This ZIP file contains three versions (6h, 7k and 7kW) of my Post-Processor for Vectric Vcarve,
Desktop or Aspire, version 11 and above CNC design software for use with the Carbide
Motion (CM) gcode sender version 635 and above, and also includes the associated
supporting User Guide.

It also contains three versions (6y, 7x and 7xW) of my Post-Processor for Vectric version 9.5
and earlier.

Versions 6 are for Trim Router only, and versions 7 are for Spindle/VFD only.


The versions history summary are as follows:

ROUTER VECTRIC V11+ versions:
v5f: my original version I developed using a Makita Trim Router and adding a 1-second
Dwell when raising Z to SafeZ to prevent rapid XY moves into keep-out zones.

v6f: an updated v5f adding in the manually entered static Vectric TIME display on CM
Status line for Trim Router.

v6g: updated initial starting move behavior to + remain at tool home position through
warmup and dust boot install, added Material Size and HOME Position to archive info section.

v6h: fixed laser rapid support and added origin datum prompt.

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SPINDLE VECTRIC V11+ versions:
v7d: a revised v6 supporting Spindle/VFD messages on CM Status line.

v7e: an updated v7d adding a 1-minute initial Spindle/VFD warmup routine.

v7f: an updated v7e adding a 1-second Dwell when raising Z to SafeZ to prevent rapid
XY moves into keep-out zones.

v7g: an updated v7f adding my POSTP version info to the gcode file end archive info section.

v7h: updated zero origin move, added more info to archive section, deleted 1-min embedded warmup.

v7hW: same as v7h but retained embedded 1-minute warmup routine.

v7i: skipped

v7j: not released

v7k: fixed laser rapid support and added origin datum prompt. Also fixed an issue with dust boot
 messaging between older Shapeokos and 5Pro.

v7kW: same as v7hw but fixed laser rapid support and added origin datum prompt.  Also fixed an
issue with dust boot messaging between older Shapeokos and 5Pro.

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ROUTER VECTRIC V9- versions:
v6z, a stripped down version 6g to be backward compatible with Vectric version 9.5.

v6y, updated initial starting move behavior to remain at tool home position through warmup
and dust boot install, added Material Size and HOME Position to archive info section.

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SPINDLE VECTRIC V9- versions:
v7z: a stripped down version 7g to be backward compatible with Vectric version 9.5 or earlier.

v7y: updated zero origin move, added more info to archive section, deleted embedded
1-minute warmup. Also fixed an issue with dust boot messaging between older Shapeokos and 5Pro.

v7yW: same as v7y but retained embedded 1-minute warmup routine.

v7x and v7xW, updated laser feed rate commands and added origin datum prompt, also fixed
 an issue with  dust boot messaging between older Shapeokos and 5Pro.

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Thus version 6 is for Trim Router and version 7 is for Spindle/VFD.

Therefore, for Spindle/VFD example, version 7g is for Vectric version 11 and newer/higher,
but version 7z is for Vectric version 9.5 and earlier/lower.

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NOTES:
1. Version 5 has been dropped at 5f to avoid excessive versions.
2. Version letters increase alphabetically from letter a for Vectric version 11 and higher,
and version letters decrease backwards from z for Vectric version 9.5 and lower.

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