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Setting up tools

1.5

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The tool table TOOL.T

In the tool table TOOL.T (permanently saved under

TNC:\table\),

save the tool data such as length and radius, but also further tool-
specific information that the TNC needs to perform its functions.

To enter tool data in the tool table TOOL.T, proceed as follows:

Display the tool table

Edit the tool table: Set the

EDITING soft key to ON

With the upward or downward arrow keys you can
select the tool number that you want to edit

With the rightward or leftward arrow keys you can
select the tool data that you want to edit

To exit the tool table, press the

END key

Further information on this topic

Operating modes of the TNC: see "Modes of Operation",
page 65

Working with the tool table: see "Enter tool data into the table",
page 150