Unit

Standard Word: ProgramUnit

Variable: Program.Unit

Type: Enum

The unit (mm/inch) used in the APT/CL file is transferred to the “Program.Unit” variable. This variable can be used in any script. When used in a script, the Program.Unit variable returns the string “Metric”, “Inch” or “Unknown”. In addition, the word “ProgramUnit” can be created from this variable. Metric/inch unit activation G codes (G20, G21) can be defined in the “Edit” tab of this word.

This word is then used in the Format Program Start. command and the NC program prints the relevant G code for unit selection.