Are there any general guidelines/algorithm to perform arc/circular motion?

[Jack Shaw]

My system consists of a PC with a IEEE488.2 from NI that connects to 2 Newport MM4006 controllers, which, in turn control a high-precision stage.

I would like to know if you can provide me with any guidance/algorithm to learn about programming arc/circular motion.

I learned that there is advanced feature not included in my version such as Draw Pictures and Draw circles under Pictures. Are these features merely for plotting on computer screen and NOT actually for commanding the controllers to physically build arc or circles.

Any advice or suggestion for arc or circular motion?

Thanks

[AAD]

Jack

This forum is for hardware questions. You may have better luck getting an answer from a forum for the programming language you are using.