Creating Directories/Programs; Creating A New Directory - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Program management

8.4 Creating directories/programs

Note
Only workpieces/programs located in the NCK memory can be selected for execution.
8.4 Creating directories/programs
8.4.1

Creating a new directory

Directory structures help you to manage your program and data transparently. You can
create subdirectories in a directory on the local drive and on USB network drives.
In a subdirectory, in turn, you can create programs and then create program blocks for them.
Note
Directories names must end in .DIR or .WPD. The maximum name length is 28 characters
including the extension.
All letters (except umlauts), numbers, and underscores are permitted for name assignment.
These names are automatically converted to upper-case letters.
This limitation does not apply for work on USB/network drives.
Proceed as follows
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If the selected program is already opened in the "Program" operating
area,
press the " NC Execute" softkey.
Press the "CYCLE START" key.
Execution of the workpiece is started.
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage medium, i.e., the local or USB drive, and
position the cursor on the folder in which you would like to create a
directory.
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