Skip Blocks - Siemens sinumerik 840D sl Operating Manual

4.8.2

Skip blocks

It is possible to skip program blocks, which are not to be executed every time the program
runs.
The skip blocks are identified by placing a "/" (forward slash) or "/x (x = number of skip level)
character in front of the block number. Several consecutive blocks can also be skipped.
The statements in the skipped blocks are not executed, i.e. the program continues with the
next block, which is not skipped.
The number of skip levels that can be used depends on a machine datum.
Skip levels, activate
Check the corresponding checkbox in order to skip the required block level.
Note
The "Program control - skip blocks" window is only available when more than one skip level
is set up.
Procedure
Turning
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Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
1. Select the "Machine" operating area.
2. Press the <AUTO> or <MDA> key.
3 Press the "Prog. ctrl." and "Skip blocks" softkeys.
The "Program control" window appears and shows a list of block
levels.
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