360 10 Programming: Q Parameters
10.3 Describing Contours through Mathematical Operations
Programming fundamental operations
Example:
To select Q parameter functions, press the Q key.
To select the mathematical functions: Press the
BASIC ARITHMETIC soft key.
To select the Q parameter function ASSIGN, press
the FN0 X = Y soft key.
Enter the number of the Q parameter: 5
Assign the value 10 to Q5.
To select Q parameter functions, press the Q key.
To select the mathematical functions: Press the
BASIC ARITHMETIC soft key.
To select the Q parameter function
MULTIPLICATION, press the FN3 X * Y soft key.
Enter the number of the Q parameter: 12
Enter Q5 for the first value.
Enter 7 for the second value.
Example: Program blocks in the TNC
16 FN0: Q5 = +10
17 FN3: Q12 = +Q5 * +7
Parameter number for result?
1. value or parameter ?
Parameter number for result?
1. value or parameter ?
2. value or parameter ?
5
10
12
Q5
7