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46 3 Manual Data Input
3.1 Manual Data Input (MDI)
The More button is used to enter additional (or optional) parameters
regarding the machining of the pocket such as corner radius, side
finish stock, etc.
These additional parameters are not typically required.
To exit from the More Menu, touch the More button again. The
required parameters are displayed.
Rectangular Pocket Cycle data input View
Touch the View button to view the rectangular pocket data input
graphically, and is useful for verification.
Touch the Exit button to return to the rectangular pocket dialogue.
The view option is available with all MDI forms.
Touch the Use button to run the operation, or Cancel to cancel the
operation.
After touching the Use button, the 3500i will prompt you to touch
the Start button to run the operation, or the Manual button to
cancel. Draw can be activated while running to provide a graphical
representation of the operation while machining.
A full description of Pocket Cycles, and programming
applications are described in the chapter “Canned
Cycles”. Pocket Cycles can be found on page 169.