PowerMill 2022 added new security settings that require network directories and files to be trusted before they can be used.
Issue
PowerMill Error: Cannot write NC Program due to the following issues:
Option file must be specified.
PowerMill 2022's new security feature prevents users from picking a machine option file and posting programs unless the network directory and/or file is trusted before allowing it to run.
Answer
Add trusted network directories to the Security settings
- Go to File tab > Options > Application Options
- In the tree, expand Security and then select Security
- Under the trusted directories press the + button
- Point to the pathway the post processor is stored and press OK
- Press Accept on the Options page


Turn off the security option for remote paths
- Go to File tab > Options > Application Options
- In the tree, expand Security and then select Security
- Deactivate option Restrict remote paths
- Press Accept on the Options page
