V25 Getting Started - BobCAD-CAM

BobCAD‐CAM Version 25 Getting Started Guide
3. Make sure your serial port is installed correctly configured.
The serial port should have its own baud, parity, data bits, and flow control. These settings must be set to match your
machine settings
To access the Device Manager, use any of the following methods:
‐ Click Start, click Run, and then type "devmgmt.msc" (without the quotation marks).
‐ Right‐click My Computer, and then click Properties, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
To check the Comm Port Properties
‐In the device manager look under Ports>COMM and LPT right click the comm port then left click on Properties. (You
should now be able to view and change the settings.)
4. Set your machine to Receive.
‐If you are not sure how to do this you will need to consult your machine manual or dealer.
5. Launch the communication software (Predator Editor).
To launch the editor use any of the following methods:
‐From BobCAD click on Modules then Edit CNC.
‐From BobCAD right click in the Posting Manager then left click Edit.
‐ From the Windows desktop Double Click the PEditor Shortcut.
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