# Parameters

The touch probe must be configured in addition to supplying the input parameters described here. For more information on this function, see the section Configuration file.

The (calibrated) parameters of the touch probe (radius, length and offset in X and Y directions) are specified via the tool parameters.

## Required input parameters

Input parameters | Description
@P6 | Measurement path in the Z axis (incremental) Positive value, the touch probe moves in positive Z direction Negative value, the touch probe moves in negative Z direction

## Optional input parameters

Input parameters | Description
@P7 | Zero offset to be described (TCS) G159=1 to G159=9 and G54 to G59 Input without address "G159=" or "G" If not specified, then measurement only but no write function Only permitted when G53 is active at cycle call.
@P11 | Shift the measuring point along the Z axis

It is recommended using the Syntax check.to verify whether the input parameters have been correctly assigned.