Using DIR command and how to save a program to the USB disk example
The 527F directory gives access to the USB disk, SD memory, or network FTP servers. To get
to this directory the DIR command can be used, or access with the 0-DISK command when
displayed on the Editor menu.
Here is a video demostrating the use of the DIR command:
https://youtu.be/St9G7KAqH7I?si=qKEq2vz0yozqwhEC
When the Directory is displayed the available devices that can be switched are listed at the top
of the directory listing. They are highlighted with [ ] around the device. Shown below the [USB
FILES] is available, the current directory listing is for the SD memory disk.
Switch to Device to Display Directory Listing
Highlight with the cursor the device listed at the top of the directory, the select
6-SWITCH TO [xxxxxx].
SD Directory
The SD disk directory is the resident location that the 527F control uses to store files as
well as system files. It is required to be inserted while using the control. Access to this
disk can be made with a network connection from a computer using a FTP client like
Windows File Explorer.
USB Disk
The USB disk can be any USB disk that is inserted into the controls USB port. When the
directory is switched to the [USB FILES] the USB disk contents will be displayed in the
directory list.
DISK FUNCTIONS
The cursor > < identifies the current selection. To move in the directory is the same as if
in the editor for U-up, D-down, T-top, B-bottom.
To load a file that has O# programs or tooling data into the memory of the control, use
the 1-LOAD INTO MEMORY function. Once an O# program is loaded, it can be edited,
accessed with the PR command, or run with AUTO.
To save programs or tooling data, use the 2-SAVE TO FILE function. First highlight with
cursor a file that will be overwritten on the directory list, or enter the file name to save to
using the 5-TYPE IN NAME. Or after selecting 2-SAVE to File, the option to enter the file name will be given.
To run a program directly from the disk without loading it into memory, use the 3-RUN
FROM FILE.
To move a file from one disk device to the another, use the 7-COPY TO…