HEIDENHAIN IK 5394-3D - Manual (Page 36)

Chapter 1 Overview
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Status Bar
The status bar runs across the bottom of the screen and displays such as:
•
Date
• Type of coordinates (Polar/Cartesian)
• Selected units of measurement (in./mm)
• Active Layer
• Active probe tip
• Projection Plane
• Active Reference Frame
• Angle Display Mode
• SLEC/NLEC Status
• Recording or Editing Mode
Use the status bar to toggle between settings. Place the cursor over the
mm/inch section of the status bar. Click the mouse to toggle between
inches and millimeters. This is a quick way to change the units of mea-
sure. Other settings in the status bar can be toggled in the same way.
To add items to the status bar
Step 1
Select customize from the tools menu.
Step 2
Select the status bar tab as shown.