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10.2 Freely definable tables
Fundamentals
In freely definable tables you can read and save any information from
the NC program. The Q parameter functions FN 26 to FN 28 are
provided for this purpose.
You can change the format of freely definable tables, i.e. the columns
and their properties, by using the structure editor. They enable you to
make tables that are exactly tailored to your application.
You can also switch between table view (default setting) and form
view.
Creating a freely definable table
 To call the file manager, press the PGM MGT key
 Enter any file name with the .TAB extension and confirm with the
ENT key. The TNC displays a pop-up window with permanently
saved table formats
 Use the arrow key to select the table template EXAMPLE.TAB and
confirm with the ENT key. The TNC opens a new table in the
predefined format
 To adapt the table to your requirements you have to edit the table
format (see "Editing the table format" on page 262)
Machine tool builders may define their own table
templates and save them in the TNC. When you create a
new table, the TNC opens a pop-up window listing all
available table templates.
You can also save your own table templates in the TNC. To
do this, you create a new table, change the table format
and save the table in the TNC:\system\proto directory.
Then your template will also be available in the list box for
table templates when you create a new table.