Creating Templates - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

7.5

Creating templates

You can store your own templates to be used for creating part programs and workpieces.
These templates provide the basic framework for further editing.
You can use them for any part programs or workpieces you have created.
Storage location for templates
The templates used to create part programs or workpieces are stored in the following
directories:
HMI Data/Templates/Manufacturer/Part programs or Workpieces
HMI Data/Templates/User/Part programs or Workpieces
Procedure
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1. Select the "Startup" operating area.
2. Press the "System data" softkey.
3. Position the cursor on the file that you wish to store as a template and
press the "Copy" softkey.
4. Select the directory in which you want to store the data - "Part
programs" or "Workpieces" - and press the "Paste" softkey.
Stored templates can be selected when a part program or a workpiece
is being created.
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