HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-04) - Manual (Page 293)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 293
6.8 Pr
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Specifying the reference point
The datum of the drawing for the DXF file is not always located in a
manner that lets you use it directly as a reference point for the
workpiece. Therefore, the TNC has a function with which you can shift
the drawing datum to a suitable location by clicking an element.
You can define a reference point at the following locations:
„ At the beginning, end or center of a straight line
„ At the beginning or end of a circular arc
„ At the transition between quadrants or at the center of a complete
circle
„ At the intersection of a
„ straight line and a straight line, even if the intersection is actually
on the extension of one of the lines
„ straight line and a circular arc
„ straight line and a complete circle
„ circle and circle (regardless of whether a circular arc or a full circle)
Selecting a reference point on a single element
 Select the mode for specifying the reference point.
 Click the element on which you want to set the
reference point with the left mouse button. The TNC
indicates possible locations for reference points on
the selected element with stars.
 Click the star you want to select as reference point.
The TNC sets the reference-point symbol to the
selected location. Use the zoom function if the
selected element is too small.
You must use the touchpad on the TNC keyboard or a
mouse attached via the USB port in order to specify a
reference point.
You can also change the reference point once you have
already selected the contour. The TNC does not calculate
the actual contour data until you save the selected
contour in a contour program.