HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-01) ISO programming - Manual (Page 272)

272 Programming: Q Parameters
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rs Comparing alphabetic priority
The STRCOMP function compares string parameters for alphabetic
priority.
U Select Q-parameter functions
U Select the FORMULA function
U Enter the number of the Q parameter in which the
TNC is to save the result of comparison. Confirm with
the ENT key
U Shift the soft-key row
U Select the function for comparing string parameters
U Enter the number of the first QS parameter to be
compared, and confirm with the ENT key
U Enter the number of the second QS parameter to be
compared, and confirm with the ENT key
U Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key
and confirm your entry with the END key
Example: QS12 and QS14 are compared for alphabetic priority
The TNC returns the following results:
„ 0 : The compared QS parameters are identical
„ +1 : The first QS parameter precedes the second QS
parameter alphabetically
„ –1 : The first QS parameter follows the second QS
parameter alphabetically
N37 Q52 = STRCOMP ( SRC_QS12 SEA_QS14 )