Working With Dxf Files; Overview - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Machining the workpiece

6.11 Working with DXF files

Procedure
See also
Replacing program text (Page 179)
6.11 Working with DXF files
6.11.1

Overview

The "DXF-Reader" function allows you to open files created in SINUMERIK Operate directly
in a CAD system and accept and store contours as well as drilling positions directly in G-code
and ShopMill programs.
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1. Select the "Program" operating area.
2. Press the "Edit" softkey.
3. Press the ">>" and "Settings" softkeys.
The "Settings" window opens.
4. Make the required changes.
5. Press the "Delete mach. times" softkey if you wish to delete the machining
times.
The machining times that have been determined are deleted from the
editor as well as from the actual block display. If the machining times are
saved to an ini file, then this file is also deleted.
6. Press the "OK" softkey to confirm the settings.
Software option
You require the "DXF-Reader" software option in order to use this function.
Machine manufacturer
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
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