Importing And Editing A Dxf File In The Editor; General Procedure; Specifying A Reference Point - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Note
Editing a geometric element
You can use this function to make smaller changes to the geometry, e.g. for missing
intersections.
You should make larger changes in the input screen of the editor.
Changes that you make with "Element edit" cannot be undone.
6.11.3

Importing and editing a DXF file in the editor

6.11.3.1

General procedure

● Create/open a G code or ShopTurn program
● Call the "Turn contour" cycles and create a "New contour"
- OR -
● Call from "Drill" cycle "Position / position pattern"
● Import the DXF file
● Select the contour or drilling positions in the DXF file or CAD drawing and click "OK" to
accept the cycle
● Add the program record with "Accept" to the G code or ShopTurn program
6.11.3.2

Specifying a reference point

Because the zero point of the DXF file normally differs from the zero point of the CAD drawing,
specify a reference point.
Turning
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If, for example, you have selected a straight line, the following window
opens, "Straight line on layer: ...". You are shown the coordinates appro‐
priate for the current zero point in the selected layer: Start point for X and
Y, end point for X and Y as well as the length.
4. If you are currently in the editor, press the "Element edit" softkey.
The coordinate values can be edited.
3. Press the "Back" softkey to close the display window.
Machining the workpiece
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