A control apparatus with a setting data change function for controlling operation of a control-target object comprises: a main control section that makes an operation command to the control-target object; an input section that receives an input of trial setting data for checking the operation of the control-target object; a setting data storage section including a first storage section that stores the trial setting data and a second storage section that stores the setting data; and a setting data management section that manages an input and a record into the setting data storage section, wherein the setting data management section includes: a mode switch section that switches operation modes; a memory synchronization section that establishes synchronization between the first storage section and the second storage section; and a memory discard section that discards the trial setting data.

Methods for post processor development and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes generating a machine tool post processor having a plurality of levels including a library level, a controller level, and at least one other level. The method includes interacting with a user in a dynamic user interface corresponding to the machine tool post processor. The method includes storing the machine tool post processor.

A control apparatus with a setting data change function for controlling operation of a control-target object comprises: a main control section that makes an operation command to the control-target object; an input section that receives an input of trial setting data for checking the operation of the control-target object; a setting data storage section including a first storage section that stores the trial setting data and a second storage section that stores the setting data; and a setting data management section that manages an input and a record into the setting data storage section, wherein the setting data management section includes: a mode switch section that switches operation modes; a memory synchronization section that establishes synchronization between the first storage section and the second storage section; and a memory discard section that discards the trial setting data.

A control device includes: a control unit configured to control a main processing machine by replacing a machining shape on a machining surface of a workpiece specified in a program with a shape corresponding to an enlargement/reduction ratio and replacing a fixing distance for a core specified in the program with a distance corresponding to the enlargement/reduction ratio for the machining shape of the workpiece and a plate thickness ratio between the workpieces.

A control device includes: a control unit configured to control a main processing machine by replacing a machining shape on a machining surface of a workpiece specified in a program with a shape corresponding to an enlargement/reduction ratio and replacing a fixing distance for a core specified in the program with a distance corresponding to the enlargement/reduction ratio for the machining shape of the workpiece and a plate thickness ratio between the workpieces.