User manual

WinPC-NC Economy Operating WinPC-NC
3.2. Drop-down menus and function keys
Modern
interface
WinPC-NC has a modern user interface. All functions can be
activated by drop-down menus. In addition, frequently required
functions can be activated quickly using the function keys or speed
buttons.
The drop-down menus are divided into several functional groups, e.g.
all functions concerned with selecting and editing files are grouped
together in one menu. All parameters and tools are set using another
menu.
The menu system is opened or activated by clicking the menu item or
pressing one of the shortcut keys for the individual menus.
Additional
function keys
Important functions can also be activated using function keys. The
function key assignment is fixed and indicated in the menu
functions.
The most important function keys are :
(F1) Activate the help system
(F2) Load new NC file
(shift-F2) Load parameter file
(F3) Start job process
(F5) Jog
(shift-F5) Joystick jog
(F7) Load active or new file into the editor
(F8) Start reference move
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
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