Translation

Translation tables allow comprehensive configuration of every character sent or received. ASCII to EIA, EIA to ASCII, ASCII to ISO, ISO to ASCII and custom translations are possible using the Translate tab within the Properties dialog box.

To remove or add characters, choose DNC | Properties from the Menu bar. Then select the Translate Tab. To remove characters upon receiving data back from the CNC, change the option from NONE to REMOVE on the Receive Column. To delete double spacing, change the option from NONE to REPLACE and input the appropriate value. See first example below:

Translation Examples

The following examples solve common DNC problems using the Translate Tab within the Properties command.

Deleting Leaders and Trailers

The following example will automatically delete leaders and trailers during a Receive from CNC command.

Deleting Extra Carriage Returns

The following example will automatically delete extra carriage returns during a Receive from CNC command.

Deleting Punch Codes

The following example will automatically delete punch codes during a Receive from CNC command.

Deleting End of Tape Codes

The following example will automatically delete end of tape codes during a Receive from CNC command.

Deleting Spaces

The following example will automatically delete spaces during a Receive from CNC command.