Default Spindle height during tool change?

That height is hardcoded in Motion (I think we retract to the max Z minus a few mm).

We’re looking at more configurability in Motion (as long as it doesn’t cause support trouble) but I’m not sure I see us adding the ability to change tools at a lower height.

The only thing that occurs to me as a work around is to modify your post to:

  • Go to a predetermined tool change HEIGHT - G53 G0 Z __
  • Go to a predetermined tool change location - G53 G0 X __ Y__
  • Do an M0 to pause
  • Change the tool
  • Output an M6T__
  • Click “OK” because you’ve already changed the tool.

This would require a change to the post and an extra button click but I think it would otherwise work.

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