On the Machine Editor dialog, the Remark tab provides the option to insert text data at the start of the NC code. This can be useful for reading the NC code, and for tracking or to gain a better understanding of what is being done. Most controllers allow remarks to be included between remark start and end codes.
To access and amend this feature:
- Click File
Setup
Installed Machines or select the Installed Machines icon from the Utility Bar.
- Click the machine you wish to change or click
to add a new one.
- Double click it or click the
button.
- Click the Remark tab.
Suppress Remarks: If selected, all remarks are removed from the NC code.
Options / Use Columns: Any comments listed in the Use column are included. To add a remark, click on the comment in the Options column, and then click
.
Concatenate: Clicking this button collects all the text remarks into a single statement.