HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-04) ISO programming - Manual (Page 231)

Processing DXF Files (Software Option) 7.1
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Opening a DXF file
Select the Programming mode of operation
Call the file manager
In order to see the soft-key menu for selecting the
file type to be displayed, press the
SELECT TYPE
soft key
In order to show all DXF files, press the
SHOW
DXF soft key
Select the directory in which the DXF file is saved
Select the desired DXF file, and load it with the
ENT key. The TNC starts the DXF converter and
shows the contents of the DXF file on the screen.
The TNC shows the layers in the left window, and
the drawing in the right window
Working with the DXF converter
You cannot use the DXF converter without a
mouse. All operating modes and functions as well
as contours and machining positions can only be
selected with the mouse.
The DXF converter runs as a separate application on the third
desktop of the TNC. This enables you to use the screen switchover
key to switch between the machine operating modes, the
programming modes and the DXF converter as desired. This
is especially useful if you want to insert contours or machining
positions in a plain-language program by copying through the
clipboard.