Working with the file manager 3.4 – HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-05) User Manual
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Working with the File Manager
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Additional tools for management of external file
types
The additional tools enable you to display or edit various externally
created file types on the TNC.
File types
Description
PDF files (pdf)
Excel spreadsheets (xls, csv)
Internet files (htm, html)
ZIP archives (zip)
Text files (ASCII files, e.g. txt, ini)
Video files
Graphics files (bmp, jpg, gif, png)
If you transfer files from a PC to the control by
means of TNCremo, you must have entered the file
name extension pdf, xls, zip, bmp gif, jpg and png
in the list of the file types for binary transmission
(menu item
Extras >Configuration >Mode in
TNCremo).
Displaying PDF files
To open PDF files directly on the TNC, proceed as follows:
Calling the File Manager
Select the directory in which the PDF file is saved
Move the highlight to the PDF file
Press ENT: The TNC opens the PDF file in its own
application using the
PDF viewer
additional tool
With the key combination ALT+TAB you can always
return to the TNC user interface while leaving the
PDF file open. Alternatively, you can also click the
corresponding symbol in the task bar to switch back
to the TNC interface.
If you position the mouse pointer over a button, a
brief tooltip explaining the function of this button will
be displayed. More information on how to use the
PDF viewer
is provided under
Help.