40 3 Manual Data Input
3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)
Manual Data Input Menu BarThe following table describes the bottom bar menu buttons.
Button Function
Mill Line opens the Mill Line pop-up dialogue
where information can be entered to mill a line.
Mill Arc opens the Mill Arc pop-up dialogue where
information can be entered to mill an arc (or radius).
Drill Cycles opens a sub menu for selection of type
of drilling cycle, e.g. Basic, Pecking, Counter Bore
etc.). Selection of a cycle opens a form for data
input.
Pocket Cycles opens a sub menu for selection of
type of pocket cycle, e.g. Circular, Rectangular, Slot,
etc.). Selection of a cycle opens a form for data
input.
Other Cycles opens a sub menu for selection of type
of other cycles, e.g. Face, Tool Probing, Linear
Engraving, etc.). Section of a cycle opens a form for
data input.
G-code MDI toggles the 3500i between standard
Manual Data Input, and G-code Manual Data Input
mode. The G-code MDI opens up a text editor for the
operator to allow single G-code commands to be
entered. Blocks are inserted for multiple machining
operations using the G-code, or ISO format.
Tool opens the Tool Table.
Touch the next menu button to activate the next
button bar.