G Code Guidance - Mitsubishi Electric 700 Series Training Manual

4. Edit Screens

4.6 G Code Guidance

G code guidance is a function that shows the command format details or the outline of its operation for the G
code being edited while creating or editing the machining program. With this function, the G code format can
be confirmed immediately. G code guidance is also displayed in the same manner even when MDI program
is displayed.
G code guidance function is valid for the M system.
<G code guidance>
The contents displayed on the G code guidance area depends on the cursor position on the Edit screen, and
is refreshed when moving the cursor.
The G code that meets following conditions are displayed in this area.
• G code that exists between the head of block and cursor position including the cursor position.
• G code that exists immediately before the cursor if multiple G codes meet the above condition.
Specific example
G91 G17 ;
G91 G17 ;
G91 G17 ;
G91 G00 X100. Y100. ;
The guidance will not be refreshed because the cursor is out
of the block.
The guidance for G17 will be displayed.
The guidance for G91 will be displayed.
The guidance for G00 will be displayed because G00 is the
nearest G code to the cursor.
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4.6 G Code Guidance