Writing table values with TABDATA WRITE
Application
Use the function TABDATA WRITE to write a value into a table.
You can use the TABDATA WRITE function after a touch probe cycle to enter a necessary tool compensation into the compensation table, for example.
Description of function
Depending on the type of column you want to write to, you can use Q, QL, QR, QS or named parameters as transfer parameters. Alternatively, you can define the value directly in the NC function TABDATA WRITE.
Input
NC programs contained in this User's Manual are suggestions for solutions. The NC programs or individual NC blocks must be adapted before being used on a machine.
Change the following contents as needed:
- Tools
- Cutting parameters
- Feed rates
- Clearance height or safe position
- Machine-specific positions (e.g., with M91)
- Paths of program calls
Some NC programs depend on the machine kinematics. Adapt these NC programs to your machine kinematics before the first test run.
In addition, test the NC programs using the simulation before the actual program run.
With a program test you determine whether the NC program can be used with the available software options, the active machine kinematics and the current machine configuration.
11 TABDATA WRITE CORR-TCS COLUMN "DR" KEY "3" = Q1 | ; Write the value from Q1 to row 3, column DR, of the compensation table |
To navigate to this function:
Insert NC function All functions FN Special functions Functions Table access TABDATA TABDATA WRITE
The NC function includes the following syntax elements:
Syntax element | Meaning |
---|---|
TABDATA | Syntax initiator for accessing table values |
WRITE | Write a table value |
CORR-TCS, CORR-WPL or PRESET | Write a value to a compensation table *.tco or *.wco or to the preset table |
COLUMN | Column name Text or string parameter |
KEY | Row number Number, text, or variable |
= or SET UNDEFINED | Write the table value or assign the status undefined |
Number, Name or Parameter | Table value Number, text, or variable Only if = has been selected |
Note
- Before activating a preset, check whether all columns contain values.
- For undefined columns, enter values (e.g., 0)
- As an alternative, have the machine manufacturer define 0 as the default value for the columns