HEIDENHAIN PT 880 - Manual (Page 73)

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Deleting a directory
To delete a directory:
Press the FILE OPERATIONS soft key.
Press MORE soft key.
Press the DELETE DIRECTORY soft key.
Choose the desired directory and press DELETE.
Confirm with Yes.
Importing a Program
The RS-232-C interface on the rear panel allows you to utilize a device
such as a PC for external data storage.
Example: Importing a program into POSITIP 880
Operating mode: PROGRAMMING
Press the FILE OPERATIONS soft key.
Press the MORE soft key twice.
Press the IMPORT PROGRAM soft key.
Setup the PC host terminal program to send the
program file as ASCII text data.
If you are importing programs into POSITIP 880 from a PC, the PC
must send the programs.
POSITIP 880 will load the new program into program memory only.
You will have to save it to internal storage if necessary. The external
device (PC) must be connected through the serial port.
Pin layout, wiring and connections for the data interface
see Chapter II-4 Data Interface.
If the device is not properly connected you will receive an
error message.
IMPORT PROGRAM