Executing A Program - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Managing programs

14.3 Executing a program

Closing the program
Note
A program does not have to be closed in order for it to be executed.
14.3 Executing a program
When you select a program for execution, the control switches automatically to the "Machine"
operating area.
Program selection
Select the workpieces (WPD), main programs (MPF) or subprograms (SPF) by placing the
cursor on the desired program or workpiece.
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Press the <INPUT> key.
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Press the <Cursor right> key.
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Double-click the program.
The selected program is opened in the "Editor" operating area.
4. Now make the necessary program changes.
5. Press the "NC Select" softkey to switch to the "Machine" operating area
and begin execution.
When the program is running, the softkey is deactivated.
Press the ">>" and "Exit" softkeys to close the program and editor again.
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If you are at the start of the first line of the program, press the <Cursor left> key
to close the program and the editor.
To reopen a program you have exited with "Close", press the "Program" key.
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