Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 541

Program operating area
In the editor, just as many programs are displayed next to one another as in the "Machine"
operating area.
Displaying a program
You can define the width of the program in the editor window using the settings in the editor.
This means that you can distribute programs evenly - or you can display the column with the
active program wider.
Simulation
In the simulation window, actual values are displayed for a maximum of 4 channels
simultaneously as well as the actual block.
You can toggle between displaying the traversing paths and the channel zero point using the
"Channel+" and "Channel-" softkeys.
Axes, which are located in several channels, are displayed grayed-out if the setpoint comes
from a different channel.
Channel status
When required, channel messages are displayed in the status display.
Turning
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
Multi-channel machining (only 840D sl)
9.2 Multi-channel support (only 840D sl)
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