3.1.2 Open


When "Open" is selected, a file dialog box will appear to show the program extend named ".CNC" in the CNC controller (as shown in the figure below). Use arrow keys (↑, ↓, ←, →) to select the desired file or Enter the file name directly, press the ENTER key to open the file. The first three blocks of the selected file will be displayed at the bottom of the dialog box.


If the file is not stored in the memory of the CNC controller, press F3 to switch to USB. To obtain the file in the same way, press the quick key F3 again to switch back to the controller's memory (for details, please refer to the USB Function).


Note 1:

Only the file name of the program is displayed on the list, and the extend file name is not displayed.

Note 2:

A CNC program file can have a maximum of 30 characters, consisting of 26 English letters (A~Z) and 10 Arabic numerals (0~9). Files longer than 30 characters will not be displayed on the controller screen. When the program is saved, CNC program will add ".CNC" as the extension, for example: "SAMPLE.CNC".


"Open a File" Dialog Box (Hard Disk File)





"Open a File" Dialog Box (USB File)


Note:

When using the call subroutine function, the called sub program file name can only have eight characters.