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

Program management
7.4 Creating a directory/program/joblist/program list
7.4.3

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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5. Enter the desired workpiece name, select a template, if necessary,
and press the "OK" softkey.
The name can contain up to 28 characters (name + dot. + 3-character
extension).
You can use any letters (except umlauts), digits or the underscore
symbol (_).
The directory type (WPD) is set by default.
A new folder with the workpiece name will be created.
The "New G code program" window will open.
6. Press the "OK" softkey again if you want to create the program.
The program will open in the editor.
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 the file "Subprograms"
or "Part programs", you can create only one subprogram (SPF) or
main program (MPF) respectively.
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