5 Using the Control Software
5.2 Selecting Online or Simulation Mode
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5.2.
SELECTING ONLINE OR SIMULATION MODE
Both CNCBase and CNCMotion can be run in two modes:
On-line mode
For use when controlling the ProMill 8000.
Safety
1.
The safety door should be closed, and the Emergency Stop button
released, before launching the software in on-line mode.
2.
The milling center must be powered up and connected to the
computer before launching the software in on-line mode.
Simulation mode
For use without the ProMill 8000 connected. In simulation mode, you can write, edit, and verify
NC programs as in on-line mode, but you cannot control or send NC programs to the ProMill
8000.
Follow this procedure to toggle between on-line and simulation mode.
Procedure: Selecting On-line or Simulation Mode
1.
Launch CNCBase/Motion.
2.
Click
Setup
in the main menu.
The two modes are listed at the top of the Setup menu. The mode that is currently active is checked.
3.
To change the mode, click the unchecked mode.
A confirmation message is displayed.
4.
Click
Yes
.
0
.
The software restarts and opens in the selected mode.
