HEIDENHAIN ND 2100G - Manual (Page 172)

172 2 Installation and Specifications
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Select or assign a part number
Since separate dimension formulas can be created for each of up to
100 parts, begin by selecting the correct part.
To select or assign a part number:
U From the home screen, press the MENU... soft key
U Press the SETUP soft key
U Press the DOWN ARROW cursor key to select and highlight the
Dimensions setup screen
U Press the RIGHT ARROW cursor key to highlight the Part field
U Press the DEC or INC soft key to display the desired part number in
the Part field or the NEW soft key to create a new part
Label the part’s dimensions
Each dimension label should reflect the purpose of its formula.
Relabel each dimension. Dimension labels can include up to 3
characters. Also give the part a name if desired. Part names can
contain up to 8 alphanumeric characters.
In this example dimensions are labeled:
„ S = side, E = end and P = Perimeter
To label dimensions:
U While in the Dimensions setup screen, press the DOWN ARROW
cursor key to highlight the first dimension field
U Press the LABEL soft key to display the Alpha Entry screen
U Replace each default dimension label by pressing the CANCEL key
to erase the label, entering the desired alpha character(s) for the
dimension’s new label
U Press the FINISH key to return to the Dimensions screen
Since only three dimensions are used in this example, the fourth
dimension is deleted. Refer to "Deleting formula elements" on page
175.
Select or
assign part
number Label
dimensions Assign
formula
functions to
dimensions Test
formulas
Original system designated dimension labels.
Dimensions relabeled to reflect purpose.
Select or
assign part
number Label
dimensions Assign
formula
functions to
dimensions Test
formulas