Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual page 165

Skip levels, activate
Select the corresponding checkbox to activate the desired skip level.
Note
The "Program Control - Skip Blocks" window is only available when more than one skip level
is set up.
Procedure
Milling
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Software option
In order to have more than two skip levels, for 828D you require the
"Extended operator functions" option.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.
3 Press the "Prog. ctrl." and "Skip blocks" softkeys.
The "Program Control" window appears and shows a list of skip levels.
Machining the workpiece
4.8 Controlling the program run
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