Editing The Machine Model - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Commissioning Manual

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14.5 Editing the machine model

14.5 Editing the machine model
Functions are available in the tree view of the graphic editor, similar to those in the program
editor; these simplify creating and editing a machine model.
Procedure
Copying/cutting/pasting elements
If you want to create a kinematic or protection area element that is similar to an already
existing element, then you can save time if you copy the element and insert it at a different
position. You have the option, for example of also copying inactive subtrees into the active
tree.
Copying/cutting and pasting elements
Note
Inserting the same element
If you insert the same element, then this is automatically inserted in front of the selected
element.
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1. Position the cursor on the desired element.
2. Press the "Copy" softkey.
- OR -
Press the "Cut" softkey.
3. Position the cursor at the required position and press the "Paste"
softkey.
4. Press the "OK" softkey if you wish to attach the element to the chain as
the next element.
The element is inserted and the name is automatically extended by a
long underscore and incremented.
Note:
You have the option of changing the name of the element in the
associated input window.
- OR -
Press the "Parallel" softkey if you want to insert the element parallel to
the selected element.
Note:
The "Parallel" softkey is not available for protection areas.
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