Siemens SINUMERIK 828D - Importing and Editing a DXF File in the Editor; General Procedure; Specifying a Reference Point

Machining the workpiece
5.16 Working with DXF files
Turning
186 Operating Manual, 01/2015, 6FC5398-8CP40-5BA2
5.16.3
Importing and editing a DXF file in the editor
5.16.3.1
General procedure
● Create/open a G code or ShopTurn program
● Call the "Turn contour" cycles and create a "New contour"
- OR -
● Call from "Drill" cycle "Position / position pattern"
● Import the DXF file
● Select the contour or drilling positions in the DXF file or CAD drawing and click "OK" to
accept the cycle
● Add the program record with "Accept" to the G code or ShopTurn program
5.16.3.2
Specifying a reference point
Because the zero point of the DXF file normally differs from the zero point of the CAD
drawing, specify a reference point.
Procedure
1.
The DXF file is opened in the editor.
2.
Press the ">>" and "Specify reference point" softkeys.
3.
Press the "Element start" softkey to place the zero point at the start of
the selected element.
- OR -
Press the "Element center" softkey to place the zero point at the center
of the selected element.
- OR -
Press the "Element end" softkey to place the zero point at the end of
the selected element.
- OR -