File types

File type list

The file type list displays the extension(s) currently associated with all available file types.

To change the settings for a specific file type, click the left mouse button in the file type list, and change the contents of the fields below.

A check mark ([PIC:checkmark]) in the left column indicates that the file type is enabled. The server will only send and receive enabled file types.

To toggle the check mark, click with the left mouse button inside the black square.

Filename

Primary extension

Use this field to specify the primary extension for the selected file type.

The primary extension is used when saving files received from the CNC.

For further information please refer to [LINK:pcfg_heidenhain_requestdir].

Additional extensions

Use this field to specify additional extensions for the selected file type.

Filename prefix

Use this field to specify a filename prefix.

Example: If you specify 'PRG', the server will look for files named 'PRGnnnn.mzk', where nnnn is the program number, and 'mzk' is the selected extension.

Filename suffix

Use this field to specify a filename suffix.

Example: If you specify 'PRG', the server will look for files named 'nnnnPRG.mzk', where nnnn is the program number, and 'mzk' is the selected extension.

Minimum filename length

Use this field to specify the minimum filename length including any prefix. The name will be padded with 0's.

Destination directory

Replace if found in request directories

Check this field to replace existing files when a program is received. If the program received is not found in any of the directories specified on the 'Request directories' sheet, the program will be stored in the directory specified below.

Use last program name

Check this field if the file type should be saved using the last program name.

Example: If this is checked for tool lists and the operator sends program '1234' followed by a tool list, then the tool list will be saved as 1234.T

If the database is enabled the file will be associated to the last program file transferred.

Directory name

Use this field to specify the directory where files of this type should be saved. If you have checked 'Replace if found in source directories' and the received file exists in the any of the request directories, this directory is not used.

Real name

This field shows a preview of the selected path, with any environment variables expanded to their current value.