Automatic Block Building; Creating Automated Program Blocks - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Operating Manual

Multi-channel machining
10.2 Multi-channel support
10.2.10

Automatic block building

10.2.10.1

Creating automated program blocks

With the "Automatic block building" function, you have a convenient option to automatically
split an existing program subsequently into the desired blocks.
Rules for creating the blocks
You define the rules for creating the blocks in the configuration file.
You can define the following program steps for better processing:
● Combine the tools used in the program into blocks
● Define cycle types
– A main block opens a new block at the top level. The block itself is entered as first
– A subblock is inserted in the currently opened block of a main block. Blocks that are
– Two levels are available for the block building to structure the program.
Note
The automatic block building can only be performed once.
If you use the function a second time, a message is displayed that no blocks can be inserted
as some already exist.
In order to create blocks in the already converted program, use the "Build block" softkey in
the editor.
References
For additional information, please refer to the following references:
SINUMERIK Operate (IM9) / SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual
Precondition
The configuration file seditor.ini has been installed.
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block in the block. The replacement text from the configuration file is taken as block
text.
not classified by the configuration file are combined in one block at the second block
level. This block contains the block text "Free DIN code".
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