Anaheim DPJ72LC2, DPJ72LC3, DPJ72LC4 manual Choosing Commands, Using Standard Windows Controls

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Section 1 Getting Started

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Choosing Commands

A command is an instruction that tells the LC to perform a task. You can choose a command by:

1.Choosing a command from a menu with your mouse.

2.Choosing a command from a menu with your keyboard.

3.Using shortcut keys.

4.Using the TAB and ARROW keys.

Choosing a Command by Using the Mouse

Click the name of a menu item on the menu bar, then click the command name. To close the menu without choosing a command, click outside the menu.

Choosing a Command by Using the Keyboard

Press ALT or F10 to make the menu bar active, and then press the key corresponding to underlined letter in the menu name. To choose a command, press the key corresponding to the underlined letter in the command name. To close a menu without choosing a command, press ESC.

Using Shortcut Keys

Some of the LC commands have shortcut keys associated with them. You can choose these commands by pressing the shortcut keys listed on the menu to the right of the command.

Using the TAB and ARROW Keys

The TAB key and ARROW keys can be used to navigate through the currently active screen selections. Once the selection that you want is highlighted, use the RETURN key to select it.

Using Standard Windows Controls

The LC software uses several standard Windows controls: radio buttons, pull down menus, text boxes and command buttons.

Radio Buttons

Radio buttons represent a group of options, of which only one can be selected at a time, just like the channel buttons on your car radio.

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Contents User’s Guide Table of Contents Error! Bookmark not defined Page Product Support Thank YouSystem Requirements 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 CommandsPull-Down Menus Command ButtonsText Boxes 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 View Menu Tool Position BoxHelp 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 SetupSetup File Software SetupSystem Settings To set your system settings 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 Jog Rates Setting Machine ZeroTo Set the Maximum Arc Feedrate 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 Configure the Output Lines Output Line SettingsTo define an M-code to control 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 open the editor Using the Program EditorTo edit a new program 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 ModeM00 Program Pause M98, M99, M02 Subroutine CommandsM30 End of Program MXX Miscellaneous Device Control Feedrate CommandProgram Comments 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 Exiting the Program Cutting the PartTurning off the Controller O Connections Typical Output Configuration Motor ON/OFF Input Internally Connected Driver BLD72 Series DriverSetting the Kick Current Driver Page Glossary Glossary Glossary