Adapting an iTNC 530 file

Application

In order to use a file created on the iTNC 530 on the TNC7 as well, the control must adapt the file's format and content. The Update TAB / PGM function does this job.

Description of function

Importing an NC program

The control uses the Update TAB / PGM function to remove umlauts and checks if the NC block END PGM exists. The NC program would be incomplete without this NC block.

Importing a tool table

The following characters are permitted in the NAME column of the tool table:

# $ % & , - . 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z _

The control converts a comma into a dot with the Update TAB / PGM function.

The control adopts all supported tool types and assigns the Undefined type to all unknown tool types.

Tool table tool.t

Adapting a file

Prepare a backup of the original file before adapting

  1. To adapt the format and the content of an iTNC 530 file:
FileManagerMainIcon

  1. Select the Files operating mode

  1. Select the desired file
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  1. Select Additional functions
  2. The control displays a selection menu.
  3. Select Update TAB / PGM
  4. The control adapts the file format and content.
  5.  
    Tip

    The control saves the changes and overwrites the original file.

  6. Check the content after adapting

Notes

  • The machine manufacturer uses import and update rules to define which adaptations the control is to execute, e. g. removal of umlauts.
  • The machine manufacturer uses the optional machine parameter importFromExternal (no. 102909) to define for each file type if automatic adaptation is carried out upon copying to the control.