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Access point memory management

Press TOUCH PROBE key, then select 'Point Memory' from the touch probe menu to view current point count.

Check the point counter display to see exactly how many points are stored

Clear stored digitizing points

In Point Memory menu, select 'Delete All Points' or use softkey 'CLEAR ALL' to remove all stored digitizing points from memory.

Ensure you have saved any required measurement data before clearing points

Verify point memory reset

Confirm point counter shows 0 stored points and attempt digitizing operation again in MDI mode.

Set up a routine to clear points after each measurement cycle to prevent recurrence

Review current measurement strategy

Assess the digitizing workflow and identify opportunities to process points in smaller batches rather than continuous accumulation.

Plan measurement operations in segments of 200-300 points maximum

Implement periodic point clearing

After each measurement section, save required data to part program or external file, then clear point memory using TOUCH PROBE > Point Memory > Delete All.

Always verify data is properly saved before clearing points

Configure point memory monitoring

Regularly check point counter in Point Memory display during extended digitizing sessions to monitor approaching limits.

Create a habit of checking point count every 100-150 measurements

Perform TNC memory reset

Execute a controlled restart of the TNC system using CTRL+ALT+DEL or power cycle to clear volatile memory buffers.

Ensure all active programs are saved before system restart

Check TNC software version

Access Help > Version Info to verify TNC software version and check for known issues with point memory management in current version.

Document software version for potential service call requirements

Test point memory functionality

Manually digitize 5-10 test points, verify count in Point Memory, clear points, and confirm counter returns to zero.

If point clearing fails consistently, contact Heidenhain service for software diagnostics

Access TNC diagnostic functions

Enter Service mode (if available) or use MOD function to access system diagnostic menus for memory structure analysis.

Service mode access may require technician-level passwords

Perform memory structure check

Run internal memory diagnostics to identify corrupted data structures in the digitizing point memory allocation.

Document any error codes found during diagnostic routines

Initialize point memory structure

If corruption is confirmed, perform memory structure initialization through service functions or contact Heidenhain service for guided recovery.

Memory initialization will permanently delete all stored points and may require system reconfiguration