Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 126)

Editing Programs On Line
Chapter 5
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QUICKPATH PLUS MENU 1
3. After you select the sample pattern you want, enter values for the
parameters as follows:
Use the up and down cursor keys to select the parameter you want
to change or enter. The selected item appear in reverse video.
Type data you want and press the
[TRANSMIT]
key.
4. After all data for the pattern have been entered, store the data by
pressing the {STORE} softkey.
STORE
(softkey level 6)
The control generates the necessary block(s) to create the desired
axis moves. They appear in the input area next to the EDIT: prompt.
You can edit these blocks as described on page 2-37.
5. To enter the blocks in the program being edited, move the block
cursor in the program display area just past the location where you
want to insert the new blocks, then press the
[TRANSMIT]
key. Enter
the generated blocks to the left of the cursor.
6. Press the exit { Ý } softkey to return to the main edit menu, or press a
different QuickView key for more prompting.