Editing A Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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4.10 Editing a program

Note
Block-by-block execution
The <SINGLE BLOCK> key is also active in the overstore mode. If several blocks are
entered in the overstore buffer, then these are executed block-by-block after each NC start
Deleting blocks
4.10 Editing a program
With the editor, you are able to render, supplement, or change part programs.
Note
Maximum block length
The maximum block length is 512 characters.
Calling the editor
● The editor is started via the "Program correction" function in the "Machine" operating area
● The editor is called via the "Open" softkey as well as with the <INPUT> or <Cursor right>
● The editor opens in the "Program" operating area with the last executed part program, if
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Press the "Delete blocks" softkey to delete program blocks you have
entered.
and with the <INSERT> key.
key in the "Program manager" operating area.
this was not explicitly exited via the "Close" softkey.
Note
Please note that the changes to programs stored in the NC memory take immediate
effect. You can exit the editor only after you have saved the changes.
If you are editing on a local drive or external drives, you can also exit the editor without
saving, depending on the setting.
Exit the program correction mode using the "Close" softkey to return to the "Program
manager" operating area.
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