3 programming the first part, Selecting the correct operating mode, The most important tnc keys – HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-01) User Manual
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First steps with the TNC 128
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1.3 Programming the first part
Selecting the correct operating mode
You can write programs only in the Programming and Editing mode:
Press the operating modes key: The TNC goes into
the Programming and Editing mode
Further information on this topic
Operating modes: See "Programming and Editing" on page 61
The most important TNC keys
Further information on this topic
Writing and editing programs: See "Editing a program" on page 86
Overview of keys: See "Controls of the TNC" on page 2
Functions for conversational guidance
Key
Confirm entry and activate the next dialog
prompt
Ignore the dialog question
End the dialog immediately
Abort dialog, discard entries
Soft keys on the screen with which you select
functions appropriate to the active state