Siemens SINUMERIK Series Operating Manual

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14.3 Executing a programWhen you select a program for execution, the control switches automatically to the "Machine"operating area.Program selectionSelect the workpieces (WPD), main programs (MPF) or subprograms (SPF) by placing thecursor on the desired program or workpiece.For workpieces, the workpiece directory must contain a program with the same name. Thisprogram is automatically selected for execution (e.g. when you select the workpieceSHAFT.WPD, the main program SHAFT.MPF is automatically selected).If an INI file of the same name exists (e.g. SHAFT.INI), it will be executed once at the first partprogram start after selection of the part program. Any additional INI files are executed inaccordance with machine data MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE.MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE=0:The INI file with the same name as the selected workpiece is executed. For example, whenyou select SHAFT1.MPF, the SHAFT1.INI file is executed upon .MD11280 $MN_WPD_INI_MODE=1:All files of type SEA, GUD, RPA, UFR, PRO, TOA, TMA and CEC which have the same nameas the selected main program are executed in the specified sequence. The main programsstored in a workpiece directory can be selected and processed by several channels.Machine manufacturerPlease refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.Procedure1. Select the "Program manager" operating area.2. Select the desired storage location, and position the cursor on the work‐piece/program that you would like to execute.3. Press the "Select" softkey.The control switches automatically into the "Machine" operating area.- OR -If the selected program is already opened in the "Program" operating area,press the "Execute NC" softkey.Press the key.Machining of the workpiece is started.Managing programs14.3 Executing a programMilling756 Operating Manual, 08/2018, 6FC5398-7CP41-0BA0