Programming Q Parameters | Principle and overview of functions
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Calling Q parameter functions
When you are writing a part program, press the Q key (in the
numeric keypad for numerical input and axis selection, below the
+/- key). The control then displays the following soft keys:
Soft key Function group Page
Basic arithmetic (assign, add,
subtract, multiply, divide,
square root)
371
Trigonometric functions 374
Function for calculating
circles
375
If/then conditions, jumps 376
Other functions 380
Entering formulas directly 439
Function for machining
complex contours
See Cycle Program-
ming User's Manual
If you define or assign a Q parameter, then the control
shows the Q, QL and QR soft keys. You can use these
soft keys to select the desired parameter type. Then you
define the parameter number.
If you have a USB keyboard connected, you can press
the Q key to open the dialog for entering a formula.