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WinPC-NC Light Operating WinPC-NC
3.3. The individual menus
The following text describes all the menus and functions in detail.
Not all menu items are active all the time. Functions are sometimes
unavailable, depending on the program status. For example, it is not
possible to use the joystick if it has not been defined in the
parameters.
3.3.1. File menu
The FILE menu combines all functions used for selecting files to
process and analyse them. In addition, it is also possible to exit
WinPC-NC here.
Press the (alt-D) shortcut key to open the file menu.
FILE-OPEN
File selection
by menu
The FILE-OPEN menu item calls up an interactive function for
selecting a NC file.
File selection dialog box
In the dialog box, it is possible to change drives and folders, as well
as to activate filters for certain file name extensions. The file
selection function can also be activated using function key (F2) or by
clicking the open button.
Graphical preview
of an NC file
The graphical preview function in WinPC-NC is activated as soon as
it is selected. All contours or vectors can be seen in the
corresponding tool color.
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Open without parameters
Editor F7
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