What is meant by Dialog based programming?
The term "conversational programming" refers to a programming technique where the user is guided through interactive dialogs with the software. This method simplifies the creation and editing of CNC programs through a user-friendly interface, often consisting of a series of questions, input forms, and visual aids. As a result, even users without extensive programming knowledge can efficiently program CNC machines.
Typical software functions in the area of "conversational programming":
- Step-by-step guidance: Guided instructions for entering program data, simplifying the programming process.
- Interactive input forms: Forms and input fields that prompt the user to enter specific parameters and data.
- Visual support: Graphical representations and simulations that help the user understand the impact of their inputs.
- Automatic code generation: Conversion of entered data and parameters into CNC code.
- Real-time error checking: Immediate validation of inputs and indication of possible errors or inconsistencies.
- User-customizable templates: Templates that can be tailored to specific needs to facilitate repetitive tasks.
- Context-sensitive help function: Direct help and explanations based on the current step or input.
- Tool and material databases: Access to extensive databases with information on tools and materials to support programming.
- Parameter management: Management and storage of parameters for repeatable programming.
- Simulation mode: Ability to simulate the created program to verify its correct function before sending it to the machine.
Examples of "conversational programming":
- Drilling: The user is guided through entering drilling parameters such as depth, diameter, and position.
- Pocket milling: Interactive input forms for defining pocket geometry and milling strategies.
- Thread cutting: Step-by-step guidance for entering parameters for thread cutting.
- Profile milling: Visual support and input forms for defining complex profile geometries.
- Engraving: User-friendly dialogs for entering engraving text and parameters.
- Multi-sided machining: Guided instructions for programming operations on multiple sides of a workpiece.
- Contour milling: Input forms for defining and adjusting contours and toolpaths.
- Arc interpolation: Conversational input of parameters for arc interpolation.
- Automatic tool change: Interactive instructions for programming automatic tool changes.
- Surface machining: Guided input of parameters for surface machining.
