
2.OPERATIONAL DEVICES OPERATION B-63324EN-1/03
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2.5.6 Key Input and Input Buffer
2.5.6.1 Inserting characters
When an address and a numerical key are pressed, the character
corresponding to that key is input once into the key input buffer. The
contents of the key input buffer is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
A "_" is displayed at the end of the key input data indicating the input
position of the next character.
Fig.2.5.6 (a) Key Input Buffer Display
To input the lower character of the keys that have two
characters inscribed on them, first press the <SHIFT> key and then the
key in question.
When the <SHIFT> key is pressed, "_" indicating the next character
input position changes to "~". Now lowercase characters can be
entered (shift state).
When a character is input in shift status the shift status is
canceled. Furthermore, if the <SHIFT> key is pressed in shift status,
the shift status is canceled.
Example
Inserting G90 after N001 when "N001X100.0Y200.0F100.0;_" is
displayed as the contents of the key input buffer:
- Press cursor key ↑ to move the cursor to the following position:
N001_X100.0Y200.0F100.0;
- Key in G90.
N001G90_X100.0Y200.0F100.0;
- Press cursor key ↓ to move the cursor to the following position:
N001G90X100.0Y200.0F100.0;_