Programming a cycle4.8 Contour millingHMI sl Turning252 Operating Manual, 01/2008, 6FC5398-7AP10-0BA0Symbolic representationThe individual contour elements are represented by symbols adjacent to the graphicswindow. They appear in the order in which they were entered.Contour element Symbol MeaningStarting point Starting point of the contourStraight line upStraight line downStraight line in 90° gridStraight line in 90° gridStraight line leftStraight line rightStraight line in 90° gridStraight line in 90° gridStraight line in any direction Straight line with any gradientArc rightArc leftCircleCirclePole Straight diagonal or circle inpolar coordinatesFinish contour END End of contour definitionThe different colors of the symbols indicate their status:Foreground Background Meaning- Red Cursor on new elementBlack Red Cursor on current elementBlack White Normal elementRed White Element not currently evaluated(element will only be evaluatedwhen it is selected with thecursor)Graphical displayThe progress of contour programming is shown in broken-line graphics while the contourelements are being entered.When the contour element has been created, it can be displayed in different line styles andcolors:● Black: Programmed contour● Orange: Current contour element● Green dashed: Alternative element● Blue dotted: Partially defined elementThe scaling of the coordinate system is adjusted automatically to match the completecontour.The position of the coordinate system is displayed in the graphics window.
