Introduction to TopTurn CNC simulator turning Version 7.1

MTS – Introduction to TopTurn Version 7.1
3.3. NC dialog programming
To enter dialog programming mode, press the key or click on . This is a universal MTS
software function which can be adapted to all types of NC controls. When you press the key, the current
work line is analyzed to locate commands for which a dialog screen is available. If a fitting dialog screen is
found, it will be displayed and the respective input parameter values shown in the dialog screen.
Dialog screen
List of contentc
In the above example, this is an MTS straight roughing machining cycle call G81 with three addresses: X, Z and
I, as well as supplementary parameters which have not yet been assigned values in the example. You can
change the address values and also add values from the dialog screen. To enter all values into the actual NC
program, click on the button.
If no key word is found, the dialog programming module will call up the list of contents showing all available
commands, allowing you to select one of these by clicking on “Parameter” . The corresponding dialog
screen is then opened so that you can enter the desired values. Click on to confirm your input. The
corresponding new NC code line will replace the line originally selected. If you have accessed the end of the NC
program, a new line will be appended to the existing NC program. (This operation also applies to multiple-line
NC programming commands, provided that the selected NC control system supports these).
You can either enter a numerical value, or in the case of switch functions, select the respective function setting.
In this procedure, the permissible value ranges are checked and a distinction is made between mandatory
addresses and optional addresses. You also have the option of using an alternative address combination, e. g.
defining an arc by I and K instead of by the radius.
In dialog programming of more complex cycles, you
can also call up the corresponding Windows help
screens if available for this specific control..
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