Different Views Of A Workpiece; Plan View - Siemens SINUMERIK 840D sl Operating Manual

3.10.5

Different views of a workpiece

In the graphical display, you can choose between different views so that you constantly have
the best view of the current workpiece machining, or in order to display details or the overall
view of the finished workpiece.
The following views are available:
● Top view
● 3D view
● 4-window view
● Side view
3.10.5.1

Plan view

Changing the display
You can increase or decrease the size of the simulation graphic and move it, as well as
change the segment.
See also
Enlarging or reducing the graphical representation (Page 111)
Panning a graphical representation (Page 112)
Modifying the viewport (Page 113)
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Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-6AP10-2BA0
1. Start the simulation.
2. Press the "Top view" softkey.
The workpiece is shown from above in the top view.
A depth display indicates the current depth at which machining is
currently taking place.
The rules for depth display in this graphical representation is: "The
deeper, the darker".
Machine the workpiece
3.10 Simulating machining
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