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TNC 360

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MOD Functions

10.7 Selecting the Unit of Measurement

This MOD function determines whether coordinates are displayed in
millimeters or inches.

• Metric system: e.g. X = 15.789 (mm)

MOD function CHANGE MM/INCH
The value is displayed with 3 places after the decimal point

• Inch system: e.g. X = 0.6216 (inch)

MOD function CHANGE MM/INCH
The value is displayed with 4 places after the decimal point

10.8 Selecting the Programming Language

The MOD function PROGRAM INPUT lets you choose between program-
ming in HEIDENHAIN plain language format and ISO format:

• To program in HEIDENHAIN format:

Set the PROGRAM INPUT function to HEIDENHAIN

• To program in ISO format:

Set the PROGRAM INPUT function to: ISO

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