NC sequences for reuse
Application
You can save up to 200 consecutive NC blocks as NC sequences and insert them during programming using the Insert NC function window. Unlike called NC programs, you can modify NC sequences after insertion without changing the actual sequence.
Related topics
- Insert NC function window
- Mark and copy NC blocks with the context menu
- Call NC programs unchanged
Description of function
You can use NC sequences 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
- 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 the Save NC sequence window, you can enter the following information:
- Define the name of the NC sequence
- Select the storage location of the NC sequence
If you created subfolders in the TNC:\system\PGM-Templates folder, the control will display a selection menu that contains all folders.
The control displays all folders and NC sequences alphabetically in the Insert NC function window under NC sequences. You can insert the desired NC sequence at the cursor position and customize it in the NC program.
If you open an NC sequence as its own tab in the Editor, then you can permanently edit the contents of the NC sequence.
Notes
- Make sure to define an unambiguous name for each NC sequence within a folder. 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 drag an NC sequence to the right in the Insert NC function window, the control will display the following file functions:
- Edit
- Rename
- Delete
- Activate or deactivate write protection
- Open the path in the Files operating mode
- Mark as favorite
- Write-protected NC sequences cannot be renamed or deleted. It is possible to edit such an NC sequence, but you need to save it as a new file after editing.
While write protection is active, the control displays a corresponding symbol next to the NC sequence.
- If you create a backup of the TNC: partition with the NC/PLC Backup function, then the backup also contains the NC sequences.
- If you insert an NC sequence into an NC program, the control will not convert the mm and inch units of measure. Ensure that the unit of measure used in the NC sequence matches the one used in the NC program.