Option 3.5. Rename PC Files through the Part Program Window

Rename a part program file on the PC as follows.

1

Check either Download or Delete from PC in the Select Mode box.

2

Select the directory in which the part program files are stored in the Programs on PC field.

 

Browse

Opens the Open browser to help find the directory.

 

The files in the selected directory display in the Programs on PC box.

3

Select a file to rename in the Programs on PC box.

 

Note: The selected filenames have a three letter extension, e.g. .pro.

4

Do one of the following.

 

Click the Rename button on the CNC Part Program window toolbar.

Click File>Rename on the CNC Part Program window file menu.

Press Ctrl+N on the keyboard.

A Rename File dialog box opens.

5

Enter a new file name with the correct three letter extension, e.g. .pro, in the New Name field.

 

6

Click OK.

Result: The new filename displays in the Programs on PC box.

  1. A message informs you that the name change is successful.

  1. The renamed file displays in the:

Programs on PC box.

Note: Files in the Selected Programs box can be renamed, regardless of what is checked in the Select Mode box.

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Step 3. Work in the CNC Part Program window.