09.91 2 Operation
2.5 Glossary of softkey functions
CIRCLE
You select the G functions for circular interpolation with this softkey.
Preselect: ”GUIDING” softkey (operator prompting).
CONTOUR
This function simplifies programming of workpiece contours with the transfer of values directly
from the drawing and graphic displays.
You can select the following
elements and combinations:
– Line
Line - circle
– Circle
Circle - line
Circle - circle
2 - point definition
2 - angle definition
COPY
You copy a part program and re-enter it into memory under another program number.
CORR. BLOCK
(CORRECTION BLOCK)
An error in the program is marked with the cursor (correction pointer).
CYCLES
The following are displayed:
The stored cycle numbers
The number of characters used
The free memory space
Cycles are protected subroutines which can be called for frequently used technologies or for
machine-specific operations (stock removal cycles, drilling cycles, tool change cycles).
The values required are defined as parameter assignments before the cycles are called
(cycle parameter assignment).
DATA-IN START
(START DATA INPUT)
You start data input via the universal interface.
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