4 graphically testing the first part, Selecting the correct operating mode, Selecting the tool table for the test run – HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-02) User Manual
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First Steps with the TNC 640
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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 "Modes of Operation",
page 73
Testing programs: See "Test Run", page 567
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 "Enter tool data into the table",
page 160
Testing programs: See "Test Run", page 567