Load a Program File

This operation is used to load a program file before machining.

The supported format of the program file includes G, DXF, ENG and PLT.

To load a program file, do one of the following:

• Load a program file in NcStudio: You cannot edit the program file in NcStudio.

• Load a program file in NcEditor: You can edit the program file in NcEditor.

• Draw and load an object in NcEditor: You can load the object drawn in NcEditor.

The loaded program file shows in POS window.

Load a Program File in NcStudio

To load a program file in NcStudio, do one of the following:

• Click File → Open and Load, select the target program file and click Open.

• In Auto mode, in POS or INFO window, click Load and select the target program file.

Load a Program File in NcEditor

To load a program file in NcEditor, do one of the following:

• Click File → Open or directly click , select the target program file and click Open.

• Click File → Import XXX File, open the target program file with the corresponding format and click Save.

  The program file is saved as a NCE file. And it replaces the previous program file.

If there is already a program file and you need to insert another one, click Edit → Insert XXX File, open the target program file with the corresponding format and click Save. The program file is saved as a NCE file.

Draw and Load an Object in NcEditor

To draw and load an object in NcEditor, do the following:

1. To select a drawing tool, do one of the following:

   • Click Draw, and select the target tool.

   • Select the target tool in the drawing tool bar.

2. Draw an object in the drawing area.

3. To save the object as a NCE file, click Save. The object is automatically loaded.