Generating A G Code Program - Siemens sinumerik 840D sl Operating Manual

Creating G code program

6.5 Generating a G code program

6.5 Generating a G code program
Create a separate program for each new workpiece that you would like to produce. The
program contains the individual machining steps that must be performed to produce the
workpiece.
Part programs in the G code can be created under the "Workpieces" folder or under the "Part
programs" folder.
Procedure
Creating a new part program
Creating a new part program for a workpiece
See also
Changing a cycle call (Page 187)
Selection of the cycles via softkey (Page 180)
Creating a new workpiece (Page 591)
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1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Select the required archiving location.
3. Position the cursor on the folder "Part programs" and press the "New"
softkey.
The "New G Code Program" window opens.
4. Enter the required name and press the "OK" softkey.
The name can contain up to 28 characters (name + dot + 3-character
extension). You can use all letters (except accented), digits and
underscores (_).
The program type (MPF) is set by default.
The project is created and opened in the Editor.
5. Position the cursor on the folder "Workpieces" and press the "New"
softkey.
The "New G Code Program" window opens.
6. Select the file type (MPF or SPF), enter the desired name of the
program and press the "OK" softkey.
The project is created and opened in the Editor.
7. Enter the desired G code commands.
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