HEIDENHAIN ND 2100G - Manual (Page 168)

168 2 Installation and Specifications
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Constructing and editing formulas
Formulas are constructed in the Formula setup screen.
To navigate to the Formula setup screen from the home screen:
U Press the MENU... soft key
U Press the SETUP soft key
U Repeatedly press the DOWN ARROW cursor key until Formulas is
highlighted in the left portion of the screen
Formula setup screen
A default screen is shown prior to the construction of any formulas.
Initially dimensions are visible, are labeled alphanumerically and are
defined to display the channels in your system.
Disabling formulas temporarily for editing or troubleshooting
Normally, formulas are enabled and being evaluated by the system.
However, formulas can be disabled temporarily for editing or
troubleshooting.
To disable formulas:
U Press the TOP DIMENSION key at the right of the startup screen
when power is applied to your system. The message “Disable
formulas until you’ve had a chance to modify them?” will be
displayed.
U Press the YES soft key. Formulas will be re-enabled upon exiting
setup.
Selecting a dimension
To select a dimension:
U Navigate to the Formula setup screen
U Highlight the Dimension field
U Press the DEC or INC soft key to cycle through dimensions
Formula setup screen prior to construction of a
formula.