Defining And Activating User Variables - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

User variables

11.8 Defining and activating user variables

11.8 Defining and activating user variables
By editing a DEF/MAC file, you can alter or delete existing definition/macro files or add new
ones.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Start-up" operating area.
2. Press the "System data" softkey.
3. In the data tree, select the "NC data" folder and then open the
"Definitions" folder.
4. Select the file you want to edit.
5. Double-click the file.
- OR -
Press the "Open" softkey.
- OR -
Press the <INPUT> key.
- OR -
Press the <Cursor right> key.
The selected file is opened in the editor and can be edited there.
6. Define the desired user variable.
7. Press the "Exit" softkey to close the editor.
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