Storing Any New File - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

14.4.5

Storing any new file

In each directory or subdirectory you can create a file in any format that you specify.
Note
File extensions
In the NC memory, the extension must have 3 characters, and DIR or WPD are not permitted.
In the NC memory, you can create the following file types under a workpiece using the "Any"
softkey.
Procedure
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14.4 Creating a directory / program / job list / program list
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder
in which you would like to create the file.
3. Press the "New" and "Any" softkeys.
The "Any New Program" window appears
4. Select a file type from the "Type" selection field (for example, "Definitions
GUD") and enter the name of the file to be created when you have se‐
lected a workpiece directory in the NC memory.
The file automatically has the selected file format.
- OR -
Enter a name and file format for the file to be created (e.g. My_Text.txt).
Managing programs
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