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9.1 Pr
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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)
Trigonometric functions
Function for calculating circles
If/then conditions, jumps
Other functions
Entering formulas in the part program
Function for machining complex
contours
Cycles
Manual
Function for string processing
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.