and
Turning Centres modules. You can generate a
separate database if required, but database merge
or separation in the later stage is not permitted.
(2) Data Communication
The NC programs can be transferred from/to File Manager by
the following functions:
CMT File
Machine
Mazak Micro Disk
M640 Floppy Disk (Mazatrol Fusion 640 machine only)
All Mazatrol programs in CAMWARE will be stored in Mazatrol
binary format, so the File Manager offers the CMT File facility
to convert CMT format into Mazatrol binary format. The CMT
file is usually created by Mazatrol Editor or Mazak Data
Transfer software.
The File Manager also provides a Mazak Data Transfer
function to back up the NC program and machine parameters.
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The Mazatrol NC program data files which are created by the

third party software or system can be converted to the
CAMWARE data format by the Hybrid File function.
(3) Mazatrol Program Format Conversion
The File Manager can provide a function of program format
conversion among M640M, M PLUS, M32 and M2 (M640T, T
PLUS, T32 and T2/T3) controllers.
This function can be activated when copying or transferring a
file from the machine automatically.
(4) Other Functionality
E-mail: E-mail facility is available to send/receive quick
correspondence.
Log messages: All activities on CAMWARE system
including File Manager will be recorded into the log file with
date, time and user name.
When the CAMWARE system is installed for the first time, you
must input all necessary information as described in the MAZAK
CAMWARE Installation Manual. The initial data input process and
the basic structure of the File Manager is shown in Appendix A.
The following schematic diagram shows database related functions
for the File Manager. All File Manager sub-screens are accessible
directly from the File Manager main screen and the system
consists of three prime screens, ie. User Data, Machine Data and
Part Data. The File Manager is normally operated from the Part
Data Screen for your daily use.
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2-4
MAIN MENU
3.
MAIN MENU
This is the initial screen when the system is started for the first time.
This main menu screen allows you to access all available File
Manager modules and you can only exit from this screen. To
operate the File Manager you need a software security device
(dongle). If the system cannot find this device a warning message
is displayed. If this happens, please consult Appendix B.
The following is a brief description of the menu available for this
screen.
Set up
The Set up function is mainly used to specify the layout of the

system files.
Database
User Administration
This user database allows for administration of all the users who
will access the system.
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MAIN MENU
Machine Data
The machine data of each machine must be created and stored in
the database for NC programming and data communication use.
Part Data
This provides the tools to manage the NC programs which are
generated by the Mazak CAMWARE System, together with the
following extra utilities.
Log Messages
Log Messages is used to display activities of CAMWARE system
operation which are recorded with the date, time and user name.
DB Compact
Data Recovery of File Manager database ( See Appendix F ).
Help
On line help function is available.
Exit
Exit the File manager.
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MAIN MENU
3.1
SET UP
Set Up
Click the mouse on the Set Up button to display the main Set up
dialogue box.
This screen allows the user to modify the default setting originally
provided by CAMWARE when installed.
Data path:
All CAMWARE System software and the associated data created
by CAMWARE under the control of the integral File Manager, are
stored in this specified main directory. The default main directory is
C:\CAMWARE.
This provides the following directory structure:
C:\CAMWARE\MC
C:\CAMWARE\TC
C:\CAMWARE\MC\SYSTEM
\SUPPORT
\POST
C:\CAMWARE\USR
\DATABASE.BAK
\FM_UTIL
for Machining Centres module

for Turning Centres module
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CAMWARE system
associated directory
Data File directory
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MAIN MENU
For a Networked System :
If you wish to store data in the other network drive, such as the file
server, only the name of the network drive for the data associated
directory should be changed here before the data is able to be
accessed.
For example :
The Drive K is mapped to only the network drive C of the file server
or the host computer.
1. Click the mouse on the Open button to display the CAMWARE
file directories and the name of the drive.
2. Click the mouse on the Pull down button of the Drive to display
all the available drives in the system.
3. Move the cursor bar to highlight the Dive K. Click the mouse on
the OK button to confirm the selection or the Cancel button to
abort the change.
4. The Data path of Set Up dialogue box is changed to the
CAMWARE file directory of the Drive K ( K:\CAMWARE ) in
order to share the same data in the file server of the host
computer.
The resultant directory structure will be displayed as below :
K : \CAMWARE \DATABASE.BAK
\MC
\PROFILES
\TC
\USR
Note : If the Drive K is mapped to the network drive C
CAMWARE file directory ( C:\CAMWARE ) of the file
server or the host computer, the Data path of Set Up
dialogue box is changed to Drive K ( K:\ ) only.
The resultant directory structure will be displayed as
below :
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MAIN MENU
K : \DATABASE.BAK
\MC
\PROFILES
\TC
\USR
Warning: If the main path is changed, the CAMWARE system
must be exited and logged into again before the new
main path becomes valid.
CAMWARE Application:
The appropriate command to start the CAMWARE is entered here
automatically in accordance with the module installed.
No
character in this field should be changed unless instructed by
authorised Mazak personnel.
In the event of loss of the command in the MCPMAN.INI file which
contains configuration settings of the File Manager, or
encountering difficulties in starting CAM, you can re-enter the right
command by selecting the CAMWARE module which is available to
you.
Text (ISO) Editor:

The name of the standard Windows text editor is registered here.
The default setting is NOTEPAD.EXE. Please remember that the
notepad can only edit a small size of an ISO NC program.
MDT Application:
The command to start the Mazak Data Transfer function is
registered here. The default settings are:
C:\CAMWARE\MAZCOM.EXE
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MAIN MENU
To change the name of Part Data field
The Mazak CAMWARE File Manager uses a comprehensive

database to handle various information related to the NC program.
Therefore, the name of the Part Data field must be configured
before the File Manager is used. The title of the Part Data field
can be changed any time, but its data is not exchangeable
from one column to another column.
Note:
The file directory name of the Part Data is created

automatically at the end of the Part Data input by using the
names given in the first two fields such as Project and
Part Name. Therefore, these two fields must always be
filled in.
Example : C:\CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT\PART1.MPS
Note: MPS denotes controller type and is defined
automatically by the CAMWARE File Manager.
The NC program created will be stored in a pre-defined or a new

Part Data file directory. All the related information, such as User
Data and Machine Data are linked to the NC program by the
database.
The following is an example to show the alternative configuration of
the Part Data data fields.
The facility allows the users to categorise the Part Data data files
for their convenience.
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MAIN MENU
To record the Log Messages
You must click the mouse on the square box next to the Log
Messages active to enable and disable the option.
To automatically display any E-mail messages received
The default setting is OFF. If it is ON, the system checks the

incoming mail at pre-determined intervals from 10-1000 seconds.
To change the language from English to another language
The system detects your language automatically from your country

code (Example: Japanese - 081, French - 033 and German - 049)
when the software is installed. If your country code is not available
on the list, English is the default language of the CAMWARE
System.
The language can be changed if it is available on the language list.
When the language has been changed, the displayed screen
language does not change immediately. The File Manager and the
CAM system must be closed down and started again to display the
new language.
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MAIN MENU
3.2
USER ADMINISTRATION
User Administration
All user names and passwords can be registered, modified and
deleted here, by authorised administrative personnel who have
logged into the current system. The default administrators name
and password provided with the initial installation must be changed
for system security.
The User Administration is controlled by the main screen of User
Administration and its sub-screen to handle necessary data as
shown below.
The main screen of the User Administration has the following

functions:
Sort and Search Function
You can search User Name by typing a part of the name in this box.
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MAIN MENU
Enrollment of New User
In order to enroll a new user, you can click this button to open
Create new user data screen.
Modifying the existing User data
Move the cursor to highlight the selected user name. Click the
mouse on top of the Modify button to display the screen of User
data modification.
Delete
Move the cursor to highlight the selected user name. Click the
mouse on top of the Delete button to erase the data of the user.
Click the mouse on the Yes button or press the Return or Enter
key to confirm the deletion. At least one administrator must remain
on the user list to control the system.
Close
Close the User Administration screen.
Print
Print out the user list by using the default printer of Windows Printer
Manager.
Help
Display the on line help information.
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MAIN MENU
User Data Creation and Modification
Click the mouse on the New or Modify button to display the
following screen.
Input or type over User Name, First Name and Password. Selected
the job title from the list as shown below:
The system operation is divided into 12 tasks as shown below:-
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MAIN MENU
Task Authorization
Corresponding Screen
Password Modification
Part Data Creation
Part Data Modification
Part Data Deletion
MC Data Creation
MC Data Modification
MC Data Deletion
CNC Program Create/Edit
Overwrite data in Camware
Utilities
Parameter Modification
Simple mode (FM only)
User Administration
Part Data, Copy/Convert
Part Data
Part Data
Machine Data
Machine Data
Machine Data
CAM
Part Data, Program Transfer
Part Data, Tooling
Main Menu, Set up
Part Data
The task cannot be operated by the user if the box in front of the
title of the task is not ticked.
At least one system administrator must always be registered in the
system to allow password modification.
OK
Save data and return to the previous screen.
Cancel
Discard any data modification and return to the previous screen
Help
Display the on line help information
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MAIN MENU
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MACHINE DATA
4.
MACHINE DATA
The machine data is handled by three main screens; the main
machine data screen and the two sub-screens Create/Modify Part
Data, Upload Parameters as shown below. All data associated
with Mazak machines must be registered here to incorporate
working with CAMWARE.
The machine data can be created or edited using a sub-screen,
which allows to access directly machine parameters upload facility
from your Mazak machine, a Micro-Disk, M640 Floppy Disk or CMT
file stored in the CAMWARE computer.
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MACHINE DATA
4.1
MAIN SCREEN FUNCTION

This screen provides the following functions:
(1) Sort and Search
Since the system uses a relational database, the machine number

(MC No) is automatically assigned by the system to identify the
database field.
The Machine Identity Number (MC ID No) can be sorted and
displayed in numerical order.
1. Click the mouse on the data field of the MC ID No to display the
Machine data list in numerical order, or
2. Type in the Machine Identity Number, if known. The
corresponding machine is displayed on top of the list and
highlighted. Click the function buttons at the bottom of the
Machine Data main screen to proceed further with system
operations.
The machine name can be also sorted in the same manner by
typing a part of the machine name.
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MACHINE DATA
(2) View Fields
If All of the View fields is selected, the following items of

Machine Data are displayed.
MC No
MC Name
NC Type
Unit
Mag
Serial No.
Type
Machine Identification Number.

Mazak Machine Name.
Machine Controller Type.
In mm. or Inches.
Magazine Size.
Serial Number of Machine.
For Turning Centre only. The 13 types of lathes
which are available on the display menu are listed
as follows :
1 Head, (2 axis)
1 Head, C Axis Milling, (3 axis)
1 Head, Sub-spindle, (2 axis)
1 Head, C Axis Milling, Sub-spindle
1 Head, C Axis Milling, Y axis
1 Head, C Axis Milling, Y axis, Sub-spindle
1 Head, C Axis Milling, Expanded Y Axis
1 Head, C Axis Milling, Expanded Y Axis, Sub-spindle
2 Head, (4 axis)
2 Head, (6 axis)
Integrex (H/V ATC type)
Integrex (H/V ATC type), Y Axis
Integrex (H/V ATC type), Expanded Y Axis
Warning : The selection of machine type must be

corresponded to your Turning Centre,
otherwise the machine data of
CAMWARE cannot be the same as
the Turning Centre.
Comment
Remark. It is recommended to type in your

commonly used machine name if required,
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MACHINE DATA
Directory
Machine data file directory. It is formed by the

default name MC with the Machine Name and
Machine Number.
For example:
Machine Name
FH480
Machine Number 9
Directory
C:\CAMWARE\MC\FH480.009
Protocol
Machine controller data transfer protocol (CMT,

PTP/PTR or M640 Ethernet).
If the NC Type is M640M/T, the M640 Ethernet
protocol option can be selected.
Port No
Baud rate
Data bits
Stop bits
Parity
Communication port number of the computer.

(The default setting is COM1.)
Speed of data transfer.
(The default setting is 4800.)
8 or 7 data bits.
(The default setting is 8 bits for CMT and 7 bits for
PTP/PTR.)
0, 1 or 2 stop bits.
(The default setting is 2 stop bits.)
None, odd or even parity.
(The default setting is NONE parity for CMT and
EVEN parity for PTP/PTR.)
When "communication fields" is selected, only the communication

related information will be displayed.
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MACHINE DATA
(3) Quick View
If the Tool data view option is enable, the tool magazine data of
the selected machine is displayed as shown below.
(4) Screen Functions

Close
Close the Machine Data screen.
Print
Print out the MC list by using the default printer of Windows Printer
Manager.
Help
Modify
Modify the selected tool information.
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MACHINE DATA
(5) Machine Database Functions
Create new machine data
Modifying the existing Machine data

Move the cursor to highlight the selected machine name. Click the
mouse on the Modify button to display the screen of Machine data
modification.
Delete
Move the cursor to highlight the selected machine name. Click the
mouse on the Delete button to erase the data of the machine. Click
the mouse on the Yes button or press the Return or Enter key to
confirm the deletion.
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MACHINE DATA
(6) Method of Parameters Upload
CMT file
Extract parameters from an CMT file.
Machine
Upload parameters from the MC by CMT I/O or Ethernet.
Micro-Disk
Read parameters from a Micro-Disk.
M640 Fld
Read parameters from the floppy disk which stores the parameters
of the M640 machine.
Default
Set parameters to default values.
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MACHINE DATA
4.2
MACHINE DATA CREATION AND MODIFICATION

The CAMWARE always needs machine information to generate an
appropriate NC program and transfer it to the machine. Clicking
the mouse on the New or Modify button on the Machine Data main
screen shows the following dialogue box, which allows you to
input/modify machine data, together with data communication
settings on the system.
MC No:
The File Manager will automatically assign the next available
machine number. This machine number is used to identify the
appropriate fields in the database and used for MC name file
extension.
The machine number is allocated at the next available field or the
increment of the last machine number on the list. For example, the
last machine number on the list is 10, the default machine number
displayed in this box is 11. However, if there is a space before
machine number 10 (eg. MC No = 3), the File Manager
automatically displays 3 in the box for the next machine number to
be used.
Note: The maximum number of machine data which can be
entered is 999.
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MACHINE DATA
MC Name:
It is recommended to use the Mazak machine model name. A
maximum of 20 characters can be entered.
Note 1: The machine number is automatically generated and used
as an extension of the Machine Name File. It is
recommended to use the Mazak Machine Model for the
MC Name (Maximum 20 characters) and the machine
reference name of your own company for the Comment
(Maximum 100 characters). All the machine parameters,
such as cutting conditions, tool file are stored in the MC
or TC sub-file directory as shown below.
Example:
For Machining Centre :
Input:
MC No.
MC Name
NC Type
Result:
File directory name
1
FH480
M PLUS
C:\CAMWARE\MC\FH480.001
For Turning Centre :

Input:
MC No.
MC Name
NC Type
Result:
File directory name
2
SQT18M
T PLUS
C:\CAMWARE\TC\SQT18M.002
The Machine data file directory such as FH480.001 or

SQT18M.002 is created automatcally under the main file
directory C:\CAMWARE\MC for Milling NC types or
C:\CAMWARE\TC for Turning NC types.
Note 2: The file name (eg. FH480.001) is generated from the MC
Name, and the MC No. for the extension. If a different MC
Name is required to store different machine data for the
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MACHINE DATA
same machine, you must provide a unique name such as
FH480_1 to distinguish it from the others.
Note 3: This process allows the File Manager to copy default
machine data into this newly created machine data file.
See next section in detail.
NC Type:
M1(MDT) - M2 - M32 - M PLUS -M-ISO - T2/3 - T4(MDT) - T32 - T
PLUS - T-ISO - M640M - M640T
This must be selected from one of the NC types on the list.
Note: Only the NC Data Back Up of the Program Transfer
function ( see Section 5.6.6 ) is used to transfer the NC
program between the CAMWARE computer and the M1 or
T4 controller.
CAMWARE does not necessarily support the controllers
listed, this depends on your CAMWARE version and your
license agreement.
Lathe type :
If the Turning NC type is selected, the Machine data is displayed as
below :
The Lathe type data field is displayed.

Click the mouse on the Pull down button to display all the
available types of lathe as shown below :
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MACHINE DATA
Refer to (2) View Fields of 4.1 Main Screen Function for further
information.
Move the cursor bar to highlight and select the type of Turning
Centre.
Comment:
To input the information of the machine if it is required, it is
recommended to use your machine reference number or name as
the Comment of the Machine Data.
Magazine:
The size of the tool magazine or the actual number of tools stored
in the magazine.
Serial No:
The serial number given by Mazak to identify the record of the
machine. The serial number can be up to a maximum of 20
characters.
Unit:
Select the measuring unit for your NC program, either mm. or
inches.
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MACHINE DATA
Communication settings:
The pin connection of the data communication cable is specified in
Appendix C. The data communication parameters of the different
types of Mazatrol controller are also described in Appendix D.
protocol:
CMT
PTP/PTR
M640 Ethernet
The default setting is CMT. You can select one of
them from the list. If the NC Type is M640M/T and
the Ethernet network system is established, the
M640 Ethernet protocol option can be selected.
Only the Computer Name is required to enter

instead of the following Communication settings.
The Computer Name which is the name or
identification of the network computer can be found
by Network Neighborhood. The file directory
C:\MC_Backup or C:\T_Backup of the M640
controller must be shared for access.
The operation procedures which are used to set
the Sharing of the file directory active are as
follows:
Open Windows Explorer.
Click the right hand mouse button on the
C:\MC_Backup or C:\T_Backup file directory.
Select Sharing on the list of the drop down
menu.
Enable Shared As option and enter
MC_Backup or T_Backup as Share Name.
Enable Full option of the Access Type.
Enter the password if required.
Click the mouse on OK button to finish.
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MACHINE DATA
Port No:
COM1 - COM18
The default setting is COM1. You can select one of
the communication ports from the list which is
displayed from COM1 to COM18.
Warning:
Baud:
Check the cable connection between

the communication port of the
computer and the machine CMT port
prior to entering the Port Number.
600 - 38400
The default setting of baud rate is 4800. You can
select from 600 up to a maximum of 38400.
Data Bits:
7-8
The default setting is 8 for CMT and 7 for PTP/PTR.
You can select either 8 or 7 from the list.
Stop Bits:
0-2
The default setting is 2. You can select from 0 to 2
which are displayed on the list.
Parity:
NONE - ODD - EVEN

The default setting is NONE for CMT and EVEN for
PTP/PTR. This can be selected from the list.
The data length, parity and stop bit are fixed for
CMT mode and cannot be changed.
Data Length
Parity
Stop bit
8
0 or None
2
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MACHINE DATA
Other Icons
OK
Save input data and transfer default machine data from the
machine data directory, then return to the previous screen.
Cancel
Discard any data modification and return to the previous screen.
Help
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MACHINE DATA
4.3
UPLOAD THE MACHINE DATA TO CAMWARE
Although you can operate CAMWARE based on the system default

machine data, you can replace it by uploading machine data from
the M PLUS, M640M/T/MT or T PLUS controllers in order to
operate the system under the same conditions as the machine.
Initially you have to select the machine from the Machine Data
main screen and select the appropriate method of data transfer.
Only the Machine Data of the M640M/T/MT controller type can
be modified and downloaded from the CAMWARE to the
machine controller by using the M640 Floppy Disk or the
Ethernet network.
Important:
You must transfer the following configuration

files together when you upload the machine
parameters;
Tool data,
Tool File,
Cutting conditions,
User parameters,
Chuck jaw ( for T Plus and M640T/MT only ) and
Machine parameters ( for M640M/T/MT only ).
Data transferred separately will be invalid in
CAMWARE.
The following five options are available to generate user defined

machine data files.
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(i) From a CMT file
If you have already stored machine data in CMT format in your

computer, you can extract machine data from it to be utilized for
CAMWARE. For example, if a direct connection between your
computer and the machine is not possible, you can transfer the
machine data using Mazak Data Transfer or an equivalent software
package. This function will generate appropriate machine data files
to be used with CAMWARE.
(1) Before clicking the mouse button on the CMT file icon, select a
machine in the main Machine Data screen. Then click the
mouse button on the CMT file icon, which automatically assigns
the Destination Directory to store the extracted machine data
from the CMT file.
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(2) Click on
to select an appropriate source CMT file. The
standard Windows dialogue box will appear.
(3) Change the source file directory if required. Type in the existing
CMT File name or select the existing data file on the display.
Click the mouse on the Open button to continue.
Note: The CMT files are normally stored in the following default
machine directory if NC data backup function is used.
(See 5.6.6 NC data backup section).
For example:
C:\CAMWARE\MC\H400.001\BACKUP\
(4) The content of the CMT file is displayed. The data which is
selected to extract from the CMT file is marked with a red tick in
front of the name of the machine data. Click on OK to start and
the File Manager saves the extracted machine data in the
destination directory, or Close to cancel or finish the extraction
procedure.
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(ii) From NC
This option allows for direct machine data transfer from the
machine.
(1) Click the mouse button on the Machine icon.
(2) The transmission mode and destination file name are

automatically set by the File Manager, based on the machine
data previously supplied. The File Manager will create a
temporary file, called MCCONFIG.CM1 under destination
machine data file directory. If data transfer is successful, this
file will be automatically converted to machine data files, which
can be accessed by CAM as a default machine data for future
use.
(3) The next step is proceeded on the Mazatrol controller. Using the
CMT I/O in DATA I/O on the machine controller to send (SAVE
NC CMT) the following machine configuration data to the
Mazak CAMWARE system.
TOOL DATA
TOOL FILE
C. CONDITION
USER PARAM.
M. PARAM.
CHUCK JAW(for Turning machine only)
(4) Click the mouse on the Finish button to terminate the data
transfer function. The File Manager will automatically replace
the default machine data files in the machine data file directory.
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If the controller is M640M/T/MT and connected to your CAMWARE
computer with the Ethernet network, the machine data can be
transferred through the Ethernet network. The communication
settings option of Machine Data must be changed to M640
Ethernet protocol.
From M640 to Camware
(1) The first step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The
operation procedures are as follows:
Select the DATA I/O function on the menu screen.
Select the HARD DISK option.
Use the DIR.SELECT option to select a file sub-directory
from the C:\MC_Backup\Other or C:\T_Backup\Other file
directory.
Enter the name of an existing file directory or the new name
to create a new file directory.
Select the NCHD SAVE option.
Enter the Machine Data to be transferred.
Press START to copy the data to the selected file directory.
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(3) Select MC HD => Camware of Transfer Direction. Change the
Sub-Directory
name
of
C:\MC_Backup\Other
or
C:\T_Backup\Other which is specified in step (1) if it is required.
Select the Machine Data to be transfer to the CAMWARE File
Manager.
(4) Click the mouse on the Transfer button to start data transfer.
(5) After data transfer has finished, click the mouse on the Close
button to exit. The File Manager will automatically replace the
default machine data files.
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From Camware to M640
(2) Select MC HD <= Camware of Transfer Direction. Change the
Sub-Directory
name
of
C:\MC_Backup\Other
or
C:\T_Backup\Other which the machine data is going to store if it
is required. Select the Machine Data to be transfer to the
CAMWARE File Manager.
(4) After data transfer has finished, click the mouse on the Close
button to exit.
(5) The second step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The
Use the DIR.SELECT option to select the file sub-directory
directory.
Enter the file directory name which is specified in Step (2).
Select the NCHD LOAD option.
Warning :
Although you can copy the Machine Data files

between the CAMWARE computer and the
M640M/T/MT controller by using the standard
Windows Explorer function through the Ethernet
network system, the data format of the Machine data
files is not converted and cannot be used the
CAMWARE or the M640M/T/MT controller.
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(iii) From Micro-Disk
If the machine data is stored on the floppy disk as Mazak MicroDisk data format, you can use Micro-Disk to retrieve the machine
data and transfer it to the computer. The Mazcom screen is
displayed as below when the Mazak Data Transfer function is
activated.
(1) Before clicking the mouse button on the Micro-Disk icon, select
a machine in the main Machine Data Screen. The File Manager
will automatically assign the destination directory to store the
Machine Data by clicking the mouse button on the Micro-Disk
icon. The temporary CMT File (eg. MCCONFIG.CM1) is
generated during CMT file extraction process.
The communication mode for serial port of the computer is also
set automatically based on that of the machine data.
(2) Check the communication mode and set the Micro-Disk
accordingly for data transfer.
(3) Click the mouse on the menu option 1. Read from MFD of the
top menu bar to start the data transfer from the Micro-Disk to
the CAMWARE computer.
(4) After data transfer has finished, click the mouse on the menu
option 4. Finish to exit. The File Manager will automatically
replace the default machine data files.
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(iv) M640 Floppy Disk
This function allows you to restore the machine data which is from
the M640M/T/MT machine and stored in the floppy disk. The
machine data can be retrieved from the floppy disk and the default
machine data will be overwritten.
From M640 to Camaware
The first step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The operation
procedures are as follows:
Insert the floppy disk in the drive

Select the FLOPPY option.
Use the DIR.SELECT option to select a file sub-directory from
the floppy disk.
Enter the name of an existing file directory or the new name to
create a new file directory.
Select the SAVE NCFD option.
Press START to copy the data to the selected file directory of
the floppy disk.
Remove the floppy disk from the drive at the end of data
transfer.
The second step is proceeded on the CAMWARE computer. The

(1) Insert the floppy disk in your floppy disk drive (A: drive).
(2) Select the machine from the Machine Data list.
(3) Click on the M640 Fld icon to start the function.
(4) The transfer Direction of Floppy Drive => Camware is selected.
The default file sub-directory of the floppy disk is displayed.
Change to file sub-directory which the machine data is stored if
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it is required. Click on the option switch or the square box to
select or deselect the machine data. The machine data which is
selected to retrieve from the floppy disk is marked with a red tick.
(5) Click on Transfer button to start retrieving the data from the
floppy disk. Click . The Close button is used to cancel or
terminate the function
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From Camware to M640
The first step is proceeded on the CAMWARE computer. The
(1) Insert the blank floppy disk in your floppy disk drive (A: drive).
(2) Select the machine from the Machine Data list.
(4) The transfer Direction of Floppy Drive <= Camware is selected.
Enter the new name of the Sub-directory which the machine
data is going to store. Click on the option switch or the square
box to select or deselect the machine data. The machine data
which is selected to copy to the floppy disk is marked with a red
tick.
(5) Click on Transfer button to start copying the data to the floppy
disk. Click . The Close button is used to cancel or terminate
the function
The second step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The
Insert the floppy disk in the drive.

the floppy disk.
Enter the name of Sub-directory which the machine data stores.
Select the LOAD NCFD option.
Press START to copy the data from the selected file directory of
the floppy disk.
Remove the floppy disk from the drive at the end data transfer.
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(v) Reset to default data
This function allows you to restore the default machine data initially
supplied with CAMWARE. The File Manager will overwrite the tool
data, tool file, cutting conditions, user parameters, machine
parameters and chuck jaws with the default value.
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4.4
MACHINE DATA AND DIRECTORY STRUCTURE

The Machine data gives the user information concerning the NC
type, communication setting of the machine etc.
Each machine has its own directory which is used to store various
original default machine data, or that uploaded from the machine.
These data files are essential for the CAMWARE system to operate
correctly.
When users create a new machine record, the File Manager

creates a new directory under the directory \MC\ or \TC\ for
machining centres and turning centres respectively. The directory
name is the machine name combined with the machine number.
Then the File Manager will copy the default data files from the
default directory (\MC\default or \TC\Default) into the corresponding
machine directory.
If required, these data files can be uploaded from the machine for
M PLUS, T PLUS or M640M/T/MT controllers and the new data
files will overwrite the previous data files. All of these data files are
automatically created by CAMWARE, any change or corruption of
data causes malfunction of the CAMWARE operation.
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5.
PART DATA
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
GENERAL
CAM AND PART DATABASE CREATION
DATA FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE
MAIN FUNCTION OF PART DATA SCREEN
PART DATA CREATION AND MODIFICATION
PROGRAM TRANSFER
CMT File
Program Transfer from to machine
Program Transfer from to Micro-Disk
ISO Program Transfer and Drip Feed
M640 Floppy Disk
NC Data Back Up
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5.1
GENERAL
The Part Data screen is the default screen of the File Manager and
provides the necessary paths to access various sub-screens as
shown in the following schematic diagram.
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All information concerning a NC program such as project, customer,
part name etc is stored and linked together using a relational
database; some of the field names are user definable to best suit
your requirements.
The major functions are:
1. Part Data File Control.
Create/Modify/Delete Part Record.
Automatic generation of data file directory.
2. Print.
Using the Windows default printer to print out the part
information, shape, program, time study analysis and tool
requirement list.
3. Instant display of part information with its NC program in text
and its shape in 3D graphics.
4. Recycle Bin
To recover the part data which was removed.
5. Advanced Search
To provide the advanced search function for the user to search
the Part data with the specified special condition.
6. Send/Receive E-mail messages.
7. Mazatrol program format conversion (eg. M640M, M PLUS,
M32 and M2, M640T, T PLUS, T32 and T2).
8. Generation of Time Study Analysis and Tool Requirement List.
9. Hybrid DNC Files.
To convert the NC program data format between the third party
software or system and CAMWARE.
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Program Transfer
10. CMT file extract/concatenate.
11. NC program transfer to and from the machine.
12. NC program transfer to and from Mazak Micro-Disk using the
serial communication.
13. NC program transfer to and from the floppy disk which stores
the M640 data files.
14. NC Data backup using Mazak Data Transfer function.
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5.2
CAM AND PART DATABASE CREATION

The Part Data function and CAM operation are closely linked
together to use CAMWARE effectively.
There are two cases in which you will generate a new program in
CAMWARE; from new or using an existing program from another
computer or Mazak machine.
(1) New Program Generation
If you are going to create a new program in CAMWARE, you can
start generating a program immediately by clicking the mouse
button on New in the File menu on the CAM screen. You do not
need to create Part Data at this stage.
After completion of the program generation, you can use either the
Save or Save As command to store the program. The File
Manager will automatically display create a New Part Data
dialogue box in order to input necessary information in the
database.
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(2) Using an existing NC program
If you are going to use existing programs, you need to create a
database first. Then you must transfer and execute the
copy/convert command to generate files with the appropriate type
of Mazatrol format. Once the Mazatrol program is registered in the
Part Data database you can open the file by clicking Open
command in the File Menu of CAM screen.
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5.3
DATA FILE DIRECTORY STRUCTURE

The Part Data gives the user information concerning the NC
program such as project, customer, part number, drawing number,
required tools etc. related to this program. The File Manager links
together all this critical information within the database and also
generates a data file structure automatically in the following
manner.
A NC program is stored under the Part Name directory with

extension of the controller type which is created under the Project
directory. For instance:
Project:
Part Name:
NC Prog.
The path is:
PROJECT1
PART 1
1000
\USR\PROJECT1\PART1\00001000.XXX
(XXX denotes the controller type)
Type of Data Files:

The following data file extensions are used to control various data
files under CAMWARE operation.
*.FIC,*.NDX
*.VDM
*.VDS
*.M64,*.MPS,*.M32
*.ISO
*.WMF or *.BMP
*.TXT
*.TLS
*.DAT
*.DXF,*.IGS
*.PRG
Database files
Mazatrol program files for CAMWARE
Security Backup file for CAMWARE
Mazatrol program files in binary format
ISO program in ASCII format
Part picture
Part information
Required tools list
Data necessary for the CAM system
CAD data file
ASCII program file
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Note: The CAMWARE always generates a *.VDM file to store all

programming and graphic information. This file can be
post-processed to Mazatrol binary format files, such as
*.M64, *.MPS and *.M32.
If the *.VDM data file is lost or damage, the *.VDS can be
renamed or copied to *.VDM for data recovery.
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5.4
MAIN FUNCTION OF PART DATA SCREEN
Browse
There are two modes available in this browse function.
(i) Whole Part Database
This option provides you with the facility to display all Part Data
information, including Project and Part Name in a spreadsheet
form table. The following six categories can be sorted: Part ID
(ID No.), Project, Part Name, Drawing No, Process No and
Program No.
Note:
The titles of the field names (eg. Project and Part

Name) are user definable and may differ from your
system. See 3.1 Set up section.
By moving the cursor to the appropriate box in the browse and

clicking the mouse, it will sort automatically in the corresponding
field in alpha-numerical order. This sorting process can be
started from the current record, which is highlighted in the table.
For example, if TRILOBE is the current record, in the Part
Name field, File Manager will sort all part name records from
the Part Name starting with T. Alternatively, you can type in
a character or series of characters to initiate the sorting process.
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(ii) Group Part Database
Since most of the machining jobs, in practice, can be
categorized under Project Name, Part Name Program Number
combined with Program Type, these four fields are displayed in
the common area as shown below when this option is selected.
The selection of this option initiates the File Manager to sort and
categorize the above two fields of Project and Part Name. By
clicking the mouse button in the box of Project, all project
names available are displayed in the drop down list, which
allows you to select the item.
Once the item is selected by clicking the mouse button in the list,
the File Manager will continue to sort the next field of
information (ie., Part Name) and again display the sorted
information in the drop down list when the mouse is clicked in
the box of Part Name. Further selection of the items initiate
the display of the corresponding number of programs with the
program number and program type.
Therefore, when this option is selected, only information
relevant to the specific part directory (eg. \Project\Part Name)
will be displayed in the table of the Part Data.
View Fields
There are 3 options available to display the Part Data
Information.
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When the default setting of All is selected, the following
information will be displayed. If either Machine or Program
Field View is selected, only the relevant fields will be shown.
ID No.
Project
Part Name
Drawing No.
Process No.
Prog. No.
Comment
Type
Called by
Programmer
DNC
Status
CAD file
Directory
Unique Program Identity Number defined

by File Manager.
Project Name (initially defined in set up
screen).
Part Name (initially defined in set up
screen).
Drawing Number.
Process Number.
NC Program Number.
Remark (eg. Machine Identification Name
defined by your organization.)
The NC program data format.
The main program number. This field is
used for sub-program. If the data field is
empty, the NC program is regarded as a
main program.
The name of the programmer.
OK means that the NC program is ready
for data transfer.
Proven means that the NC program has
been verified and is ready for production
use.
The name of the CAD data file if it is
available.
The name of the Part Data file directory. It
is formed by the default name USR with
the project name and part name.
For example:
Project Name: PROJECT1
Part Name:
PART1
Directory: \USR\PROJECT1\PART1.MPS
Order No.
No.
MC Name
Order Number.
Machine Number.
Mazak Machine Name
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Quick View
The File Manager provides this unique feature to identify the
right NC program and associated information very quickly.
(i) Information
If the information of Quick View is on, the Part information
screen is displayed as below:
If no additional information is stored, the default text data will

be displayed. The text can be edited on the information
display screen using the standard tools, such as copy, paste
and cut. Click the mouse inside the Part Information box to
start editing the text.
Approximately, 20 Kb text memory per record is available for
this feature to store information such as machining
instructions, program note, jaws and fixtures. Click OK to
save information and exit from this screen.
Note: The text file can be created by using a standard
Windows text editor, such as Notepad, and stored in
the same file directory before it can be displayed.
The name of the text file must be the same as the
program number with the file name extension TXT.
For example:
Project Name: PROJECT1
Part Name:
PART1
Directory: CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT1\PART1.XXX
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If the program number is 1000, the text file name must
be 00001000.TXT and exist in the data file directory
CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT1\PART1.XXX.
XXX
denotes the controller type.
(ii) Shape
If the shape of Quick View is on, the Part Data screen is
displayed as below:
This graphic information of JPEG format is automatically

generated after the tool path simulation has completed
successfully and the image is saved. The graphic image can
be created/edited using a third party graphic software
package, if required.
The File Manager will search for JPEG graphic files first
when the shape display is requested. If this file does not
exist the File Manager will look for the alternative format of
WMF (Windows Metafile) or BMP (Bitmap).
Therefore the graphic file must be created in JPEG, WMF or
BMP data format and stored in the same file directory of the
NC program before it can be displayed. The name of the
graphic file must be the same as the program number with
file name extension JPG, WMF or BMP.
For example:
Project Name
Part Name
Directory
PROJECT1
PART1
CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT1\PART1.XXX
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If the program number is 1000, the graphic file name must
be 00001000.JPG or 00001000.BMP and exist in the data
file directory CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT\PART1.XXX.
Note: If you have large Part Data list or access the data from
the file server, it is recommended to switch off the
shape display before you scroll the Part Data list in
order to minimise scrolling time.
Trouble shooting of shape display:
1. If the shape of the selected Part Data is not displayed,
move the cursor to the next Part Data and move the
cursor back again.
2. If the shape of the selected Part Data is still not displayed,
return to the initial CAM screen of CAMWARE. Pull down
the sub menu of the Options on the top menu bar.
3. Click the mouse on the Settings to display the
Configuration dialogue box.
4. Check whether the option of Create Meta Image &
Mazatrol list in the CAMWARE system Configuration is
Enabled. If it is disabled, set the option enable.
5. Exit and log in to the system again.
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(iii) Program
If the program of the Quick View is on, the corresponding
Mazatrol or ISO/EIA program can be displayed as shown
below:
When the NC program is saved, it is automatically generated

in ASCII format with a file name extension of PRG.
The File Manager will search for PRG files when the Quick
view program display is requested. The name of the PRG
file must be the same as the program number.
For example:
Project Name
Part Name
Directory
PROJECT1
PART1
CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT1\PART1.XXX
If the program number is 1000, the PRG file name must be

00001000.PRG and exist in the data file directory
CAMWARE\USR\PROJECT\PART1.XXX. This PRG file is
also used to print the program.
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Part Data Screen Functions
Create new Part Data
Creation of the new Part Data.
Modifying the existing Part Data
Move the cursor to highlight the selected Part name. Click
the mouse on the Modify button to display the screen of
Part Data modification.
Delete
Move the cursor to highlight the selected Part name. Click
the mouse on the Delete button to erase the data of the
Part. Click the mouse on the Yes button or press the
[Return] or [Enter] key to confirm the deletion.
Screen Functions
Close
Close the Part Data screen.
Print
Print out the Part list by using the default printer of Windows
Printer Manager.
Help
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5.5
PART DATA CREATION AND MODIFICATION

By clicking the mouse button on either New or Modify, the Part
Data Input dialogue box will be opened. This allows you to
create/edit Part Data information.
Note:
The Part Data dialogue box can also be accessed

automatically when the newly created program is saved
from CAM. The detailed process is described in the
section of 5.2 CAM and Part Database Creation.
When the dialogue box is accessed from the Part Data main
screen, all of the data highlighted as the current record will be
shown in the dialogue box. When new data is created, the lowest
available number will be displayed as a default in the Program
Number box.
The Part Data information can be changed by typing directly in
the box or selecting from the drop down list.
Data Fields:
Project (First data field)
Part Name (the second data field)
Program Number
NC Type
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Machine Number:
All machine numbers, which will be able to run the NC program
must be assigned here. Only the machines registered in the
Machine Data are allowed to be entered.
1. Click the mouse on the first data field of Machine Number. If
required, press the [Delete] key to delete the default machine
number. Type in the machine number if known, otherwise
follow the instructions in the next paragraph.
2. Machine Number can be selected from the Machine Data List.
Click the right hand button of the mouse on the selected
machine number data field to display the machine data list.
Click the mouse on the selected machine data which is
highlighted. Click the mouse on the OK button to confirm the
selection. Alternatively, double click the mouse on the selected
machine data.
3. If the NC program can be used by more than one machine, click

the mouse on the second data field of Machine Number and
repeat the above operation procedures to input additional
machine number.
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Additional NC Program Information
Additional information regarding the NC program can be stored
here. Click on the Part Data Information button to display or
modify the Part Data information as below.
Main, sub program or common sub program:
Define the program as the main, sub program or common sub
program.
If it is a sub program, the main program must exist in the same

directory. The main and sub-program relationship can be easily
visualised when the Group Part Database in Browse is used.
Warning : If the main and sub program are not stored in the same
directory or the same Project and Part Name, the CAM
cannot find the sub program when it is called from the
main program during the tool path simulation.
The CAMWARE provides a directory where commonly used sub
programs can be stored for your convenience. These sub
programs can be used for common machining features. For this
purpose, you must use an unique common program number in the
whole system (e.g. Program number 9000 onwards).
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If the common sub program option is selected, the following
message will appear:
Click on No or Cancel to do not set this program as common sub

program.
Click on Yes to confirm that this program will be considered as
common sub program and stored in the directory
C:\CAMWARE\USR\COM_SUB\. The dialogue box information will
be automatically changed accordingly:
It must be noted that initially CAMWARE will look for sub programs
in the Home Directory of the main program, when the sub program
is called from the main program. If the corresponding sub program
is not found, CAMWARE will look it in the alternative second
location of the default common sub program directory (i.e.
C:\CAMWARE\USR\COM_SUB\).
Proven:
It is for information only.
NC Program Transfer:
If this option is off, the NC program cannot be transferred to the
machine.
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Part Data Detail
Click the button on the Part Data Detail button to display or
modify the Part Data Detail as below:
Enter the following data if it is requireC:

Drawing Number
Order Number
Process Number
Name of Programmer
Date of Modification
Date of Data Transfer
Comment
CAD file name or number
Note: The Comment can be viewed only in this dialogue box.
The Comment is displayed as Description in the Initial
Setup dialogue as shown below. The Comment can be
added or modified when you create or edit the Common
Unit in the CAM.
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Now you have completed the Part Data database generation

procedure, you can start using CAM operation to create a new
program or edit an existing program by transferring it. The
following sections will describe this in more detail.
Create New Part Data by Drag and Drop
It is the function to create the Part Data for the existing data files
which must be with the file name extension of ISO, M64, MPS, M32,
M2, T64, TPS, T32 or T2. Those data files must be in the hard disk
and are not existing in the Part Data database.
Open the Windows Explorer while CAMWARE is still running at
the background.
Select and highlight all data files to be added to the Part Data.
Drag and drop the highlighted data files to the Part Data main
menu screen.
The Create new part data dialogue box is displayed and the
new data is entered.
Note : You can select or highlight more than one data file to drag
and drop. It allows multiple data entry. The other related
data file, such as VDM or BMP file, can be selected or
highlighted at the same time to copy to the Part Data at the
same time.
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5.6
PROGRAM TRANSFER
The NC program can be imported/exported to/from the CAMWARE
using the Program Transfer function in the following manners.
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5.6.1 CMT File

This option provides the facility to disassemble or generate a CMT
file stored in the CAMWARE computer, which is transferable at a
later stage by using the Mazak Data Transfer Software package or
equivalent.
(i) Extract data from a CMT file
1. When the CMT file data is utilized to edit the NC program,
you have to extract a required number of NC programs
stored in the CMT file since a single CMT file can contain
multiple programs and other information (Refer to section
5.6.6 NC Data Back Up in detail). From the Part Data main
screen, you must select the destination file directory before
clicking the CMT file button to open the MDT <-> Mazak
Camware screen.
2. Select the data format from the Format drop down menu as
shown below.
3. Select Extract from CMT file from the CMT format

conversion menu.
4. Click on
to locate a source CMT file using a standard
Windows dialogue box as shown below.
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5. Change the file directory and the name of the drive if

required. Type in the existing File name or select the
existing data file on the list. Click the mouse on the Open
button to continue.
6. The File Manager will extract all information stored from the
assigned source CMT file. The content of the CMT file is
displayed. All programs in this CMT file are selected by
default to be extracted. Click to select or deselect them. Click
on OK to start, or Close to cancel the extraction procedure.
7. Normally a CMT file contains a multiple number of NC
programs. All of these extracted files will be stored in the
same destination directory with an extension of NC type (eg.
M64, MPS and M32). If the File Manager finds the identical
program number in the destination directory, you must
confirm to overwrite it.
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8. If the appropriate program numbers are not generated in the

Part Database before extracting the CMT file you need to
create Part records for these files to make them readable
from CAM.
(ii) Concatenate data to a CMT file
1. In order to create a CMT file, which is transferable to the
machine, you can concatenate a multiple number of NC
programs into one CMT file. Only NC programs are allowed
to perform this process, ie. the machine data is not allowed
to concatenate and send back to the machine. From the
Part Data main screen, you can select the source file
directory before clicking the CMT file button to open the
MDT/MSK <-> Mazak Camaware screen.
2. Select the data format from the Format drop down menu.
2. Select Concatenate to CMT File from the CMT format
conversion menu.
3. Click to select or deselect NC programs to be concatenated.
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4. Click on
to select or create a destination CMT file name
with directory.
5. Change the file directory and the name of the drive if

required. Type in the existing File name or select the existing
data file on the list. Click the mouse on the Save button to
continue.
6. Click on OK to start, or Close to cancel the concatenation
procedure.
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5.6.2 Program Transfer from/to machine

This function provides the Mazatrol NC program transfer facility
between File Manager and Mazak machines through a serial port.
Since the data transfer procedures for sending and receiving are
similar, the following process will be described for data
transmission from the File Manager to the machine. Information on
Communication Parameter Setting is available from Appendix D.
1. In the Part Data main screen, move the cursor bar to select
one of the NC program names to be transferred. This process
allows the File Manager to recognize source file directory name
where all transferable NC programs are stored.
2. Click on Machine button to display the available machine list.
Double click on the selected machine to open the CMT I/O
screen. If the selected program is an EIA/ISO format, refer to
section 5.6.4 ISO Program Transfer and Drip Feed.
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3. All transferable program names found in the directory will be
displayed and the pre-selected program name is highlighted as
default. If there are no NC programs in the directory (e.g. you
are going to upload a new program from the Micro-Disk), the
display area will be blank. Click to select additional programs or
deselect an NC program. Click on Start to initiate the program
concatenation and transfer functions automatically.
4. The next step is to proceed on the Mazatrol controller. Using

the CMT I/O of DATA I/O on the NC, you set the machine,
LOAD mode (LOAD, NC CMT) to receive the NC programs
from the File Manager.
5. Click the Finish button if you wish to transmit additional data to
the machine. The File Manager will return you to the Part Data
main screen. Otherwise, you can click the mouse on Exit to
CAM to return to the initial CAM screen.
Note:
1. If you wish to receive NC programs from the

machine to the File Manager, you have to set the
machine, SAVE mode (SAVE, NC CMT).
2. In data transmission mode between File Manager
and the machine, if there are some NC programs in
the destination directory in the File Manager the
existing NC programs can be overwritten by the
new programs transferred from the machine.
3. The data transmission is always carried out by
CMT format file. Mazatrol binary form NC program
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files with NC type extension (eg. *.MPS) must exist
in source destination directory before transferring
them to the machine. The Mazatrol program files
generated by CAM (ie. *.VDM) are not transferable
to the machine. You have to exchange data format
from *.VDM to Mazatrol binary form such as *.MPS.
4. This data transfer process handles NC program
only. No machine data transmission is allowed in
this process.
If the controller is M640M/T/MT and connected to your CAMWARE
computer with the Ethernet network, the programs can be
transferred through the Ethernet network. The communication
settings option of Machine Data must be M640 Ethernet protocol.
Data Transfer from M640 to CAMWARE:
(1) The first step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The
directory.
Enter the name of an existing file directory or the new name
to create a new file directory.
Select the NCHD SAVE option.
Enter the program number to be transferred.
(3) Enable the MC HD Drive => Camware transfer direction.
Change the name of Sub-Directory which the program files are
stored if it is required. Select the program number to be transfer
to the CAMWARE File Manager.
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Data Transfer from CAMWARE to M640:
(2) Enable the MC HD Drive <= Camware transfer direction.
Change the name of Sub-Directory which the program files is
stored if it is required. Select the program number to be transfer
to the M640 controller.
(4) Click the mouse on the Close button to complete the data
transfer.
(5) The second step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The
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directory.
Enter or select the name of the file directory which is
selected in step (2).
Select the NCHD LOAD option.
Warning :
Although you can copy the NC program data file

between the CAMWARE computer and the
M640M/T/MT controller by using the standard
Windows Explorer function through the Ethernet
network system, the data format of the NC program is
not converted and cannot be used by either the
CAMWARE or the M640M/T/MT controller.
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5.6.3 Program Transfer from/to Micro-Disk

This function provides the Mazatrol NC program transfer facility
between the File Manager and the Micro-Disk. As the File
Manager does not support direct reading or writing of the floppy
diskette in the Micro-Disk format, the Micro-Disk drive unit must be
connected to the computer using a serial port.
Since the data transfer procedures for sending and receiving are
the same, the following process will be described for data
transmission from the File Manager to the Micro-Disk.
Program Transfer to Micro-Disk
1. In the Part Data main screen, move the cursor bar to select
one of the NC program names to be transmitted. This process
allows the File Manager to recognize source file directory name,
where all transferable NC programs are stored.
2. Click on the Micro-Disk button to open the CMT I/O screen. If
the selected program is an EIA/ISO format, refer to section
5.6.4 ISO Program Transfer and Drip Feed.
If the NC programs exist in the specified directory, all Mazatrol
binary format programs are listed. If there are no NC programs
in the directory and, for example, you are going to upload new
programs from the Micro-Disk, the display area will be blank.
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3. You can change the communication port number and the data
transmission rate if required. All transferable program names
found in the directory will be displayed and the selected
program name is marked with a red tick. Click to select
programs or deselect an NC program. Click on Start to initiate
the program concatenation and transfer functions automatically.
4. Set the Micro-Disk ready for data transmission.

5. Click the mouse on the top menu bar 2. Write to MFD to start
the data transfer. The transferred program information will be
displayed in the Window.
Note: You can interrupt the data transfer by clicking the mouse
on the Stop button.
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6. When the data transfer is completed successfully, click the
mouse on the 4. Finish, if you need to transfer additional data.
The File Manager will return to the Part Data main screen.
Otherwise, you can click the mouse on 5. Exit to CAM to
return to the initial CAM screen.
Note: 1. If you wish to receive NC programs from the MicroDisk to the File Manager, you must click the mouse on
the top menu bar 1. Read from MFD.
2. In data transmission mode between File Manager and
the Micro-Disk, if there are some NC programs in the
destination directory in the File Manager the existing
NC programs can be overwritten by the new programs
transferred from the Micro-Disk.
3. The data transmission is always carried out by CMT
format file. Mazatrol binary format NC program files
with NC type extension (eg. *.MPS) must exist in the
source destination directory before transferring them
to the Micro-Disk.
The Mazatrol program files
generated by CAM (ie. *.VDM) are not transferable to
the Micro-Disk or machine. You have to exchange
data format from *.VDM to Mazatrol binary format
such as *.MPS.
4. This data transfer process handles NC program only.
No machine data transmission is allowed in this
process.
COMPARE MFD=PC FUNCTION
In order to verify the transferred data, the File Manager provides
the function to compare the data of the PC with that of the MicroDisk after the data transfer has been completed successfully. This
can be carried out by clicking the mouse on 3. Comp MFD=PC.
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PROGRAM TRANSFER FROM MICRO-DISK
The program transfer process from the Micro-Disk is the same as
above, except selecting the 1. Read from MDF option on the top
menu bar to start data transfer.
The File Manager provides the additional function to
select/deselect the transferred files to save in the destination
directory which is specified in the Part Data main screen as shown
below.
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5.6.4 ISO Program Transfer and Drip Feed

If you want to transfer an EIA/ISO program to the machine or
Micro-Disk, you can click the icon of either the Machine or MicroDisk in the Part Data main screen to access this function.
(i) Tape Transmit from File Manager:

1. Click the mouse on TAPE Transmit of the top menu bar to
set the File Manager ready to send the ISO program to the
NC.
2. The next step is proceeded on the Mazatrol controller. Using
the TAPE I/O of DATA I/O on the machine controller, send
(ALL LOAD NC TAPE) the ISO programs from the File
Manager to the NC.
3. Click the mouse on the Stop button to terminate the data
transfer function and exit from this screen.
(ii) Tape Receive to File Manager:
1. Click the mouse on TAPE Receive of the top menu bar to
set the File Manager ready to receive the ISO program from
the NC.
2. The next step is proceeded on the Mazatrol controller. Using
the TAPE I/O of DATA I/O on the machine controller, send
(PUNCH NC TAPE) the ISO programs from the NC to the
File Manager.
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3. Click the mouse on the Finish button to terminate the data

transfer function and exit this screen. The File Manager
saves the NC program data automatically in the Part Data
file directory after all the data has been transferred
successfully.
(iii) Drip feed
1. Same Operation as Tape Transmit from File Manager.
2. You have to start the Drip Feed process from the machine by
pressing the Tape button and then push the Cycle Start
button on the machine controller panel to start the machining
cycle. The drip feed process will commence. During the drip
feed process if you need to interrupt the data transmission,
click the Stop button in the Mazacom screen.
3. To finish the Drip Feed from the File Manager, click the
Finish button to terminate the data transfer after the
machining cycle has been completed.
4. Click the mouse on 4. Finish of the top menu bar to exit the
data transfer function and the File Manager will return to the
Part Data main screen.
Note: 1.
It is not recommended to drip feed data from the

PC while the CAM operation is performing. This
may cause a serious slow down problem with
the actual data transmission speed to the
machine.
2. High speed Ethernet option for M PLUS is

advisable.
3. Drip Feed from the Hard Disk or Flash Card is
recommended for M640M controller.
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5.6.5 M640 Floppy Disk
This function allows you to restore the NC program which is from

the M640M/T/MT machine and stored in the floppy disk. The NC
program can be retrieved from the floppy disk.
Data Transfer from NC to CAMWARE:
The first step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The operation
procedures are as follows:

the floppy disk.
Select the SAVE NCFD option.
Press START to copy the data to the selected file directory of
the floppy disk.
transfer.
The second step is proceeded on the CAMWARE computer. The

(2) Select the Part Data from the Part Data list.
(4) The transfer Direction of Floppy Drive => Camware is selected.
Change to file sub-directory which the NC programs are stored
if it is required. Click on the option switch or the square box to
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select or deselect the NC program. The NC program which is
selected to retrieve from the floppy disk is marked with a red tick.
(5) Click on Transfer button to start retrieving the data from the
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Data Transfer from CAMWARE to NC:
The first step is proceeded on the CAMWARE computer. The
(2) Select the Part Data from the Part Data list.
(4) The transfer Direction of Floppy Drive <= Camware is selected.
Change to file sub-directory which the NC programms are going
to store if it is required. Click on the option switch or the square
box to select or deselect the NC program. The NC program
which is selected to copy to the floppy disk is marked with a red
tick.
(5) Click on Transfer button to start saving the data from the
The second step is proceeded on the M640 controller. The
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the floppy disk.
Select the LOAD NCFD option.
Press START to copy the data from the selected file directory of
the floppy disk.
transfer.
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5.6.6 NC Data Back Up
The standard Mazak Data Transfer function is available to back up

all or a part of the following NC data:
NC PROGRAMS
TOOL DATA
TOOL OFFSET
TOOL FILE
C. CONDITION
WORK OFFSET
USER PARAM.
M. PARAM
ADD WPC
MACRO VAR.
MAINTENANCE
All of the above data can be sent to the CAMWARE computer in
CMT format and stored in the assigned back up data file directory.
The default directory set by CAMWARE is the sub-directory name
of BACKUP under the corresponding machine directory as shown
below, eg: C:\CAMWARE\MC\FH480.013\BACKUP. The directory
named default is used to store all default machine data which is
initially supplied with CAMWARE. Only the unmodified CMT back
up files can be sent back to the machine or Micro-Disk for NC data
re-storing purposes.
1. Click the mouse on the NC Backup button to display the list of

available machine names in the CAMWARE system.
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2. Select and double click the mouse on the machine name to

identify the origin of the back up data file. This process
allocates the default directory of NC data back up. For example:
C:\CAMWARE\MC\H400.011\BACKUP.
3. Select Micro-Disk or Machine in the CMT I/O mode. You can

change the Port No and Baud Rate only when you select the
Micro-Disk CMT I/O mode. The default directory of NC data
back up is displayed as confirmation. If acceptable, type in
CMT file name. The File Manager will create a new file in the
default directory if a file with the same name does not exist. If it
exists, the File Manager will open the file.
4. Alternatively, you can click the mouse on
to display the
system file directory and assign the destination data file
directory where the back up CMT files will be stored. The
standard Window dialogue box allows you to select the directory
and the file name, together with displaying a list of back up files
to avoid accidentally overwriting the existing file. The File
Manager will prompt you whether you wish to create or open the
file before opening this dialogue box. Open file is normally
used to either overwrite data with the transferred data, or
restore the NC back up data into the machine.
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5. Change the file directory as required, and type in the new file
name. Click the mouse on the SAVE button to continue.
6. The Data Transfer Function is activated. Select 1. Read from

MFD to receive data or 2. Write to MFD to send back data
when the Micro-Disk I/O mode is selected. When the process
is complete, select Finish to exit from the NC Data Back Up
operation.
Note 1: For details of the data transfer operation you can
consult the previous sections.
Note 2: FILE EXTENSION NAME
The name of CMT file extension is defined as follows:
Type of Mazatrol controller
File Name
MAC-GL
XXXXXXXX.CM0
M32, M PLUS, M640M
XXXXXXXX.CM1
M2, M1(L)
XXXXXXXX.CM2
T32, T PLUS, M640T
XXXXXXXX.CM3
T2, T3, T4
XXXXXXXX.CM4
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MISCELLANEOUS FUNCTIONS
6.
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
COPY/CONVERT
TOOL LIST
HYBRID FILE
RECYCLE BIN
ADVANCED SEARCH
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6.1
COPY/CONVERT
CAMWARE can handle different types of Mazatrol NC programs.

All file management operations should be made using the
CAMWARE File Manager facility. For example, if a file is copied
using the MS Windows function, you must make sure that the data
format and directory are consistent to those of CAMWARE and
compatible under File Manager Database structure. For example,
an unauthorized copy and re-name operation of the file name
extension causes a NC data file compatibility problem and you may
experience unexpected results.
The CAMWARE File Manager provides the function to convert NC
programs automatically between two different controllers in
Mazatrol binary data format, whenever the Copy/Convert command
is executed.
Since the CAMWARE does not provide the function to convert the
Mazatrol format within the CAM environment (ie. only the same
type of the file format can be handled in CAM), it is recommended
to use this copy/convert function to create appropriate type of
format prior to importing to the CAM. This is particularly important
to upgrade the NC program from the old type NC to a newer one
(eg. M32 M640) in order to achieve a higher level compatibility.
If the NC types are different during the copy operation, the File
Manager will automatically convert Mazatrol Program Format to
suit, and produce conversion report.
1. Move the cursor bar to highlight the selected NC program in the
Part Data main screen. This NC program is the source of the
conversion.
2. Click the mouse on the Copy/Conv button to convert the
selected NC program. The dialogue box is displayed as follows:
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3. Enter all the data of the target NC program in the dialogue box
then click on OK to process, or Cancel to abort the conversion.
Note : If the Batch Conversion option is enable, all the NC
programs of the same NC type which are stored in the
same file directory or the Project and Part Name are
converted at the same time.
4. Click on Yes to process, or No to abort the conversion

procedure.
5. A report is generated after the conversion. Click on Yes to view

this report.
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6.2
TOOL LIST
The File Manager provides the function to register the tool data and
tool used time automatically after the Tool Path Simulation has
completed successfully.
The resultant text file will be saved in the same directory of the NC
program. The file name is assigned automatically from the NC
program number with the extension of TOL (ie. *.TOL).
2. Click the mouse on the Tooling button to display the Time
Study Analysis menu box to register the tool data as shown
below.
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Tool Study Analysis
A detailed description of each column in the table is as follows:

Process:
Program:
Unit:
Operation:
Seq:
Diameter:
Prio:
Sur. SpeeC:
Feed/Rev:
Cut. Time:
Unit Time:
Proc. Time:
Total Time:
Process number.
Program number.
Mazatrol program unit number.
Operations of Mazatrol program, such as
Drilling, Pocket and Face..
Mazatrol program sequence number of the
unit.
The diameter of the tool with suffix.
The tool priority specified in the Mazatrol
program.
-1 : Delay priority 1 ( from 1 to 99 ).
0:
No priority.
1:
Priority 1 ( from 1 to 99 ).
Surface speed.
Feed rate.
The machining time of the tool.
The machining time of in the unit.
The machining time of the process.
The total machining time.
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Function :
Print
Click the mouse on Print button to print tool list using default
printer.
Excel
Export the data of the Time Study Analysis to the Excel file (*.csv)
which can be displayed or used by Excel.
Tool list
To display the tool list menu box.
Tool No:
Tool Name:
Diameter:
Cut Time:
Information.
Tool number.
Tool name.
Tool diameter with suffix.
Tool used time.
Tool data information, such as the order
number or name of supplier.
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Functions
Magazine
The function is only available after the tool data of the machine
data has been uploaded to the Machine Data of File Manger. The
tool requirement list is shown as below.
The existing tools in the machine tool magazine is marked with

green colour on the list.
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Excel
Export the data of the Tool List to the Excel file (*.csv) which can
be displayed or used by Excel.
Modify
Add or modify the tool information only.
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6.3
HYBRID FILE
The function converses the data format between the third party or
Mazak software, M640 controller and CAMWARE.
M Plus Ethernet
If your M PLUS machines are equipped with the Ethernet option,
this function can be used to copy NC programs and convert data
format between the Part Data and the Ethernet directory. The third
party FTP server software package must be used to transfer the
NC programs between the Ethernet directory of the CAMWARE
computer and the Mazak machine with the Ethernet option installed.
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The Ethernet directory is a extra memory zone for the machine,
which means all NC programs stored in this directory can be easily
accessed from the machine.
2. Click the mouse on the Hybrid File button to display the list of
available data format and select M Plus Ethernet. The dialogue
box is displayed as shown below.
3. Enter or select the Ethernet Directory prior to start Write to

Ethernet or Read from Ethernet.
4. The file transfer between the CAMWARE and the Mazak
machine can be established using a commercially available
third party communication software package.
Write to Ethernet
Write the NC program into the Ethernet directory

Read from Ethernet
Read the NC program from the Ethernet directory

Close
Return to the previous screen
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Mazak DNC
The NC program data format of Mazak DNC software is different
from CAMWARE. Hybrid File must convert it before CAMWARE
can use or open it. You can use the floppy disk or Ethernet to
transfer the NC programs between the Mazak DNC software NC
computer and
the CAMWARE computer. The operation
procedures are the same as above, except entering the file
directory of DNC.
The Third Part Software:

The operation procedures are described in detail in Section 5.6.1
CMT File.
M640 Ethernet (*.maz):
The operation procedures are described as follows:
1. Selected the program number from the Part Data list.
2. Click the mouse on the Hybrid File button. The Hybrid DNC
files dialogue box is displayed as below.
3. Click the mouse on the M640 Ethernet from the list.

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Data Transfer from M640M/T controller to Mazak CAMWARE:
4. Click the mouse on Read from Ethernet button to display the
Browse for Folder dialogue box.
5. Select the file directory MC_Machine Programs or T_Machine

Programs which stores the NC programs of the M640 controller
through the computer network system. Click the mouse on OK
button to confirm the selection
6. Click the mouse on Read from Ethernet button again to

transfer the selected NC program.
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Data Transfer from Mazak CAMWARE to M640M/T controller:
7. Click the mouse on the WRITE TO ETHERNET button in the
Mazak Camware <-> M640 Ethernet dialogue box. The NC
program which is selected from the Part data of File Manager is
converted and transferred to the M640M/T controller file
directory which must be Sub Directory of file directory of
MC_Backup\Other or T_Backup\Other.
8. The program which is transferred to the M640M controller will
be stored in the MC_Backup\Other or T_Backup\Other file
sub directory with the file extension name MAZ. The NC
programs must be loaded to NC memory by DATA I/O with
Hard Disk option before it can be used by the M640 controller.
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6.4
RECYCLE BIN
Recycle bin
To restore the Part Data which is deleted.
Functions:
Close
Close the Part data Recycle bin screen.
Restore
To restore all the Part Data on the list.

Empty
To delete the Part Data on the list permanently.
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6.5
ADVANCED SEARCH
Advanced Search
To provide the advanced facility to search the data in the large
database.
Select or highlight the item of Part Data to be search. Click the

mouse on the Condition button to display the Advanced Search
dialogue box to enter the condition.
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Select or highlight the searching criteria and enter the searching
condition. Click the mouse on the OK button for the data input
confirmation. Click the mouse on Search button to start searching.
Click the mouse on Close button to terminate the searching

function. Click the mouse on Previous button to continue searching.
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E-MAIL
7.
E-MAIL
The File Manager provides useful functions to send/receive
messages between users. This function is particularly useful to
transfer messages to remote areas and/or leave messages for the
other user even if a stand-alone CAMWARE system is operational.
Read Messages sent by other users
If the Automatic display received E-mail messages is ON in the

section 3.1 Set up of the File Manager, the message is displayed
on top of the screen automatically when it is received.
Send Messages to other users
All the users of the system can communicate with each other by
using sending the message to other users.
1. Click the mouse on the Send Mail button to start the function.
2. Select the option of One user or All users.
3. If All users is selected, the message will be sent to all users.
Otherwise, select the user to whom the message will be sent to
from the user list:
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E-MAIL
4. Type in the message and send it. The message can be printed
out before it is sent. The standard text editing function keys:
copy, paste and cut are available.
5.
Click on the Send button to transfer the message.
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LOG MESSAGES
8.
LOG MESSAGES:
Click the mouse on Log Messages on the top menu bar to display
the log messages. You can type in the date to display all events
starting from that date.
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LOG MESSAGES
Functions:
Delete
Delete all records from the beginning to the selected day (which will
be included).
Close
Close the Log messages screen.
Print
Print out the Part list by using the default printer of Windows Printer
Manager.
Help
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DATABASE AUTO-BACKUP
9.
The File Manager provides a function to back up its core database.
The Database consists of 6 physical files in the main directory:
1. USERDATA.FIC
2. USERDATA.NDX
}
}
User database
3. MCDATA.FIC
4. MCDATA.NDX
}
}
Machine database
5. PARTDATA.FIC
6. PARTDATA.NDX
}
}
Part Database
Each time when the CAMWARE software is closed down

successfully, those 6 files are automatically copied into the backup
directory according to the current date.
The File Manager will keep the last seven days backup data. All
backup data older than seven days will be automatically deleted.
To restore the backup data, use Windows Explorer to copy those 6
files back into the main directory C:\CAMWARE, and restart the
CAMWARE.
You only have to restore the backup data in the case of database
corruption. Always restore the latest backup data.
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Warning:
This database auto-back up function is only

available to protect the core database structure.
No NC program back up is performed.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended to back
up all data files on a regular basis.
Important
If the following cases are encountered :
Data cannot be deleted by using the Delete function key of
File Manager.
The data of File Manager cannot be accessed or modified.
The File Manager cannot be started.
The database compact process is required. The detail of the
operation procedures are fully described in APPENDIX F.
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APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A
INITIAL MAZAK CAMWARE SYSTEM SET UP
Since the newly installed CAMWARE does not contain any data,
such as user authorization and machine data, the default data of
the system must initially be set up. The schematic diagram shown
below guides you to set up your own system.
You can follow the numbers and click the mouse on them. This will
illustrate your required procedures, together with a display of the
main File Manager screen. If this main File Manager is not
displayed in the foreground, please either reduce the File Manager
Help window size or click on the File Manager-CAMWARE task
bar at the bottom of the screen. All set up procedures required in
this section can be accessed from the File Manager main screen.
APPENDIX A-1
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A-2
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B
TROUBLE SHOOTING FOR SECURITY DEVICE
If the Security Device - Dongle is not found, a warning message is
displayed on top of the screen as shown below:
Click the mouse on the OK button to continue.
Perform the following procedures to solve your problem.

1.
Check whether the dongle is connected to the USB port of the

computer.
If it is missing, shut down the system and turn the power off on the
computer, then connect the dongle to the USB port.
Reboot the computer and start up the system again.
Note : CAMWARE requires the dongle with appropriate password
for each module. If you are going to run both Machining
Centres and Turning Centres modules on the same
computer, you need to connect two USB dongles
2.
Check whether the serial number file which corresponds to

the dongle exists in the CAMWARE system file directory
(For example: C:\CAMWARE\Profiles).
If the serial number file is missing, copy the file with PAS as the
extension of the file name from the password disk to the Mazak
CAMWARE system file directory.
APPENDIX B-1
APPENDIX B
If you cannot find the serial number file from the installation disk,
please contact your local Mazak supplier.
If it is none of above, or the dongle is broken physically, contact your local

Mazak supplier.
APPENDIX B-2
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
CABLE OF DATA COMMUNICATION
This is used as a link between the COM1 or COM2 port of the
computer and the CMT or PTP/PTR port of the machine controller.
1.
Software Handskaking (Xon/Xoff) :

The data communication cable which is specified below is for software
handshaking (Xon/Xoff).
At one end of the cable is a 9 pin female D type connector which is
connected to the serial port of the computer. At the other end of the
cable is a 25 pin male D type connector which is connected to the
CMT or PTP/PTR port of the machine controller. A wiring diagram of
the connectors is shown below.
Note:
If the serial port of the computer is a 25 pin male D type connector,

the 9 pin connector of the cable must be changed to a 25 pin
female D type connector. The wiring connection is shown below.
APPENDIX C-1
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C-2
APPENDIX C
2.
Hardware Handshaking (CTS/RTS)

The data communication cable which is specified below is for
hardware handshaking (CTS/RTS).
At one end of the cable is a 9 pin female D type connector which is
connected to the serial port of the computer. At the other end of the
cable is a 25 pin male D type connector which is connected to the
CMT or PTP/PTR port of the machine controller. A wiring diagram of
the connectors is shown below.
Note : If the serial port of the computer is a 25 pin male D type connector,
the 9 pin connector of the cable must be changed to a 25 pin
female D type connector. The wiring connection is shown below.
3.
Mazak Micro Disk

Use the Mazak Micro Disk Cable for the data transfer between the
computer and Mazak Micro Disk.
APPENDIX C-3
APPENDIX D
APPENDIX D
MACHINE PARAMETERS FOR DATA COMMUNICATION
The machines are controlled by different types of MAZATROL
controllers. It must be noted that the NC parameter setting is also
different depending on the port used, either the CMT or PTP/PTR port.
1.
PARAMETERS FOR USING CMT PORT

The data length, parity and stop bit are fixed for data
communication through the CMT port. The baud rate can be varied
by changing the NC parameters.
Data Length:
Parity:
Stop Bit:
8
No parity
2
MACHINING CENTRES:
M PLUS, M32
G1 = 0
G1 = 1
G1 = 2
G1 = 3
G1 = 4
G1 = 5
G1 = 6
G1 = 7
Baud rate 19200.

Baud rate 9600.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400.
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 600.
Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 110.
M1, (L), and M2
The baud rate is fixed to 4800.
TURNING CENTRES:
T PLUS ,T32 (DV1)
I1 = 0
I1 = 1
I1 = 2
I1 = 3
I1 = 4
Baud rate 19200.

Baud rate 9600.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400.
Baud rate 1200.
APPENDIX D-1
APPENDIX D
I1 = 5
I1 = 6
I1 = 7
Baud rate 600.

Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 110.
T2, T3, T4
The baud rate is fixed to 4800.
GANTRY ROBOTS:
Mac-GL Parameter
101 = 6
101 = 5
101 = 4
CMTSP = 0000 0000
CMTSP = 0000 1001
Baud rate 9600.

Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400.
MAC programs
Macro routines
APPENDIX D-2
APPENDIX D
2.
PARAMETERS FOR USING PTP/PTR PORT

The default setting of the computer communication is normally as
follows: 8 data bit, no parity, 2 stop bit. If you cannot change your
computer communication setting you must set up NC parameters
identical to those of the computer, including the Baud rate, as shown
below, otherwise the data communication will be invalid.
2.1
MACHINING CENTRES
MAZATROL M PLUS <TAPE>
G1
=0
=1
=2
=3
=4
=5
=6
=7
Baud rate 19200.

Baud rate 9600.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400.
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 600.
Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 110.
G2
=1
=2
=3*
Stop bit 1.
Stop bit 1.5.
Stop bit 2.
G3
=0
=1
Even Parity.
Odd Parity.
G4
=0*
=1
Parity check invalid.

Parity check valid.
G5
=0
=1
=2
=3*
Character length 5.
Character length 6.
Character length 7.
Character length 8.
G9
=0
=1*
CR code not used.

CR code used.
G10
=1
=2
Control Line (RTS/CTS).

No control.
APPENDIX D-3
APPENDIX D
=3*
Control Code (DC1 -DC4) Xon/Xoff
G11
=0
=1*
DC3 Code without Parity.

DC3 Code with Parity.
G12
=0
=1
=2
=3*
Neither DC2 nor DC4 is output.

Only DC2 is not output.
Only DC4 is not output.
Both DC2 and DC4 are output.
G13
=5
PTP/PTR
seconds.
Reply
waiting
time
in
* indicates setting.
APPENDIX D-4
APPENDIX D
MAZATROL M32
O40
Bit 1 = 1
PTR/PTP.
G29
=1
=2
=3*
Control Line.
No Control.
Control Code (Xon/Xoff)
G19
=0
=1
=2*
=3
=4
=5
Baud rate 19200.

Baud rate 9600.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400.
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 600.
G20
=1
=2
=3*
Stop bit 1.
Stop bit 1.5.
Stop bit 2.
G21
=0
=1
Even Parity.
Odd Parity.
G22
=0*
=1

Parity check valid.
G23
=0
=1
=2
=3*
Character length 5.
Character length 6.
Character length 7.
Character length 8.
G27
=0
=1*
CR code not use.

CR code used.
G29
=1
=2
=3*

No control.
Control Code (DC1 -DC4) (Xon/Xoff)
G30
=0
=1*

G40
=0
No punch out.
APPENDIX D-5
APPENDIX D
G42
=1
=2
=3*
Only DC2 punch out.

Only DC4 punch out.
Punch out DC2 and DC4.
=5
PTP/PTR
seconds.
Reply
Waiting
time
in
* indicates setting
APPENDIX D-6
APPENDIX D
MAZATROL M2
Y03
Bit 0 = 1
Bit 1 = 1
To use PTR port.

To use PTP port.
OP2
Bit 0 = 0 *
Bit 0 = 1
ISO code.
EIA code.
OP16
= 204
Stop bits 2, No parity, Character

length 8.
Character length 5.
Bit 3 = 0
Bit 2 = 0
Bit 3 = 0
Bit 2 = 1
Bit 3 = 1
Bit 2 = 0
Bit 3 = 1
Bit 2 = 1
Bit 7 = 0
Bit 6 = 1
Bit 7 = 1
Bit 6 = 0
Bit 7 = 1
Bit 6 = 1
Bit 4 = 1
Bit 4 = 0
Bit 5 = 1
Bit 5 = 0
OP23
= 16 *
= 32
= 64
= 128
= 256
= 512
Handshaking Method
Character length 6.
Character length 7.
Character length 8.
Stop bit 1.
Stop bit 1.5.
Stop bit 2.
Parity check valid.
Even Parity.
Odd Parity.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400.
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 600.
Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 150.
Fixed control code.
* indicates setting
APPENDIX D-7
APPENDIX D
2.2
TURNING CENTRES
MAZATROL T PLUS (DV2)
I1
=0
=1
=2
=3
=4
=5
=6
=7
Baud rate 19200.

Baud rate 9600.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 600.
Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 110.
I2
=1
=2
=3*
Stop bit 1.
Stop bit 1.5.
Stop bit 2.
I3
=0*
=1
=2

Odd Parity check valid.
Even Parity check valid.
I5
=0
=1
=2
=3*
Data length 5.
Data length 6.
Data length 7.
Data length 8.
I6
=1
=2
=3*

No control.
Control Code (DC1 - DC4) (Xon/Xoff)
I7
=0
=1
DC3 code without parity.

DC3 code with parity.
I8
=5
PTP/PTR
seconds.
I9
=0
=1
=2
=3*
No punch out.
Only DC2 punch out.
Only DC4 punch out.
Reply
Waiting
time in
APPENDIX D-8
APPENDIX D
I11
=0
=1*
CR code not use.

CR code used.
I58
= 01111100
Bit 2 = 1
Bit 3 = 1
Bit 4 = 1
Bit 5 = 1
Bit 6 = 1
Program end M code.

M199.
M198.
M99.
M30.
M02.
* indicates setting
APPENDIX D-9
APPENDIX D
MAZATROL T32 (DV2)
I1
=0
=1
=2
=3
=4
=5
=6
=7
Baud rate 19200.

Baud rate 9600.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 2400
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 600.
Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 110.
I2
=1
=2
=3*
Stop bit 1.
Stop bit 1.5.
Stop bit 2.
I3
=0*
=1
=2

Odd Parity check valid.
Even Parity check valid.
I5
=0
=1
=2
=3*
Data length 5.
Data length 6.
Data length 7.
Data length 8.
I6
=1
=2
=3*

No control.
Control Code (DC1 - DC4).
I7
=0
=1*
DC3 code without parity.

DC3 code with parity.
I8
=5
PTP/PTR
seconds.
I9
=0
=1
=2
=3*
No punch out.
Only DC2 punch out.
Only DC4 punch out.
I11
=0
=1*
CR code not use.

CR code used.
Reply
Waiting
time in
APPENDIX D-10
APPENDIX D
I58
= 01111100
Bit 2 = 1
Bit 3 = 1
Bit 4 = 1
Bit 5 = 1
Bit 6 = 1
Program end M code.

M199.
M198.
M99.
M30.
M02.
* indicates setting
APPENDIX D-11
APPENDIX D
MAZATROL T2/T3
A15
A16
A18
= 206
Stop bits 2, No parity, Character

length 8.
Bit 3 = 0
Bit 2 = 0
Bit 3 = 0
Bit 2 = 1
Bit 3 = 1
Bit 2 = 0
Bit 3 = 1
Bit 2 = 1
Character length 5.
Bit 7 = 0
Bit 6 = 1
Bit 7 = 1
Bit 6 = 0
Bit 7 = 1
Bit 6 = 1
Stop bit 1.
Character length 6.
Character length 7.
Character length 8.
Stop bit 1.5.

Stop bit 2.
Bit 4 = 0
Bit 4 = 1

Parity check valid.
Bit 5 = 0
Bit 5 = 1
Odd Parity.
Even Parity.
Bit 1 = 0
Bit 0 = 1
Bit 0 = 0
Bit 1 = 1
Bit 1 = 0

Control Code (DC1 - DC4).
=0
=1
=2
=3
=4
=5
=6*
=7
Baud rate 4800.

Baud rate 110.
Baud rate 300.
Baud rate 600.
Baud rate 1200.
Baud rate 2400.
Baud rate 4800.
Baud rate 9600.
APPENDIX D-12
APPENDIX D
=8
Baud rate 19200.
A20
=1*
=0
ISO code.
EIA code.
A29
=1
A29
=0
Program End M Code : M30, 99, 198,

199.
Program End M Code : M30, 99,198,
199.
A30
Bit 0 = 1
Bit 1 = 1
Bit 2 = 1
Bit 3 = 1
Serial PTR.
Serial PTP.
Parallel PTR.
Parallel PTP.
* indicates setting
APPENDIX D-13
APPENDIX D
IMAC ( Quick Turn 6G or 6T )
H040
=1
=2
=3
=4
=5
=6
Baud rate 9600 bps.

Baud rate 4800 bps.
Baud rate 2400 bps.
Baud rate 1200 bps.
Baud rate 600 bps.
Baud rate 200 bps.
H041
=1
=2
= 3*
Stop bit 1.
Stop bit 1.5.
Stop bit 2
H042
=0
=1
Even parity.
Odd parity.
H043
= 0*
=1
Horizontal parity check invalid.

Horizontal parity check valid.
H044
=0
=1
=2
= 3*
Character length 5.
Character length 6.
Character length 7.
Character length 8.
H049
=1
=2
= 3*
RTS/CTS handshake procedure.

No control ( free transmission ).
DC control handshake procedure.
* indicates setting
APPENDIX D-14
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX E
MAZATROL PROGRAM FORMAT CONVERSION
The Mazak CAMWARE provides the function to convert Mazatrol
binary format programs between two different control types. The
following is a list of the conversion capability and its own functional
restriction. The File Manager will produce conversion messages if
some change has been made.
Conversion Messages
When the Mazatrol Program is converted to another type of NC,
the following message may appear.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
[Unit No.** Sub-program unit]

[Sub-program unit 6th argument erased]
[Unit No.** Erased chamfer tool in Pocket unit]
[Unit No.** TPC data erased]
[Unit No.** Common unit]
[Unit No.** Seq No.** DRILL TOOL]
Note:
** denotes unit number or sequence number.
Conversion Restriction
The numbers bracketed below correspond to the above conversion
report numbers.
(i)
From M PLUS To :
M32
- Customer work material name will be converted to

work material number [5].
- Sub-program unit allows up to 5 arguments. The
rest will be omitted [1,2].
- Chamfer tool for Pocket unit will be removed[3].
- TPC data will be omitted [4].
M2
- Customer work material name will be converted to

work material number [5].
APPENDIX E-1
APPENDIX E
- Sub-program unit allows up to 5 arguments. The
rest will be omitted [1,2].
- Chamfer tool for Pocket unit will be removed[3].
- TPC data will be omitted [4].
- Point, Drill Unit, Escape distance is omitted [6].
(ii)
From M32 To :
M PLUS - Customer work material number will be changed to
work material name [5].
M2
- Point, Drill Unit, Escape distance is omitted [6].
(iii) From M2 To :
M PLUS - No restriction.
M32
- No restriction.
Note :
Some functions, such as heavy tool suffix and

manual program unit ( P value and dwell ) may
differ. Please consult appropriate programming
manual.
Restricted Functions
M PLUS
Drum change unit is not available.

Mazatrol 3D is not available.
5 face machining is not available.
CMT I/O:
Mazatrol Program I/O is available.
3 digit G code format is available (G39 bit 4 off).
Cutting condition data input only.
Tool file input only.
User parameter (D.E.) input only.
Other data is not allowed to read in.
M32
Drum change unit is not available.

Mazatrol 3D is not available.
5 face machining is not available.
CMT I/O:
APPENDIX E-2
APPENDIX E
Mazatrol Program I/O only available.
M2
WARNING:
- Drum change is not available.

- Mazatrol 3D is not available.
- CMT I/O:
Mazatrol program I/O only available.
Since CAMAWRE has developed based on M
PLUS/T PLUS type of controllers, you may come
across data compatibility alarm and need minor
modification in the program file when the program
is run under different type of controller.
APPENDIX E-3
APPENDIX E
APPENDIX E-4
APPENDIX F
APPENDIX F
DATA RECOVERY OF FILE MANAGER DATABASE
The computer must be switched off in normal Windows 95 or NT
system shut down procedures by using the Start Taskbar. all the
data of File Manager are saved in the data files which are closed
before the computer is switched off.
The data of File Manager Database can be corrupted by the
following reasons :
The computer is switched off accidentally because of power
failure.
If the CAMWARE is installed and operated in a computer
network system, the server of the network system can be
broken down by data collision.
The following message is displayed on top of the screen when the
CAMWARE is started if the data of File Manager Database is
corrupted.
w Language
error iv line 10 of st..
error 7 , read error g10078) file log.
Record 012.
The File Manager cannot be started and the following procedures
must be followed to recover the corrupted data of File Manager
Database.
Close all the CAMWARE including all the CAMWARE in the
server and client computers.
Search the Application
CAMWARE file directory.
file
DBRECOVER.EXE
in
the
APPENDIX F-1
APPENDIX F
Note : If the CAMWARE is installed in a computer network system,

the DBRECOVER.EXE of the CAMWARE file directory in
the server computer must be used to recover the corrupted
data.
Double click the mouse on the DBRECOVER.EXE to start the
Database recovery process.
Note : The same dialogue box which is displayed above can be

accessed from File Manager by clicking the mouse on the
top menu bar DB Compact.
APPENDIX F-2
APPENDIX F
Enable all the options and click the mouse on the Compact
button to recover the corrupted data.
Click the mouse on the Yes button to start the data recovery
process.
Start the CAMWARE again when the data recovery process is
completed.
The computer must be switched off in normal Windows 95 or NT
system shut down procedures by using the Start Taskbar. all the
data of File Manager are saved in the data files which are closed
before the computer is switched off.
The data of File Manager Database can be corrupted by the
following reasons :
The computer is switched off accidentally because of power
failure.
If the CAMWARE is installed and operated in a computer
network system, the server of the network system can be
broken down by data collision.
APPENDIX F-3
APPENDIX F
APPENDIX F-4
APPENDIX F
Important
If the corrupted data cannot recovered by the Data Compact
procedures, the back up data file must be restored ( See
Section 9).
APPENDIX F-5
INDEX
INDEX
A
ADD
WPC, 43
Administration, 1, 8, 9, 11
administrator, 8, 9, 11
ADVANCED SEARCH, 3, 1, 15
alarm, 3
alpha-numerical, 9
Application
CAMWARE, 5
MDT, 5
archiving, 2
argument, 1, 2
ASCII, 7, 15
assign, 2, 8, 16, 22, 18, 25, 43,
44, 4
authorization, 1, 2, 1
auto-back, 2
B
backup, 17, 4, 1
Batch Conversion option, 3
baud, 13, 1, 2
binary, 1, 7, 8, 29, 33, 35, 2, 1
Bitmap, 13
bits, 4, 7, 12
BMP, 7, 13
Browse, 9, 19
C
cable, 12, 13, 1
CAD, 1, 7, 11, 21
CAM, 5, 7, 11, 18, 1, 5, 6, 7, 14,
17, 22, 26, 29, 30, 35, 38
CAMAWRE, 3
CAMWARE, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 1, 4,
8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23,
26, 27, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15,
19, 20, 23, 24, 39, 43, 44, 2, 9,
10, 1
Cancel, 4, 11, 14, 17, 20, 25, 27,
3, 10
capability, 1
categorise, 6
Chamfer tool, 1, 2
characters, 9, 11, 9
Close, 9, 5, 16, 14, 2
CMT files, 1, 17, 44
code, 7, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 2
COM1, 4, 13, 1
COM2, 1
combined, 27, 10
Comment, 3, 9, 11, 21
common, 3, 10, 19, 20, 1
common sub program, 19, 20
Communication, 1, 4, 12, 28
Comp MFD=PC, 35
COMPARE MFD=PC, 35
compatibility, 2, 3
component, 1
computer, 2, 1, 4, 13, 16, 22, 5,
24, 33, 43, 9, 1, 3
concatenate, 4, 26
CONDITION, 18, 43
Configuration, 14
confirm, 4, 9, 6, 16, 18, 20, 25,
44
connect, 12, 13, 16, 33, 1, 2, 1
connector, 1
continue, 17, 10, 25, 27, 45, 1
controller, 1, 2, 6, 4, 12, 15, 18,
27, 7, 13, 29, 37, 38, 45, 2, 1, 3
conversion, 1, 2, 3, 24, 2, 3, 1
convert, 1, 18, 6, 2, 9, 1
INDEX-1
INDEX
copy, 2, 10, 27, 6, 12, 2, 9, 2, 1
COPY/CONVERT, 3, 1, 2
core, 1, 2
corruption, 27, 1
country, 7
Create, 9, 11, 6, 3, 14, 16
Creation, 10, 11, 16, 17
CTS, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
customer, 3, 7
cut, 9, 23, 26, 6, 12, 39, 2
Cycle, 38
D
data, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 2,
4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 3,
5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 37, 38,
39, 43, 44, 45, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 1, 2,
1, 3
Data Communication, 1
Baud rate, 4, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10,
12
cable, 12, 1
Character length, 3, 5, 7, 12
data length, 8, 10
settings, 12
stop bit, 4, 13, 1, 3
Data Recovery, 2
Database, 1, 7, 17, 2, 1
database auto-back, 2
date, 1, 2, 1
DC1 -DC4, 4, 5
default, 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 4, 5, 7, 8,
10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20,
22, 26, 27, 2, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18,
20, 25, 29, 34, 43, 44, 6, 2, 1, 3
defined, 6, 15, 11, 45
Delete, 9, 6, 3, 16, 18, 2
description, 1, 5
Deselect, 25
destination, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 27,
29, 30, 35, 36, 44
Device, 1
directory, 1, 3, 4, 6, 4, 9, 14, 17,
18, 22, 27, 3, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13,
14, 15, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27,
28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38,
43, 44, 45, 2, 4, 9, 10, 1
display, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 2, 3, 4,
6, 8, 13, 17, 22, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11,
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
21, 25, 27, 28, 29, 33, 34, 43,
44, 4, 10, 1
DNC, 11
dongle, 1, 2
download, 2
Drag and Drop, 22
drawing, 1, 7
Drill Unit, 2
Drip Feed, 1, 28, 33, 37, 38
drives, 4
Drum, 2, 3
DV1, 1
DV2, 8, 10
DXF, 7
E
edit, 1, 5, 1, 12, 13, 17, 22, 24, 2
Editor, 5
EIA, 10, 15, 28, 33, 37, 7, 13
E-mail, 2, 7, 3, 1
Enrollment, 9
environment, 2
Ethernet, 2, 38, 9, 10
even parity, 4
Excel, 6, 8
exchange data, 30, 35
extension, 8, 9, 7, 12, 13, 15, 25,
29, 35, 45, 2, 4, 1
Extract, 7, 24
INDEX-2
INDEX
F
feature, 1, 12, 19
feed
drip feed, 38
File Manager, 1, 2, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,
10, 17, 18, 20, 22, 26, 27, 2, 5,
7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 25, 28,
29, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 44, 2, 4,
1
FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE,
3
file server, 4
First Name, 10
floppy disk, 7, 22, 23, 24, 25, 4,
33, 39, 40, 41, 42, 11
foreground, 1
format, 1, 2, 6, 11, 5, 8, 11, 14,
16, 22, 27, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20,
21, 24, 25, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35,
43, 2, 9, 2
FTP
server software, 9
function, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 5, 8, 2,
10, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 26, 27, 3,
4, 5, 9, 23, 28, 29, 33, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39, 43, 2, 4, 9, 1, 2,
1, 2, 1
G
GANTRY ROBOTS, 2
GENERAL, 1, 2
Group, 10, 19
H
handshaking, 1
heavy tool suffix, 2
host computer, 4
Hybrid DNC Files, 3
HYBRID FILE, 3, 1, 9
I
Identification, 3, 11
Identity, 2, 11
IGS, 7
imported, 23
Inches, 3
input, 2, 6, 10, 8, 9, 11, 14, 5, 17,
18, 2
installation, 8, 2
interrupt, 34, 38
INTRODUCTION, 1
ISO, 3, 5, 10, 1, 7, 15, 22, 28, 33,
37, 7, 13
J
JPEG, 13
L
language, 7
Lathe type, 10
layout, 1
license, 10
link, 6, 3, 5, 7, 1
list, 7, 9, 10, 2, 5, 8, 10, 12, 13, 7,
10, 14, 16, 17, 18, 28, 33, 43,
44, 6, 10, 1, 2
LOAD, 29, 37
local, 2
Log messages, 2, 7, 14, 2
logging, 2
loss, 5
M
M PLUS, 1, 2, 9, 10, 15, 27, 3, 38,
45, 2, 9, 1, 3, 1, 2, 3
M Plus Ethernet, 9, 10
INDEX-3
INDEX
M1, 10
M2, 1, 2, 10, 3, 7, 45, 1, 7, 1, 2, 3
M32, 1, 2, 10, 3, 7, 8, 25, 45, 2, 1,
5, 1, 2
M640, 3, 2, 1, 2, 1, 4, 7, 10, 12,
15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 1, 3, 4,
30, 31, 32, 38, 39, 41, 45, 2, 9,
11, 12, 13
M640 Ethernet, 4, 12, 19, 30, 11,
13
M640 Fld, 7, 23, 25, 39, 41
MAC-GL, 45
Machine Data, 1, 2, 6, 11, 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 15, 16, 22, 23,
27, 18, 1
Machining Centre, 3, 9, 1
Machining Centres, 3, 1
Macro, 2
Magazine, 3, 11, 7
MAIN MENU, 1
MAINTENANCE, 43
Mazacom, 38
Mazak Data Transfer, 2, 1, 5, 16,
22, 4, 24, 43
MCCONFIG, 18, 22
MCDATA, 1
MCPMAN, 5
MDT, 5, 10
memory, 12, 10
merge, 1
messages, 2, 7, 3, 14, 1, 2, 1
Metafile, 14
MFD, 22, 34, 35, 45
Micro-Disk, 2, 1, 7, 22, 1, 29, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37, 43, 44, 45
Milling NC types, 9
MISCELLANEOUS, 1
mm., 3
model, 9
modes, 9
modification, 9, 11, 6, 14, 16, 3
modules, 1
more, 1, 18, 22
MPS, 6, 7, 8, 11, 25, 29, 35
N
NC, 1, 2, 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 2, 3, 8, 10,
11, 17, 18, 27, 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 11,
12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23,
24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34,
35, 37, 38, 43, 44, 45, 1, 2, 4, 9,
10, 2, 1, 3
NDX, 7, 1
network, 1
Networked System, 4
new, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 6, 8, 10, 27, 5,
16, 17, 22, 29, 33, 35, 44, 45, 2,
1
O
OFFSET, 43
open, 9, 6, 17, 24, 26, 28, 33, 44
option, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 9, 10,
14, 20, 24, 38, 9, 1
Options, 14
organization, 11
origin, 3, 27, 44
overwriting, 44
P
package, 16, 13, 24, 9, 10
parallel, 1
printer port, 1
parameters, 1, 7, 9, 12, 15, 26, 1,
3
Parity, 4, 13, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10,
12
Part Data, 1, 2, 6, 11, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7,
9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21,
INDEX-4
INDEX
22, 24, 26, 28, 29, 33, 35, 36,
37, 38, 2, 4, 9, 10, 1
Detail, 21
field, 6
PAS, 1
Password, 10
passwords, 8
paste, 12, 2
pin, 8, 12, 17, 1
Pocket, 1
unit, 2
point, 1, 2
post-processed, 8
PRG, 15
print, 9, 5, 15, 16, 6, 2, 1, 2
printer, 6, 2
problem, 38, 2, 1
procedure, 17, 18, 22, 25, 27, 28,
33, 3, 1
processor, 2
program, 1, 2, 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 3,
5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25,
26, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36,
37, 38, 2, 4, 9, 10, 2, 1, 2, 3
PROGRAM TRANSFER, 1, 23,
36
CMT File, 17, 22, 1, 24, 26
Drip Feed, 37
from/to machine, 28
from/to Micro-Disk, 33
ISO Program, 37
Programmer, 11, 21
programming manual, 2
project, 3, 7, 10, 11
prompt, 44
protocol, 4, 12, 19, 30
Proven, 20
PTP, 12, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13
PTP/PTR, 4, 13, 2
PTR, 12, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13
punch, 5, 6, 8, 10
R
Reboot, 1
Record, 9, 3
RECYCLE BIN, 3, 1, 14
registered, 5, 8, 11, 1, 6, 18
relational data, 1, 2, 3
Remark, 3, 11
remote, 1
re-name, 2
Reset, 23, 26
restart, 1
restore, 23, 26, 39, 44, 1
re-storing, 43
restriction, 1, 2
retrieve, 22
ROBOTS, 2
RS232, 2
RS422, 2
RTS, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
S
Save, 11, 14, 5, 27
scroll, 14
search, 1, 8, 13, 15
Security, 7, 1
send, 2, 18, 26, 28, 33, 37, 45, 1,
2
sequence number, 1
serial, 11, 22, 28, 33, 1, 2, 1
server, 4, 14, 9
Set up, 1, 3, 11, 9, 1
CAMWARE Application, 5
Data Path, 3
MDT Application, 5
Text (ISO) Edition, 5
Shape, 13
solve, 1
sorting, 1, 9
INDEX-5
INDEX
source file, 17, 26, 28, 33
speed, 2, 38
Status, 11
structure, 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 2
sub-directory, 43
sub-file, 9
sub-program, 11, 19, 1, 2
support, 2, 10, 33
T
T PLUS, 1, 2, 10, 15, 27, 3, 45, 1,
8
T2/T3, 1, 2, 12, 14
T32, 1, 2, 10, 3, 45, 1, 10
T4, 10
TAPE, 37, 3
task, 1, 10, 11, 1
temporary, 18, 22
text, 5, 3, 12, 13, 4, 2
Time Study Analysis, 3, 4, 6
TLS, 7
TOOL LIST, 3, 1, 4, 6
tool path simulation, 13, 19
Tool Study Analysis, 5
Tooling, 4
TPC, 1, 2
transfer, 1, 2, 4, 8, 14, 15, 16, 18,
20, 21, 22, 6, 11, 20, 22, 24, 26,
28, 29, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37,
38, 44, 45, 9, 10, 1, 2
Turning Centre, 1, 3, 9, 11, 1
Turning Centres, 1, 3, 1
Turning NC type, 9, 10
TXT, 7
Upload Parameters, 1
UPLOAD THE MACHINE DATA,
15
From a CMT file, 16
From Micro-Disk, 22
From NC, 18
Reset to default data, 23, 26
User Administration, 1, 8, 9, 11
User Data, 1, 2, 6, 10
User Name, 10
USERDATA, 1
users, 1, 6, 27, 1
USR, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,
20
Utilities, 11
V
VAR, 43
VDM, 7, 8, 22, 30, 35
VDS, 7
verify, 35
version, 1, 2, 10, 3, 24, 2, 1
view, 1, 15, 21, 3
View fields, 3
W
Windows, 1, 5, 9, 5, 17, 12, 16,
24, 2, 1
wiring, 1
WMF, 7, 13, 14
work material name, 1, 2
WPC, 43
Write, 34, 45, 10
U
Unit, 3, 11, 1, 2
upgrade, 2
upload, 1, 15, 27, 29, 33
Xon/Xoff, 1, 4, 5, 8
INDEX-6
INDEX
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MAZAK

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Publication No. U796SA0202E

MAIN SCREEN FUNCTION............................................................4-2

5. PART DATA .........................................................................................5-1

9. DATABASE AUTO-BACKUP ..............................................................9-1

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Automatic logging of system operational activity.

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FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE

FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE

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FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE

The Mazatrol NC program data files which are created by the

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FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE

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FILE MANAGER STRUCTURE

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The Set up function is mainly used to specify the layout of the

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for Machining Centres module

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Text (ISO) Editor:

The Mazak CAMWARE File Manager uses a comprehensive

The file directory name of the Part Data is created

The NC program created will be stored in a pre-defined or a new

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The default setting is OFF. If it is ON, the system checks the

The system detects your language automatically from your country

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The main screen of the User Administration has the following

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The system operation is divided into 12 tasks as shown below:-

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MAIN SCREEN FUNCTION

Since the system uses a relational database, the machine number

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If All of the View fields is selected, the following items of

Machine Identification Number.

Warning : The selection of machine type must be

Remark. It is recommended to type in your

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Machine data file directory. It is formed by the

Machine controller data transfer protocol (CMT,

Communication port number of the computer.

When "communication fields" is selected, only the communication

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(4) Screen Functions

Modifying the existing Machine data

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MACHINE DATA CREATION AND MODIFICATION

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For Turning Centre :

The Machine data file directory such as FH480.001 or

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The Lathe type data field is displayed.

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