Working With Dxf Files; Overview; Displaying Cad Drawings; Open A Dxf File - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

5.16

Working with DXF files

5.16.1

Overview

The "DXF-Reader" function can be used to open files created in the SINUMERIK Operate
editor directly in a CAD system as well as contours and drilling positions to be transferred
and stored directly in G code and ShopTurn programs.
The DXF file can be displayed in the Program Manager.
5.16.2

Displaying CAD drawings

5.16.2.1

Open a DXF file

Procedure
Turning
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Software option
You require the "DXF-Reader" software option in order to use this function.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the DFX
file that you want to display.
3. Press the "Open" softkey.
The selected CAD drawing will be displayed with all its layers, i.e. with
all graphic levels.
4. Press the "Close" softkey to close the CAD drawing and to return to the
Program Manager.
Machining the workpiece
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