Rockwell Automation 8520 9/Series CNC Lathe - Manual (Page 157)

Chapter
6
6-1
Editing Part Programs Off Line (ODS)
This chapter describes how to use the Offline Development System (ODS)
to edit part programs. Major sections include:
Topic: On page:
Selecting the part program application 6-2
Editing off line 6-3
Interfacing with the control 6-6
Downloading from ODS 6-6
Uploading to ODS 6-13
Use the Offline Development System (ODS) to write or edit part programs.
Once you complete these part programs, downloaded them from the
workstation to the control. Programs that already exist on the control can
be uploaded to the workstation for editing or backup. You can edit
programs on ODS by using the screen or text editor that is configured in
ODS. You can purchase enhancements to this feature in a Mini-DNC
package from Allen-Bradley. If you have purchased the Mini-DNC
package, see its accompanying documentation.
We make these assumptions:
ODS has been installed on an IBM PC XT/AT or compatible computer
that we refer to as the workstation
a compatible screen or text editor has been configured using the Text
Editor Setup option of the F5-Configuration menu
the programmer understands the basics of the ODS system and how it
operates
For additional information, see the ODS manual, publication MCD-5.1.
Important: Be aware that some features described here may not be
available with your ODS. Some may require the purchase of the
Mini-DNC package to be functional.
6.0
Chapter Overview