Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operating Manual page 508

Program management
13.4 Creating a directory/program/job list/program list
● <Program>
● <Channel number>
● [DISK]
Comment
Comments are identified in the job list by ";" at the start of the line or by round brackets.
Template
You can select a template from Siemens or the machine manufacturer when creating a new
job list.
Executing a workpiece
If the "Select" softkey is selected for a workpiece, the syntax of the associated job list is
checked and then executed. The cursor can also be placed on the job list for selection.
Procedure
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Absolute or relative path specification of the program to be selected.
Examples:
– //NC/WCS.DIR/SHAFT.WPD/SHAFT1.MPF
– SHAFT2.MPF
Number of the NC channel in which the program is to be selected.
Example:
CH=2
Optional parameter for programs that are not in the NC memory and are to be executed
"externally".
Example:
SELECT //remote/myshare/shaft3.mpf CH=1 DISK
1. Select the "Program Manager" operating area.
2. Press the "NC" softkey, and in directory "Workpieces" place the cursor
on the program for which you wish to create a job list.
3. Press the "New" and "Any" softkeys.
The "Any New Program" window opens.
4. Select entry "Job list JOB" from the "Type" selection field and enter a
name and press the "OK" softkey.
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