HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) - Manual (Page 290)

290 Programming: Data Transfer from DXF Files or Plain-language Contours
7.1 Pr
ocessing DXF files (sof
tw
ar
e option)
Quick selection of hole positions by entering a diameter
 Select the mode for choosing a machining position.
The TNC hides the layers shown in the left window,
and the right window becomes active for position
selection
 Open the dialog for diameter input: enter any diameter
in the pop-up window displayed by the TNC
 Enter the desired diameter and confirm it with the
ENT key: the TNC searches the DXF file for the
entered diameter and then shows a pop-up window
with the diameter selected that is closest to the
diameter you entered. Also, you can retroactively
filter the holes according to size
 If required, configure the filter settings (see "Filter
settings" on page 292) and click the Use button to
confirm: The TNC loads the selected positions into
the left window (displays a point symbol)
 If necessary you can also deselect elements that you
already selected, by dragging an area open again, but
this time while pressing the CTRL key