HEIDENHAIN TNC 640 (34059x-05) ISO programming - Manual (Page 52)

First Steps with the TNC 640
1.3 Programming the first part
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Opening a new program/file management
Press the PGM MGT key: The TNC opens the
file manager. The file management of the TNC is
arranged much like the file management on a PC
with the Windows Explorer. The file management
enables you to manage data on the internal
memory of the TNC
Use the arrow keys to select the folder in which
you want to open the new file
Enter any desired file name with the extension
.I
Confirm with the ENT key: The control asks you
for the unit of measurement for the new program
Select the unit of measure: Press the MM or INCH
soft key
The TNC automatically generates the first and last blocks of the
program. Afterwards you can no longer change these blocks.
Further information on this topic
File Management: see "Working with the File Manager",
page 114
Creating a new program: see "Opening programs and entering",
page 99