HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (606 42x-01) - Manual (Page 424)

424 Programming: Special Functions
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11.11 Creating Text Files
Application
You can use the TNC’s text editor to write and edit texts. Typical
applications:
„ Recording test results
„ Documenting working procedures
„ Creating formula collections
Text files are type .A files (ASCII files). If you want to edit other types
of files, you must first convert them into type .A files.
Text files have the extension .A (for ASCII files). If you wish to edit
other files, use the additional Mousepad tool (see “Display or edit text
files” on page 131).
Opening and exiting text files
U Select the Programming and Editing mode of operation.
U Press the PGM MGT key to call the file manager.
U To display type .A files, press the SELECT TYPE and then the SHOW
.A soft keys.
U Select a file and open it with the SELECT soft key or ENT key, or
create a new file by entering the new file name and confirming your
entry with the ENT key.
To leave the text editor, call the file manager and select a file of a
different file type, for example a part program.
Cursor movements Soft key
Move cursor one word to the right
Move cursor one word to the left
Go to next screen page
Go to previous screen page
Go to beginning of file
Go to end of file