"Postprocessor Error - Broken connection" when post processing in PowerMill after upgrade to Windows 10

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023

Products and versions covered

Issue:

"Postprocessor Error - Broken connection" when post processing using a .pmoptz file in PowerMill after upgrade to windows 10.

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Causes:

Corruption of the Autodesk Manufacturing Post Processor Utility

Solution:

To avoid this behavior:
  1. Repair the installation of the Autodesk Manufacturing Post Processor Utility.
Note: if issue persists, then:
  1. Clean uninstall PowerMill.
  2. Reinstall PowerMill from your Autodesk Account.
NOTE: Do not use a backup copy of the executables used before the installation of Windows 10. 

Products:

PowerMill;

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