Building a GUI

After installing Flex GUI if you have not copied the examples from the CNC menu select Copy Flex Examples. This will put the Flex examples in the directory linuxcnc/configs/flex_examples.

The starters have all the files needed to run a simulation without any coding needed. The starters have a very simple GUI to start, just enough to show you that they work.

Copy a Starter

From the linuxcnc/configs/flex_examples/starters copy one of the starter types to the linuxcnc/configs directory.

• Rename the directory to the name of your choice.

• Rename the .ui and .ini files to the name of your choice.

• Edit the .ini file and change the GUI to the name of your .ui file.

• Edit the MIN_LIMIT and MAX_LIMIT for each axis and joint to match your machine

• From the CNC menu select LinuxCNC and pick your configuration, check Create Desktop Shortcut then click OK to run your configuration.

Mill Starter Example