Dimension systems (absolute dimension/incremental dimension) (G90/G91)

Syntax:

G90

Absolute dimension

modal, initial state

G91

Incremental dimension

modal

With an absolute dimensional input (G90), all coordinate specifications are based on the coordinate origin, i.e. the coordinates in a motion block specify the target point in the coordinate system.

With incremental programming (G91), the coordinate values are based on the target point of the preceding motion block, i.e. the coordinates in a motion block specify the path to be travelled.