Indirect Subprogram Call (Call) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

Flexible NC programming
1.25 Subprogram technique
1.25.3.5

Indirect subprogram call (CALL)

Function
Depending on the prevailing conditions at a particular point in the program, different
subprograms can be called. The name of the subprogram is stored in a variable of type
STRING. The subprogram call is realized with CALL and the variable name.
The indirect subprogram call is only possible for subprograms without parameter transfer.
For a direct subprogram call, save the name in a STRING constant.
Syntax
CALL <program name>
Significance
CALL:
<program name>:
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CAUTION
Command for the indirect subprogram call.
Name of the subprogram (variable or constant)
Type: STRING
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