Compatibility For Cycle Support; Additional Functions In The Input Screens - Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual

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Compatibility for cycle support

The cycle support is generally upwards compatible. This means that cycle calls in NC programs

can always be recompiled with a higher software version, changed and then run again.

When transferring NC programs to a machine with a lower software version, it cannot be

guaranteed, however, that the program will be able to be changed by recompiling cycle calls.

Selection of units

Display of abs or inc

The abbreviations "abs" and "inc" for absolute and incremental values are displayed behind

the entry fields when a switchover is possible for the field.

Help screens

2D and 3D graphics or sectional views are displayed for the parameterization of the cycles.

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Press the <SHIFT + INSERT> key combination.

This starts the edit mode for this cycle call and you can edit it like a normal

NC block. This means that it is possible to generate an empty block before

the cycle is called. For instance, to insert something before a cycle that

is located at the beginning of the program.

Note: In edit mode, the cycle call can be changed in such a way that it

can no longer be recompiled in the parameter screen.

You exit the edit mode by pressing the <SHIFT + INSERT> key combi‐

You are in the edit mode and press the <INPUT> key.

A new line is created after the cursor position.

If, for example, the unit can be switched in a field, this is highlighted as soon as the cursor

is positioned on the element. In this way, the operator recognizes the dependency.

The selection symbol is also displayed in the tooltip.

Generating a G code program

8.9 Calling technology functions