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File and Program Management
2.1 Program memory
Example:
Program code
%_N_SHAFT_SPF
...
M17
File _N_WELLE_SPF is stored in directory /_N_SPF_DIR.
Select workpiece for machining
A workpiece directory can be selected for execution in a channel. If a main program with the
same name or only a single main program (_MPF) is stored in this directory, this is
automatically selected for execution.
References:
Operating Manual
Search paths for subprogram call
If the search path is not specified explicitly in the part program when a subprogram (or
initialization file) is called, the calling program searches in a fixed search path.
Subprogram call with absolute path
Example:
Program code
...
CALL"/_N_CST_DIR/_N_CYCLE1_SPF"
...
Subprogram call without absolute path
Programs are usually called without specifying a path.
Example:
Program code
...
CYCLE1
...
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