Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming Manual page 190

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Programming with ShopMill
3.5 Contour milling
Graphical representation
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The progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line
graphics while the contour elements are being entered.
Graphical presentation of the contour during contour milling
When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in
different line styles and colors:
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Black:
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Orange:
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Green dashed:
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Blue dotted:
The scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to
match the complete contour.
The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics
window.
SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition
Programmed contour
Current contour element
Alternative element
Partially defined element
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