ACU-RITE CNC 3500i - Manual (Page 65)

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Manual Data Input Mode Settings
Features (or settings) that remain active for more than one operation
are referred to as modal. Modal features remain active until you
change or cancel them. Most CNC functions are modal.
As an example, if the CNC is in Rapid Mode, it executes all moves at
the rapid rate until you initiate Feed Mode. The CNC can be in several
modes, as long as the modes do not conflict.
Before making a manual move, make any necessary mode settings.
Modes set from the Manual screen remain active if the CNC is put in
a program mode until the program, or operator changes the mode.
Modes set from the Manual Data Input screen:
See "Basic Modals zone." on page 49.
Examples:
Absolute or Incremental
Rapid or Feed
Active tool, tool-length offsets, and tool diameter compensation
Inch or MM
Basic Modals (allowing adjustment of current modal settings)