Setting the control graphics, 16 contr o l gr aphics – HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 User Manual

Page 548

Advertising
background image

548

6.16 Contr

o

l Gr

aphics

Setting the control graphics

You can select the display of the tool paths and the simulation mode
in the configuration (see “Configuring the control graphics” on
page 550) or by
soft key.

Window size

If several windows are displayed on screen:

U

Press the “.” key. The control graphics toggles between full-screen
and tiled display.

Operation

U

Soft key enabled: TURN PLUS stops after each path of

traverse

U

Perform next path of traverse

Display of the paths of traverse

U

Cutting path: Depicts the surface traversed by the

“cutting area” of the tool with hatch marks.

U

Line display: Depicts paths of traverse with solid line

(reference: theoretical tool tip).

U

Material removal graphics: “Cuts” (erases) the area

traversed by the “cutting area” of the tool.

Advertising