Opening files with additional software
Application
The control provides various tools for opening and editing standard file types.
Related topics
- File types
- Opening image, PDF, and HTML files in the Document workspace
- Opening text files in the Text editor workspace
- Opening 3D models in CAD Viewer
Description of function
The control offers tools for the following file types:
File type | Tool |
---|---|
Document Viewer | |
XLSX (XLS) CSV | Gnumeric |
INI A TXT CFG | Leafpad |
CFG | Combine fixtures or KinematicsDesign |
CFT | ToolHolderWizard |
HTM/HTML | Web Browser or Mozilla Firefox Tip For networks and the Internet, the machine manufacturer or network administrator must guarantee that the control is protected against viruses and malware (e.g., by a firewall). |
ZIP | Xarchiver |
BMP GIF JPG/JPEG PNG | Ristretto Image Viewer or Geeqie Tip Ristretto can only open graphics files. Geeqie can also edit and print graphics. |
OGG | Parole Tip With Parole you can open the file types OGA, OGG, OGV and OGX. The Fuendo Codec Pack (available for payment) is needed only for other formats, such as MP4 files. |
If you double-tap or double-click a file in the file manager, the control automatically starts the file in the correct workspace or tool. If more than one tool is possible for a file, the control displays a selection window.
The control opens the tools in the third desktop.
Opening tools
To open a tool:
- Select the HEIDENHAIN icon in the taskbar
- The control opens the HEROS menu.
- Select Tools
- Select the tool (e.g. Leafpad)
- The control opens the tool in its own workspace.
Notes
- You can also open several tools from the Desktop menu workspace.
- Use the ALT+TAB key combination to switch between open workspaces.
- More information on how to use the various tools is provided within the respective tool under Help.
- After starting, the web browser checks at regular intervals whether updates are available.
If you want to update the web browser, then you must deactivate the SELinux security software during this time and establish a connection to the Internet. Reactivate SELinux after the update!