Calling Q Parameter Functions - HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 User Manual

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Programming: Q Parameters

Principle and overview of functions

Calling Q parameter functions

When you are writing a part program, press the "Q" key (in the

numeric keypad for numerical input and axis selection, below the

+/– key). The TNC then displays the following soft keys:

Function group

Basic arithmetic (assign, add,

subtract, multiply, divide,

square root)

Trigonometric functions

Function for calculating circles

If/then conditions, jumps

Other functions

Entering formulas in the part

Function for machining

complex contours

The TNC shows the soft keys Q, QL and QR when

you are defining or assigning a Q parameter. First

press one of these soft keys to select the desired

type of parameter, and then enter the parameter

If you have a USB keyboard connected, you can

press the Q key to open the dialog for entering a

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TNC 320 | User's Manual HEIDENHAIN Conversational Programming | 5/2013