HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (34055x-06) - Manual (Page 238)

Programming: Q Parameters
8.1 Principle and overview of functions
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Calling Q parameter functions
When you are writing a part program, press the "Q" key (in the
numeric keypad for numerical input and axis selection, below the
+/– key). The TNC then displays the following soft keys:
Function group Soft key Page
Basic arithmetic (assign, add,
subtract, multiply, divide,
square root) 240
Trigonometric functions 242
Function for calculating circles 243
If/then conditions, jumps 244
Other functions 248
Entering formulas in the part
program 279
Function for machining
complex contours See User’s
Manual for Cycles
The TNC shows the soft keys Q, QL and QR when
you are defining or assigning a Q parameter. First
press one of these soft keys to select the desired
type of parameter, and then enter the parameter
number.
If you have a USB keyboard connected, you can
press the Q key to open the dialog for entering a
formula.