Programming and editing, Test run, 3 oper ating modes – HEIDENHAIN TNC 128 (77184x-01) User Manual
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2.3 Oper
ating modes
Programming and Editing
In this mode of operation you can write your part programs. The
various cycles and Q-parameter functions help you with programming
and adding necessary information. If desired, you can have the
programming graphics show the programmed paths of traverse.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout
Test Run
In the Test Run mode of operation, the TNC checks programs and
program sections for errors, such as geometrical incompatibilities,
missing or incorrect data within the program or violations of the
working space. This simulation is supported graphically in different
display modes.
Soft keys for selecting the screen layout: see "Program Run, Full
Sequence and Program Run, Single Block", page 62.
Window
Soft key
Program
Left: program, right: program structure
Left: program blocks, right: graphics