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Section 4
Notes
B521
B521
Save MDI
Display area Description (continuation)
By pressing the VSK 7 the "Save from MDI" window
will be closed without saving.
By pressing the VSK 8 "OK", with the cursor on a
folder, the "New G code program" window opens
where you can enter a name for the new G code
program that is to be created. You can create a new
subprogram (*.SPF) if the cursor is placed on the
"subprograms" folder or you can create a new main-
program (*.MPF) if the cursor is placed on the "Part
programs" folder.
If the cursor is placed on an existing program file you
will be prompted to overwrite it. Query this with "OK"
or "CANCEL".
After input of the filename the program will be written
from the MDI-buffer to the new created file.
4.3 Saving a MDI-program
1. Select the operating mode "MDA" and the operating
area "Machine".
The "MDI" editor opens.
2. Create the MDI program by entering the G-code
commands using the keyboard.
3. Press the VSK 2 "Save MDI".
The "Save from MDA : Select storage location" win-
dow opens. It shows you a view of the program man-
ager.
4. Select the drive to which you want to save the MDI
program you have created, and place the cursor on
the directory in which the program is to be stored.
5 Press the VSK 8 "OK".
When you place the cursor on a folder, a window
opens which prompts you to assign a program
name.
- OR -
When you place the cursor on a program, you are
asked whether the file should be overwritten or not.
7. Enter a name for the modified program and press
the VSK 8 "OK".
The program will be saved under the specified name in the selected
directory.
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