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2 tool data – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) ISO programming User Manual

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Programming: Tools

5.2

Tool

data

Editing tool tables
The tool table that is active during execution of the part program is
designated TOOL.T. TOOL.T must be stored in the directory TNC:\ and
can be edited only in one of the machine operating modes. Other tool
tables that are to be archived or used for test runs are given different
file names with the extension .T.

To open the tool table TOOL.T:

Select any machine operating mode

Select the tool table: Press the TOOL TABLE soft key

Set the EDIT soft key to ON

Opening any other tool table

Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation

Call the file manager

Press the SELECT TYPE soft key to select the file type

Show files of type .T press the SHOW .T soft key.

Select a file or enter a new file name. Conclude your

entry with the ENT key or the SELECT soft key