Representation Of The Contour - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

10.5.2

Representation of the contour

G code program
In the editor, the contour is represented in a program section using individual program blocks.
If you open an individual block, then the contour is opened.
ShopTurn program
The cycle represents a contour as a program block in the program. If you open this block, the
individual contour elements are listed symbolically and displayed in broken-line graphics.
Symbolic representation
The individual contour elements are represented by symbols adjacent to the graphics window.
They appear in the order in which they were entered.
Contour element
Starting point
Straight line up
Straight line down
Straight line left
Straight line right
Straight line in any direction
Arc right
Arc left
Pole
Finish contour
The different colors of the symbols indicate their status:
Foreground
Black
Black
Black
Red
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Symbol Meaning
Starting point of the contour
Straight line in 90° grid
Straight line in 90° grid
Straight line in 90° grid
Straight line in 90° grid
Straight line with any gradient
Circle
Circle
Straight diagonal or circle in po‐
lar coordinates
END End of contour definition
Background Meaning
Blue Cursor on active element
Orange Cursor on current element
White Normal element
White Element not currently evaluated
(element will only be evaluated
when it is selected with the cur‐
sor)
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