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The address character of the word is usually a letter. The sequence of digits can contain a
sign and decimal point. The sign always appears between the address letter and the
sequence of digits. The positive sign (+) does not have to be specified.
Blocks and block format
An NC program consists of individual blocks. A block generally consists of (several) words.
A block should contain all the data required for performing an operation step and is
terminated with the character "L
Note
The "L
you change lines.
Block length
A block can contain a maximum of 512 characters (including the comment and end-of-block
character "L
Note
Three blocks of up to 66 characters each are normally displayed in the current block display
on the screen. Comments are also displayed. Messages are displayed in a separate
message window.
Fundamentals
Programming Manual, 11/2006, 6FC5398-1BP10-2BA0
" character does not have to be inserted manually, it is generated automatically when
F
").
F
Fundamental Principles of NC Programming
2.2 Language elements of the programming language
" (LINE FEED = new line).
F
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