Operation Manual

504 Tool and technology database
7.2 Tool editor
Editing the tool data
Adding a new tool
 Press the soft key
 Select the tool type (see soft-key table at right).
 The CNC PILOT opens the input window.
 First assign the ID number (1 to 16 places, alphanumeric) and
specify the tool orientation.
 Enter further parameters.
 Assign a tool text (see Seite 506).
Creating new tools by copying
 Place the cursor on the desired entry.
 Press the soft key. The CNC PILOT opens the input
window with the tool data.
 Enter a new ID number. Check and edit the other tool data.
 Press the soft key. The new tool is added to the
database.
Editing the tool data
 Place the cursor on the desired entry.
 Press the soft key. The tool parameters are provided
for editing.
Delete entry
 Place the cursor on the entry to be deleted.
 Press the soft key and answer Yes to the confirmation
prompt.
Soft keys for tool organization
Opens the following type selection for
adding a new tool.
Special tools:
Type selection for special drilling tools:
Type selection for special milling tools:
Type selection for handling systems
and touch probes:
Opens the dialog box for the selected
tool.
Copies the selected tool and creates a
new tool with the copied data.
Deletes the selected tool after you
confirm a dialog prompt from the
database.
Opens the technology editor (see
Seite 536).
The CNC PILOT does not show the help graphics for
individual parameters until the tool orientation is known.