Specifying A Reference Point - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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6.11 Working with DXF files
Procedure
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6.11.3.6

Specifying a reference point

Because the zero point of the DXF file normally differs from the zero point of the CAD drawing,
specify a reference point.
Procedure
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1. Reduce file according to your requirements and/or select the working
areas.
2. Press the "Back" and ">>" softkeys.
3. Press the "Save DXF" softkey.
4. Enter the required name in the "Save DXF Data" window and press "OK".
The "Save As" window opens.
5. Select the required storage location.
6. If required, press the "New directory" softkey, enter the required name in
the "New Directory" window and press the "OK" softkey to create a direc‐
tory.
7. Press the "OK" softkey.
1. The DXF file is opened in the editor.
2. Press the ">>" and "Specify reference point" softkeys.
3. Press the "Element start" softkey to place the zero point at the start of the
selected element.
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Press the "Element center" softkey to place the zero point at the center
of the selected element.
- OR -
Press the "Element end" softkey to place the zero point at the end of the
selected element.
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