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Editing programs, Editing existing steps – HEIDENHAIN ND 1400 User Manual

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Programming

Editing Programs

Programs can be edited to:

• Revise units of measure • Revise tolerances

• Revise user prompt messages • Insert or append program steps

Editing existing steps

The process for editing existing steps is diagrammed below and is identical for all types of revisions.

A message will be displayed at the beginning of an edit session warn-

ing the user that the current feature list will be cleared and asking

for confirmation before continuing. Touch OK to clear the current

feature list and begin editing the selected program.

Editing program settings

Program settings are contained in the initial program step and include

units of measure and program loop count. Loop counter determines

the number of program executions.

To edit program settings:

1 Touch the Program tab, the program title and the Edit program icon. Program steps will be dis-

played.

Touch the Program tab...

select a program and touch the Edit icon, settings will be displayed

Editing Programs