HEIDENHAIN TNC 407 (280 580) ISO Programming - Manual (Page 280)

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9 External Data Transfer
TNC 426/TNC 425/TNC 415 B/TNC 407
The TNC features two interfaces for data transfer between it and other
devices.
Application examples:
• Downloading files into the TNC
• Transferring files from the TNC to external devices
• Printing files
• Remote operation of the TNC
The two interfaces can be used simultaneously.
9.1 Data Transfer with the TNC 426
The functions described in this chapter are operative in FE1 mode (see page 10-4). If you want to use these functions
with a PC, you will need the TNC.EXE data transfer software from HEIDENHAIN.
To copy individual files into the TNC
➤ Press PGM MGT to call the file manager.
➤ Arrange the screen layout with the WINDOW soft key to show file
names in both halves of the screen (see Chapter 1 under “File
management on the TNC 426”)
➤ In the left screen half, use the PATH soft key to select the directory into
which you wish to copy the file from the external device.
➤ Move the highlight to the right screen half with the rightward arrow key.
➤ In the right screen half, use the PATH soft key to select the directory
containing the files that you want to copy into the TNC.
➤ Move the highlight to the file you want to copy into the TNC.
➤ Press the COPY soft key and confirm with ENT. The TNC copies the
highlighted file into the TNC.
➤ Close the file manager with END.