Tool Database

To access the new and improved tool database simply click on the icon that is found on the RTMbar.

The tool database button – is used to close the tool database interface, can be found at the top left-hand corner of the tool database interface.

The ribbon is the last area you can choose from, this ribbon is dependent on the tab that you choose, and each tab will have different ribbons and different options in those ribbons to choose

The top row of five tabs which include Tool, Holder, Assemblies, ATC and Head

Tool - you will create and set all parameters for your tooling.

Holder – is where you will create all your holders.

Assemblies - you will connect the tool and holder together that will create an accurate representation of the tool in the spindle.

ATC - in this area you will create your machine tool changer that will allow you to put a tool number to your assemblies.

Head - this will allow you to add any type of head with up to two movable axis’s and allow you to collision check to it.