Missing something I had in other software.

[jlw™]

When one creates a toolpath, the dialog comes up and when you click on tool it lists the tools already used in the program.

 

Is there a way to populate this list with out having to select from a tool db?

 

When using other software, I could open a tool db, click a check box and "import" said tools into the file. For example, I have several families of parts that all get the same treatment, I'd like to populate the tool list once so I only have to go into a tool db once and save myself a few clicks on every op. The tools would already be there for the pickin.

 

Possible?

[Fred @ Slate Industries]

Right click on a finished part Import / export operations  (Name it , you'll get the hang of it)

With the next similar new part Right click Import / export operation and it come right in.

Red ex to get out of the import or you will bring in the same paths twice...you'll get the hang of it..

 

I think this is what your looking for.

[jlw™]

Not to diminish the help, but I do that quite often. I usually save a template file so all I do is import solid/geo and roll. However, let's say the ops would not be good for the next part but I know what's in the magazine and want to use those tools again. I'd like to start my first op and have that list full without having to create multiple ops or click on select tool every time, just look at the list and pick it.

 

 

I'm talking specifically about the tool list. Say I have a file with some 300 ops and a full tool list of used tools, all I want is the tool list, not the ops. Any way to do that?

[Fred @ Slate Industries]

I save the tool list from a part into the tool library and open it in the next job similar to draw my tools from since there already in the magazine.

 

"That's all I got"

 

Feeling Diminished in the Midwest...lol

[jlw™]

 

Feeling Diminished in the Midwest...lol

Lol, didn't want to come off like a xxxx since you were trying to help!

 

Thanks by the way!

[jlw™]

So doosh gets the xxx but dick doesn't?

[MIL-TFP-41]

Hmmm...save one of your files that has the toolpaths and tools under whatever filename you want....say tools.mcx9.

 

Then delete all your geometry and operations. (Dont use the dynamite stick to delete your operations, as this deletes the tools also) Resave file...all the tools should still be saved with the file.

 

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[Teh Bear without Brains kinda idiot]

in tool manager use select different library button open your recent mc* file and select tool from there

[Thad]

in tool manager use select different library button open your recent mc* file and select tool from there

 

+1.

 

Just like you can import operations from other MC files, you can also import tools from other MC files.

[Colin Gilchrist]

Try this.

 

Start a new part file, and add your geometry (import, create, ect.). When you are ready to start machining, load your Machine Definition.

 

Go into the Machine Group Properties > and pick the "Files" tab.

 

Under "Tool Library", press the "select file" button. (looks like an open folder.) When the dialog box comes up, change the "file type" drop down to the second option. This filter will let you select almost any type of Mastercam file to be your library. (including previous versions of Mastercam, so you can grab an older file if you want.)

 

Setting your Tool Library to reference your previously programmed file will give you access to all the tools that were used in that previous program.

 

Now, when you go and program a new toolpath, just make sure the "show library tools" check box is turned on on the "Tool" page.

 

That should be all you have to do to get access to the tools in your tool carousel...

[#Rekd™]

This might help.

Toolpaths drop down then select tool manager. Then you can drag tools from the db (bottom portion) to the upper portion.

 

 

[m98custom1212]

Save all the current tools you're using into libary call  mag machine whatever date save the library then import all the tools.