Resources

Catalogs and Files

Catalogs and Files for Tools and PP Tables

Lets you specify the path of the folder containing tool catalogs, PP tables, and macros. Concatenate paths using a semicolon (;).

For example, if the concatenated folders

 	E:\DownloadOfR203rel\win_b64\startup

and

 	E:\users\les\NC

in the figure above contain PP tables, then those PP tables would be available for selection in the Machine Editor dialog box.

Note: PP tables must be contained in folders named Manufacturing\PPTables. Tools must be contained in folders named Manufacturing\Tools.

Tool Selection

Automatic query after modification

When selected, activates an automatic query after each modification of a tool parameter.

Note: Performance is improved when this check box is not selected.

By default, this check box is selected.

Tool preview after selection

When selected, previews the tool after selection.

By default, this check box is selected.

Automatic Compute from Tool Feeds and Speeds

For feedrate attributes of the operation

When selected, selects the Automatic compute from tooling Feeds and Speeds check box for Feedrate in the Feeds and Speeds tab of machining operations to update automatically the feedrates of operations whenever feedrate information on the tool is modified.

By default, this check box is selected.

For spindle attributes of the operation

When selected, selects the Automatic compute from tooling Feeds and Speeds check box for Spindle Speed in the Feeds and Speeds tab of Machining Operations to update automatically the speeds of operations whenever speed information on the tool is modified.

By default, this check box is selected.

Tool Query Mode in Machining Processes Instantiation

Lets you select the type of tool query to be executed when a Machining Process is instantiated:

• Automatic Tool Query,
• Interactive Tool Selection in case of multiple results,
• Interactive Tool Selection if no tool is found.

Depending on the selected option, the Advanced tab page of the Search Tool dialog box shows the solved tool query for each operation in the Machining Process.

Choose one of the tools found in MillAndDrillToolAssembly, or use the Look in list to select a tool from the Automatic Tool Query.

By default, this check box is selected.

Tool Assembly Authoring

Allow assembly creation in Machining Operation panel using existing components.

If checked, allows you to create a new tool assembly from the tools tab of the machining operation panel by selecting existing tools, inserts, and holders.

Color

Lets you select the display color for the Spindle Rotation Arrow and Spindle Rotation Arrow Head.

Tool Part Body Color

Lets you select the display color for the Cut Color and theNoCut Color.

Tool Attachments

Lets you specify the available tool attachments when creating a tool or a tool assembly, or when editing a tool change.

Holder Attachments

Lets you specify the available holder attachments when creating a tool holder.

Feeds & Speeds Configuration

Lets you define the types of Machined Material, Machining Type, and Machining Quality used in feeds and speeds configurations.