Newbie question. I have been running CM on a 5Pro for about a month and have often wondered what the purpose of the Save GCode button is for in CM after loading a new file. I have never used it, but I wonder what it’s purpose is every time I start a project. I did a brief search but did not find my answer. Could someone explain what it’s purpose is and when I might need to use it? Thanks
It is there for folks who are using non-Carbide 3D machines, or communication/control programs other than Carbide Motion, or who have a need to use a custom post-processor to control machine behaviour.
Most folks will be able to just save toolpaths into a .c2d file and send that.
I use it as a sanity check. I create a “verify” sub folder and save there, just so I know what I already have done. Old guy stuff .
Ah, gotcha. I am an old guy also, but new to this CNC stuff. Thanks for the replies.
I always hit the save button mostly because I don’t know any better. 
I wasn’t sure if the gcode automatically saved when I save a CC project.
Saving out the gcode and reviewing is how I discovered that CC (Free) was not using G2/G3…
I use the Save G-code function for several reasons.
One thing I can do is disable some toolpaths and save the ones I want to use.
IE:
V Carve 1: Paint Black
VCarve 2: Paint Red
ETC.
I know I can do it with the C2D file, but I prefer to name the G-code files. This way, I can have a “Master” C2D file for the project.
IE- Grinch Project.c2d
1st Grinch Vcarve Green.nc
2nd Grinch Vcarve Black.nc
etc
I am not sure if that makes sense, but it helps me keep track of where I am with the project.
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