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      Error: "Cannot write NC Program due to the following issues: Option file must be specified." in PowerMill

      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

      1. Go to File tab > Options > Application Options
      2. In the tree, expand Security and then select Security
      3. Under the trusted directories press the + button
      4. Point to the pathway the post processor is stored and press OK
      5. Press Accept on the Options page

      Turn off the security option for remote paths

      1. Go to File tab > Options > Application Options
      2. In the tree, expand Security and then select Security
      3. Deactivate option Restrict remote paths
      4. Press Accept on the Options page