### Step 2: Install PC-DMIS NC and Define a Machine

1. Attach the port lock to your computer. Your port lock should already be programmed to enable the PC-DMIS NC functionality. The CNC portlock options include:

- CNC Licenses - Specifies the number of CNC machines that are connected for use with PC-DMIS.

- Update Mode - With this option selected, PC-DMIS is allowed to pass measurement data back to the CNC machine to update work offsets and/or tool offsets. Must also have at least one CNC licenses specified. See "Using NC Update".

- NCi - Authorizes the use of PC-DMIS NC interactive instead of the standard PC-DMIS configuration. See "Using PC-DMIS NCI".

2. Install PC-DMIS. The CNC Server application should get installed in the background.

3. Start PC-DMIS CNC Server by double-clicking on the CNC Server shortcut.

4. Open the Define Machines dialog box by:

- From the NC Server interface: Clicking Hold and then selecting the Define Machine button

- From the PC-DMIS-NC Update window (NC Update): Selecting the File | Define Machines menu item.

5. To define your machine do the following:

1. Click New. The MachineDefinition dialog box appears.

2. Fill out the Machine Definition dialog box. See "Creating and Modifying Machines" for more information.

3. From the Program tab, name the machine "Test".

4. Type a value in the Machine ID box.

5. CNC Server automatically determines where the NC program files (.cnc files) are stored by inserting a pathway to the PC-DMIS directory into the Program Directory box.

6. From the Interface tab, select Test from the Interface Type list.

7. Click OK.

6. Close CNC Server by File | Exit.

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