Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 226

Program management
10.3 Executing a program
The INI file with the same name as the selected workpiece is executed. For example, when
you select SHAFT1.MPF, the SHAFT1.INI file is executed upon <CYCLE START>.
MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE=1:
All files of type SEA, GUD, RPA, UFR, PRO, TOA, TMA and CEC which have the same
name as the selected main program are executed in the specified sequence. The main
programs stored in a workpiece directory can be selected and processed by several
channels.
Procedure
Note
Only workpieces/programs that are located in the NCK memory, local drive or USB drive can
be selected for execution.
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the
workpiece/program that you would like to execute.
3. Press the "Select" softkey.
The controller switches automatically into the "Machine" operating area.
- OR -
If the selected program is already opened in the "Program" operating
area,
Press the "Execute NC" softkey.
Press the <CYCLE START> key.
Execution of the workpiece is started.
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