8 creating text files, Application, Opening and exiting text files – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) ISO programming User Manual
Page 408

408
Programming: Special Functions
11
.8
Cr
eating
te
xt
files
11.8 Creating text files
Application
You can use the TNC’s text editor to write and edit texts. Typical
applications:
Recording test results
Documenting working procedures
Creating formula collections
Text files have the extension .A (for ASCII files). If you want to edit
other types of files, you must first convert them into type .A files.
Text files have the extension .A (for ASCII files). If you wish to edit
other files, use the additional
Mouse pad tool (see "Displaying or
editing text files" on page 142).
Opening and exiting text files
Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation
Call the file manager: Press the PGM MGT key
Display type .A files: Press the SELECT TYPE and then the SHOW
A. soft keys
Select a file and open it with the SELECT soft key or ENT key, or
create a new file by entering the new file name and confirming your
entry with the ENT key
To leave the text editor, call the file manager and select a file of a
different file type, for example a part program
Cursor movements
Soft key
Move cursor one word to the right
Move cursor one word to the left
Go to next screen page
Go to previous screen page
Go to beginning of file
Go to end of file