HEIDENHAIN TNC 370 - 11.3 Selecting the Programming Format and Unit of Measure

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11.3 Selecting the Programming Format and Unit of Measure
The MOD function PROGRAM INPUT lets you choose between program-
ming in HEIDENHAIN plain language format or IS0 format. The selected
setting defines the programming format for creating a new program:
l To program in HEIDENHAIN format:
Set the PROGRAM INPUT function to HEIDENHAIN
l To program in IS0 format:
Set the PROGRAM INPUT function to IS0
The MOD function MM/INCH determines whether coordinates are
displayed or programmed in millimeters or inches. The selected setting
defines the unit of measure for creating a new program:
l Metric system: e.g. X = 15.789 (mm)
MOD function CHANGE MM/INCH
The value is displayed with 3 places after the decimal point
l Inch system: e.g. X = 0.6216 (inch)
MOD function CHANGE MM/INCH
The value is displayed with 4 places after the decimal point
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