GOTO function

Application

With the GOTO key or the GOTO block number button you define an NC block at which the control positions the cursor. In the Tables mode you use the GOTO record button to define a table row.

Description of function

If an NC program is open for simulation or execution, the control additionally positions the execution cursor in front of the NC block. The control then starts program run or the simulation beginning from the defined NC block without considering the preceding lines of the NC program.

You can enter the block number directly or find it in the NC program with the Search function.

Selecting an NC block with GOTO

To select an NC block:

    1. Select GOTO
    2. The control opens the GOTO jump instruction window.

    1. Enter the block number

    1. Press OK
    2. The control positions the cursor to the defined NC block.
     
    Notice
    Danger of collision!
    If you select an NC block in program run using the GOTO function and then execute the NC program, the control ignores all previously programmed NC functions (e.g., transformations). This means that there is a risk of collision during subsequent traversing movements!
    1. Use GOTO only when programming and testing NC programs
    2. Only use Block scan when executing NC programs

    Block scan for mid-program startup

    Notes

    • Instead of the GOTO button, you can also use the CTRL + G shortcut.
    • If the control in the action bar shows an icon for selection, you can open the selection window with GOTO.