HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (606 42x-02) ISO programming - Manual (Page 304)

304 Programming: Q-Parameters
9.9 Str
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rs Converting a string parameter to a numerical
value
The TONUMB function converts a string parameter to a numerical value.
The value to be converted should be only numerical.
U Select Q-parameter functions
U Select the FORMULA function
U Enter the number of the string parameter in which the
TNC is to save the numerical value. Confirm with the
ENT key
U Shift the soft-key row
U Select the function for converting a string parameter
to a numerical value
U Enter the number of the Q parameter to be converted,
and confirm with the ENT key
U Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key
and confirm your entry with the END key
Example: Convert string parameter QS11 to a numerical
parameter Q82
The QS parameter must contain only one numerical value.
Otherwise the TNC will output an error message.
N37 Q82 = TONUMB ( SRC_QS11 )