Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 116

Machining the workpiece
3.10 Simulating a machining operation
Views
The following views are available for all three variants:
● Side view
● 3D view
● 4-window view
● 2-window view
Status display
The current axis coordinates, the override, the current tool with cutting edge, the current
program block, the feedrate and the machining time are displayed.
In all views, a clock is displayed during graphical processing. The machining time is
displayed in hours, minutes and seconds. It is approximately equal to the time that the
program requires for processing including the tool change.
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Software options
You require the option "3D simulation of the finished part" for the 3D view
and the 4-window view.
You require the option "Simultaneous recording (real-time simulation)" for
the "Simultaneous recording" function.
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