NCXchange – the neutral NC code intermediate format

NCXchange (NCX) is a domain-specific language serving as a neutral, vendor-independent intermediate format for NC code across different CNC controls.

NCXchange (NCX for short) is a domain-specific language that serves as a neutral intermediate format for NC code. Instead of translating NC programs directly from one control dialect into another, the code is first converted into the vendor-independent NCX format – and from there into the dialect of the target control.

As a universal exchange format, NCX enables conversion between the formats of different controls (e.g. Heidenhain, Fanuc, Siemens), the development of analysis functions, and integration into other software applications.

The Definition describes the grammar of the language, the Specification documents all language elements, and the Examples show how Fanuc G-code maps to NCX.