Editing A Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Machining the workpiece

5.10 Editing a program

Note
Block-by-block execution
The <SINGLE BLOCK> key is also active in the overstore mode. If several blocks are
entered in the overstore buffer, then these are executed block-by-block after each NC start
Deleting blocks
5.10 Editing a program
With the editor, you are able to render, supplement, or change part programs.
Note
Maximum block length
The maximum block length is 512 characters.
Calling the editor
● The editor is started via the "Program correction" softkey in the "Machine" operating area.
You can directly change the program by pressing the <INSERT> key.
● The editor is called via the "Open" softkey as well as with the <INPUT> or <Cursor right>
key in the "Program manager" operating area.
● The editor opens in the "Program" operating area with the last executed part program, if
this was not explicitly exited via the "Close" softkey.
Note
• Please note that the changes to programs saved in the NC memory take immediate
• If you are editing on a local drive or external drives, you can also exit the editor without
• Exit the program correction mode using the "Close" softkey to return to the "Program
See also
Editor settings (Page 130)
Opening and closing a program (Page 262)
Correcting a program (Page 107)
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Press the "Delete blocks" softkey to delete program blocks you have
entered.
effect.
saving, depending on the setting. Programs in the NC memory are always
automatically saved.
manager" operating area.
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