Rockwell Automation 8520-ARM2 9/Series CNC AMP Reference Manual Documentation Set - Manual (Page 649)

Miscellaneous Parameters
Chapter 37
37-9
Function
This parameter determines the operation of the block delete feature
programmed in a block with a / code. There are 9 block delete characters
available ranging from /1 (the same as programming just /) to /9. Use this
feature to let the operator delete either part or all of a program block at will
by selecting a block delete number as active.
This parameter determines whether the entire block is deleted when the
proper block delete switch is on, or if only the information in the block to
the right of the block delete character.
Delete rest -- When this parameter is set as delete rest, the control deletes
any portion of the block that is to the right of the block delete character.
Delete whole -- When this parameter is set as delete whole, the control
deletes the entire program block regardless of the location of the block
delete character in the program block.
Axis Parameter
Number
All [403]
Range
Selection Result
(a) Delete rest
(b) Delete whole
Notes
This is a global parameter; the value set here applies to all axes
and processes.
37.9
Block Delete Type