Creating Text Files; Opening And Exiting Text Files - HEIDENHAIN ITNC 530 User Manual

4.9 Creating Text Files

Function
You can use the TNC's text editor to write and edit texts. Typical
applications:
Recording test results
Documenting working procedures
Creating formularies
Text files are type .A files (ASCII files). If you want to edit other types
of files, you must first convert them into type .A files.

Opening and exiting text files

Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation.
To call the File Manager, press the PGM MGT key.
To display type .A files, press the SELECT TYPE and then the
SHOW .A soft keys.
Select a file and open it with the SELECT soft key or ENT key, or
create a new file by entering the new file name and confirming your
entry with the ENT key.
To leave the text editor, call the File Manager and select a file of a
different file type, for example a part program.
Cursor movements
Move one word to the right
Move one word to the left
Go to next screen page
Go to previous screen page
Go to beginning of file
Go to end of file
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