Changing Program Blocks; Changing Program Settings - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

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Displaying the program runtime and counting workpieces (Page 225)
9.13

Changing program blocks

You can subsequently optimize the parameters in the programmed blocks or adapt them to
new situations, e.g. if you want to increase the feedrate or shift a position. In this case, you
can directly change all the parameters in every program block in the associated parameter
screen form.
Procedure
9.14

Changing program settings

Function
All parameters defined in the program header, with the exception of the dimension unit, can
be changed at any location in the program.
The settings in the program header are modal, i.e. they remain active until they are changed.
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1. Select the program that you wish to change in the "Program Manager"
operating area.
2. Press the <Cursor right> or <INPUT> key.
The work plan of the program is displayed.
3. Position the cursor in the work plan at the desired program block and
press the <Cursor right> key.
The parameter screen for the selected program block is displayed.
4. Make the desired changes.
5. Press the "Accept" softkey.
- OR -
Press the <Cursor left> key.
The changes are accepted in the program.
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