The tables accessed with this option are used to configure the various application programs. The options displayed in the TABLES menu and in the corresponding sub-menus, depend on the level of password being currently used.
For a description of the various tables, see the Service Manual, currently in the version, prepared by the CNI documentation office. Other user defined tables are described in theAppendicespart of this manual.
12.6 Center
All of the data contained in the tables accessed by means of theA.P: Technical Dataare referred to a particular work center. In the case of a single-center machine, the data is to be considered relative to CENTER:1, even if this is not specified. In the case of a machine with multiple centers, the data present in the various tables are relative to the selected center. The number corresponding to the selected center appears alongside the option CENTER on the Menu Bar of the A.P: Technical Data. To modify the currently selected center, click on the option CENTER and select the number of the desired work center. In the case where data has been changed, before changing the currently selected center, a window is displayed which permits the changes to be saved or cancelled.
12.7 Graphic
The option GRAPHIC gives access to the A.P: Graphic Configurationwhich permits to tool-up and/or verify the tooling-up of a machine tool, easily and efficiently. Since the appearance of the A.P: Technical Datais evidently modified, Graphic Tooling will be discussed is a separate chapter. (See Section 13).
12.8 Help
The HELP option gives access to the on-line XNC manual. Specifically, if HELP is pressed when any one of the various data in the MACHINE_DATA or TOOLING table is selected, the on-line manual opens to where the selected data is discussed. If the selected data has not yet been inserted in the manual, an error message is displayed explaining that on-line information is not available for that data. Once opened, the manual can be browsed and utilised by the user in the desired language.
13 Graphic configuration
13.1 Introduction
Graphic Configuration is a function of the Technical DataA.P., it allows you to tool and/or check the tooling of a machine simply and effectively. As described further in the manual, it is possible to display and change the technical data linked to each spindle, the data of the tool mounted on it, and activate one or more spindles to perform manual tooling or mechanical checks, etc. Using Graphic Tooling it is also possible to manage crib-related functions. If the XNC starts at password level 1, since the A.P: Technical Data, is non enabled, the Graphic Configuration window is displayed. Otherwise, to access the ’Graphic Configuration, the user must deiconize the
A.P: Technical Dataand select the option GRAPHIC displayed on the menu bar. The Graphic Tooling is shown in Fig. 13.1 and is made up of the following parts.
E A
B
D
C
F
Figure 13.1: Graphic Configuration Window
The Menu Bar (Fig. 13.1-A), which has the following options:
– EDIT
– CONFIGURATION – CENTER
– TECHNICAL_DATA – HELP
Along the left side of the window the Tooling Function Icons are displayed; they are used for accessing the tooling functions (Fig. 13.1-B).
At the center of the window, the "Graphic Control Box", the drawing of the head is displayed with the various spindles installed and the number of the tooling configuration currently being edited or modified (Fig. 13.1-C).
In the top right corner of the window, the User icons are displayed; these icons can be defined by the NC user. (Fig. 13.1-D).
At the bottom of the window the "Tool Drawing Box" is displayed (Fig. 13.1-E) together with the Tool Data Box (Fig. 13.1-F); they contain, respectively, the drawing of the tool installed on the selected spindle and the data associated with it.
A detailed description of the various components of the Graphic Configurationwindow is given below.
Chapter 13 Graphic configuration
CNI Controlli Numerici Industriali13.2 Menu Bar
Several options already present in theA.P: Technical Dataare displayed on the Menu Bar (Fig. 13.1-A); there-fore, refer to Section 12 for further information on some of the displayed commands.
13.2.1 Edit
SAVE memorises all the information of all the tooling tables for the Edit Configuration being edited.
RELOAD ALL Cancels all changes made to the various tooling tables of the machine (following the last save procedure) and resets the old values.
RESET CONF. deletes all the information of all the tooling tables for the Edit Configuration being edited.
COPY CONF. copies the data from the "active configuration", i.e. the configuration used during work, onto the data of the Edit Configuration being edited.
PRINT JOB SELECTION This option prints out the tables containing the various categories of data of the XNC.
LIST OF DRAWINGS Opens a window that contains a list of the graphic files relative to the drawings of the tools, of the aggregates, of the heads, etc. available.
PASSWORD opens the window for entering the data protection password. A high level password enables the TECHNICAL_DATA item on the menu bar.
EXIT minimises to an icon theTechnical DataA.P.
As stated previously, for a more detailed analysis of the functions presented above, refer to Sections 12.2 and 12.4.1.
13.2.2 Configuration
displays a window similar to the one shown in Fig. 12.23 allowing you to change the Edit Configuration being edited. To do so, enter the number of the required configuration and click on Ok. Cancel closes the window without changing the Edit Configuration being edited. For further information, consult Section 12.4.1.
13.2.3 Center
Allows selection of the work center to be tooled. In the case of a single-center machine, the data are to be considered relative to CENTER:1 even though not specified. In the case of a machine with multiple centers, the data present in the various tables are relative to the selected center. To modify the currently selected center, click on the option CENTER, then select the number of the desired work center. If any data has been modified, before changing the selected center a window appears that lets the user either save or cancel the changes.
13.2.4 Technical_data
provides access to theTechnical Data A.P.tables. If a very low level password is active (e.g. level 1), this item is not enabled. For a complete description, see Section 12.
13.2.5 Help
If the HELP option is selected, a window is displayed that contains a legend giving the colours currently set for graphic tooling. These colours may be modified by means of the Graphic Tooling Colour Table, available from password level 2. This window is shown in Fig. 13.2.
Figure 13.2: Graphic tooling colour table