Freely definable tables *.tab
Application
Freely definable tables can be read to from an NC program, and the program can also write any information to these tables. The NC functions FN 26 to FN 28 are available for this purpose.
Related topics
- Variable functions FN 26 to FN 28
Description of function
When you create a freely definable table, the control will provide various table templates for selection.
The machine manufacturers can create their own table templates and store them in the control.
After you have created a freely definable table, you can modify its properties. you modify the table properties in the LAYOUT application.
In the LAYOUT application, the control shows the columns of the table row by row.
- Freely definable table in the LAYOUT application
- Freely definable table in the Table workspace
Properties of a table column
When you change any table properties, each column has the following properties:
Column | Meaning | |
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Name | Name of the column | |
Width | Maximum number of characters in the column | |
Default | Default value of each new row Optional input | |
Type | The control offers the following possible selections in the Type column:
Tip In the columns with the data types BIN, DEC or HEX you can enter the values as binary numbers, positive integers or hexadecimal numbers. The control converts the entered values into the column's respective data type. | |
Precision | Maximum number of decimal places |
Modifying the properties of freely definable tables
To insert a new column:
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Notes
- The names of tables and table columns must start with a letter and must not contain an arithmetic operator (e.g., +). Due to SQL commands, these characters can cause problems when data are input or read.
- The sequence of columns in the Table workspace is independent of the sequence of rows in the LAYOUT application. You can edit the sequence of columns in the Table workspace.