Selecting the Tools tab under the Machining Objects Browser brings up the tool manager. The tool manager lists all of the tools currently defined as well as the tools that are in use in machining operations. Users can edit a tool by double clicking the tool button in the browser. A tool can be deleted by selecting the tool from the Tools browser, right click cut or use the delete key from the keyboard.
 Machining Objects (MObs) Browser VisualCAM supports 2 types of tool library file format *.vkb and *.csv.
•*.vkb format saves and loads tools with the feeds and speeds assigned for each tool. •*.csv format saves and loads tools without the feeds/speeds assigned for each tool. |
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Create/Edit Tools
This button brings up the tool dialog that enables the creation and saving of the desired tool. All turning inserts and drilling tools can be created here. Refer to the Tool section for a detailed description on creating tools and defining tool parameters.
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Load Tool Library
The load tool library button enables the loading of a previously saved tool library. Refer to the following section for additional information - Load Tool Library
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Select Tools from Library
The select tool library button enables users to select tools from a previously saved tool library. Refer to the following section for additional information - Select Tools from Library
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Save Tool Library
This button enables the created tools to be saved in a tool library file. The file can be saved in the desired directory and read in when required. Refer to the following section for additional information - Save Tool Library
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Unload Tool Library
This button will unload the current Tool Library. Refer to the following section for additional information - Load Tool Library
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List Tools
The button brings up all the tool properties associated with the tools currently recorded in the current TURN Module session. Refer to the following section for additional information - List Tools
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You can right-click on a Tool listed in the Mobs Browser to perform various functions. These are listed below:
 Right-click Options on a Tool
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Edit
Displays the Create/Edit Tool dialog allowing you to edit the Tool parameters.
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Rename
Allows you to Rename the selected tool.
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Cut / Copy / Paste
These options allow you to Cut or Copy the selected Tool to the Windows Clipboard and then Paste it back to the Tools list to create a new tool using the previous tool as a template.
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Add to Library
This allows you to Add the selected Tool to an exiting Tool Library *.csv data file.
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Preview
This will display a Preview of the selected Tool in the Graphics Window similar to how the Tool displays during Simulation.
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Sorting Selector: This allows you to sort the tool list. You can select No Sort or you can sort by Name, Number, Type and Diameter.
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Sort in Ascending/Descending Order: This icon acts like a toggle to switch between Ascending and Descending sort order.
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List on the Tool used in Machining Operations: Toggle this icon to list ONLY the tools currently assigned to an operation. Note: You must Generate an operation for the assigned tool to be listed.
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 Tools Sorted by Name |
 Tools Sorted by Used |
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The status bar displays the currently selected tool, tool tip radius & angle, spindle speed and cut feedrate.
Right mouse button click on Tool in Tools tab provides the following options Edit, Rename, Cut, Copy, Paste and Preview tool.
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