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4 graphically testing the first part, Selecting the correct operating mode, Selecting the tool table for the test run – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (60642x-04) ISO programming User Manual

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1.4 Graphically testing the first part

Selecting the correct operating mode

You can test programs only in the Test Run mode:

Press the Test Run operating mode key: the TNC

switches to that mode

Further information on this topic

Operating modes of the TNC: See "Operating modes", page 76

Testing programs: See "Test Run", page 555

Selecting the tool table for the test run

You only need to execute this step if you have not activated a tool
table in the Test Run mode.

Press the PGM MGT key: The TNC opens the file

manager

Press the SELECT TYPE soft key: The TNC shows a

soft-key menu for selection of the file type to be
displayed

Press the SHOW ALL soft key: The TNC shows all

saved files in the right window

Move the highlight to the left onto the directories

Move the highlight to the TNC:\ directory

Move the highlight to the right onto the files

Move the highlight to the file TOOL.T (active tool

table) and load with the ENT key: TOOL.T receives
the status S and is therefore active for the test run

Press the END key: Exit the file manager

Further information on this topic

Tool management: See "Entering tool data in the table", page 175

Testing programs: See "Test Run", page 555