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The index filter refers to the machine data arrays. On the display, this machine data can be
identified by the field index attached to the machine data string.
Example: 10000[ index]AXCONF_MACHAX_NAME_TAB
If the index filter is activated, machine data arrays are only displayed in the specified index
area.
Display groups
A display group contains machine data within a machine data area that belongs to the same
topic.
Note
To find out which display group a machine data item belongs to, refer to the "Display filter"
parameter associated with the description of the machine data element in question.
References: List Manual (book 1)
Select/deselect display groups to increase or decrease the number of machine data items
displayed for the current machine data area.
Display expert parameters
If the "Display expert parameters" filter is disabled, only the machine data in a machine data
area that is required for the basic functionality of the NC is displayed.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Start-up" operating area.
2. Press the "Mach. data" softkey.
3. Press the softkey of a particular data area, e.g. "General MD".
The list of general machine data is displayed.
4. Press the "Display options" softkey.
The "Display Options: ..." window ..." for the selected machine data
opens.
5. Select the required filter options (according to display groups, indices or
expert parameters) by activating the checkboxes.
Machine and setting data
7.6 Machine data display filter
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