SET DATA RETAINING METHOD

摘要

By the method, set data which are necessary for generation and confirmation of NC data on the basis of programming data can be set in such a manner that they can be utilized again. When a part program or data inputted in an interactive mode are designated, a processor (1) in a programming apparatus searches a set data file in a RAM (3) (S1). When the set data relating to the programming data are not contained in the set data file, a screen for setting the set data is displayed on a CRT (7) and the set data is stored in the set data file in association with the programming data in accordance with the input of the set data by an operator (S5). Thereafter when the same programming data is designated and hence the set data associated with this programming data is contained in the set data file, the set data and a message inquiring whether or not the set data can be used are displayed on the screen (S3). The set data is used for preparation and confirmation of the NC data (S7) and retained in the set data file (S8).