HEIDENHAIN TNC 407 (280 580) ISO Programming User Manual
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Introduction
To convert a file:
Text files (type .A) can be converted to any other type. Other types of files
can only be converted into ASCII text files. They can then be edited with
the alphanumeric keyboard.
Part programs that were created with FK free contour programming
can also be converted to HEIDENHAIN conversational programs.
➤ Call the file manager with PGM NAME.
➤ Move the highlight to the file you wish to convert.
➤ Shift the soft-key row.
➤ Press the CONVERT soft key
➤ Press the CONVERT FK –> H soft key.
➤ Type the new file name into the highlight in the screen headline and
confirm with ENT.
➤ Close the file manager with END.
File management for files on external data media
You can erase and protect files stored on the FE 401B floppy disk unit
from HEIDENHAIN. You can also format a floppy disk from the TNC. To do
this you must first select the PROGRAMMING END EDITING mode of
operation.
To erase a file on the FE 401B:
➤ Press the EXT key. The TNC displays the files stored in the TNC
memory in the left screen half, and the files stored on the FE 401 in the
right screen half.
➤ Move the highlight to the right screen half.
➤ Press the WINDOW soft key to select one-window mode.
➤ Move the highlight to the file you wish to delete.
➤ Press the DELETE soft key.
➤ Close the file manager with END.
To protect a file on the FE 401B:
➤ Press the EXT key. The TNC displays the files stored in the TNC
memory in the left screen half, and the files stored on the FE 401 in the
right screen half.
➤ Move the highlight to the right screen half.
➤ Press the WINDOW soft key to select one-window mode.
➤ Move the highlight to the file you wish to protect.
➤ Shift the soft-key row.
➤ Press the PROTECT soft key. The file now has status P and cannot be
accidentally changed or erased.
➤ Close the file manager with END.
To cancel file protection on the FE 401B:
➤ Press the EXT key. The TNC displays the files stored in the TNC
memory in the left screen half, and the files stored on the FE 401 in the
right screen half.
➤ Move the highlight to the right screen half.
➤ Press the WINDOW soft key to select one-window mode.
➤ Move the highlight to the file whose protection you wish to remove.
➤ Shift the soft-key row.
➤ Press the UNPROTECT soft key.
➤ Type the code number 86357 and confirm with ENT. File protection is
canceled, the file no longer has status P.
➤ Close the file manager with END.