Operation Via Softkeys And Buttons - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Editing a program directly
In the Reset state, you can edit the current program directly.
See also
Settings for the automatic mode (Page 173)
2.4.6

Operation via softkeys and buttons

Operating areas/operating modes
The user interface consists of different windows featuring eight horizontal and eight vertical
softkeys.
You operate the softkeys with the keys next to the softkey bars.
You can display a new window or execute functions using the softkeys.
The operating software is sub-divided into six operating areas (machine, parameter, program,
program manager, diagnosis, startup) and five operating modes or submodes (JOG, MDA,
AUTO, TEACH IN, REF POINT, REPOS).
Changing the operating area
You can call the "Machine" operating area directly using the key on the operator panel.
Changing the operating mode
You can select a mode or submode directly using the keys on the machine control panel or
using the vertical softkeys in the main menu.
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1. Press the <INSERT> key.
2. Place the cursor at the relevant position and edit the program block.
Direct editing is only possible for G code blocks in the NC memory, not
for external execution.
3. Press the <INSERT> key to exit the program and the edit mode again.
Press the <MENU SELECT> key and select the desired operating area using
the horizontal softkey bar.
Press the <MACHINE> key to select the "machine" operating area.
Introduction
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