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Part programming
4.5 Free contour programming
Confirm your inputs with the following softkey:
Select contour element
Position the cursor on the desired contour element in the contour chain, and select it using
this key.
The parameters for the selected element will then be displayed. The name of the element
appears at the top of the parameterization window.
If the contour element can be represented geometrically, it is highlighted accordingly in the
graphic display area, i.e. the color of the contour element changes from white to black.
Modifying contour element
You can use the cursor keys to select a programmed contour element in the contour chain.
Press this key to display the parameter input fields. The parameters can now be edited.
Insert a contour element
Use the cursor keys in the contour chain to select the contour element in front of the position
for the new element.
Then select the contour element to be inserted from the softkey bar.
After you have configured the parameters for the new contour element, confirm the insert
operation by pressing the following softkey:
Subsequent contour elements are updated automatically according to the new contour
status.
Delete contour element
Use the cursor keys to select the element you wish to delete. The selected contour symbol
and associated contour element in the programming graphic are highlighted in red. Then
press this softkey and confirm the query.
Close the contour
By pressing this softkey, you can close the contour from the actual position with a straight
line to the starting point.
Undo an input
By selecting this softkey you can return to the main screen without transferring the last
edited values to the system.
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