Structuring Instruction In Step Editor (Seform) - Siemens Sinumerik 840D sl Programming Manual

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Structuring instruction in step editor (SEFORM)

Function
The structuring instruction SEFORM is evaluated in the step editor (editor-based program
support) to generate the step view for HMI Advanced. The step view is used to improve the
readability of the NC subprogram.
Syntax
SEFORM(<section name>,<level>,<icon>)
Significance
SEFORM()
<section name>
<level>
<icon>
Note
SEFORM instructions are generated in the Step editor.
The string transferred with the <section name> parameter is stored main-run-
synchronously in the OPI variable in a similar way to the MSG instruction. The information
remains until overwritten by the next SEFORM instruction. Reset and end of part program
clear the content.
The NCK checks during the part program execution the parameters <level> and <icon>
but does not process them any further.
References
For additional information on editor-based program support, see:
Operating Manual HMI Advanced.
Job planning
Programming Manual, 02/2011, 6FC5398-2BP40-1BA0
2.3 Structuring instruction in step editor (SEFORM)
Function call of the structuring instruction with parameters
<section name>, <level> and <icon>
Identifier of the working step
Type: STRING
Index for the main or sub-level
Type: INT
Value: 0
1, ..., <n>
Name of the icon displayed for this section.
Type: STRING
File and Program Management
Main level
Lower level 1, ... , lower level <n>
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