HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) - Manual (Page 366)

366 Programming: Q Parameters
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rs Comparing alphabetic priority
The STRCOMP function compares string parameters for alphabetic
priority.
 Select Q-parameter functions
 Select the FORMULA function
 Enter the number of the Q parameter in which the
TNC is to save the result of comparison. Confirm with
the ENT key
 Shift the soft-key row
 Select the function for comparing string parameters
 Enter the number of the first QS parameter to be
compared, and confirm with the ENT key
 Enter the number of the second QS parameter to be
compared, and confirm with the ENT key
 Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key
and confirm your entry with the END key
Example: QS12 and QS14 are compared for alphabetic priority
The TNC returns the following results:
 0
: The compared QS parameters are identical
 -1 : The first QS parameter precedes the second QS
parameter alphabetically
 +1 : The first QS parameter follows the second QS
parameter alphabetically
37 Q52 = STRCOMP ( SRC_QS12 SEA_QS14 )