Opening a freely definable table with FN 26: TABOPEN

Application

With the FN 26: TABOPEN NC function, you open a freely definable table to be written to with FN 27: TABWRITE or to be read from with FN 28: TABREAD.

Description of function

Select the freely definable table to be opened by entering its path. Enter the file name with the *.tab extension.

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.

 
Tip

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 FN 26: TABOPEN TNC:\table\TAB1.TAB

; Open table with FN 26

To navigate to this function:

Insert NC function All functions FN Special functions FN 26 TABOPEN

The NC function includes the following syntax elements:

Syntax element

Meaning

FN 26: TABOPEN

Syntax initiator for opening a table

File

Path of the table to be opened

Text or string parameter

Selection by means of a selection window

Note

Only one table can be opened in an NC program at any one time. A new NC block with FN 26: TABOPEN automatically closes the last opened table.