Converting files

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 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 _

  • If you convert tables from an earlier control using the Update TAB / PGM function, then the control makes the following changes as needed:
  • The control changes decimal commas into decimal points.
  • The control adopts all supported tool types and assigns the Undefined type to all unknown tool types.

The Update TAB / PGM function also allows you to convert tables of the TNC7 if necessary.

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:
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  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

 
Notice
Caution: Data may be lost!
If you use the Update TAB / PGM function, then data may be irrevocably deleted or altered!
  1. Create a backup copy prior to converting the file
  • 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.