HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-05) ISO programming - Manual (Page 253)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 253
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 255
Trigonometric functions Page 257
If/then conditions, jumps Page 259
Other functions Page 261
Entering formulas directly Page 268
Function for machining complex
contours Cycles
Manual
Function for string processing Page 272
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.