HEIDENHAIN ND 2100G - Manual (Page 264)

264 2 Installation and Specifications
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SendMsg function
The Send Msg function is used to transmit text or ASCII codes over
the RS-232 port.
Text messages and ASCII codes are entered into the Alpha Entry
screen.
To insert the SendMsg function:
U Press the OTHER... soft key
U Press the XTRA dimension key
U Use the arrow cursor keys to highlight SendMsg
U Press the ENTER key
U Use the Alpha Entry screen to create a message
or
U Press the ASCII soft key to enter ASCII codes into the Alpha Entry
screen
U Press the FINISH key
SendMsg function appended to a visible dimension.
SendMsg function syntax
A = Formula;SendMsg
Appends the SendMsg function to a visible dimension formula. See
example 1.
H1 = SendMsg
Assigns the SendMsg function to a hidden dimension.
H1 = Function(SendMsg)
Assigns the SendMsg function to a hidden dimension within
another function. See example 2.
Example:1
A = C1;SendMsg”Hello world”
A = C1 and the message “Hello world” is transmitted to the RS-232
port.
Example 2:
H1 = OnEventWide 1(SendMsg)
Transmits a message when the LEFT WIDE key is pressed.