HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-03) ISO programming - Manual (Page 281)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 281
9.1 Pr
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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 283
Trigonometric functions Page 285
If/then conditions, jumps Page 287
Other functions Page 290
Entering formulas directly Page 297
Function for machining complex
contours Cycles
Manual
Function for string processing Page 301
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.