# Activating contouring modes in the NC program

Contouring is activated by the G functions G61 (blockwise) or G261 (modal) after parameterising the corresponding contouring mode.

## Release Note

Starting at Build V2.11.2022.13 and higher

... alternatively, contouring may be selected or deselected by additionally specifying ON/OFF in the command #CONTOUR MODE. Programming G261/G260 is then no longer necessary.

## Programing Example

Activating contouring modes in the NC program

%Contour_on_off

N10 G90 G01 X0 Y0 Z0 A0 C0 F60

N20 #CONTOUR MODE ON [DEV PATH_DEV=1.0] ;Parameterisation and

;activation (= G261)

N30 X100

N40 Y100

N50 X0

N60 Y0

N70 #CONTOUR MODE OFF ;Deactivation (= G260)

N80 M30

## Additional information

- Contouring with corner deviation
- Corner distance contouring
- Dynamic optimised contouring
- Dynamic optimised contouring with master axis
- Contour with interim point
- Dynamically optimised contouring of the complete contour