Tool Holder Definition Files?

[dkaustin]

I know how to create a visual representation of the tool holder by entering colon-delimited values of diameter and length in the tool library table. These values can then be cut and pasted for re-use in new tool definitions.

The existence of a "Holder Name" dropdown in the tool definition table makes me wonder if it isn't possible to store the holder definition in a file for re-use.

Anyone know anything about this?

[pit202]

you can make your holder library by hand editing your tool lib or go into machines tab -> work with tool library and there make your holders

[dkaustin]

Thanks, pit202.

Creating the holders under the machine tab was just what I was looking for.

[pit202]

that windows is a "scrap" I do not understand the logic of this window , sometimes it works sometimes not , sometimes saves the names sometimes not , I rather like editing the CSV file that using that window creator.

maybe our Russian friends will read this and take the conclusions.

[dkaustin]

Know what you mean. I had to fiddle with it for a while to get it to save my changes. It's very particular about how you enter the information, and the "proper" way is not at all obvious.

As you say, here's an opportunity for our Russian friends.