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  Press the "Cut" softkey to delete the selected program blocks. 
 Note: When editing a program, you cannot copy or cut more than 1024 
lines. While a program that is not on the NC is opened (progress display 
less than 100%), you cannot copy or cut more than 10 lines or insert 
more than 1024 characters. 
 
 
 
Note 
The buffer memory contents are retained even after the editor is closed, enabling you to 
paste the contents in another program, as well. 
 
 
Note 
Copy/cut current line 
To copy and cut the current line where the cursor is positioned, it is not necessary to mark or 
select it. You have the option of making the "Cut" softkey only operable for marked program 
sections via editor settings.  
 
See also 
Opening additional programs (Page 146) 
Editor settings (Page 147) 
Keys of the operator panel (Page 26) 
4.10.4  Renumbering a program 
You can modify the block numbering of programs opened in the editor at a later point in time.  
Requirement 
The program is opened in the editor. 
Procedure 
 
 
1.  Press the ">>" softkey. 
A new vertical softkey bar appears. 
 
2.  Press the "Renumber" softkey. 
The "Renumbering" window appears.