Rockwell Automation 8520-MUM 9/Series CNC Mill Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 165)

Chapter
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Editing Part Programs Offline (ODS)
You can use the offline development system (ODS) to write or edit part
programs. Once completed these part programs may be downloaded from
the workstation to the control. Programs that already exist on the control
may be uploaded to the workstation for editing or backup. Programs on
ODS may be edited using the screen or text editor that is configured in
ODS. Enhancements to this feature may be purchased in a Mini-DNC
package from Allen-Bradley. If the Mini-DNC package has been
purchased as an option refer to its accompanying documentation.
The following sections in this chapter are written with the assumption that:
the Allen-Bradley offline development system (ODS) has been installed
on an IBM PC XT/AT or compatible computer that will be referred 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 basics of the ODS system and how it operates is understood by the
programmer
For additional information, refer to the ODS manual, publication
MCD-5.1.
Important: Be aware that some features discussed here may not be
available with your ODS. Some may require the purchase of the
Mini-DNC package to be functional.
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Chapter Overview