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HEIDENHAIN 530 (340 49x-07) Pilot User Manual

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Starting the pattern generator from a form

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Select the smarT.NC operating mode

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Select any machining step in which machining positions can

be defined

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Select an input field in which a machining position is to be

defined (see figure at top right)

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Switch to Define machining positions in point table

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To create a new file: Enter the file name (without file type),

and confirm with the NEW .HP soft key

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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

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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.

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To edit an existing HP file: Press the EDIT .HP soft key.

smarT.NC starts the pattern generator

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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.