Creating A New G Code Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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Storing any new file (Page 236)
9.4.3

Creating a new G code program

You can create G code programs and then render G code blocks for them in a
directory/workpiece.
Procedure
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4. If necessary, select a template if any are available.
5. Enter the desired workpiece name and press the "OK" softkey.
The name can be a maximum of 24 characters long.
You can use any letters (except accented), digits or the underscore
symbol (_).
The directory type (WPD) is set by default.
A new folder with the workpiece name will be created.
The "New G Code Program" window will open.
6. Press the "OK" softkey again if you want to create the program.
The program will open in the editor.
1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder,
in which you would like to store the program.
3. Press the "New" softkey.
The "New G Code Program" window appears.
4. If necessary, select a template if any are available.
5. Select the file type (MPF or SPF).
If you are in the NC memory and have selected the file "Subprograms"
or "Part programs", you can create only one subprogram (SPF) or main
program (MPF) respectively.
9.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list
Managing programs
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