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2 file management: fundamentals, Files – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-02) ISO programming User Manual

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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 nearly any number of files with the TNC, at least
25 GB (dual-processor version: 13 GB).

File names

When you store programs, tables and texts as files, the TNC adds an
extension to the file name, separated by a point. This extension
indicates the file type.

File names should not exceed 25 characters, otherwise the TNC
cannot display the entire file name. The characters * \ / “ ? < > .
are not permitted in file names.

Files in the TNC

Type

Programs
In HEIDENHAIN format
In ISO format

.H
.I

smarT.NC files
Structured unit program
Contour descriptions
Point tables for machining positions

.HU
.HC
.HP

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

Drawing data as
ASCII files

.DXF

PROG20

.I

File name

File type