Step 2. Connect to an Open Factory CNC

  1. Do any of the following.

Method 1

  1. Expand Equipment in the Workbench left pane.

  2. Double-click CNC Part Program.

Method 2

  1. Click Start on the Windows task bar.

  2. Select (All) Programs>Proficy HMI SCADA - CIMPLICITY version>CNC Part Program .

Method 6

  1. Click Start on the Windows task bar.

  2. Select Run.

The Run dialog box opens.

  1. Enter cnc_program in the Open field.

  2. Press Enter.

Method 4

Click a button that has been configured for a CimView screen.

Tip: A CimEdit screen designer can configure a button with an Execute Command action .

The entry in the Command field will be cnc_program

The CNC Part Program – Protocol Selection dialog box opens.

A CNC Part Program - Protocol Selection dialog box opens when you use any method.

Method 5

  1. Click Programs on the CNC Quikstart Main Menu.

  2. Select the protocol you are using.

  3. Click OK.

  4. Continue based on your selection.

FOCAS/HSSB

FOCAS/Ethernet

FOCAS/HSSB

A CNC Part Program – Node Selection dialog box opens.

  1. Select a node from the Available node list.

  2. Click OK.

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FOCAS/Ethernet

A CNC Part Program – Network Selection dialog box opens.

A.   Enter the following.

Field

Description

Host

Valid IP address for the host or select one from the available list.

Port

Port number the address is hooked to.

Timeout

 

B.   Click OK.

Up

Result: The CNC Part Program user interface opens when you select either option.

More information

Use the CNC Part Program application.