154 definin g machining po sitions – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-05) Pilot User Manual
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Definin
g Machining Po
sitions
Starting the pattern generator from a form
Select the smarT.NC operating mode
Select any machining step in which machining positions can
be defined
Select an input field in which a machining position is to be
defined (see figure at top right).
Switch to Define machining positions in point table.
To create a new file: Enter the file name (without file type),
and confirm with the NEW .HP soft key
Specify the units of measurement for the new point file with
the MM or INCH button in the pop-up window. smarT.NC
then starts the pattern generator
To select an existing HP file: Press the SELECT .HP soft
key. smarT.NC opens a pop-up window with available point
files. Select one of the displayed files, and open it with the
ENT key or OK screen button.
To edit an existing HP file: Press the EDIT .HP soft key.
smarT.NC starts the pattern generator.
To select an existing PNT file: Press the SELECT .PNT soft
key. smarT.NC opens a pop-up window with available point
files. Select one of the displayed files, and open it with the
ENT key or OK screen button.
If you want to edit a .PNT file, smarT.NC converts it to an .HP
file! Answer the dialog prompt with OK.