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Operating manual
CNC 8070
9.
PROFILE EDITOR
(REF: 1505)
Define a new profile, enlarge an existing one or import one from a file.
9.2.3 Define a rectangular profile.
The softkey menu may be used to define the data in Cartesian or Polar coordinates. The
softkey for this options is only available when allowed by the selected data.
The type of coordinates may be changed at any time and the editor will update the displayed
values.
• The starting point may be edited both in Cartesian and Polar coordinates.
• The starting point of the rectangle can only be edited in absolute coordinates.
Define the data of the profile.
The data definition area shows all the data needed to define a profile. The data shown by
the editor depends on the active coordinate type, Cartesian or Polar.
Cartesian coordinates.
The data definition area shows the following data.
Polar coordinates.
The data definition area shows the following data.
9.2.4 Enlarge a profile.
The softkey menu may be used to select one of the profiles of the editor and continue building
it by adding straight and curved sections. After selecting the profile, press the [ENTER] key
to enter in editing mode where the softkey menu will show the options to define straight and
curved sections. See "9.2.1 Define any profile using straight and curved sections." on page
175.
Softkey. Meaning.
Cartesian
Polar
Softkey to select either Cartesian or Polar coordinates.
Polar origin Softkey to define the Polar origin. The softkey is only available when Polar
coordinates are active.
Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.
Validate Validate the profile defined.
Data. Information
X1, Y1 Coordinates of the starting point of the profile on each axis of the active plane
at the editor.
XL, YL Length of the profile on each axis of the active plane at the editor.
Angle Angle of the profile with the abscissa axis.
Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.
Data. Information
r1, 1 Radius and Polar angle of the profile's starting point.
XL, YL Length of the profile on each axis of the active plane at the editor.
Angle Angle of the profile with the abscissa axis.
Direction Direction of the profile; clockwise or counterclockwise.
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