Tormach 1500MX - Stop Machine Motion; View the Active G-Code Modes; View the Distance to Go; About Distance to Go

7: PATHPILOT TOOLS AND FEATURES
l While you're not in the Main tab. For information, see
"Main Tab" (page110).
l Before you've loaded a G-code program. For
information, see "Load G-Code" (page164).
l Before referencing the machine. For information, see
"Reference the Machine" (page162).
7.4.7 Stop Machine Motion
From the Program Control area, select Stop.
Figure 7-72: Stop button.
7.4.8 View the Active G-Code Modes
To find the currently active G-code modes and the currently
active tool at a glance:
Identify the Status read-only DRO field.
Figure 7-73: Status read-onlyDROfield.
For more information on G-code modes, go to "View Available
G-Code Modes" (page144).
7.4.9 View the Distance to Go
To view the distance to go:
Identify the DTG read-only DRO fields.
Figure 7-74: DTGread-only DRO fields.
The value is the remaining distance in any programmed
move.
For more information on using the DTG read-only DROfields,
see "About Distance to Go" (below).
About Distance to Go
While a program is running, the DTG read-only DRO fields
show the remaining distance in each move.
After using the feed hold function or the maxvel override
function, look at the distance to go. This read-only DRO field is
useful to prove out a part program.
7.5 CONTROL G-CODE PROGRAMS
If necessary, use the following controls to add to your G-code
program:
7.5.1 Use the Feed Hold Function 147
7.5.2 Use the Feed Rate Override Function 148
7.5.3 Use M01 Break Mode 148
7.5.4 Use the Maxvel Override Function 148
7.5.5 Use Single Block Mode 149
7.5.6 Use the Spindle Override Function 149
7.5.7 Change the Feed Rate 149
7.5.8 Change the Spindle Speed 150
7.5.9 Change the Tool Number 150
7.5.10 Use a G30 Position 150
7.5.11 View the Tool Length 151
7.5.12 Manually Enter Commands 151
7.5.13 Copy Recently Entered Commands 152
7.5.14 Limit G30 Moves 152
7.5.15 Use Feeds and Speeds Suggestions 152
7.5.1 Use the Feed Hold Function
Select Feed Hold.
Figure 7-75: Feed Hold button.
Tip! Use the Spacebarkey to quickly activate the
feed hold function.
For more information on using the feed hold function, see
"About Feed Hold" (below).
About Feed Hold
When the feed hold function is active, the Feed Hold button's
light is on.
The feed hold function pauses machine motion — aside from
the spindle — and the Cycle Start button flashes. For
information, see "About Cycle Start" (on the previous page).
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