The Insert NC function window

Application

The Insert NC function window allows you to insert NC functions or NC sequences into an NC program.

Description of function

The Insert NC function window is available only in the Editor operating mode and MDI application.

 
Tip

In the MDI application, you can insert NC functions into the $mdi.h or $mdi_inch.h NC program only.

Areas of the Insert NC function window

The Insert NC function window

1

Navigation path

In the navigation path the control shows the position of the current folder in the folder structure. Use the individual elements of the navigation path to move to a higher folder level. You can edit the path or open a previous path from the History.

Areas of file management

2

Searching

Use the Search for NC functions feature to search for the syntax initiator of the NC function or the name of the NC sequence.

The control displays the results under Search Result.

 
Tip

You can begin the search as soon as the Insert NC function window opens by entering a character.

3

The control shows the following information and functions:

  • Add or remove a favorite
  • Preview
  • The control shows a preview of the content for NC sequences and a preview image for cycles.

4

Content columns

The control shows NC functions or folders that contain NC functions. The control displays up to two columns.

5

Navigation column

The navigation column offers the following possibilities for navigation:

  • Search Result
  • The control shows the following search results:

    • NC functions or miscellaneous functions whose name includes the content being searched for (e.g., Cycle 4019 in a search for "19")
    • Equivalent or alternative NC functions (e.g., PATTERN DEF when searching for "pattern")
    • Replacement functions for older and partly obsolete functions (e.g., PLANE functions instead of Cycle 19) WORKING PLANE
  • Favorites
  • The control displays all NC functions and NC sequences that you have marked as favorites.

  • Icons on the control's user interface

  • Last functions
  • The control shows the ten most recently used NC functions and NC sequences.

  • NC sequences
  • Use the NC sequences to insert a saved sequence of NC functions.

  • NC sequences for reuse

  • All functions
  • The control shows all available NC functions in the folder structure.

  • You can limit the selection possibilities using the keys or buttons. When you press the CYCL DEF key, the control will open the groups of cycles.

  • Keycaps for NC dialog

In the Search Result, Favorites and Last functions areas, the control shows the path of the NC functions.

File functions in the Insert NC function window

If you drag an NC function to the right in the Insert NC function window, the control provides the following file functions:

  • Add or remove a favorite
  • Navigate to the NC function
  • Not available in the All functions area

For NC sequences, the control provides the following additional file functions:

  • Edit
  • Rename
  • Delete
  • Activate or deactivate write protection
  • Open the path in the Files operating mode

NC sequences for reuse

Notes

  • For some NC functions, the Insert NC function window offers the possibility of inserting the start and end of the NC function into the NC program at the same time (e.g., IF and END IF).
  • If you mark several NC blocks in the NC program and insert the combined NC functions, the control will insert the corresponding NC function before and after the marked area.

  • The instructions include emphasized text strings (e.g., 200 DRILLING). You can use these text strings for better searching in the Insert NC function window.
  • If software options are not enabled, the control dims unavailable contents in the Insert NC function window.