Conversational-type programming apparatus
First Claim
1. A conversation-type programming apparatus for performing programming by inputting the contents of a machining operation, which is to be carried out by a numerically controlled machine tool, as numerical control (NC) information on the basis of a graphic display on a screen, said apparatus comprising:
- an automatic programming unit for processing NC information by conversational-type programming, said automatic programming unit comprising;
a memory for storing menu pages, parameter items of the menu, and auxiliary graphics corresponding to each parameter item;
a graphics display unit, coupled to said memory, for displaying the menu, each parameter and the auxiliary graphics corresponding to each parameter, said graphics display unit indicating, using a cursor, a position corresponding to data to be entered on a display selected from the menu, and for simultaneously indicating, using two cursors, each parameter item and auxiliary graphics corresponding to data to be entered on a display selected from the menu; and
a data input unit, coupled to said memory, for inputting numerical values and graphic symbols to said automatic programming unit.
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Abstract
A conversational-type programming apparatus well suited for use when data are to be input in response to prompts on a conversational display in order to create a partial program, is provied. When a predetermined parameter item has been selected, the details of the selected item can be correctly understood, even by a person who is not skilled in NC programming language, thanks to a display of auxiliary graphics corresponding to the selected item. This enables an operator to input machining data while referring to auxiliary graphics corresponding to the parameter items, as a result of which the operator can rapidly become skilled at determining inputs.
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1. A conversation-type programming apparatus for performing programming by inputting the contents of a machining operation, which is to be carried out by a numerically controlled machine tool, as numerical control (NC) information on the basis of a graphic display on a screen, said apparatus comprising:
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an automatic programming unit for processing NC information by conversational-type programming, said automatic programming unit comprising; a memory for storing menu pages, parameter items of the menu, and auxiliary graphics corresponding to each parameter item; a graphics display unit, coupled to said memory, for displaying the menu, each parameter and the auxiliary graphics corresponding to each parameter, said graphics display unit indicating, using a cursor, a position corresponding to data to be entered on a display selected from the menu, and for simultaneously indicating, using two cursors, each parameter item and auxiliary graphics corresponding to data to be entered on a display selected from the menu; and a data input unit, coupled to said memory, for inputting numerical values and graphic symbols to said automatic programming unit.
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2. An automatic programming unit for processing numerical control (NC) information, comprising the steps of:
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(a) storing control programs for NC machining data creation and display data editing; (b) storing a creating machining program in a convertible memory; (c) storing menu pages, parameter items of the menu and auxiliary graphics corresponding to each parameter item in the menu in a memory; (d) inputting numerical values and graphic symbols; (e) selecting a detailed menu; (f) displaying characters, graphics and symbols on a graphic display unit; (g) displaying a cursor at a portion of the menu page to be input; and (h) simultaneously indicating, using two cursors, each parameter item and auxiliary graphics corresponding to each parameter item to be entered on the display.
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