You use this activity to identify computerized numerical control (CNC) programs and to define the material/routing/resource relationship for the program. A CNC program is a computer program containing instructions to drive a CNC machine. The program specifies how a component is to be made from material such as aluminum, steel, wood, or plastic. CNC machining can quickly and automatically produce a component of many complex dimensions.
You have configured SAP ME Web services (see SAP ME 6.0 Security Guide at
).You have set the CNC/DNC Type and CNC/DNC Server rules in System Rule Maintenance (see Resource Rules).
You have specified a CNC machine in Resource Maintenance.
The following tables describe fields requiring explanation:
Field |
Description |
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Display Description in List |
If selected, displays the CNC program description in CNC Selection List in the POD |
CNC Program Reference |
Specifies the name of the file where the CNC program is stored Note You need to enter the path and file name manually in the field. The system does not verify the path. After you have entered the path, choose Attach and save your entries. End of the note. |
Enabled |
If selected, enables the current attachment point |
Field |
Description |
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Material |
The material and version to which the CNC program is attached |
CNC Machine |
The CNC machine to which the CNC program is attached |
Note that if the CNC program is attached to multiple objects, then it is available only when all of those objects are selected in the POD.