Program Structure - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating a ShopTurn program

9.3 Program structure

Note
Switching between the help screen and the graphic view
The key combination <CTRL> + <G> is also available for the switchover between the help
screen and the graphic view.
Figure 9-4
9.3 Program structure
A machining step program is divided into three sub-areas:
● Program header
● Program blocks
● End of program
These sub-areas form a process plan.
Program header
The program header contains parameters that affect the entire program, such as blank
dimensions or retraction planes.
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Parameter screen with graphic view
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