Importing Tool Tables - HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

Importing tool tables

The machine manufacturer can adapt the IMPORT
TABLE function. Refer to your machine manual.
If you export a tool table from an iTNC 530 and import it into a
TNC 620, you have to adapt its format and content before you can
use the tool table. On the TNC 620, you can adapt the tool table
conveniently with the IMPORT TABLE function. The TNC converts
the contents of the imported tool table to a format valid for the
TNC 620 and saves the changes to the selected file.
Follow this procedure:
Save the tool table of the iTNC 530 to the TNC:\table directory
Select the mode Programming
Call the file manager: Press the PGM MGT key
Move the cursor to the tool table you want to
import
Select the MORE FUNCTIONS
Shift the soft key row
Select the IMPORT TABLE soft key: The TNC
inquires whether you really want to overwrite the
selected tool table
Do not overwrite the file: Press the CANCEL soft key; or
Overwrite the file: Press the OK soft key
Open the converted table and check its contents
The following characters are permitted in the Name
column of the tool table: # $ % & , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V
W X Y Z _
The TNC changes a comma in the tool name to a
period during import.
The TNC overwrites the selected tool table when
running the IMPORT TABLE function. To avoid losing
data, be sure to make a backup copy of your original
tool table before importing it!
The procedure for copying tool tables using the
TNC file manager is described in the section on file
management.
Further Information:
When tool tables are imported from an iTNC 530,
all existing tools are imported along with their
corresponding tool type. Tool types not present are
imported as type Undefined. Check the tool table
after the import.
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