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| ====== Load a job from the computer ====== | ====== Load a job from the computer ====== |
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| {{ :user:jan.vangelder:x300:en:20x20.png?60|}} The "DNC" which you see on the key, refers to "Direct" or "Distributed Numerical Control", a technique to transfer data from a computer to a machine controller. This function key will allow you to access files directly from the host computer's memory. DNC allows you to load jobs without the engraving program running. | {{:en:x300:key_dnc.png?50|}}\\ |
| | The "DNC" which you see on the key, refers to "Direct" or "Distributed Numerical Control", a technique to transfer data from a computer to a machine controller.\\ |
| | This function key will allow you to access files directly from the host computer's memory. DNC allows you to load jobs without the engraving program running.\\ |
| | DNC also makes it possible to run cnc files not coming from the Symmetry engraving program, but from any CAM software with a correct postprocessor.\\ |
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| * Press the DNC {{:user:jan.vangelder:x300:en:20x20.png?18|}} function key.\\ An Explorer window will open in which you can choose the right folder. When in the right filder, double-click the job you want to engrave, or single-click on the jobname and confirm with the "Open" button in the lower right corner of your window. | |
| | * Press the DNC {{:en:x300:key_dnc.png?30|}} function key.\\ An Explorer window will open in which you can choose the desired folder. When in the desired folder, double-click the job you want to engrave, or single-click on the jobname and confirm with the "Open" button in the lower right corner of the window. |
| * The message field on the virtual pendent will display the following message:\\ | jobname (name of the job)\\ | Press START. | * The message field on the virtual pendent will display the following message:\\ | jobname (name of the job)\\ | Press START. |
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| * Press one of the following function keys to execute the proper command: | * Press one of the following function keys to execute the proper command: |
| * START {{:user:jan.vangelder:x300:en:20x20.png?18|}} - Will execute the selected job file. | * {{:en:x300:start400x400.png?50|}} START - Will execute the selected job file. |
| * CANCEL {{:user:jan.vangelder:x300:en:20x20.png?18|}} - Will cancel out the selected job file. | * {{:en:x300:cancel_button.jpg?40|}} CANCEL - Will cancel out the selected job file. |
| * PAUSE {{:user:jan.vangelder:x300:en:20x20.png?18|}} - Will allow you to change a tool, while holding the file in queue. | * {{:en:x300:pause.png?50|}} PAUSE - Will allow you to change a tool, while holding the file in queue.\\ |
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| * When the file is finished running, the display will return to the main screen. | * When the file is finished running, the display will return to the main screen. |
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| | **Return to [[keypad_overview|the keypad overview]].**\\ |
| | **Continue to [[:en:x300:table_of_contents|the table of contents]].** |