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Starting a Job

Start a G-code job from the Setup or Monitor screen after the file is loaded, the machine is connected, and work zero is set.

What you’ll do​

  • Confirm the job is ready to run
  • Start the job from Setup or Monitor
  • Let AxioCNC switch to Monitor (if enabled) and begin execution

Prerequisites​

  • G-code loaded — File uploaded and toolpath visible in the visualizer.
  • Controller connected — Settings → Connection configured and Connect used.
  • Work zero set — You’ve zeroed X, Y, Z (or the axes your job uses) at the intended origin.
  • Optional: Homed — If your workflow uses homing, run Home All first. Grbl requires $22=1 for homing. See Setting home.
  • Spindle/router — Off during zeroing; you’ll typically turn it on via M3 in the G-code or manually as needed.
warning

Never start a job until you’ve verified position and work zero. Wrong zero can cause crashes or damaged parts.

Steps​

  1. Complete Setup — Upload file, check visualizer, jog to position, set work zero (and home if you use it).
  2. Go to Setup or Monitor — You can start from either. If Settings → Machine → Auto-switch to Monitor when jobs start is on, starting from Setup will switch you to Monitor.
  3. Start — Click Start (or the equivalent control). The job begins; the controller moves the machine according to the G-code.
  4. Watch — Use the Monitor screen to follow progress, use Feed Hold to pause, Resume to continue, or Stop to abort.

What happens when you start​

  • AxioCNC streams the G-code to the controller.
  • The controller executes moves; position and progress update in the UI.
  • If Tool spinup delay is enabled (Settings → Machine), AxioCNC waits the set number of seconds after start/resume before motion, so the spindle can reach speed.

Tool changes (M6)​

When the program hits an M6 tool change, execution pauses. You change the tool and, if configured, re-zero (e.g. Z with a touch plate). Then you resume. See Settings → Zeroing Strategies → Mid-job tool change.

Next steps​