HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-03) - Manual (Page 311)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 311
9.1 Pr
inciple and o
v
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 313
Trigonometric functions Page 315
Function for calculating circles Page 317
If/then conditions, jumps Page 318
Other functions Page 321
Entering formulas directly Page 343
Function for machining complex
contours Cycles
Manual
Function for string processing Page 347
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.