Managing programs
13.4 Creating a directory / program / job list / program list
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Creating a new G code program
You can create G code programs and then render G code blocks for them in a
directory/workpiece.
Select the "Program manager" operating area.
Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder
in which you would like to store the program.
The "New G Code Program" window opens.
If necessary, select a template if any are available.
Select the file type (MPF or SPF
).
If you are in the NC memory and have selected either the "Subpr
o-
grams" or "Part programs" folder, you can only create one subprogram
(SPF) or one main program (MPF).
Enter the desired program name and press the "OK" softkey.
Program names can be a maximum of 24 characters long.
You can use all letters (with the exception of special cha
racters, lan-
-specific special characters, Asian or Cyrillic characters), num-
bers and underscores (_).
In the part program and workpiece directories, you can create ShopTurn programs and then
subsequently generate the machining steps for them.
Select the "Program manager" operating area.
sired storage location and position the cursor on the folder
in which you would like to store the program.