9 block delete type – Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set User Manual

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Miscellaneous Parameters

Chapter 37

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Function

This parameter determines the operation of the block delete feature

programmed in a block with a / code. There are 9 block delete characters

available ranging from /1 (the same as programming just /) to /9. Use this

feature to let the operator delete either part or all of a program block at will

by selecting a block delete number as active.

This parameter determines whether the entire block is deleted when the

proper block delete switch is on, or if only the information in the block to

the right of the block delete character.

Delete rest -- When this parameter is set as delete rest, the control deletes

any portion of the block that is to the right of the block delete character.

Delete whole -- When this parameter is set as delete whole, the control

deletes the entire program block regardless of the location of the block

delete character in the program block.

Axis

Parameter

Number

All

[403]

Range

Selection

Result

(a)

Delete rest

(b)

Delete whole

Notes

This is a global parameter; the value set here applies to all axes

and processes.

37.9

Block Delete Type