Tools... And the desire to be able to pick the one I need to use!

It sure would be nice to be able to manually select any tool for any operation, even if bobcad thinks it the wrong tool.

For example, if I want to use a end mill classified as a roughing mill in a finishing operation I have to create a duplicate tool classified as a finishing tool, then manually change the tool number (and not forget to change the height compensation) in the NC file.

Why can’t I pick the tool I want to use for the operation from tools I have in my tool crib (since I populated the crib from tools I have in holders ready to use).

Adding a reduced shank check box to allow reduced shank tools to be created would also be helpful.

Thanks,

Joe

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something like that is easily done…if the your tool exists in the crib…i will say the tool crib has gotten easier to use…not all the way there but better…i really wish it wouldn’t select tools at all…

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