Determining the permitted traversing range using a pointer

摘要

The method involves moving a pointer (9) in succession to multiple locations in working space. Data characteristic of geometric relationship of location determining devices (10) relative to location determining devices (11) arranged at predetermined machine locations is acquired. Position (P) of pointer in working space is determined based on acquired characteristic data, predetermined pointer locations and predetermined machine locations. Working space of processing machine is subdivided into permitted and prohibited movement ranges based on determined position of pointer. Independent claims are included for the following: (1) a computer program for operating processing machine; and (2) a control device for processing machine.