Creating A New G Code Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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Creating a new G code program

You can create G code programs and then render G code blocks for them in a

directory/workpiece.

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12.4 Creating a directory / program / job list / program list

If necessary, select a template if any are available.

Enter the desired workpiece name and press the "OK" softkey.

The name can be a maximum of 24 characters long.

You can use any letters (except accented), digits or the underscore

The directory type (WPD) is set by default.

A new folder with the workpiece name will be created.

The "New G Code Program" window opens.

Press the "OK" softkey again if you want to create the program.

The program will open in the editor.

Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder

in which you would like to store the program.

Press the "New" softkey.

The "New G Code Program" window opens.

If necessary, select a template if any are available.

Select the file type (MPF or SPF).

If you are in the NC memory and have selected either the

"Subprograms" or "Part programs" folder, you can only create one

subprogram (SPF) or one main program (MPF).

Managing programs

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