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Special Functions | File functions
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12.8 File functions
Application
The
FILE FUNCTION
functions are used to perform file operations
such as copying, moving, and deleting files from within the NC
program.
You must not use
FILE
functions on programs or files,
to which you have previously made reference with
functions such as
CALL PGM
or
CYCL DEF 12 PGM
CALL
.
Defining file functions
Press the special functions key
Select the program functions
Select file operations
The control displays the available functions.
Soft key Function Meaning
FILE COPY
Copy file: Enter the name and path of
the file to be copied, as well as the
target path
FILE
MOVE
Move file: Enter the name and path
of the file to be moved, as well as the
target path
FILE
DELETE
Delete file: Enter the path and name
of the file to be deleted
If you try to copy a file that does not exist, the control generates an
error message.
FILE DELETE
does not generate an error message if you try to
delete a non-existing file.