Additional Functions In The Input Screens; Measuring Cycle Support - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Creating a G code program

7.10 Measuring cycle support

7.9.7

Additional functions in the input screens

Selection of units
Display of abs or inc
The abbreviations "abs" and "inc" for absolute and incremental values are displayed behind
the entry fields when a switchover is possible for the field.
Help screens
2D and 3D graphics or sectional views are displayed for the parameterization of the cycles.
Online help
If you wish to obtain more detailed information about certain G code commands or cycle
parameters, then you can call a context-sensitive online help.
7.10 Measuring cycle support
Measuring cycles are general subroutines designed to solve specific measurement tasks.
They can be adapted to specific problems via parameter settings.
References
You will find a more detailed description on how to use measuring cycles in:
Programming Manual Measuring cycles / SINUMERIK 840D sl/828D
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If, for example, the unit can be switched in a field, this is highlighted as soon as the
cursor is positioned on the element. In this way, the operator recognizes the depend-
ency.
The selection symbol is also displayed in the tooltip.
Software option
You require the "Measuring cycles" option to use "Measuring cycles".
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