HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) - Manual (Page 281)

HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 281
7.1 Pr
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Selecting a reference point on a single element
 Select the mode for specifying the reference point
 Click the element on which you want to set the
reference point with the left mouse button: The TNC
indicates possible locations for reference points on
the selected element with stars
 Click the star you want to select as reference point.
The TNC sets the reference-point symbol to the
selected location. Use the zoom function if the
selected element is too small.
Selecting a reference point on the intersection of two elements
 Select the mode for specifying the reference point
 Click the first element (straight line, complete circle or
circular arc) with the left mouse button: The TNC
indicates possible locations for reference points on
the selected element with stars
 Click the second element (straight line, complete
circle or circular arc) with the left mouse button: The
TNC sets the reference-point symbol on the
intersection
Element information
At the bottom left of the screen, the TNC shows how far the reference
point you haven chosen is located from the drawing datum.
The TNC calculates the intersection of two elements even
if it is on the extension of one of these elements.
If the TNC calculates multiple intersections, it selects the
intersection nearest the mouse-click on the second
element.
If the TNC cannot calculate an intersection, it rescinds the
marking of the first element.