Operation Via Softkeys And Buttons - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Fundamentals
3.4 Operator interface
Display
Blue-green font
Gray font
Editing a program directly
In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.
See also
Correcting a program (Page 146)
Settings for the automatic mode (Page 191)
3.4.6

Operation via softkeys and buttons

Operating areas/operating modes
The user interface consists of different windows featuring eight horizontal and eight vertical
softkeys.
You operate the softkeys with the keys next to the softkey bars.
You can display a new window or execute functions using the softkeys.
The operating software is sub-divided into six operating areas (machine, parameter, program,
program manager, diagnosis, startup), three operating modes and four functions (JOG, MDI,
AUTO, TEACH IN, REF. POINT, REPOS, single block).
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Meaning
"G2" or "G3" motion command
Comment
Machine manufacturer
You can define further highlight colors in the "sleditorwidget.ini" configuration file.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's instructions.
1. Press the <INSERT> key.
2. Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block.
Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not for
external execution.
3. Press the <INSERT> key to exit the program and the edit mode again.
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