Changing operandsDepending on the type of operand, you can increment or decrement the address by 1 placeat a time using the "Operand +" and "Operand -" softkeys.NoteAxis names as indexFor axis names, the "Operand +" and "Operand -" softkeys do not act as index, e.g. for$AA_IM[X1].ExamplesDB97.DBX2.5Result: DB97.DBX2.6$AA_IM[1]Result: $AA_IM[2]MB201Result: MB200/Channel/Parameter/R[u1,3]Result: /Channel/Parameter/R[u1,2]18.1.2 Saving and loading screen formsYou have the option of saving the configurations of the variables made in the "NC/PLCvariables" window in a screen form that you reload again when required.Editing screen formsIf you change a screen form that has been loaded, then this is marked using with * after thescreen form name.The name of a screen form is kept in the display after switching-off.Procedure1. You have entered values for the desired variables in the "NC/PLC varia‐bles" window.2. Press the ">>" softkey.3. Press the "Save screen" softkey.The "Save screen: Select archiving" window opens.4. Position the cursor on the template folder for variable screen forms inwhich your actual screen form should be saved and press the "OK" soft‐key.The "Save screen: Name" window opens.Service and diagnostics18.1 NC/PLC variablesSINUMERIK Operate (IM9)Commissioning Manual, 12/2017, 6FC5397-1DP40-6BA1 409