Basic settings, 1 pr ocessing dxf files (sof tw ar e option) – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) ISO programming User Manual
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Programming: Data Transfer from DXF Files or Plain-language Contours
7.1 Pr
ocessing DXF files (sof
tw
ar
e option)
Basic settings
The basic settings specified below are selected using the icons in the 
toolbar. The icons displayed may vary depending on the operating 
mode of the TNC.
Setting
Icon
Set the zoom to the largest possible view
Change colors (change the background color)
Switch between 2-D and 3-D mode. If 3-D mode 
is active, you can rotate and tilt the view with the 
right mouse button
Set the unit of measure (mm or inches) of the 
DXF file. The TNC then outputs the contour 
program and the machining positions in this unit 
of measure
The resolution specifies how many decimal 
places the TNC should use when generating the 
contour program. Default setting: 4 decimal 
places (equivalent to resolution of 0.1 µm when 
the unit of measure MM is active).
Contour transfer mode, set the tolerance: The 
tolerance specifies how far apart neighboring 
contour elements may be from each other. You 
can use the tolerance to compensate for 
inaccuracies that occurred when the drawing 
was made. The default setting depends on the 
extent of the entire DXF file.
The mode for point transfer on circles and circle 
segments determines whether the TNC 
automatically loads the circle center point when 
selecting machining positions via mouse click 
(OFF), or if additional points on the circle should 
be shown as well.
OFF
Do not show additional points on the circle. 
Assume the circle center point directly when 
a circle or arc is clicked
ON
Show additional points on the circle. 
Assume each desired circle point by clicking 
it
Mode for point assumption: Specify whether the 
TNC should display the tool path during selection 
of machining positions.
