Datum Shift with TNC530

[Bubbles]

hay all, I am learning to run our new 5 axis Zephyr VTR machine with the heidenhain controller. The book that was included is not very friendly for understanding.

I am trying to do a datum shift for a X0,Y0 coordinate to shift to a X3.123 Y-1.234 coordinate. I try and used the Coordinate transfer button then try and bore a hole, but the shift doesn't take place...

example...

0 begin program inch
1 tool call 50 Z S1000
2 cycle def 7.0
3 cycle def 7.1 x3.123
4 cycle def 7.2 y-1.234
5 cycle call 208 (boring)
6 call cycle m3
7 m30
8 end program


could anyone help me out? dO I NEED A LABEL CALLL OR SOMETHING??

[Bubbles]

i got it...didn't realize you cant cycle call a datum shift... once its present in the program it stays active!!!!