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Questions tagged [okuma]

The Okuma tag is for THINC API development and machine programming questions.

Questions tagged with Okuma are related to either the THINC API or Okuma machine controls.
That includes coding questions in any programming language which uses the THINC API, and part programs written for the control (G-Code).

The THINC-OSP control has a growing community of developers targeting Okuma CNC Lathes, Machining Centers, and Grinders.

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  • THINC-OSP : THe Intelligent Numerical Control - Okuma Sampling Path
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Auto Start Application on Startup - Wait for API to be available

Alternate title: Auto-run THINC app when control is turned on (run only after OSP NC system started) I am writing an application for the OSP-P300 control (Running WinXP) and want it to start automatically when the control boots up / turns on. I have…
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Call I/O status from the API on Okuma Lathes

I am working on a testing program for checking the Barfeeder interface on Okuma machines. I will need to check status of certain inputs and output. I am a little confused on the GetBitIO Method. I am wanting to check the status of for example the…
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API documentation for Okuma control

So far I've learned that the controllers (NCs) on Okuma machine tools are windows based and that anyone can write programs that interface with the machine though what is known as the "THINC_API". Where can I find documentation on this API publicly…
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Getting error "E01020031091 Failed in GetNextTool() - - Invalid operation - Major-Index: Out of range." on Okuma machine

I am running this on an Okuma control but on the second line of the following code, I get the error: Dim MagPos As New DataAPI.CATC localstring = MagPos.GetNextTool THINC API is installed for sure because some other API functions work.
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IDE / language for Okuma machine tool control development

I'm trying to set up some new developers to make apps for the Okuma control using the Okuma API and SDK. What environment should they use? I tried installing Visual Studio Express 2012 but it keeps giving an error looking for files during install.…
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Certificated Installers and Executables on Okuma OSP Controls

What does the process look like to make sure our Thinc App installer can run on older and new OSP controls? I'm concerned in getting the security right so that both the installer and application can run smoothly to for the operator and not have…
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Creating Application for Older Machines on Windows XP

I know I need to use .NET 4.0 for older OSP200 controls running Windows XP Embedded SP3 but I'm looking for help about the latest version of API on the machine, it is showing 1.22.0 in the Scout.log report but the front panel of Scout says the Thinc…
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Is it possible to execute SelectMainProgram/SelectScheduleProgram when NC Link is on?

I'm working on automated workplace consisting of Okuma MC and a robot (robotic arm). There is System Link (aka NC Link) hardware switch on Okuma MC. The primary purpose of the switch (when switched on) is to enable the robot to partially control the…
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How to tell if an app is using Okuma API

I'm looking for a simple way to tell if an app is using the Okuma API. There are several applications running on a control and I don't see any indication. I've tried renaming the Okuma API dll's and I can make some of them crash by not being able to…
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Network File Transfer of Part Programs and Part Progam Select

We are developing a project to send G Code programs from a server to an OKUMA CNC. We will need to do a Program Select on the OKUMA CNC for these files. I couldn't find an example of this. Kindly help me.
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