New functions of software 340 55x-04 – HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (340 55x-04) ISO programming User Manual
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The PLANE function for flexible definition of a tilted working plane 
was introduced (see “The PLANE Function: Tilting the Working 
Plane (Software Option 1)” on page 285)
The context-sensitive help system TNCguide was introduced (see 
“Calling the TNCguide” on page 122)
The FUNCTION PARAX function for defining the behavior of the parallel 
axes U, V and W was introduced 
The conversational languages Estonian, Korean, Latvian, 
Norwegian, Romanian, Slovak and Turkish were introduced (see 
“Parameter list” on page 400)
Individual characters can now be deleted by using the backspace 
key (see “Coordinate axes and numbers: Entering and editing” on 
page 3)
The PATTERN DEF function for defining point patterns was introduced 
(see User's Manual for Cycles)
The SEL PATTERN function makes it possible to select point tables 
(see User's Manual for Cycles)
With the CYCL CALL PAT function, cycles can now be run in 
connection with point tables (see User's Manual for Cycles)
The DECLARE CONTOUR function can now also define the depth of the 
contour (see User's Manual for Cycles)
New Cycle 241 for Single-Fluted Deep-Hole Drilling was introduced 
(see User’s Manual for Cycles)
The new fixed cycles 251 to 257 were introduced for milling 
pockets, studs and slots (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 416 (Datum on Circle Center) was expanded by 
parameter Q320 (safety clearance) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycles 412, 413, 421 and 422: Additional parameter 
Q365 (type of traverse) (see User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycle 425 (Measure Slot) was expanded by parameters 
Q301 (Move to clearance height) and Q320 (setup clearance) (see 
User's Manual for Cycles)
Touch probe cycles 408 to 419: The TNC now also writes to line 0 
of the preset table when the display value is set (see User's Manual 
for Cycles)
In the machine operating modes Program Run, Full Sequence and 
Program Run, Single Block, datum tables can now also be selected 
(STATUS M)
The definition of feed rates in fixed cycles can now also include FU 
and FZ values (see User's Manual for Cycles)
