Setting Layers - HEIDENHAIN TNC 620 User Manual

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Programming: Data transfer from DXF files or plain-language contours

Processing DXF Files (Software Option)

Setting layers

As a rule, DXF files contain multiple layers, with which the designer

organizes the drawings. The designer uses the layers to create

groups of various types of elements, such as the actual workpiece

contour, dimensions, auxiliary and design lines, shadings, and

So that as little unnecessary information as possible appears on the

screen during selection of the contours, you can hide all excessive

layers contained in the DXF file.

The DXF file to be processed must contain at least

You can even select a contour if the designer has

saved it on different layers.

If it has not already been activated, select the

mode for the layer settings. In the left window the

TNC shows all layers contained in the active DXF

To hide a layer, select the layer with the left mouse

button, and click its check box to hide it

To show a layer, select the layer with the left

mouse button, and click its check box again to

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