Managing Programs; Overview - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Universal Operating Manual

Managing programs

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Overview

You can access programs at any time via the Program Manager for execution, editing, copying,
or renaming.
Programs that you no longer require can be deleted to release their storage space.
NOTICE
Execution from a USB flash drive
Direct execution or simulation from a USB flash drive is not recommended.
There is no protection against contact problems, falling out, breakage through knocking or
unintentional removal of the USB flash drive during operation.
Disconnecting it during operation will result in the stopping of the machining and thus to the
workpiece being damaged.
Storage for programs
Possible storage locations are:
• NC
• Local drive
• Network drives
• USB drives
• FTP drives
• V24
Data exchange with other workstations
You have the following options for exchanging programs and data with other workstations:
• USB drives (e.g. USB flash drive)
• Network drives
• FTP drive
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Software options
To display the "Local drive" softkey, you require option "Additional HMI user memory on
CF card of the NCU" (not for SINUMERIK Operate on PCU50 or PC/PG).
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