Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual page 630

Multi-channel machining
11.2 Multi-channel support
You can define the following program steps for better processing:
● Combine the tools used in the program into blocks
● Define cycle types
– A main block opens a new block at the top level. The block itself is entered as first block
– A subblock is inserted in the currently opened block of a main block. Blocks that are not
– Two levels are available for the block building to structure the program.
Note
The automatic block building can only be performed once.
If you use the function a second time, a message is displayed that no blocks can be inserted
as some already exist.
In order to create blocks in the already converted program, use the "Build block" softkey in the
editor.
References
For additional information, please refer to the following references:
SINUMERIK Operate Commissioning Manual
Precondition
The configuration file seditor.ini has been installed.
Procedure
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in the block. The replacement text from the configuration file is taken as block text.
classified by the configuration file are combined in one block at the second block level.
This block contains the block text "Free DIN code".
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Position the cursor on the required main program (*.mpf) or on a job list
(*.job).
3. Press the ">>" and "Automat." block building" softkey.
You are prompted as to whether you want to automatically insert blocks
in the program.
4. Press the "OK" softkey to confirm the conversion.
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