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9.1.3Save and load the tables

9.

MAGAZINE TABLE

common operations

TOOL AND

Showing tables and

CNC 8070

From the vertical softkey menu, it is possible to make a backup copy of the table data (recommended). With these files, it is possible to recover the table data when needed.

These tables are saved in the an ASCII file. These files may be saved at the CNC, in a floppy disk or at another device (CNC, PC, etc.) connected through Ethernet. By default, they are saved in the folder "C:\CNC8070\ MTB\ DATA" or in the last folder selected by the user.

These tables are saved in the following files. The table monitoring the change processes is informative only; it is not copied anywhere.

Table

File

 

 

Tool table.

Tools.TPT

 

 

Active-tools table.

Toolsact.TPA

 

 

Tool magazine table (if there is only one magazine).

Magazine.TPM

 

 

Tool magazine table (if there are several magazines).

Magazine1.TPM

 

· · ·

 

Magazine4.TPM

 

 

Considerations for saving and loading tables.

Although each table may be saved separately, it is recommended to always have a copy of all the tables. Also, the following must be borne in mind when loading the tables:

Loading the tool table initializes the magazine tables and the active-tools table. When changing the list of available tools, it may not be coherent with the tool distribution in the magazine or in the spindles. This is why after loading this table it is necessary to define (or load) the magazine tables and the active-tools table, if any, in that order.

Loading the magazine table initializes the active-tools table. This is because when loading the magazine tables, the new tool arrangement may not be coherent with the active tools. This is why after loading this table, it is necessary to load the active-tools table.

Save the tables

The tables may be saved one by one or all of them simultaneously. In either case, the action is carried out from the vertical softkey menu using one of the following icons.

Saving all the tables at the same time.

To save all the tables at the same time, no table must be selected. See "9.1.1 Table selection" on page 172.

Saving each table separately.

To save the tables one by one, select each table from the horizontal softkey menu.

After pressing the icon, the CNC will ask where to save the data files. Select the desired folder and press [ENTER]. The selection process may be canceled by pressing the [ESC] key.

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