Compatibility For Cycle Support; Additional Functions In The Input Screens; Measuring Cycle Support - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Generating a G code program

8.10 Measuring cycle support

See also
Generating a G code program (Page 258)
8.9.6

Compatibility for cycle support

The cycle support is generally upwards compatible. This means that cycle calls in NC programs
can always be recompiled with a higher software version, changed and then run again.
When transferring NC programs to a machine with a lower software version, it cannot be
guaranteed, however, that the program will be able to be changed by recompiling cycle calls.
8.9.7

Additional functions in the input screens

Selection of units
Display of abs or inc
The abbreviations "abs" and "inc" for absolute and incremental values are displayed behind
the entry fields when a switchover is possible for the field.
Help screens
2D and 3D graphics or sectional views are displayed for the parameterization of the cycles.
Online help
If you wish to obtain more detailed information about certain G code commands or cycle
parameters, then you can call a context-sensitive online help.
8.10 Measuring cycle support
Measuring cycles are general subroutines designed to solve specific measurement tasks. They
can be adapted to specific problems via parameter settings.
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If, for example, the unit can be switched in a field, this is highlighted as soon as the cursor
is positioned on the element. In this way, the operator recognizes the dependency.
The selection symbol is also displayed in the tooltip.
Software option
You require the "Measuring cycles" option to use "Measuring cycles".
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