Setting the control graphics, 16 contr o l gr aphics – HEIDENHAIN CNC Pilot 4290 V7.1 User Manual
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6.16 Contr
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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:
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Press the “.” key. The control graphics toggles between full-screen
and tiled display.
Operation
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Soft key enabled: TURN PLUS stops after each path of
traverse
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Perform next path of traverse
Display of the paths of traverse
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Cutting path: Depicts the surface traversed by the
“cutting area” of the tool with hatch marks.
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Line display: Depicts paths of traverse with solid line
(reference: theoretical tool tip).
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Material removal graphics: “Cuts” (erases) the area
traversed by the “cutting area” of the tool.