Editting Tool Database

Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:59 am

I have added a few cutting tools to my tool database. I thought I was doing it correctly, but discovered that the tools I added did not fall under/in their proper designations ( the new v-bit did not go with the other v-bits). All the tools I added just appeared at the bottom of the list in the order that I added them.

Is it possible to put the tools into their right groups/catagories?

Also how can I access the tool database to add tools without going into a drawing & the toolpath mode?

Thanks all.

Rusty

Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:18 am

Ok, silly me. I found out how to open the tool database from the menu bar, but I would still like to know how to move my tools around to the right catagories.

Thanks.
Rusty

Post by **Paco** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:23 am

Check out the two arrows just at the right 'New.../Copy.../Delete' button (lower left of the tool data base editing window).

Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 4:38 am

Paco:
Yah I have played with those already but when I add a new tool that tool just gets added to the bottom of the list. I want to put that new tool into the proper section.

Rusty

Post by **Bill S** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 6:56 am

Hello MJR,

just thought I would put my two pennywoth in, what I do is find the tool nearest to what I have purchased and copy that tool, (1) in the picture I then have two of the same but one has (1) at the end of the tool ID, I then EDIT that Tool (2) in the picture, then simply apply and it should be in the area you want it to be (2nd Picture).

Hope this helps.

Bill

Post by **Wemme** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:00 am

As Paco said select the tool you want to move then use the arrows to move it.
This has worked for me in the past.
Regards
Bart

Post by **Bill S** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 8:22 am

Hi MJR,

Bill again I agree with Paco and Wemme about moving the tools already installed, I have pointed to the arrow keys concerned.

Bill

Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 2:59 pm

Thanks guys.
I tried Paco's instructions about the arrow keys, but the tool was toatally at the bottom & I could not see it moving, but it actually was moving one place/click of the arrow key. Bills screen shots helped with the understanding process. I tend to be of the visual type.
Now I know several ways to add/edit to the tool database.
Thanks again guys.
I quess I should post a couple of pictures of my work so far.

Post by **dighsx** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:14 pm

Is the marterial foam?

Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:45 pm

Yes it is regular house insulating foam. This is going to be a plug to make a mould which will then be filled with customers products, then a resin. I have to make many copies.
Kind of a difficult project for my first project, but forces me to learn. Eventually the easy project will be a piece of cake.

I will send a picture later today of my first V-Carve project.

Later.
Rusty

Post by **dighsx** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 3:47 pm

What bits did you use. It looks like it machines really nice.

Post by **Rusty** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 10:58 pm

I used a 1/8" two-flute end mill, long series. 150 inches/min feed. But took about 3 hours to machine. Only had to do a little hand sanding. This was a real test for my machine. Not for rigidity, but for endurance. Needed to sort out design boo boos.

Below is a few pictures of my first V-Carve project.

Machined in MDF and stained for contrast. Just for test. The finished piece will be done in whatever the client wants.

Later.
Rusty

Post by **dighsx** » Sat Jul 22, 2006 11:42 pm

Very nice looking Rusty.

Post by **RoutnAbout** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 3:05 am

That looks really good Rusty.

I really enjoy all the ideas that everyone brings to the forum.

Even their wifes painted toes

Post by **Bill S** » Sun Jul 23, 2006 6:48 am

Hi Rusty,

Nice looking job.

Bill