How to use Manual NC options to manually add code in Fusion, Inventor CAM, or HSMWorks

Autodesk Support

Sep 19, 2024

Products and versions covered

Issue:

A way to manually add G-code to an NC program is needed in Fusion, Inventor CAM, or HSMWorks.

Solution:

NOTE: This function is not always included in the stock Autodesk Post Processors by default because manually entering code can result in machine crashes. Be careful when using manual code entry to ensure that machine collisions will not be caused by the manually entered code.

To learn about using Manual NC and the various entry types:

Follow the Fusion Product Documentation on Manual NC functions:
- Fusion Manual NC Entry Reference

If Manual NC programs fail to post:

Refer to the following article:
- Manual NC commands are not posting in Fusion, HSMWorks, or Inventor CAM

If using Pass Through Manual NC with Inventor CAM or HSMWorks:

The message window only allows a single line of code. Fusion allows multiple lines in the dialogue.
If multiple lines of code are wanted, utilize the following article:
- How to create multiple lines of code with Pass Through Manual NC in Inventor CAM or HSMWorks

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