A.8.1 Defining A Start Point - Siemens SINUMERIK 808D User Manual

So ftkey functions
① An element was selected using the cursor keys. This softkey enlarges the image section of the selected element.
② Zooms the graphic in/out/automatically
③ When you select this softkey, you can move the red cross-hair with the cursor keys and choose a picture detail to
display. When you deactivate this softkey, the input focus is positioned in the contour chain again.
④ If you press this softkey, help graphics are displayed in addition to the relevant parameter. Pressing the softkey again
exits the help mode.
⑤ Press this softkey to toggle between the selections. This softkey functions the same as pressing the following key:
⑥ Defines a pole for contour programming in polar coordinates. The pole can only be entered in absolute Cartesian
coordinates.
⑦ Exits the contour editor and returns to the program editor window, without transferring the last edited values to the
main program
⑧ Saves the settings for the start point
A.8.1 Defining a start point
When entering a contour, begin at a position which you already know and enter it as the starting point.
Op e rating sequence
Programming and Operating Manual (Milling)
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1. Select the program management operating area.
2. Enter the system program directory.
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