Programming | Conversational programming
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7.1 Conversational programming
Programming considerations
From and To points
Lines and arcs are defined by their From point (the point where
they begin) and To point (the point where they end).
Tool offset
The control will calculate the actual tool path when using left and
right offsets. Program the dimensions of the part as identified by
the part drawing.
Program a line, arc, etc. using the Tool Offset field to tell the control
which side of the line the tool is to be on.
To determine which offset to use: If the tool needs to be on the
left side of the line, use a Left offset. If the tool needs to be on the
right side of the line, use a Right offset.
When using a Center offset, the programmed dimensions are for
the center of the tool radius. For arcs, Inside and Outside offsets
are available to make it easier to define the tool offset.
Absolute vs. incremental dimensions
The control allows both absolute and incremental dimensions to
be entered. A dimension measured from the point you defined as
datum is an absolute dimension. A dimension measured from any
other point is an incremental dimension. For additional information,
see "Absolute coordinates", Page 39 and see "Incremental
coordinates", Page 39.
The dimension moves of 8, then 8 again are incremental moves
The dimension moves of 8, then 16 are absolute moves
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