Freely definable tables

Application

In freely definable tables you can save and read any information from the NC program. The Q parameter functions FN 26 to FN 28 are provided for this purpose.

Description of function

When you create a freely definable table, the control will provide various table templates for selection.

The machine manufacturers can create their own table templates and store them in the control.

Creating freely definable tables

  1. To create a freely definable table:
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  1. Select the Tables operating mode
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  1. Select Add
  2. The control opens the Quick selection and the Open File workspaces.
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  1. Select Create new table
  2. The control opens the Create new table window.
  3. Select the tab folder
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  1. Select the desired prototype
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  1. Select Select a path
  2. The control opens the Save as window.
  3. Select the table folder
  4. Enter the desired name
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  1. Select Create
  2. The control opens the table.

  1. Modify the table as needed
  2. Table workspace

Note

The names of tables and table columns must start with a letter and must not contain an arithmetic operator (e.g., +). Due to SQL commands, these characters can cause problems when data are input or read.

Table access with SQL statements