Converting a numerical value to a string parameter, 9 str ing p a ra met e rs – HEIDENHAIN iTNC 530 (340 49x-04) ISO programming User Manual
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11 Programming: Q-Parameters
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Converting a numerical value to a string
parameter
With the TOCHAR function, the TNC converts a numerical value to a
string parameter. This enables you to chain numerical values with
string variables.
Select Q parameter functions.
Select the STRING FORMULA function.
Select the function for converting a numerical value to
a string parameter.
Enter the number or the desired Q parameter to be
converted, and confirm with the ENT key.
If desired, enter the number of decimal places that the
TNC should convert, and confirm with the ENT key.
Close the parenthetical expression with the ENT key
and confirm your entry with the END key.
Example: Convert parameter Q50 to string parameter QS11, use
3 decimal places
N37 QS11 = TOCHAR ( DAT+Q50 DECIMALS3 )