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Simplified Chinese Graphical Interface – MASSO G3
This page describes the graphical user interface for MASSO G3 and MASSO Touch running software versions 4 and 5.
The interface is divided into six screens, accessed using F1 to F6.
INFORMATION: The interface can be set as either Horizontal or Vertical by selecting the desired option under F1 General Settings. The Vertical interface is primarily designed for MASSO touch though can be used with any G3 with a suitable touchscreen monitor.
INFORMATION: You can navigate between the screens by pressing keys F1 - F6 or by clicking the buttons at the bottom of the screen.
Horizontal Interface
F1 – Settings Screen
Used to configure MASSO system settings.
Requires Admin password (default: HTG)
If the password is not entered, the screen opens in read-only mode
Press CTRL + L to re-enter the password
F2 – Run Screen
Used to run G-code files and monitor machining progress.
Requires User password (default: HTG)
User password can be changed or removed
Press CTRL + L to lock the screen
Enter spindle speed in the box next to Spindle CW and press Enter
Click Wi-Fi at the top to open Wi-Fi settings
Orange Wi-Fi icon indicates a connection
Click Axis Zero to zero an axis
Click a DRO value to manually enter a position
Toggle Optional Stop on or off at the top of the screen
F3 – Jog Screen
Used for homing and jogging the machine.
Press the Home button for 3 seconds to home the machine
Jog axes using + / – buttons
Select Continuous or Step jog mode
Set step distance when using step jog
Use the slider to adjust continuous jog speed
Press the Probing button to access probing functions
Use Axis Zero buttons to zero DROs
F4 – Tool & Work Offset Screen
Used for tool data, work offsets, and parking position.
Stores tool name, Z offset, and tool diameter
Work offsets G54–G59 are stored here
Offsets are automatically saved when zeroing axes
Double-click a tool to edit its parameters
Parking location coordinates are stored on this screen
Tools 111–118 cannot be edited here
• Use F1 - Multi-Head to edit these tools
F5 – Wizards Screen
Provides built-in wizards to create basic G-code files.
Intended for simple jobs only
CAM software is recommended for more complex work
Additional wizard information is available in the documentation
F6 – File Screen
Used to load and manage files from a USB flash drive.
Double-click a file or select it and press Load
Toolpaths are drawn on screen after loading
Press ESC to cancel loading
Select a file and press:
Delete to remove it
New to create a file
Edit to modify a file
Vertical Touch Interface
F1 Screen
This screen is used to configure MASSO settings.
When you enter this screen, you will be prompted for the Admin password.
The default password is “HTG”.
If the password is not entered, the screen will open in read-only mode, and no changes can be made.
To re-enter the password, press CTRL + L.
F2 Screen
This is the Run screen, used to run G-code files and monitor machining progress.
When you enter this screen, you will be prompted for the User password.
The default password is “HTG”. The User password can be changed or removed.
Press CTRL + L to lock the screen and prevent unauthorised use.
Key Functions
Enter the spindle speed in the box next to Spindle CW, then press Enter
Click Wi-Fi at the top of the screen to open the Wi-Fi configuration page
An orange Wi-Fi icon indicates a successful connection
Click Axis Zero to zero an axis DRO
Click a DRO value to manually enter a new position
Click Optional Stop at the top of the screen to toggle it on or off
F3 Screen
This is the Jog screen, used to home and jog the machine.
Key Functions
Press the Probing button to access MASSO probing functions
Press and hold the Home button for 3 seconds to home the machine
Jog the machine using the Axis + / – buttons
Select Continuous or Step jog mode
Set the step distance when using step jog mode
Use the slider to adjust continuous jog speed
Click Axis Zero to zero an axis DRO
F4 Screen
This screen is used for the Tool Table, Work Offsets, and Park location.
Tool Table
Stores tool data for each tool, including:
Tool name
Z offset
Tool diameter
Double-click a tool to edit its parameters
Work Offsets
Work offsets G54 to G59 are stored in the Work Offset table
Offsets are automatically saved when you zero an axis
Values can also be edited manually if required
Park Location
The machine parking location coordinates are stored on this screen
Important Note
Tools 111 to 118 cannot be edited on the F4 screen
To edit these tools, go to F1 ? Multi-Head
F5 Screen
This screen provides built-in MASSO wizards for creating basic G-code files.
Wizards are intended for simple jobs only
For more complex work, CAM software is recommended
F6 Screen
This screen is used to select files from a USB flash drive and load them into MASSO.
File Actions
Double-click a file, or select it and press Load, to load it into MASSO
Once loaded, the toolpaths are drawn on screen for preview
Press ESC to cancel loading if you do not wish to wait for the preview to complete
Select a file and press:
Delete to remove it
New to create a new file
Edit to edit a file
2D View
MASSO provides two viewing modes for G-code files.
The 2D View displays the toolpath from a top-down perspective:
Cutting moves are shown in yellow
Rapid moves are shown as dotted white lines
You can switch between 2D View and Depth Map View by clicking the corresponding buttons in the toolpath window.
Depth Map View
The Depth Map View displays the toolpath based on cutting depth.
Lighter colours indicate higher areas
Darker colours indicate deeper cuts
The image automatically scales to display the full depth range of the toolpath.
