User manual

WinPC-NC Light Operating WinPC-NC
Cancel function
Once a zoom, move or positioning action has been started, it can be
cancelled by clicking the cancel button. The cursor reverts to its
normal arrow shape.
Turning data
By clicking the TURN button it is possible to turn the indicated data
by 90°. In this way it is easier to place the data on the material.
Selecting the display area
By means of the button AREA the grahical display can easily be
changed. So it is possible to display only the piece to be produced
and it's corresponding data. There is also the possibiblity to display
the defined workpiece area or the stipulated machine size with the
current position. In this way it is easy to recognize the location of the
piece and whether it can be worked without any problems within the
defined limits.
Display with machine table and working area
Set tools active/inactive
All tools which are used in an NC file are displayed along the
lefthand edge in the tool frame. They are shown using their current
colors. A tool can be deactivated or activated simply by clicking the
tool box. Switching in this way has the same effect as activating it in
the parameters. Once tools have been switched, they immediately
appear in the graphical display.
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