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2.4 Simulation
Overview
This function can be used to simulate machining on the screen.
Data evaluated by the simulation has to be copied into data management in the Dialog
programming\Simulation data directory (\DP.DIR\SIM.DIR).
When the simulation program is started the following functions can be selected with the
"Data matching" softkey:
● Match setup data
● Match tools
● Match machine data
● Match cycles
2.4.1 Display of the simulation files
Matching data
The files loaded into the simulation are displayed with softkey Match data → Loaded data All
programs currently copied into the simulation are displayed. They are deleted from the
simulation again when a different workpiece is selected.
Changes to these programs via the compensation editor are made directly in the HMI or
NCK, and the modified programs are automatically copied into the simulation. If these
programs are modified externally (e.g. via Services), the change is detected at the time of
the next simulation selection and the programs concerned are copied into the simulation.
If files exist for the current workpiece (extension RPA, GUD, SEA, UFR, PRO, CEC, TOA,
TMA), they are loaded into the simulation when the workpiece is selected. These files are
retained when the workpiece is changed and their date stamp is monitored.
If these files are modified externally (e.g. via Services / Programs), the change is detected at
the time of the next simulation selection and the files concerned are automatically loaded
into the passive file system for the simulation.
● Basic data
● Standard cycles
HMI Advanced (IM4)
Commissioning Manual, 03/2009, 6FC5397-0DP10-3BA0
The initialization data (INITIAL.INI), tool data (TO_INI.INI) and definition files (*.DEF)
loaded into the simulation are displayed. The files (CH(c)_xxx.INI, NC_xxx.INI and
AX_SEA.INI) are displayed under "Loaded data".
The date stamp for these files is evaluated. If these files are modified externally (e.g. via
Services), the change is detected at the time of the next simulation selection and the files
concerned are automatically loaded into the simulation.
All standard cycles loaded into the simulation are displayed:
The cycles are then copied into the simulation when required. Changes to the cycles are
not detected automatically and must be detected by means of the "Match cycles" softkey.
Configuring the HMI system
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