Indirect Subprogram Call (Call) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual

1.24.3.5

Indirect subprogram call (CALL)

Function
Depending on the prevailing conditions at a particular point in the program, different
subprograms can be called. The name of the subprogram is stored in a variable of the
STRING type. The subprogram call is realized with
Note
The indirect subprogram call is only possible for subprograms without parameter transfer.
For a direct subprogram call, save the name in a STRING constant.
Syntax
CALL <program name>
Meaning
CALL
<program name>
Example
Direct call with STRING constant:
Program code
...
CALL "/_N_WKS_DIR/_N_SUBPROG_WPD/_N_PART1_SPF"
...
Indirect call via variable:
Program code
...
DEF STRING[100] PROGNAME
PROGNAME="/_N_WKS_DIR/_N_SUBPROG_WPD/_N_PART1_SPF"
CALL PROGNAME
...
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: Command for the indirect subprogram call.
: Name of the subprogram (variable or constant)
Type:
CALL
STRING
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and the variable name.
Comment
; Direct call to subprogram
PART1 with CALL.
Comment
: Define variable.
; Assign subprogram PART1 to
the PROGNAME variable.
; Indirect call to subprogram
PART1 via CALL and the
PROGNAME variable.
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