In the Control Definition Manager, there are Valid and Invalid posts. What makes a post valid or invalid?
A. A valid post means that the post specified in the control definition exists and is in the expected location. When you are working in the Control Definition Manager, it looks like this: An invalid post is one that was specified in the control definition but cannot be found on the hard drive. For example, the post may have been deleted, moved, or renamed, or might reside on a different workstation. When you are working in the Control Definition Manager, it looks like this: It is also possible to create a control definition without selecting a post processor: This lets the post developer create basic settings for, say, a Haas control without having to develop a machine-specific configuration or start with the system defaults that may not be close to what is normal for that control. If you try to actually post an operation with these settings, you will not be able to, but will be prompted to select a valid post. Read the online help in the Control Definition Manager to learn more about
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