HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-05) - Manual (Page 277)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 277
9.1 Pr
inciple and Ov
erview
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) Page 279
Trigonometric functions Page 281
Function for calculating circles Page 283
If/then conditions, jumps Page 284
Other functions Page 287
Entering formulas directly Page 308
Function for machining complex
contours Cycles
Manual
Function for string processing Page 312
The TNC opens the dialog for formula entry directly when
you press the Q key on the ASCII keyboard.
In order to define or assign QL local parameters, first press
the Q key in any dialog, and then press the L on the ASCII
keyboard.
In order to define or assign QR nonvolatile parameters, first
press the Q key in any dialog, and then press the R on the
ASCII keyboard.