Mda" Mode; A.2.3 "Mda" Mode - Siemens SINUMERIK User Manual

A.2.3

"MDA" mode

Basic softkey functions in "MDA" mode
For the explanation of other softkeys in this mode, see Section ""JOG" mode (Page 252)".
Notes on part programs in "MDA" mode
Observe the following notes when creating, executing or editing part programs in "MDA" mode:
● Programs ended with M2/M30/M17
When a part program which is ended with M2/M30/M17 runs to the end in "MDA" mode, the cursor automatically returns
to the beginning of the program and the entire program becomes editable.
● Programs not ended with M2/M30/M17
When a part program which is not ended with M2/M30/M17 runs to the end in "MDA" mode, a new empty line
automatically appears at the end of the program and the cursor stops at the beginning of the new line. In this case, only
this new block line is editable and then executable. All program blocks before the new line, however, are not editable
unless you press the following key:
Note that if you do not enter any programming instruction in the new line, pressing the above key deletes the new line
and the cursor automatically goes back to the beginning of the program.
● Programs stopped under other circumstances
In one of the following cases, the program execution stops and the program is not editable unless you press the above
key:
– When a program exception occurs
– When the program runs to M0/M1
– When you press the following key:
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This window displays important G functions whereby each G function is assigned to a group and
has a fixed position in the window. To close the window, press this softkey once again.
To display additional G functions, use the corresponding keys.
This window displays the auxiliary and M functions currently active. To close the window, press this
softkey once again.
This softkey opens the file saving window where you can specify a name and a storage position for
the program displayed in the MDA window. To save your program, either enter a new program
name in the input field or select an existing program for overwriting.
Note:
If you do not save with this softkey, the program edited in "MDA" mode is actually a temporary file.
Pressing this softkey deletes all the blocks displayed in the MDA window.
This softkey opens a window where you can select an existing program file from a system directory
to load into the MDA buffer.
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