Saving The Program, File Function - Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl Operating Manual

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Delete
MDA buffer

4.5.2 Saving the program, file function

MDA file
function
Read in
MDA
Save
MDA progr.
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SINUMERIK 840Di sl/840D sl/840D Operating Manual HMI-Advanced (BAD) - 01/2008 Edition
Vertical softkeys
Like the JOG main screen, the MDA main screen contains softkeys
"G Fct.+Transf.", "Auxiliary functions" and "Spindle" (if spindle is
configured).
The contents of the MDA program in the NC are erased.
Function
You can use the MDA file function to
• Save the contents of the MDA program to a file or
• Read a part program to the MDA clipboard to edit it in MDA or
Teach-in mode.
Sequence of operations
"MDA" mode is selected in the "Machine" operating area.
The program overview of "Part programs" is opened,
a dialog window also appears.
The new file is then displayed in the program overview.
The program overview of part programs is displayed. From the list of
programs, select the one that you wish to copy to the MDA buffer with
"Read in MDA". This can now be edited accordingly.
The system will ask you to enter a name for the file to be saved to the
MDA clipboard.
The program is saved/stored as a part program (MPF) under the
name you have entered in the part programs directory.
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