HEIDENHAIN 530 (340 49x-07) ISO programming - Manual (Page 261)

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8.5 Nesting
8.5 Nesting
Types of nesting
„ Subprograms within a subprogram
„ Program section repeats within a program section repeat
„ Subprograms repeated
„ Program section repeats within a subprogram
Nesting depth
The nesting depth is the number of successive levels in which
program sections or subprograms can call further program sections or
subprograms.
„ Maximum nesting depth for subprograms: 8
„ Maximum nesting depth for main program calls: 10, where a G79
acts like a main program call
„ You can nest program section repeats as often as desired