Anaheim DPJ72LC4, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC2 manual Pull Down Menu Bar, File Menu

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Section 2 Main Screen Features

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Section 2. Main Screen Features

The main screen is shown below. An explanation of each area of the screen follows.

Pull-down

Menu Bar

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Tool Position

Box

Tool Path

View-Port

Message Box

Control Box

Program

Listing Box

Pull Down Menu Bar

This area contains the main menu headings for many system commands.

File Menu

Open G-Code - Opens an existing G-Code file, checks the file for errors and compatibility with the LC software, draws the tool path in the Tool Path View

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page System Requirements Thank YouProduct Support If you are using Windows 95, 98 or NT Installing LCUsing the Mouse If you are using Windows 3.1 orUsing Standard Windows Controls Choosing CommandsText Boxes Command ButtonsPull-Down Menus System Safety Program Overview About this ManualFile Menu Pull Down Menu BarMain Screen Features Controller Menu Main Screen Features To change the state of an output line Help Menu Tool Position BoxView Menu Relative Other FeaturesProgram MachineTo zero each axis To set new values within a coordinate systemTo zero all axes Tool Path View PortControl Box Code Mode Jog Mode Point Mode Home Mode Program Listing Box Message BoxPage Windows Windows SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings Software SetupSetup File Initial Setup Machine Tool Settings To set the Machine Tool Settings Initial Setup To Set the Maximum Unramped Feedrates Feedrate and Ramping SettingsTo Set the Ramping Rate To Set the Maximum FeedratesTo Set the Direction Change Delay To Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Jog Rates To Set Machine Zero Without Using Home Switches To Set Machine Zero Using Home SwitchesTo Set Backlash Setting BacklashTo Set Up the Tool Library Tooling SettingsTo Configure the Input Lines Input Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control output lines Output Line SettingsTo Configure the Output Lines To Configure the Motor Signal Lines Motor Signal SettingsTo Configure G and M Code Handling Initial Setup Page To import a DXF file Opening a G-Code ProgramImporting a DXF File To open an existing programTo choose a different file name or folder System Programming To edit a new program Using the Program EditorTo open the editor To close the editor To save your program using the same file nameKey Programming Concepts M Codes SupportedAbsolute vs. Incremental ModeG00 Rapid Tool Positioning M Code ReferenceG02 Clockwise Circular Cutting Move G01 Linear Interpolated Cutting MoveEnd End Center Start G03 Counter Clockwise Circular Cutting MoveG28 Return to Reference Point G04 DwellG17, G18, G19 Arc Plane Selection G20, G21 Inch Units and Metric UnitsG29 Return from Reference Point System Programming System Programming System Programming System Programming G52 Local Coordinate System G91 Incremental Positioning Mode G90 Absolute Positioning ModeM30 End of Program M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM00 Program Pause Program Comments Feedrate CommandMXX Miscellaneous Device Control System Programming Windows 95, 98 or NT Configuring LCStarting LC Software Windows 3.1 orLoading a G-Code File Viewing the Tool Path Tutorial Animating the G-Code File Editing a G-Code File Using the Jog Controls Connecting the Machine OnlineSetting Machine Zero Using the Point Move Setting Program Zero on the Machine Tool Testing the Program on the Machine Tool Turning off the Controller Cutting the PartExiting the Program O Connections Typical Output Configuration Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series DriverSetting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary