Managing Program Data - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Managing program data

Overview
You can access programs from DNC in the operating area "Program manager", "DNC" from
the user interface of the SINUMERIK Operate.
A transparent directory structure helps you to simply manage files and programs. You can
select and copy data and insert this data into other directories. Programs that you no longer
require can be deleted to release storage space that they are taking up for other data.
Possible storage locations are:
● NC
● Local drive
● Network drive
● USB drive
● DNC server
Precondition
● You need the corresponding access rights if you modify, copy and delete files: The
● When assigning a new file name, ensure that only files with a maximum name length of
Procedure
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access rights are defined on the DNC server.
24 characters can be managed.
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Press the "DNC" softkey.
3. Select the desired NC data. Single and multiple selection is possible.
4. Press the "Select" softkey.
5. Press the "Copy" softkey in order to copy the data to the buffer memory.
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