3.7 Creating OEM-specific online help
Overview
In addition to the existing system online help, you also have the option of creating a
manufacturer-specific online help and adding this to the operator software.
This
online
help
is
generated in the HTML format, i.e. it comprises HTML documents that are
linked with one another. The subject being searched for is called in a separate window from
a contents or index directory. Similar to a document browser (e.g. Windows Explorer), a list of
possible selections is displayed in the left-hand half of the window and when you click the
required subject, the explanation is displayed in the right-hand half of the window.
Context-sensitive selection of online help pages is not possible.
General sequence:
1. Generating HTML files
2. Generating a help book
3. Integrating the online help in the operator software
4. Saving help files in the target system
Other application cases
Online help for the following OEM-specific expansions can be generated and used to
supplement the SINUMERIK Operate online help system:
● Online help for cycles and/or M functions of the machine manufacturer which extend the
programming scope of the SINUMERIK 828D. This online help is called in just the same
way as the SINUMERIK Operate online help "Programming".
See also: Example: This is how you generate a programming online help (Page 74)
● Online help for OEM-specific variables of the machine manufacturer. This online help is
called from the variable view of SINUMERIK Operate.
See also: Example: This is how you generate an online help for NC/PLC variables
(Page 71)
Operating software settings
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