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4.2 File Manag
e
ment: F
undamentals
4.2 File Management:
Fundamentals
Files
When you write a part program on the TNC, you must first enter a file
name. The TNC saves the program to the hard disk as a file with the
same name. The TNC can also save texts and tables as files.
The TNC provides a special file management window in which you can
easily find and manage your files. Here you can call, copy, rename and
erase files.
You can manage an almost unlimited number of files with the TNC, at
least 2000 MB.
File names
When you store programs, tables and texts as files, the TNC adds an
extension to the file name, separated by a period. This extension
indicates the file type.
Using the MOD function PGM MGT (see “Configuring
PGM MGT” on page 457), select between standard and
advanced file management.
If the TNC is connected to a network, then use file
management with additional functions.
Files in the TNC Type
Programs
In HEIDENHAIN format
In ISO format
.H
.I
Tables for
Tools
Tool changers
Pallets
Datums
Points
Presets
Cutting data
Cutting materials, workpiece materials
Dependent data (such as structure items)
.T
.TCH
.P
.D
.PNT
.PR
.CDT
.TAB
.DEP
Texts as
ASCII files
.A
PROG20 .H
File name File type
Maximum Length See table “Files in the TNC.”