Deleting A Program/Directory - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Managing programs

14.10 Deleting a program/directory

Note
Copying files in the same directory
You cannot copy files to the same directory. You must copy the file under a new name.
14.10 Deleting a program/directory
Delete programs or directories from time to time that you are no longer using to maintain a
clearer overview of your data management. Back up the data beforehand, if necessary, on an
external data medium (e.g. USB FlashDrive) or on a network drive.
Please note that when you delete a directory, all programs, tool data and zero point data and
subdirectories that this directory contains are deleted.
Procedure
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6. Press the "OK" or "Overwrite all" softkey if you want to overwrite existing
directories/programs.
- OR -
Press the "No overwriting" softkey if you do not want to overwrite already
existing directories/programs.
- OR -
Press the "Skip" softkey if the copy operation is to be continued with the
next file.
- OR -
Enter another name if you want to paste the directory/program under
another name and press the "OK" softkey.
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Choose the desired storage location and position the cursor on the file or
directory that you would like to delete.
3. Press the ">>" and "Delete" softkeys.
A prompt appears as to whether you really want to delete the file or di‐
rectory.
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