Searching Directories And Files - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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10.6 Searching directories and files

10.6 Searching directories and files
You have the possibility of searching in the Program Manager for certain directories and
files.
Note
Search with place holders
The following place holders simplify the search:
 "*": replaces any character string
 "?": replaces any character
Search strategy
The search is made in all of the selected directories and their subdirectories.
If the cursor is positioned on a file, then a search is made from the higher-level directory.
Note
Searching in opened directories
Open the closed directories for a successful search.
Procedure
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3. Position the cursor on the file that you wish to store as a template and
press the "Copy" softkey.
4. Select the directory in which you want to store the data - "Part
programs" or "Workpieces" - and press the "Paste" softkey.
Stored templates can be selected when a part program or a workpiece
is being created.
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Select the storage location in which you wish to perform the search and
then press the ">>" and "Search" softkeys.
The "Find file" window appears.
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