Operation Manual

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 640 399
5.6 The zoom function in the ICP editor
5.6 The zoom function in the ICP
editor
The zoom functions make it possible to change the visible section by
using soft keys, the arrow keys, and the PgUp and PgDn keys. The
zoom function can be called in all ICP windows.
The CNC PILOT sizes the graphic section depending on the
programmed contour. With the zoom function you can select another
graphic section.
Changing the view
Modifying the section by using keys
 The displayed section can be modified with the arrow keys, the
PgUp key and the PgDn key without opening the zoom menu.
Modifying the section with the zoom menu
 If the zoom function is selected, a red rectangle appears in the
contour window. This red frame indicates the zoom area, which you
can select using the Take over soft key or the Enter key. Use the
following keys to change the frame size and position:
Soft keys in the zoom menu
Activates the zoom function.
Extends the displayed section directly
(zoom –).
Switches back to the standard screen
section and closes the zoom menu.
Switches to the last screen section
selected.
Applies the area selected by the red
frame as the new section and closes
the zoom menu.
Closes the zoom menu without
changing the selected section.
Keys for modifying the displayed section
The arrow keys move the workpiece in the
indicated direction.
Reduces the displayed workpiece (zoom –).
Magnifies the displayed workpiece (zoom +).
Keys for modifying the red frame
The arrow keys move the frame in the indicated
direction.
Reduces the displayed frame (zoom +).
Enlarges the displayed frame (zoom -).