HEIDENHAIN TNC 310 (286 140) - Manual (Page 198)

11 Test Run and Program Run 186
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11.1 Graphics
In the Test Run mode of operation the TNC graphically simulates
the machining of the workpiece. Using soft keys, select whether
you desire:
■ Plan view
■ Projection in 3 planes
■ 3-D view
The TNC graphic depicts the workpiece as if it were being
machined with a cylindrical end mill.
The TNC will not show a graphic if
■ the current program has no valid blank form definition
■ no program is selected
A graphic simulation is not possible for program sections
or programs in which rotary axis movements are defined.
In this case, the TNC will display an error message.
Overview of display modes
After you have pressed the PGM TEST soft key in the operating
mode Program Run, the TNC displays the following soft keys:
Display mode Soft key
Plan view
Projection in 3 planes
3-D view