If you’ve got PolyBoard Pro PP (the version of PolyBoard with CNC output), there is a very powerful new feature available in the latest version, PolyBoard 7.05a:

New post processor split feature

This enables you to output a project using multiple post processors. It brings some major advantages whenever CNC machining needs to be done in more than one operation.

You can set filters to determine which elements of your projects are managed by which post processor.

Here’s an example, using multiple Xilog post processors:

Let’s say you have a cabinet in melamine that needs a specific tool for profiling the larger parts, and these also need to be rotated. Other parts don’t require the rotation. And yet other parts, let’s say the MDF façades, require a different tool.

Filters can be created to use different Xilog post processor configurations for each but they are all contained within a single overarching super post processor.

Previously you would have to output the project 3 times using those 3 different Xilog post processor set ups, then sort through and locate the correct file you wanted for each part.

The split feature is a big time saver and eliminates the risk of human error.

Another example using post processors for different CNCs together:

Here the project outputs in part to Xilog (SCM/Morbidelli CNCs) and in part to BiesseWorks (Biesse CNCs). Ideal if you have 2 separate CNCs each more suited to specific elements of your manufacturing, or in cases where you need to subcontract parts of your project to another CNC service.

Benefits when nesting:

Specifically when machining double sided parts or edge drilling on another CNC machine. Here, the second face or the edge drilling can be sent to a separate post processor.

Other changes

Since our last post on this thread there have also been 2 minor updates to PolyBoard, 7.04e and PolyBoard 7.04f.

These addressed some minor bug fixes and the following features:

• Customized tools option (reference 17/7/20 post) is now available in the DXF post processor.
• Residual thickness option and ability to set a different tool for the final pass.
• Enhanced flexibility of the data range feature (reference 17/7/20 post) to adjust the positioning of hardware as well as the choice of hardware itself.
• The ability to customise a range of orientations within the Xilog post processor, see below:

PolyBoard is available to download here

We are pleased to announce that the newly released PolyBoard 7.04b is now available and includes a new generation of post processors.

EDIT 30/07/20 : minor update 7.04c has now been released to fix a DXF inner tooling/groove issue.

This development supports our goal to maintain PolyBoard as one of the best design to manufacturing solutions on the market.
That means reliable and automated output of your cut list, plans and CNC files every time.

The developer team have completely re-written PolyBoard’s post processors using a new coding system which will enable us to add a host of new features in the future.

For now, we have a range of updates to announce, more will follow. These primarily relate to CNC production:

1. Enhanced machining flexibility with a new Tool Identifiers library to enable you to use different tools for machining operations of the same type.
For example, cut a rectangle in a panel with one tool but cut a circle with a different tool.

The library is sorted by machining type:

• Milling
• Sawing
• Pocketing
• Drilling

2. For SCM CNC machine users using PolyBoard’s post processor to export Xilog files, it’s now possible to export a machine file per panel face.

3. The NC-HOPS post processor now allows a user defined default drilling code and tool name to speed up production management.

4. There is a new Data Range feature that allows you to place a specific hardware according to the size of the panel or the space available inside a cabinet.

This is used in conjunction with the Fitting Links.

5. A new Purge Command which automatically deletes unnecessary links created in a Fitting Links sub-method.

6. This release has also fixed issues with DXF exports, edges application whilst using face frames, and the Regular Drillings sub-method.

If you need further advice on any of these features, please ask on the forum.

Thanks for reading.

Hi again, quick follow up post…

In fact the latest version is PolyBoard 7.01m. This minor update from 7.01k includes a single bug fix which stopped one of our models from opening correctly (metal-wood-dining-room).

Thanks

Polyboard 7.01g is now available to download. This fixes an issue to do with the placement of hardware in drawer construction, see the image below showing the issue on the left, then the fix on the right in the latest version. Thanks