---
phase: 05-nc-validator
plan: 01
subsystem: validation
tags: [nc-program, validation, csharp, dotnet472, nunit]

requires:
  - phase: 04-program-wiring
    provides: ICncMachine implementations for all 4 manufacturers

provides:
  - INcProgramValidator interface + NcProgramValidator implementation
  - Pre-upload validation in all 4 machine WriteProgramAsync methods
  - 30+ unit tests covering all rules and all manufacturers

affects: []

tech-stack:
  added: []
  patterns:
    - "Validator injected via constructor (public creates default, internal accepts mock)"
    - "ValidationResult static factory: Ok() / Fail(errors)"

key-files:
  created:
    - Cnc/Models/ValidationSeverity.cs
    - Cnc/Models/ValidationError.cs
    - Cnc/Models/ValidationResult.cs
    - Cnc/INcProgramValidator.cs
    - Cnc/NcProgramValidator.cs
    - FanucProgramManager.Tests/Unit/NcProgramValidatorTests.cs
  modified:
    - Cnc/Fanuc/FanucMachine.cs
    - Cnc/Heidenhain/HeidenhainMachine.cs
    - Cnc/Siemens/SiemensMachine.cs
    - Cnc/Mitsubishi/MitsubishiMachine.cs
    - FanucProgramManager.csproj
    - FanucProgramManager.Tests/FanucProgramManager.Tests.csproj

key-decisions:
  - "# in Fanuc/Mitsubishi is Warning not Error — macro variable indicator, not a format error"
  - "Internal constructor accepts INcProgramValidator — enables unit testing without mocking filesystem"

patterns-established:
  - "Constructor injection for testability: public ctor creates real validator, internal ctor accepts mock"
  - "ValidationResult.Ok() / Fail(errors) static factory pattern"

duration: unknown
started: 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
completed: 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z
---

# Phase 5 Plan 1: NC Validator Summary

**Per-manufacturer NC program validator integrated into all 4 machine WriteProgramAsync methods, with 30+ unit tests.**

## Performance

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Duration | ~2h (estimated) |
| Started | 2026-05-13 |
| Completed | 2026-05-13 |
| Tasks | 12 files created/modified |
| Files modified | 12 |

## Acceptance Criteria Results

| Criterion | Status | Notes |
|-----------|--------|-------|
| NcProgramValidator validates all 4 manufacturers | Pass | Fanuc, Heidenhain, Siemens, Mitsubishi |
| Universal rules: block ≤80, no lowercase, no tabs, no nested parens, comment ≤32 | Pass | All rules implemented |
| Per-manufacturer name format + forbidden chars | Pass | Per spec |
| Fanuc # char is Warning not Error | Pass | Mitsubishi same |
| All 4 machines call validator in WriteProgramAsync | Pass | Verified by grep |
| Unit tests cover all rules + all manufacturers | Pass | 30+ test cases |
| csproj Compile entries added (5 main + 1 test) | Pass | Verified by grep count |

## Accomplishments

- `NcProgramValidator` with 5 universal + 4 per-manufacturer rule sets
- All 4 machine classes fail upload on any Error-severity violation
- Constructor injection pattern enables testability without test pollution
- 30+ NUnit test cases; existing machine tests updated with always-ok mock validator

## Files Created/Modified

| File | Change | Purpose |
|------|--------|---------|
| `Cnc/Models/ValidationSeverity.cs` | Created | Error/Warning enum |
| `Cnc/Models/ValidationError.cs` | Created | Line + message + severity |
| `Cnc/Models/ValidationResult.cs` | Created | Success flag + error list, Ok()/Fail() |
| `Cnc/INcProgramValidator.cs` | Created | Validator interface |
| `Cnc/NcProgramValidator.cs` | Created | Full rule implementation |
| `Cnc/Fanuc/FanucMachine.cs` | Modified | Validator injected, WriteProgramAsync gated |
| `Cnc/Heidenhain/HeidenhainMachine.cs` | Modified | Same |
| `Cnc/Siemens/SiemensMachine.cs` | Modified | Same |
| `Cnc/Mitsubishi/MitsubishiMachine.cs` | Modified | Same |
| `FanucProgramManager.Tests/Unit/NcProgramValidatorTests.cs` | Created | 30+ test cases |
| `FanucProgramManager.csproj` | Modified | +5 Compile entries |
| `FanucProgramManager.Tests/FanucProgramManager.Tests.csproj` | Modified | +1 Compile entry |

## Decisions Made

| Decision | Rationale | Impact |
|----------|-----------|--------|
| `#` = Warning in Fanuc/Mitsubishi | Macro variable indicator — valid in context | Uploads proceed; operator notified |
| Internal constructor for mock injection | .NET 4.7.2 — no Moq interface without internal access | All machine tests remain isolated |

## Deviations from Plan

None — plan executed as specified.

## Issues Encountered

| Issue | Resolution |
|-------|------------|
| Build not verifiable on Linux | fwlib32 is Windows-only DLL — tests using FOCAS marked `[Ignore]` |

## Next Phase Readiness

**Ready:**
- Validator fully integrated — any new machine implementing `ICncMachine` can inject it
- Test infrastructure in place for future expansion

**Concerns:**
- Hardware testing still pending for Heidenhain and Siemens
- License system hardcoded — deferred from earlier phases

**Blockers:** None

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*Phase: 05-nc-validator, Plan: 01*
*Completed: 2026-05-13*
