Creating A New G Code Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

10.4.3

Creating a new G code program

You can create G code programs and then render G code blocks for them in a
directory/workpiece.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder,
in which you would like to store the program.
3. Press the "New" softkey.
The "New G Code Program" window appears.
4. If necessary, select a template if any are available.
5. Select the file type (MPF or SPF).
If you are in the NC memory and have selected the file "Subprograms"
or "Part programs", you can create only one subprogram (SPF) or main
program (MPF) respectively.
6. Enter the desired program name and press the "OK" softkey.
Program names may be a maximum of 24 characters in length.
You can use all letters (with the exception of special characters,
language-specific special characters, Asian or Cyrillic characters),
numbers and underscores (_). The program type is appropriately
specified.
10.4 Creating a directory/program/joblist/program list
Program management
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