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03.04 Machine Operating Area
4.5 MDI mode
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MDI file fct.
You can save the MDI buffer contents or copy a part program to
the MDI buffer for editing in MDI or Teach In.
Vertical softkeys
Like the Jog basic display, the MDI contains softkeys "G
Fct.+Transf.", "Auxiliary functions" and "Spindle" (if spindle is
configured).
Delete MDI
buffer
The contents of the MDI program in the NC are erased.
4.5.2 Save program, file function
Function
You can use the MDI file function to
· save the contents of the MDI program to a file or
· read a part program to the MDI buffer to modify it in MDI or Teach
In mode.
Operating sequence
"MDI" mode is selected in the "Machine" operating area.
MDI file
function
The program overview of "Part programs" is opened,
a dialog window also appears.
The new file is then displayed in the program overview.
Read in
MDI
The program overview of part programs is displayed. From the list of
programs select the one that you wish to copy to the MDI buffer with
"Read in MDI". This can now be modified accordingly.
Save MDI
prog.
The system will ask you to enter a name for the file to be saved to the
MDI buffer.
The program is saved/stored as a part program (MPF) under the
name you have entered in the Part Programs directory.