The dentalcnc user interface

The dentalcnc user interface gives you access to all functions and data in 1 window.

The various program sections are displayed in subviews.
The elements displayed depend on both the subview and the currently selected machine.

1	Sidebar
2	Machine status
3	Machine notifications
4	Icons for machine control
5	Quick Servicing Menu
6	Main icon bar
7	Workspace
8	System menu
9	Machine list

The sidebar can be expanded via the following icon:

Machine status

Displays the current status of the machine.

Notes on the machine status
Designation	Explanation
Action required	The machine is not ready for operation. You must correct the error before starting or resuming the job.
Assigned	The machine is currently performing an operation and is not accepting any further commands.
Error	Manufacturing was stopped due to a temporary error.
Reference drive incomplete	During the reference drive of the machine, the axes did not reach all target positions.
Machine malfunction	A machine malfunction is detected by the control unit when a critical event occurs. dentalcnc cannot continue the job without a machine restart.

Machine notifications

Machine notifications inform you of the reasons why the machine is not ready for operation.

Examples of machine notifications:

Door open
No liquid tank installed

Icons for machine control

Use these icons to control your machine directly. The icons displayed depend on the features of the specific machine.

Icons for machine control
Icon	Designation
	Move to default position When the axes are in the default position, you can carry out standard tasks such as: Mounting blanks into the blank holder. Insert tools into the tool magazine and remove them from it.
	Move to cleaning position The cleaning position enables you to clean your machine more easily.
	Switch the suction unit on/off Requires that the machine controls the suction unit. The operating instructions for your machine include installation instructions.
	Move to tool change position Required for the following activities: Insert a tool into the collet chuck manually or remove it from the collet chuck Collet chuck maintenance
(Disc mount) (Block holder)	Open/close the blank holder Only for machines equipped with the appropriate automatic system. Recommendation: On machines equipped with a blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead, do not use this function to mount blanks in the working chamber. Instead, use the Blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. view so that the layout of the working chamber is saved in dentalcnc. For instructions, see Loading blanks manually into the working chamber.
	Open/close the working chamber door Only for machines equipped with the appropriate automatic system.
	Open/close the drawer or bottom flap Only for machines equipped with the appropriate automatic system.
	Pause manufacturing Pauses the currently running job.

Quick Servicing Menu

The Quick Servicing Menu is relevant for customer service.

Icons in the Quick Servicing Menu
Icon	Designation
	Open the Quick Servicing Menu Opens the corresponding toolbar
	Close the Quick Servicing Menu Closes the corresponding toolbar

Main icon bar

You can access all views with machine functions via the Main icon bar.

Icons on the Main icon bar
Icon	Designation
	Manufacturing In the Manufacturing view, you assign jobs to machines and start manufacturing.
	Tool assignment In the Tool assignment view, you map your tool stock and the positions of the tools in the tool magazine so that the machine uses the correct tools.
	Blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. For machines equipped with a blank changer Machine component which stores multiple blanks in a magazine and which can automatically load them into the working chamber.. When using the search, use a blank changer or a blank magazine instead, use the Blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. view to assign jobs to the slots in the blank magazine Part of the blank changer in which you store the blanks for automatic loading. and to load or unload blanks.
	Job archive In the job archive, dentalcnc lists both successfully completed and aborted jobs.
	Service Assistant The Service Assistant provides you with a real-time overview of upcoming maintenance tasks, links to online instructions, and the ability to trigger related machine functions directly.
	Machine management In the Machine management section, you can configure machine settings, start maintenance functions, and read sensor values.
	Machine data The Machine data view provides information on spindle runtimes, software licenses, and more.

Workspace

The workspace displays the control elements for the currently selected view. This is where you perform your main tasks.

System menu

Use the system menu to open the program settings and user functions.

Icons in the system menu
Icon	Designation
	All jobs Displays a view of all jobs across all machines.
	Application settings In the application settings, you can customize the program to suit your work environment and needs.
	Help Use this to open the online help.
	User menu The user menu contains information and features related to the signed-in user.
	Cloud status This retrieves the connection status to the vhf cloud.