NC sequences for reuse

Application

You can save up to 200 successive NC blocks as NC sequences and insert them during programming using the Insert NC function window. In contrast to the called NC programs, you can adapt the NC sequences after insertion without changing the actual sequence.

Description of function

You can use NC blocks in the Editor operating mode and the MDI application.

The control saves the NC sequences as complete NC programs in the TNC:\system\PGM-Templates folder. You can also create subfolders in order to sort the NC sequences.

  • Here are the following possibilities for creating an NC sequence:
  • Save marked NC blocks with the Create NC sequence button
  • Context menu in the Program workspace

  • Create a new NC program in the TNC:\system\PGM-Templates folder
  • Copy the already existing NC program to the TNC:\system\PGM-Templates folder

If you create an NC sequence with the Create NC sequence button, then the control opens the Save NC sequence window. In this window, you define the name of the NC sequence.

The control displays all NC sequences alphabetically in the Insert NC function window under NC sequences. You can insert the desired NC sequence at the cursor position and in the NC program.

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NC sequences in the Insert NC function window

If you open an NC sequence as its own tab in the Editor, then you can permanently change the content of the NC sequence.

Notes

  • For every NC sequence, you must define a unique name. If you try to save an NC sequence under a name that has already been assigned, then the control opens the Overwrite NC sequence window. The control asks if you wish to overwrite the existing NC sequence.
  • If you select an NC sequence in the Insert NC function window and swipe to the right, then the control offers the following file functions:
    • Edit
    • Rename
    • Delete
    • Open the path in the Files operating mode
    • Mark as favorite
  • If you create a backup of the TNC: partition with the NC/PLC Backup function, then the backup also contains the NC sequences.
  • Backup and restore