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Input mode functions
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Creating / modifying seam programs
The function CREATE / MODIFY PROGRAM allows you to modify seam programs directly
on the machine via the control panel. Data records created in this way can still be processed
and modified by SYS3000 (and vice versa).
A newly created or modified seam program must be executed step by step on
the machine to make sure that it matches the sewing jig!
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Seam program structure
Every data record consists of three elements:
Program header
The program header contains information on the number and the length of the program, and
is used for managing the programs.
Geometrical data record
A geometrical data record consists of elements (so-called sections) which can be divided
into two groups:
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Sections which influence the geometry of the seam pattern
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Sections with machine functions
Stitch data record
The stitch data record is required for the sewing operation exclusively and is generated from
the geometrical data record by stitch generation. It consists of coordinate pairs and machine
commands, and is concluded by the end-of-program command.
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Status bar when entering seam programs
When entering seam programs, the status bar is displayed in the first line of display:
1 2
3
4 5 6 7 9 0
Enter
8
Esc
Clear
X: 2500 Y: 0 1 : PROGRAM NUMBER
# 500
Fig. 11 - 35
The status bar structure is from left to right:
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x-axis coordinate
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y-axis coordinate
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section number together with type of section
Section parameters belonging to the section are displayed below the section type. Sections
within a marked block are displayed on a dark background.