CNC Part Program

Overview.

Environment variables on the PC.

Part Program file type associations.

Part Program parameters.

Use the CNC Part Program application.

Overview

The CNC Part Program Application enables you to upload and download part programs between your PC and CNC.

The CNC dynamic link library (DLL) provides a common interface for enabling communication between an application and a CNC device.

1

Application requests part program data.

2

DLL links request to CNC.

3

CNC sends part program data.

4

DLL links to the application.

Note: All existing directories and part program files on your network can be used in this application.

Environment variables on the PC

Define a temporary directory name TEMP or TMP in your environment.

Part program file type associations

The recommended file extension for part program files is .pro.

Tip: Associate the file with your selected text editor through the Windows Explorer.

That way you can open quickly open the text editor whenever you select a part program file.

See Windows documentation for information about associating files.

More information

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