Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual page 49

Displaying alarm descriptions and machine data
Displaying and inserting a G code command in the editor
See also
Additional functions in the input screens (Page 213)
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1. If messages or alarms are pending in the "Alarms", "Messages" or
"Alarm Log" window, position the cursor at the appropriate display and
press the <HELP> or the <F12> key.
The associated alarm description is displayed.
2. If you are in the "Startup" operating area in the windows for the display
of the machine, setting and drive data, position the cursor on the
desired machine data or drive parameter and press the <HELP> or
the <F12> key.
The associated data description is displayed.
1. A program is opened in the editor.
Position the cursor on the desired G code command and press the
<HELP> or the <F12> key.
The associated G code description is displayed.
2. Press the "Display all G funct." softkey.
3. With the aid of the search function, select, for example, the desired G
code command.
4. Press the "Transfer to editor" softkey.
The selected G function is taken into the program at the cursor
position.
5. Press the "Exit help" softkey again to close the help.
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