Creating tool from STP

[RACINGCONVERTERS]

Gents,

I have tried searching and reading the help file and cannot seem to figure out how to create a tool from an STP.  I have downloaded the STP from the manufactures website and when I try to use import on the new tool page I only have the option for DXF. Can anyone help me out?

 

Matt

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The stand alone Tool Manager cannot use step files.

If you create a new tool from the Tool Manager inside Mastercam step files will be an available option

[RACINGCONVERTERS]

Thank You Sir!

Are many people using the Machine Cloud App.?   I have been playing with it today and it seems the tool holders do not import properly.  Has anyone else tried this?

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5 minutes ago, RACINGCONVERTERS said:

Thank You Sir!

Are many people using the Machine Cloud App.?   I have been playing with it today and it seems the tool holders do not import properly.  Has anyone else tried this?

Yes I use Machine Cloud

success is manufacturer dependent.. some manufacturers provide good models.. others are junk

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Its possible the step files are not properly oriented.

If you open one in Mastercam a properly oriented step file will appear like you were inside the spindle looking down on it

[RACINGCONVERTERS]

They were oriented correct. I would assume that it is the file quality.  I tried several different ways to import the STP. Finally was able to make it work by bringing in the rendered model with custom export directly into the tool manager.  Then it did not have the proper gage line and the tool was not in the correct spot.