Rockwell Automation 8520-GUM 9/Series CNC Grinder Operation and Programming Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 171)

Chapter
6
6-1
Editing Part Programs Off Line (ODS)
This chapter describes the Offline Development System (ODS). The major
topics in this chapter include:
Topic: On page:
Selecting the Part Program Application 6-2
Editing Part Programs Off Line 6-3
Connecting the Workstation to the Control 6-5
Downloading Part Programs from ODS 6-6
Uploading Part Programs to ODS 6-12
Use ODS to write or edit part programs. Once completed these part
programs can be downloaded from the workstation to the control.
Programs that already exist on the control can be uploaded to the
workstation for editing or backup. Programs on ODS can be edited using
the screen or text editor that is configured in ODS. Enhancements to this
feature can be purchased in a Mini-DNC package from Allen-Bradley. If
the Mini-DNC package has been purchased as an option, see its
accompanying documentation.
We make these assumptions:
ODS has been installed on an IBM PC XT/AT or compatible computer
that is 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
your programmer understands the basics of the ODS system and how it
works
For additional information, see the ODS Software User 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