Siemens SINUMERIK 840Di sl - Saving the Program, File Function

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01/2008 Machine operating area
4.5 MDA mode
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SINUMERIK 840Di sl/840D sl/840D Operating Manual HMI-Advanced (BAD) - 01/2008 Edition 4-129
Vertical softkeys
Like the JOG main screen, the MDA main screen contains softkeys
"G Fct.+Transf.", "Auxiliary functions" and "Spindle" (if spindle is
configured).
Delete
MDA buffer
The contents of the MDA program in the NC are erased.
4.5.2 Saving the program, file function
Function
You can use the MDA file function to
• Save the contents of the MDA program to a file or
• Read a part program to the MDA clipboard to edit it in MDA or
Teach-in mode.
Sequence of operations
"MDA" mode is selected in the "Machine" operating area.
MDA file
function
The program overview of "Part programs" is opened,
a dialog window also appears.
The new file is then displayed in the program overview.
Read in
MDA
The program overview of part programs is displayed. From the list of
programs, select the one that you wish to copy to the MDA buffer with
"Read in MDA". This can now be edited accordingly.
Save
MDA progr.
The system will ask you to enter a name for the file to be saved to the
MDA clipboard.
The program is saved/stored as a part program (MPF) under the
name you have entered in the part programs directory.