Current Block; Block Search - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operator's Manual

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Automatic Mode – Operating Area Machine
6.2 Program blocks

6.2.1 Current block

6.2.2 Block search

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Function
The Current Block working window shows the commands which have
actually been performed or are to be performed (jump commands etc.
have already been taken into account), while the Program Blocks
working window shows a section of the programs.
Current Block working window
Softkeys
Progr.blocks Program blocks
Otherwise the same as in the section "Program blocks".
Function
The block search function allows the program to be advanced to the
desired point in the parts program. Two different search methods are
available:
1. Search with calculations:
During the search all the same calculations are carried out as
during normal program operation mode, but the axes do not
move.
2. Search without calculations:
No calculations are carried out during the search.
SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operator's Guide Handheld Terminal 6 (BAH) - 03.04 Edition
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