Reading table values with TABDATA READ

Application

The function TABDATA READ allows you to read a value from a table and save it to a Q parameter.

For example, the TABDATA READ function enables you to pre-check the data of the tool to be used to prevent error messages from occurring during program run.

Description of function

Depending on the type of column you want to transfer, you can use Q, QL, QR, or QS to save the value. The control automatically converts the table values to the unit of measure used in the NC program.

Input

11 TABDATA READ Q1 = CORR-TCS COLUMN "DR" KEY "5"

; Save the value in row 5, column DR, from the compensation table to Q1

The NC function includes the following syntax elements:

Syntax element

Meaning

TABDATA

Syntax initiator for accessing table values

READ

Reading a table value

Q/QL/QR or QS

Type of variable and number in which the control saves the value

TOOL, CORR-TCS, CORR-WPL or PRESET

Read the value from the tool table or a compensation table *.tco or *.wco or from the preset table

COLUMN

Column name

Fixed or variable name

KEY

Row number

Fixed or variable name