Creating A Program Block - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D SL Operating Manual

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If you only want to renumber a section, select the program blocks whose block numbering

you want to edit.

Creating a program block

In order to structure programs to achieve a higher degree of transparency, you have the

option of combining several blocks (G-code and/or ShopMill machining steps) to form

program blocks.

You then have the option of opening and closing these blocks depending on your

requirement.

Structuring programs

● Before generating the actual program, generate a program frame using empty blocks.

● By forming blocks, structure existing G code or ShopMill programs.

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Select the "Program manager" operating area.

Select the storage location and create a program or open a program.

The program editor is opened.

Select the required program blocks that you wish to combine to form a

Press the "Build group" softkey.

The "Build new group" window is opened.

Enter a designation for the block and press the "OK" softkey.

Press the ">>" and "View" softkeys.

Machining the workpiece

4.10 Editing a program

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