Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Programming Manual page 3

Preface
Foreword
SINUMERIK® Documentation
The SINUMERIK documentation is organized in 3 parts:
• General Documentation
• User Documentation
• Manufacturer/service documentation
An overview of publications (updated monthly) indicating the language versions available
can be found on the Internet at:
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol
Select the menu items "Support" → "Technical Documentation" → "Overview of
Publications".
The Internet version of DOConCD (DOConWEB) is available at:
http://www.automation.siemens.com/doconweb
Information about training courses and FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) can be found
at the following website:
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol under menu option "Support"
Target group
This publication is intended for:
• Programmers
• Project engineers
Benefits
With the programming manual, the target group can develop, write, test, and debug
programs and software user interfaces.
Standard scope
This Programming Guide describes the functionality afforded by standard functions.
Extensions or changes made by the machine tool manufacturer are documented by the
machine tool manufacturer.
Job planning
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