I'm already familiar with entering comments using the () bracket keys, but the control panel on our new Hardinge VMC doesn't have the brackets, I only have the [] brackets used for formulaes, any suggestions?
Thanks.
I'm already familiar with entering comments using the () bracket keys, but the control panel on our new Hardinge VMC doesn't have the brackets, I only have the [] brackets used for formulaes, any suggestions?
Thanks.
Darc,
You may not be able to do it at the control if there are no () keys..sucks I now..My OTc also does not have a "full" key pad..
You may have to do like I did in the days of programing at the control ...after the program is built, post it to a editor and add the comments..
I now program everything in my cad/cam software. It automatically adds the comments where I want.
Maybe someone else knows if a OiM will take something other than ( ) for comments..my bet is not..been wrong before though.
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If you have the Fanuc Parameter Book. Look under parameter 3204 bit 6 or 4. Turn that on to 1. It will give you ( & ). Be in edit mode, soft arrow over two times until you see [C-ext]. This will give you ( , ) and @. Let me know if you can't find the parameter. Here's my email address [email protected]. If need more help, email me.
Thanks mavs84, it certainly worked the only thing I noticed is I need to enter a character first to get the soft menu to change first then press the right soft arrow twice, delete the character and away I go.
Darc, I'm glad I was able to help. Let me if I can do everything else for you. Let me know when your company is looking at more machines. We import Leadwell CNC into the USA. Leadwell is a much better made product then Hardinge. We also sell Hardinge in the USA in Texas. Here's my personal email address [email protected]. Let me what other info you may need. I'm also planning to vacation in Australia to next year. Talk to you later