Explanation Of Terms - HEIDENHAIN 548431-05 User Manual

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Explanation of terms

Cursor: Marks
Input and operations, such as copying, deleting, inserting, etc.,
refer to the current cursor position.
Cursor keys: Keys for moving the cursor
Arrow keys
PG UP and PG DN keys
Active window, functions, or menu
shown in color.
In the inactive windows, the title bar appears dimmed. Inactive
function keys or menu items also appear
Menu: Functions or function groups are displayed as a 9-field
box
item: Individual symbols of a menu
Menu
Default value: Preset value of a cycle parameter or DIN
command parameter
File name extension: String following the file name
Example:
*.nc—DIN programs
*.ncs—DIN subprograms (DIN macros)
key: Functions available at the side and bottom of the
Soft
screen pages
Soft key selection
soft key function.
Form: Individual pages of a dialog
UNITS: Grouped dialogs for a function in smart.Turn mode of
operation
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the current position in a list or input field
items: Item on the screen
keys: Keys that you can press to select a
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