Calling Technology Functions; Additional Functions In The Input Screens; Checking Input Parameters - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating a ShopMill program

7.15 Calling technology functions

7.15 Calling technology functions
7.15.1

Additional functions in the input screens

Selection of units
Display of abs or inc
The abbreviations "abs" and "inc" for absolute and incremental values are displayed behind
the entry fields when a switchover is possible for the field.
Help screens
2D and 3D graphics or sectional views are displayed for the parameterization of the cycles.
Online help
If you wish to obtain more detailed information about certain G code commands or cycle
parameters, then you can call a context-sensitive online help.
7.15.2

Checking input parameters

When generating the program, the parameters that are entered are already checked in order
to avoid making incorrect entries.
If a parameter is assigned an illegal value, this is indicated in the input screen and is
designated as follows:
● The entry field has a colored background (background color, pink).
● A note is displayed in the comment line.
● If the parameter input field is selected using the cursor, the note is also displayed as
The programming can only be completed after the incorrect value has been corrected.
Incorrect parameter values are also monitored with alarms during the cycle runtime.
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If, for example, the unit can be switched in a field, this is highlighted as soon as the
cursor is positioned on the element. In this way, the operator recognizes the
dependency.
The selection symbol is also displayed in the tooltip.
tooltip.
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