User interface

The user operates the functionality of the G-code import service via the input/output variables of the IEC function block of the G-code import. The variables are either controlled via the user program (which in turn is optionally controlled via a fieldbus interface, for example) or linked to a visualization system that is connected to the MOVI-C^® CONTROLLER. For this purpose, it is possible, for example, to read the names of the files present in the source directory of the import computer into the IEC for the purpose of display in the connected visualization system. The G-code files to be imported must be available in the parameterized source directory of the import computer prior to the import, and the import service must be started on the import computer. When the IEC function block for G-code import is activated, it establishes a connection to the import computer via a parameterizable TCP port. At runtime, additional G-code files, e.g. as an export from a user's CAD application, can be copied into the source directory for subsequent import. The G-code programs can either be imported and executed sequentially, or the import is performed to another program slot even during the execution of an imported program.