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9.

MAGAZINE TABLE

Tool table

TOOL AND

 

CNC 8070

9.2.1Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu

The options of the vertical menuof softkeys depend on which table is active.

The vertical softkey menu shows all the options for the selected table. The group of options shown on this menu may be expanded with the softkey associated with the "+" icon that offers a different set of options.

The options shown for the tool table are. Bear in mind that the table is divided into two panels. There are options that are valid for both panels and options that are only available on one of them.

Display units (millimeters/inches)

It is used to change the units for data display. The change of units is only valid for display and data entry. For programming, the CNC assumes the units set by the active function G70 or G71.

The icon highlights the units currently selected (millimeters or inches).

Find text

To search for a text on a tool list. See "9.1.2 Search for a text in the tables" on page 173.

Add tool

(This icon is only available for the tool list).

It adds a new tool to the list.

Delete tool

(This icon is only available for the tool list).

It removes a tool from the list. A tool cannot be deleted if it is in the tool magazine.

Delete data

(This icon is only available for tool data).

It deletes the data where the cursor is. When deleting a data, it assumes its default value.

Configuring the tool table

(This icon is only available for tool data).

It is used to configure the data shown in the tool table.

Initializing the table

(The table can only be initialized when the CNC is "READY").

It initializes the tool table. The CNC will request confirmation of the command.

Initializing the tables eliminates all the tools from the list. It also initializes the active- tools table and the magazine tables because the available tools have been erased.

 

Save table

(SOFT V03.0X)

It saves the table data in a file. See "9.1.3 Save and load the tables" on page 174.

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Fagor America CNC8070 manual Description of the icons of the vertical softkey menu