To place a pattern:
1. Make sure the Workpiece pattern is selected. Follow the steps above for instructions on
selecting a pattern.
2. Click on the
3. Select
Place Pattern
A Teach Window opens prompting you to select a pattern and teach the placement point.
4. Follow the screen prompts and click on
Sample program screens are shown in Figure 6-29.
dual_lane.fmw
dual_lane.fmw
1
1
1
USE CONVEYOR 1:
USE CONVEYOR 1:
USE CONVEYOR 1:
2
2
2
DO: C1Line AT (1.543, 3.567)
DO: C1Line AT (1.543, 3.567)
DO: C1Line AT (1.543, 3.567)
3
3
3
END USE CONVEYOR:
END USE CONVEYOR:
END USE CONVEYOR:
4
4
4
USE CONVEYOR 2:
USE CONVEYOR 2:
USE CONVEYOR 2:
5
5
5
DO: C2Dot at (0.382, 5.198)
DO: C2Dot at (0.382, 5.198)
DO: C2Dot at (0.382, 5.198)
6
6
6
END USE CONVEYOR:
END USE CONVEYOR:
END USE CONVEYOR:
7
7
7
7
7
7
END:
END:
END:
NOTE Conveyor Block Commands can only be placed in the Workpiece Pattern.
6.9.9
Saving the Program
It is helpful to save the program file frequently as it is developed. Revision conventions are a convenient
way to save programming steps without losing previously entered sequences. When the save icon is
clicked, the program sequence, vision, heater, and fluid files are also saved.
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button on the Program Commands toolbar. See Figure 6-26.
Pattern
.
dual_lane.fmw
dual_lane.fmw
1
1
LINE: 1, START: (0.300, 0.300), End: (4.861, 2.118)
LINE: 1, START: (0.300, 0.300), End: (4.861, 2.118)
2
2
2
2
END:
END:
dual_lane.fmw
dual_lane.fmw
1
1
DOT: 1, START: (2.454, 2.110)
DOT: 1, START: (2.454, 2.110)
2
2
2
2
END:
END:
Figure 6-29 Placing Patterns
when finished.
Done
Workpiece
Workpiece
Workpiece
C1Line
C1Line
C2Dot
C2Dot
Operation
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