Importing contours into graphical programming
Application
In the Contour graphics workspace, you can not only create new contours, but also import contours from existing NC programs and, if necessary, edit them graphically.
Requirements
- Max. 200 NC blocks
- No cycles
- No approach and retraction movements
- No straight lines LN (#9 / #4-01-1)
- No technology data (e.g., feed rates or additional functions)
- No axis motions that are outside the specified plane (e.g., XY plane)
If you try to import a prohibited NC block into graphical programming, the control will issue an error message.
Description of function
In graphical programming, all contours consist exclusively of linear or circular elements with absolute Cartesian coordinates.
The control converts the following path functions when importing the contour to the Contour graphics workspace:
- Circular contour CT
- NC blocks with polar coordinates
- NC blocks with incremental inputs
- Free contour programming FK
Importing contours
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You can also import contours by dragging the selected NC blocks into the open Contour graphics workspace. For this purpose, the control shows a green icon at the right margin of the first highlighted NC block.
Notes
- When importing a contour into graphical programming using the Edit contour function, all elements are initially locked. Before you begin editing the elements, you must unlock the elements.
- You can edit contours graphically and export them after importing.
- You can also import NC functions in conjunction with the contour for the coordinate transformation. As soon as you additionally import a transformation, the control will take it into account (e.g., mirroring with TRANS MIRROR).