
B-63644EN/02 IV. OPERATION 6.15i
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i DATA SERVER FUNCTIONS
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6.8.5 Inputting Custom Macro Variables
A file (custom macro variables) is output from the Fast data server
built-in ATA card or host computer built-in hard disk to tape memory.
For the Custom Macro screen
Procedure
1 Place the CNC in MDI mode.
2 Press function key
OFFSET
SETTING
.
3 Press soft key [CHAPTER].
4 When you press soft key [MACRO VARIABLE], the Custom
Macro screen appears.
5 Press the operation menu key at the right end of the soft key menu.
6 Press soft key [READ].
7 Enter the file name using the MDI keys.
8 Press soft key [CMN VARIABLE2].
9 During input, READ blinks at the top of the screen.
File formats and restrictions
Refer to the Series 15i-B Operator's manual (B-63784EN).
Input source
Storage mode : Fast data server built-in ATA card
FTP mode : Host computer built-in hard disk
Buffer mode : Host computer built-in hard disk
NOTE
In the buffer mode, a specified file behaves as a file
list of files resulting from NC program division.