Creating A New Workpiece - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

Managing programs
17.4 Creating a directory / program / job list / program list
17.4.2

Creating a new workpiece

You can set up various types of files such as main programs, initialization files, tool offsets,
etc. in a workpiece.
Note
Workpiece directories
828D provides you with the option of nesting tool directories. You must note that the length
of the call line is restricted. You will be informed if the maximum number of characters is
reached when entering the workpiece name.
Under a workpiece directory (WPD), 840D sl does not allow any additional workpiece
directories to be created in the NC memory. You can create a free directory structure on the
local drive, USB and network drives; this means that you have the option to create other
workpieces or any number of directories in a workpiece. If you copy this data to the NC
memory then the length of the call line is checked.
Procedure
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1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.
2. Select the desired storage location and position the cursor on the folder
in which you would like to create a workpiece.
3. Press the "New" softkey.
The "New Workpiece" window appears.
4. If necessary, select a template if any are available.
5. Enter the desired workpiece name and press the "OK" softkey.
The name can be a maximum of 24 characters long.
You can use any letters (except accented), digits or the underscore
symbol (_).
The directory type (WPD) is set by default.
A new folder with the workpiece name will be created.
The "New G Code Program" window opens.
6. Press the "OK" softkey again if you want to create the program.
The program will open in the editor.
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