Machining the workpiece
5.11 Display and edit user variables
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Displaying global user data (GUD)
Global user variables
Global GUDs are NC global user data (
lobal
ser
ata) that remains available after
switching the machine off.
GUDs apply in all programs.
A GUD variable is defined with the following:
● Keyword DEF
● Range of validity NCK
● Data type (INT, REAL, ….)
● Variable names
● Value assignment (optional)
DEF NCK INT ZAEHLER1 = 10
GUDs are defined in files with the ending DEF. The following file names are reserved for this
purpose:
Definitions for global machine manufacturer data
UGUD.DEF Definitions for global user data
Select the "Parameter" operating area.
Press the "User variable" softkey.
Press the "Global GUD" softkeys.
The "Global User Variables" window is displayed. A list of the defined
UGUD variables will be displayed.