Reading the alphabetic order – HEIDENHAIN TNC 320 (340 551-02) User Manual
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Reading the alphabetic order
With the STRCOMP function you can compare string parameters for
alphabetic priority.
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Select Q parameter functions.
8
Select the FORMULA function.
8
Enter the number of the Q parameter in which the
TNC is to save the result of comparison. Confirm with
the ENT key.
8
Shift the soft-key row.
8
Select the function for comparing string parameters.
8
Enter the number of the first QS parameter to be
compared, and confirm with the ENT key.
8
Enter the number of the second QS parameter to be
compared, and confirm with the ENT key.
8
Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key
and confirm your entry with the END key.
Example: QS12 and QS14 are compared for alphabetic priority
The TNC returns the following results:
0
: The compared QS parameters are identical
+1
: The first QS parameter precedes the second QS
parameter alphabetically.
–1
: The first QS parameter follows the second QS
parameter alphabetically.
37 Q52 = STRCOMP ( SRC_QS12 SEA_QS14 )