TOMATECH AUTOMATION
3.1.1 Modal, non-modal and initial mode
G commands are divided into group 00, 01, 02, 03, 06, 07, 16, 21.
After G commands are executed, their defined functions and states are valid until they are
changed by others in the same group, which commands are called modal G commands.
After the modal G words are executed, and before their defined functions and states are
changed, the G command cannot be input again when they are executed by the following
block.
The defined function and state are valid one time after G command is executed, and the G
word must be input again when it is executed every time, which command is called
non-modal G command.Ⅰ Programming
After the system is switched on, the valid modal G commands which are not executed
their functions or states are called initial mode G command. Take it as the initial mode G
command to be executed when it is not be input after the system is switched on.