# Toolpath machine file format **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [May 22, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220 "2022-05-22T14:33:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Terryjames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Terryjames](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Terryjames)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/1 "2022-05-22T14:33:08Z")
I was wondering if I’m doing this right when I save my tool path. Will this setting work for my Onefinity. Machine file format : G-code ( inches ) \*.tap Sorry all new to this cnc stuff. Thanks ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/4/4/449b0e5f7d0c4388c169c10cc39b223e5effc8aa.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/2 "2022-05-22T15:40:21Z")
Hey Terryjames, which CAD/CAM software are you using? > [@Terryjames](#): > > Machine file format : G-code ( inches ) \*.tap This is wrong, see here: > [@File Format For Loading Files onto a USB stick (Buildbotics)](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/file-format-for-loading-files-onto-a-usb-stick-buildbotics/1725/1): > > The controller can only open/see a few file types. Ensure the file your trying to open is gcode and ends in .ngc , .nc , or .gcode . The controller will not recognize non-gcode files, such as the CAD (design) file you make gcode with (for instance, If you are using Vectric VCarve and you hit save in the upper left, it creates a file ending in .crv . This is the design file not gcode and the controller will not recognize it. #### See also: [Does not read tap files](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/firmware-upgrade-problem/10968) ---
**Author:** ![Terryjames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Terryjames](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Terryjames)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 3:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/3 "2022-05-22T15:45:35Z")
Hi I’m using carveco. I have the controller box from Onefinity ---
**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/4 "2022-05-22T15:52:19Z")
Hey Terryjames, > [@Terryjames](#): > > I’m using carveco. I have the controller box from Onefinity Then you should use the Onefinity-specific postprocessor: > [@What CAD/CAM software can be used to make gcode files for the Onefinity CNC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-cad-cam-software-can-be-used-to-make-gcode-files-for-the-onefinity-cnc/10253/1): > > - **Carveco** : Comes in several types, some subscription based. Does not have trial version. Has Onefinity Specific Post Processor. We sell it [HERE.](https://www.onefinitycnc.com/product-page/carveco-maker-12-month-subscription) #### Further Reading - [What is a Post Processor, What does it do, And why do I need one specificly for my Onefinity](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/what-is-a-post-processor-what-does-it-do-and-why-do-i-need-one-specificly-for-my-onefinity/8709) - [Latest CAD/CAM FAQ topics](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/c/faq/cad-cam/) ---
**Author:** ![Terryjames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Terryjames](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Terryjames)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 3:53pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/5 "2022-05-22T15:53:37Z")
Sorry carveco maker I have. Bought it with my machine ---
**Author:** ![349iq2345](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/bb73d2/32.png) [@349iq2345](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/349iq2345)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/6 "2022-05-22T16:01:10Z")
Hey Terryjames, > [@Terryjames](#): > > Sorry carveco maker I have. Bought it with my machine [Great.](https://carveco.com/carveco-software-range/supported-cnc-machine-tools/) All you have to do is to choose the Onefinity postprocessor. ---
**Author:** ![mitzpellic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@mitzpellic](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mitzpellic)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2022, 11:54am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/7 "2022-05-23T11:54:00Z")
Use the drop down arrow on the machine file format line and select Onefinity (either inch or mm).ngc I use the one labeled OnefinityNoToolchange.(inch.ngc) ---
**Author:** ![Terryjames](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Terryjames](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Terryjames)\ **Post date:** [May 23, 2022, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/toolpath-machine-file-format/13220/8 "2022-05-23T13:33:51Z")
Hi Thanks for the help !!