Operation Manual

HEIDENHAIN CNC PILOT 640 493
6.4 The zoom function
6.4 The zoom function
Adjusting the visible section
Press this soft key to activate the zoom function. With the
zoom menu, you can modify the section displayed in the
simulation window. As an alternative to the soft keys, you
can use the arrow keys and the PgDn and PgUp keys to change the
visible section.
For cycle programs, and when a program is simulated for the first
time, CNC PILOT automatically selects the displayed section. When
you simulate the same smart.Turn program again, the last selected
section is used.
In the multiple window view, the zoom function applies to the window
with a green frame.
Modifying the section by using keys
 You can use the following keys to change the visible section without
opening the zoom function:
Soft keys in the zoom menu
 Deletes all traverse paths drawn so
far.
 The workpiece blank regeneration is
active, the workpiece blank is
updated and redrawn.
 Closes the zoom menu.
Extends the displayed section directly
(zoom –).
Switches back to the standard screen
section and closes the zoom menu.
Switches to the last 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 +).