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Calculator
Transferring Simple Calculations. The number in the simple calculator box (in the upper left corner) can be
transferred to any cursor-selected data line by moving the cursor to the line and pressing F3.
Transferring to EDIT or MDI. Pressing F3 will transfer the number in the calculator box (when the cursor is on the
number in the box) to either the EDIT or MD mode. Enter the letter (X, Y or Z) you wish to use with the number from
the calculator.
Circular Calculator. The Circular Calculator will list four different ways that a circular move can be programmed
using the values entered. One of the solutions can be transferred to either EDIT or MDI modes. To do so, cursor
onto the program line you wish to use. Press either EDIT or MDI. Press the F3 key, which will transfer the circular
move to the data entry line at the bottom of the display. Press Insert to add that circular command line into your
program.
One-Line Expressions. The calculator allows a simple, one-line expression without parentheses, such as
23*45.2+6/2, to be solved. It will be evaluated when the Write/Enter button. Note: Multiplication and division are
performed before addition and subtraction.
Edit
Lower-Case Text. Lower-case text can be used if it is between parentheses (comments); use the Shift key.
Exiting Block Edit. Block Edit highlighting is cancelled by pressing the Undo; the cursor will remain where you are
at in the program. Undo will not change back an edit done in Block Edit. RESET will also turn off the block
highlight, but the cursor will return to the beginning of the program.
Advanced Editor Searching. When “Find Text” is used and the text is found, pressing F1 will automatically
select the Find Again option. Also, when “Select Text” is used, “Copy Selected Text” will be the next menu selec-
tion.
Editing Two Versions of the Same Program. In Edit mode, F4 is the hot key that displays another version of the
active program for editing. The same program will be displayed on both halves of the screen, and each program can
be edited by using the EDIT key to switch from one side to the other. Both programs will be updated as the edits
are done. This is useful for editing a long program; you can view and edit one section of the program on one side of
the screen and another section on the other side.
A Quick Cursor Arrow in the Advanced Editor. A cursor arrow can be called up within the program. To do this,
Enter the Advanced Editor, press F2 and use the jog handle to scroll through the program. To exit from this mode,
and remain at that position in the program, press the UNDO key.
Programming
Quick Reverse Out of a G84 Rigid Tapping Cycle. This rigid tapping feature has the tap exit faster than it
entered. A J code on the G84 line commands this, for example, J2 retracts twice as fast, J3 retracts three times as
fast, etc. up to J9. The J code must be specified in each block.
Duplicating a Program in LIST PROG. In the List Prog mode, a program can be duplicated by selecting the
program number, typing in a new program number (Onnnnn), and pressing F1. The Advanced Editor can also be
used to duplicate a program, using the Program menu and the Duplicate Active Program selection.
Communications
Receiving Program Files from a Floppy Disk. Program files can be loaded from a floppy disc using the I/O
menu and the Floppy Directory selection of the Advanced Editor. Pressing Write/Enter in the Floppy Directory will
display a list of the programs. Use the arrow keys or the jog handle to select the file to load, then press Write/
Enter. The floppy directory will remain displayed to the selection of more files. Use Reset or Undo to exit.
I/O Menu Send RS232 or Send Floppy Commands. Programs can be sent to the RS232 port or a floppy disk
from the Advanced Editor. Select the menu item (Send RS232 or Send Floppy), and a program list is displayed.
Choose the program to save, or select “All” to send all programs under one file name. Use the up and down arrow
keys or the jog handle, and the Insert button to mark the programs to send. If programs are not selected using the
Insert key, the currently highlighted program will be sent.
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