Copying/Pasting/Deleting A Program Block - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

4.10.3

Copying/pasting/deleting a program block

Precondition
The program is opened in the editor.
Procedure
Deleting program blocks
Note
The buffer memory contents are retained even after the editor is closed, enabling you to
paste the contents in another program, as well.
See also
Opening additional programs (Page 156)
Turning
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1. Press the "Mark" softkey.
- OR -
Press the <SELECT> key.
2. Select the desired program blocks with the cursor or mouse.
3. Press the "Copy" softkey in order to copy the selection to the buffer
memory.
4. Place the cursor on the desired insertion point in the program and press
the "Paste" softkey.
The content of the buffer memory is pasted.
Use the "Cut" softkey to delete selected program blocks.
Note: When editing a program, you cannot copy or cut more than 1024
lines. While a program that is not on the NC is opened (progress display
less than 100%), you cannot copy or cut more than 10 lines or insert more
than 1024 characters.
Machining the workpiece
4.10 Editing a program
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