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Machine Operati on Manual Revision L / February 2020 Page 118 of 200 4. Te ach a refere nce point on the part to gro up th e command li ne seque nces. Eac h subroutine , array ed or ra ndom placed , will be re ferenced f…

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Additional Functions
There are other functions that are not in the programming functions toolbar. Their
locations and information on how to use them are in this section.
Subroutine
With this function the operator can use a command line element in an array sequence or in
random placement. Individual subroutines can be put in the program with the Insert option.
To Create
1. Highlight the commands to be included in the subroutine.
2. Select the
Teach -> Subroutine -> Create
option from the main menu.
Figure 141: Subroutine Menu
3. Choose a name and description for the subroutine. The description helps the
operator to select the correct subroutine.
Figure 142: Name the Subroutine
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4. Teach a reference point on the part to group the command line sequences. Each
subroutine, arrayed or random placed, will be referenced from this point.
Figure 143: Teach a Reference Point
5. Select Create an array or Place random for the subroutine.
Figure 144: Subroutine Type
6. Select “Next”.
For place random, continue to step 7. For create an array continue to step 10.
Place Random
7. Select the “Teach Position” button for PathMaster® to record the current location
of the end effector as an execution point. Or, enter the necessary coordinates in the
Teach Coordinates box and select “
Teach Coordinates”.
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Figure 145: Place Random Routine
8. Select “Next” when you have taught all the necessary coordinates.
9. Select “Finish”.
Create an Array
10. Select the direction of the array. The arrows show direction as related to X, Y 0, 0
origin of the current machine.
Figure 146: Create an Array Routine
11. Select the number of elements in the X direction and the Y direction.
Figure 147: X and Y Elements