Scripting

Introduction

From 4.x, Ultimate CNC has a built-in scripting engine based on Javascript (abbreviated JS) not include any input/output, such as graphics facilities or networking.

Overview:

• Control your CNC machine.
  • Common functions: goHome, ...
  • Current status the machine: isAlarm, isConnected, ...
  • Feedrate, spindle rotation, etc...
• GCodeProgram.
  • Load programs from files.
  • Load G-code programs from coordinates x,y (2D Vectors).
  • Load programs from G-code list.
• Dialog.
  • Information box.
  • Alert box.
  • Get coordinates from user.
  • Wait box.
  • Confirmation box.
  • Customize dialog.
• SimpleCAD
  • Drill function
  • Common shapes functions included: rectangle, circle, triangle and square.
  • Polygon function.
• GUI integration.
  • Assign buttons to script.
  • Assign events to script.
  • Assign M-Codes to script.

Ultimate CNC doesn't have any built-in JS editor, so you have to use your preferred editor.

Important notes:

• One script can be executed at a time.
• Scripts are running on GUI thread.
• Javascript is not Java.