Siemens SINUMERIK User Manual

Programming and Operating Manual (Turning)
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4.
Press this softkey to open the window for creating a new program.
5.
Enter the name of the new program. You can enter the file name extension ".
MPF" (main
program) or ".SPF" (subprogram) to define the program type. The control system identifies a
program as a main program if you do not enter any file name extension. The character
length of a program name is limited to 24 English chara
cters or 12 C
hinese characters. Note
that some special characters (see table at the end of this section) are invalid for the pr
o-
gram name.
6.
Press this softkey to confirm your entry. The part program editor window opens automatica
l-
ly. Now you can edit the program text in the window. The control sy
stem saves your editing
automatically.
Special characters invalid for program or directory names
The control system does not support the use of the following special characters in program or directory names:
/
<
>
?
:
#
(
)
[
]
$
!
-
+
^
\
*
|
;
&
%
@
=
~
`
Space

Siemens SINUMERIK Specifications

General

Interface	Ethernet, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, USB
Programming Languages	DIN/ISO
Display	TFT color display
Compatibility	Siemens drives and motors
Software	SINUMERIK Operate
Control Unit Type	CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
Safety Functions	Integrated safety functions up to SIL 3/PLe