MetLogix Mx200 - 6.2 Additional programming notes: Editing, Macros, and Part Management

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6.2 Additional programming notes: Editing, Macros, and Part Management
• To edit a program, access the “Programs” screen, highlight the program number you would like to edit, and
press the edit button from the bottom toolbar( ). The following properties can be modified for your program;
Units – Sets the part program to display results in either Inch or Metric.
Coordinates Mode – Set the program to display results in either Cartesian(X, Y) or Polar coordinates mode
(Radius/Angle).
Fixture Mode – Set the fixture playback mode for the program. Programs can be set to “Permanent” or “None”. If
permanent mode is selected, and the machine is configured for a startup zero position, “guidance” in playback will begin
immediately and based on the recorded machine coordinate position. When set to none, guidance will not begin until a
part skew and datum(X/Y)have been established.
Macro Mode – Macro mode can be enabled for any feature measurement sequence. Datum steps, printing, exporting,
and sending are not supported within Macros. If you have a sequence of the measurements that you utilize regularly, a
line/line/midline construction for example, you can create a program for that sequence, set the Macro flag to “Yes” and
then assign it to one f the numeric keypad buttons.
 In Setup, scroll down to Quick Keys, press “Enter”. Highlight “Number pad” and press “Enter”, scroll down to the
keypad number you want to assign the macro to. A dialog will be displayed requesting the program number you
want to assign to the key. Enter the number and press enter twice. When the assigned numeric key is pressed
from the main measure view it will launch your macro program sequence.
Duplicate Part – Duplicate part allows you to quickly make a copy of a given program. To use, highlight your part
program in the program view and press the duplicate part button( ). You will be prompted to assign a program
number to the newly duplicated part.
Importing and Exporting Parts: It is also possible to import a part file from a USB drive, or export a part to a USB drive. To
execute a part import or export, highlight the desired program in the program view, press the duplicate part button
( ), and then select the Softkey for Import or Export. NOTE: You must have a USB drive connected to the Mx200 USB
port to perform an Import or an Export. When importing a part you will be prompted to specify the number of the part
program you would like to import.