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

Program management
8.4 Creating a directory/program/joblist/program list
8.4.3

Creating a new G code program

You can create G code programs and then render G code blocks for them in a
directory/workpiece.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the
folder, in which you would like to store the program.
3. Press the "New" softkey.
The "New G Code Program" window appears.
4. If necessary, select a template if any are available.
5. 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).
6. Enter the desired program name and press the "OK" softkey.
The program name can contain up to 28 characters (name + dot + 3-
character extension).
You can use all letters (except accented), digits and underscores (_).
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