60  First Steps with the iTNC 530
1.7 Running the First Program
1.7 Running the First Program
Select the correct operating mode
You can run programs either in the Single Block or the Full Sequence 
mode:
U Press the operating mode key: The TNC goes into the 
Program Run, Single Block mode and the TNC 
executes the program block by block. You have to 
confirm each block with the NC key
U Press the operating mode key: The TNC goes into the 
Program Run, Full Sequence mode and the TNC 
executes the program after NC start up to a program 
break or to the end of the program
Further information on this topic
 Operating modes of the TNC: See “Operating Modes” on page 66
 Running programs: See “Program Run” on page 523 
Choose the program you want to run
U Press the PGM MGT key: the TNC displays the file 
management
U Press the LAST FILES soft key: The TNC opens a pop-
up window with the most recently selected files
U If desired, use the arrow keys to select the program 
that you want to run. Load with the ENT key
Further information on this topic
 File management: See “Working with the File Manager” on page 
103
Start the program
U Press the NC start button: The TNC executes the 
active program
Further information on this topic
 Running programs: See “Program Run” on page 523