3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)

Once in Teach mode, the operator can use the control jog keys to move the machine to the desired locations and then use the menu bar buttons to create the commands to be saved.

Button Function

Rapid creates a rapid move using the current position.

Line creates a line move using the current position.

Modal creates a modal using the last programmed move command and the current position.

Delete Block will delete the highlighted block.

Quit will quit Teach mode without saving.

Exit will exit Teach mode, saving the part program.

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