The Q parameter list window

Application

In the Q parameter list window, you can view and edit all values of all variables, if required.

Related topics

Description of function

You can open the Q parameter list window with the Q info button in the following operating modes:

  • Editor
  • Manual
  • Program Run

In the Manual operating mode, you can also use the Q key to open the window.

The Q parameter list window with the Q parameter values

The Q parameter list window shows the following areas:

1

Variable type

You can select the variable type shown by the control such as Q parameters.

2

Search

By default, the control searches in all columns. If you deactivate the Global search switch, the search will be restricted to the currently selected column.

You can begin the search by entering a character as soon as the Q parameter list window opens.

3

Contents

Depending on the variable type, the control shows the following information:

  • Variable type
  • Number or name
  • Value
  • If the cell in the Value column is highlighted in white, you can edit its value.

  • Description
  • Texts that are preassigned by HEIDENHAIN, defined by the machine manufacturer or entered by the operator

  • Options for descriptive texts

Options for descriptive texts

Upon a long-press gesture or a right-click the control offers the following options for descriptive texts:

  • Default configuration
  • The control shows the descriptive text preassigned by HEIDENHAIN.

  • Machine manufacturer configuration
  • The control shows the language-sensitive descriptive text defined by the machine manufacturer.

  • This selection is available only if the machine manufacturer has stored a descriptive text for this variable.

  • Edit
  • The control opens the input field and you can enter a descriptive text.

  • You can also activate the input field with a double-tap or double-click.

If the machine manufacturer has stored descriptive texts, the control shows the Machine manufacturer configuration by default.

The control displays the selected text until you select a different option.

Icons

The Q parameter list window contains the following icons:

Icon

Meaning

Descriptive text of machine manufacturer is selected

User-defined descriptive text is selected

Notes

  • Use the +, -, *, /, (, and ) keys for calculations in the numerical input fields.
  • While the control is executing an NC program, you cannot edit the variables using the Q parameter list window. Changes are only possible while program run has been interrupted or aborted.
  • The control reaches this required status after, for example, an NC block has been executed in Single Block mode.

  • Status overview on the TNC bar

  • The following Q and QS parameters cannot be edited in the Q parameter list window:
    • Variable range from 100 to 199, because there might be interferences with special functions in the control.
    • Variable range from 1200 to 1399, because there might be interferences with machine manufacturer-specific functions.
  • If you select or enter a different descriptive text, the control does not store the present user-defined descriptive texts.