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Datestr function, Timestr function, 4 f o rm ulas – HEIDENHAIN ND 2100G User Manual

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2 Installation and Specifications

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DateStr function

The DateStr function displays the current system date on the LCD
screen in the formats specified in the Clock setup screen. Since the
current date value will typically exceed tolerance limits, it is often
displayed in the color specified for tolerance failures. The date value is
updated during each formula evaluation cycle.

To insert the function:

U

Press the OTHER... soft key

U

Press the XTRA dimension key

U

Use the arrow cursor keys to highlight DateStr

U

Press the ENTER key

TimeStr function

The TimeStr functions display the current system time on the LCD
screen in the formats specified in the Clock setup screen. Since the
current time value will typically exceed tolerance limits, it is often
displayed in the color specified for tolerance failures. The time value is
updated during each formula evaluation cycle.

To insert the TimeStr function:

U

Press the OTHER... soft key

U

Press the XTRA dimension key

U

Use the arrow cursor keys to highlight TimeStr

U

Press the ENTER key

DateStr function.

DateStr function syntax

A = DateStr

TimeStr function.

Date and time displayed in DRO screen.

TimeStr function syntax

B = TimeStr