Creating Templates - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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13.5 Creating templates

13.5 Creating templates
You can store your own templates to be used for creating part programs and workpieces.
These templates provide the basic framework for further editing.
You can use them for any part programs or workpieces you have created.
Storage location for templates
The templates used to create part programs or workpieces are stored in the following
directories:
HMI Data/Templates/Manufacturer/Part programs or Workpieces
HMI Data/Templates/User/Part programs or Workpieces
Procedure
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4. Press the "Select program" softkey.
The "Programs" window opens. The data tree of the NC memory with
workpiece, part program and subprogram directory is displayed.
5. Place the cursor on the desired program and press the "OK" softkey.
The selected program is inserted in the first line of the list together with
its path.
- OR -
Enter the program name directly in the list.
If you are making entries manually, check that the path is correct (e.g.
//NC/WKS.DIR/MEINPROGRAMM.WPD/MEINPROGRAMM.MPF).
//NC and the extension (.MPF) may be added automatically.
With multi-channel machines, you can specify in which channel the
program is to be selected.
6. To remove a program from the list, place the cursor on the appropriate
line and press the "Delete" softkey.
- OR -
To delete all programs from the program list, press the "Delete all"
softkey.
1. Select the "Startup" operating area.
2. Press the "System data" softkey.
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