Channels

In the Channels section, you can determine the channels presented in your machine.

For a CNC-machine having more than one turret with tools, each turret has a channel controlling it. In some CNC-controllers, each channel requires GCode in a separate file. In other CNC-controllers, it is enough to write the GCode in one file, where certain commands specify how the instructions are distributed according to the channels.

Channel Info

By clicking the Channel name, you can display the essential information in the right pane of the dialog box.

Name	Displays the Channel name.
ID No.	Displays the identification number of the Channel
Max Number of Linear Axes	Displays the maximal number of linear axes the channel can contain
Max Number of Rotary Axes	Displays the maximal number of rotary axes the channel can contain
Submachine 1	Displays the name of the Submachine 1 included in the Channel

A Channel can include any number of Submachines, according to your machine configuration.

Axes Distribution

This section allows you to control which axes are enabled or disabled in a particular channel. Only the selected channel can be edited; other channels are displayed in read-only mode.