Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Operation/Programming

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10.04 Simulation
5.11 Search function
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SINUMERIK 840D/840Di/810D Operation/Programming ShopMill (BAS) – 10.04 Edition 5-343
5.11 Search function
The Search function allows you to jump to the block of a selected
position in the workpiece display.
Selecting a block in the
graphics
Details
Search
 Press the "Details" and "Search" softkeys.
The mouse changes shape to a cross-hair.
Up
...
Right
-and-
 Press the "Up", "Down", "Left", or "Right" softkey to put the cross-
hairs into the required position and confirm the point with the
"Input" key.
- OR -
-and-
 Press one of the cursor keys to position the cross-hairs and
confirm the point with the "Input" key.
- OR -
Block
search
 Position the cross-hairs directly on the required point and press
the "Block search" softkey.
The selected point is highlighted in color.
The block associated with the selected point is searched for and
shown color-highlighted in the program section above the graphics
display.
The Edit submenu provides another way of searching for certain
blocks.

Siemens SINUMERIK 840D Specifications

General

Series	SINUMERIK 840D
Axes	Up to 31
Channels	Up to 10
Operating System	Windows-based
Power Supply	24 V DC
Control Unit Type	CNC
Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS
Display	TFT color display
Interpolation	Spline
PLC	Integrated PLC
Data Storage	CompactFlash, USB