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Introduction and fundamentals | Explanation of terms
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1.5 Explanation of terms
Cursor
:
Marks
the current position in a list or input field
Input and operations, such as copying, deleting, inserting, etc.,
refer to the current cursor position.
Cursor keys : Keys for moving the cursor
Arrow keys
PG UP
and
PG DN
keys
Active window, functions, or menu items : Item on the screen
shown in color.
In the inactive windows, the title bar appears
dimmed
. Inactive
function keys or menu items also appear
dimmed
Menu : Functions or function groups are displayed as a 9-field
box
Menu item : Individual symbols of a menu
Default value : Preset value of a cycle parameter or DIN
command parameter
File name extension
: String following the file name
Example:
*.nc —DIN programs
*.ncs
—DIN subprograms (DIN macros)
Soft key : Functions available at the side and bottom of the
screen pages
Soft key selection keys
: Keys that you can press to select a
soft key function.
Form : Individual pages of a dialog
UNITS : Grouped dialogs for a function in smart.Turn mode of
operation