Programming A Cycle; Creating A Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Programming a cycle

The program editor offers graphical programming for the creation of a DIN code program.
Functions
The following functionality is available:
● Technology-oriented cycle selection via softkeys
● Input windows for parameter assignment with animated help screens
● Context-sensitive online help for every input window
● Support with contour input (geometry processor)
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Creating a program

Procedure
Creating a G code program
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1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the
workpiece folder, in which you would like to store the program.
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3. Press the "New" and "Workpiece" softkeys.
The "New Workpiece" window appears.
4. Enter the desired workpiece name, select a template, if necessary,
and press the "OK" softkey.
The name can contain up to 28 characters (name + dot + 3-character
extension). You can use all letters (except accented), digits and
underscores (_). The directory type (WPD) is set by default.
A new folder with the name of the workpiece is created and the "New
G Code Program" window opens.
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