ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 35)

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 Program Management provides access to existing programs for
running, simulating or editing. New programs can be created here
with access to the CAM, and Draw features. Programs can also be
copied to or from a USB memory device (like a memory stick or
thumb drive), or network. See "Accessing Program Management"
on page 88 for a complete description.
 Program Run allows a selected program to either auto run without
pausing, or single step through a program as it is running. See
chapter "9.1 Running a program" on page 266 for a complete
description.
Sub Modes
Within the three main operating modes; Manual Data Input, Program
Management, and Program Run, there are sub-modes for each. The
Sub Modes are accessed via the horizontal menu bar along the bottom
of the touch screen.
 Sub modes for Manual Data Input provide data input for machining
operations such as milling a line, an arc, engraving, drilling and
creating pockets. All these are accessed by filling the corresponding
form. Manual operation can also be done here. As well as access to
tool management and fixture offset tables. See "Manual Data Input
Menu Bar" on page 40 for a complete description. The 3500i
remembers all operations which can then easily be saved to a
program for later re-use. It is also possible to re-run a previous
operation without having to re-enter all the data.
 Sub modes for Program Management provide access to edit
existing programs, or create a new program. The CAM, Draw
features can be accessed here where a program can be run in
simulation mode. If a program was accidentally deleted, it can be
recovered using the Recycle Bin. See "Accessing Program
Management" on page 88 for a complete description.
 Sub modes for Program Run provide access to such actions as auto
run a program without pausing, or single step through a program,
and provide a drawing display of the machining taking place. It is also
possible to use all Program Management features while the
machine is running. See chapter "9.1 Running a program" on page
266 for a complete description.
When a sub mode key is activated, it is not possible to
change to another main mode.