Siemens Sinumerik 840D Operating Turning page 395

Various
The subroutine must always be stored in the NCK main memory (in a
separate directory "XYZ" or in the "ShopTurn", "Part programs",
"Subprograms" directories).
If you want to call a subprogram located on another drive, you can use the
G code command "EXTCALL".
Note:
Please note that, when a subprogram is called, ShopTurn evaluates the
settings in the program header of the subroutine. These settings also
remain active even after the subprogram has ended.
If you wish to activate the settings from the program header for the main
program again, you can make the settings again in the main program after
calling the subprogram.
5.4.1 Selecting the function "Subprogram"
By pressing the VSK 3 "Subprogram", the input win-
dow for calling up a subprogram opens.
5.4.2 Loading subprograms
1. In the operating area "Program" press the HSK 1.6
"Various".
2. Press the VSK 1.6 "Subprogram".
The input window for the subprogram opens.
3. Enter the directory path to the subprogram and the
name of the subprogram in the input mask.
4. Press the VSK 8 "Accept" to confirm your inputs or
press the VSK 7 "Cancel" to abort.
A new program block "Execute" is inserted into the
work plan (alike the picture below).
840D/828D SINUMERIK Operate
Section 5
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