Input Mode

Input mode is used for part and tool setup, part programming, setting parameters, and other information entry. Press the Input key on the console to access the Input screen.

The following softkeys appear on the Input screen:

• Part Setup—access the Part Setup screen to establish part zero, centerline, offset Z, safety work region, and other parameters.

• Tool Review—access the Tool Review screen for a summary listing of all tools used in active program (see Part Program Tool Review for more information).

• Part Programming—access and create data blocks of a part program. The current program's data blocks appear on screen when this softkey is used. Delete, add, edit, and navigate through the data blocks. The NC editor is displayed for NC programs.

• Program Parameters—access General, Milling, Holes, Probing, and Performance parameters. NC parameters are accessible for NC programs.

• Import / Export Functions—import parts of a previously saved Conversational program or NC state, export NC state to file, or import/export the tool library.

• Copy and Change Blocks—make changes to several blocks at one time and/or copy and change blocks within the active program.

• Erase Functions—erase sections of the current program.

• Program Manager—access and manage other part programs.

Erase Functions

Erase functions erases (deletes) programs or components (part setup, tool setup, and program parameters):

• Erase Part Setup—resets Part Setup to the default values.

• Erase Tool Setup—deletes tools in Manual Tools, Auto Tools, and spindle.

• Reset Program Parameters—resets Program Parameters to the default values.

• Erase Program—deletes the part program data blocks but retains the program name.

• Unload Program—removes program from the Program Manager, including the filename. This does the same function as CLOSE PROGRAM in the Program Manager.