Workspaces

Operating elements within the workspaces

The control in the MDI application with three open workspaces

The control displays the following operating elements:

1

Gripper

Use the gripper in the title bar to change positions of the workspaces. You can also align two workspaces vertically above each other.

2

Title bar

In the title bar the control shows the title of the workspace, and different symbols or settings, depending on the workspace.

3

Selection menu for workspaces

Use the selection menu for workspaces in the application bar to open individual workspaces. The available workspaces depend on the active application.

4

Separator

You use the separator between two workspaces to change the scaling of the workspaces.

5

Action bar

In the action bar the control shows selection possibilities for the current dialog; for example, an NC function.

Symbols within the workspaces

If more than one workspace is open, the title bar contains the following symbols:

Symbol

Function

Maximize workspace

Reduce workspace

Close workspace

If you maximize a workspace, the control shows the workspace over the application's entire area. If you reduce the workspace, then all other workspaces return to their previous position.

Overview of workspaces

The control offers the following workspaces:

Workspace

Further information

Probing function (#17 / #1-05-1)

In the Probing function workspace you set presets on the workpiece and determine and compensate for workpiece misalignment and rotations. You can also calibrate the touch probe, measure tools or set up fixtures.

Job list

In the Job list workspace, you edit and execute pallet tables.

Open File

In the Open File workspace you select or create files, for example.

Files

In the file management, the control displays drives, folders, and files. You can, for example, create or delete folders or files and can also connect drives.

The Files workspace is part of the Files operating mode.

Details

In the Details workspace, the control displays information on the selected machine parameter or the last change you made.

Document

You can open files for viewing in the Document workspace, for example a technical drawing.

Settings

In the Settings workspace, you can display and edit, if required, various settings of the control (e.g., set up the traverse limits).

The Settings workspace is part of the Settings application.

The Form for tables

In the Form workspace, the control shows all contents of a selected table row. Depending on the table, you can edit the values in the form.

The Form for pallets

In the Form workspace the control shows the contents of the pallet table for the selected row.

Retract

In the Retract workspace, you can disengage the tool after a power interruption.

Desktop menu

In the Desktop menu workspace, the control displays selected control and HEROS functions.

Help

In the Help workspace, the control displays a help graphic for the current syntax element of an NC function or the integrated product aid TNCguide.

Contour graphics

In the Contour graphics workspace, the control can draw contours directly during programming. You can also use graphical programming by drawing contours and exporting them as NC blocks. In addition, you can import contours from existing NC programs and edit them graphically.

List

In the List workspace, the control shows the machine parameter structure; you might be able to edit some of the parameters.

Positions

In the Positions workspace, the control displays information about the status of various functions of the control and about current axis positions.

Program

The control displays the NC program in the Program workspace.

Referencing

On machines with incremental linear and angle encoders, the control shows in the Referencing workspace which axes need to be referenced.

Remote Desktop Manager (#133 / #3-01-1)

If the machine manufacturer has defined an embedded workspace, you can see and operate the screen of an external computer on the control.

The machine manufacturer can change the name of the workspace. Refer to your machine manual.

Quick selection

In the Quick selection new table and Quick selection new file workspaces, you can create files or open existing files, depending on the active operating mode.

Simulation

In the Simulation workspace, the control shows the simulated or current movements, depending on the operating mode.

Simulation status

In the Simulation status workspace the control shows data based on the simulation of the NC program.

Start/Login

In the Start/Login workspace, the control shows the steps that are performed during startup.

Status

In the Status workspace, the control shows the status and values of individual functions.

Table

In the Table workspace, the control shows the contents of a table. You can search in all tables and filter the table content.

The Table for machine parameters

In the Table workspace the control shows the machine parameters; you might be able to edit some of them.

Keyboard

In the Keyboard workspace, you can enter NC functions, letters and numbers, and also navigate.

Overview

In the Overview workspace, the control displays information on the status of individual functional safety (FS) safety functions.