Problem

This article describes how to use another text editor to edit the G-Code after Post Processing a toolpath.

Both SOLIDWORKS CAM and CAMWorks come with the NC Editor. Typically, to have the NC Editor automatically open the G-Code after the Post Process step, simply click the checkbox "Open G-Code file in [CAMWorks NC Editor]".  Then, after the code has been processed, the editor should pop up and have it open.

Solution

To use another text editor, such as Predator Editor or Notepad, follow the steps below:

1. Open the CAMWorks Options under Tools > CAMWorks > Options or SOLIDWORKS CAM options under Tools > SOLIDWORKS CAM > Options
2. Click the File Locations tab and use the Browse [...] button to point to the executable of the text editor.  
3. Additionally, ensure Open G-code file in the following application is enabled.

4. Now, to use the designated editor, uncheck "Open G-code file in [CAMWorks NC Editor]" in the Post Process Manager, process the code, and click the green checkmark. The editor should automatically open with the code.

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.