This page allows you to select a new tool or create a new one. The table lists the recommended tools (marked with a "D") and other tools in the current tool crib that fit the tool selection criteria. Other tools can be selected from the table by checking the checkbox next to the tool name. The tools that are listed in the table are controlled by the filter settings.
Click here for information on milling tool filter settings
Click here for information on turning tool filter settings.
Any tool that is highlighted in the table is displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the dialog box. This display can be panned and zoomed by clicking and dragging the left mouse button in the tool graphic window. Clicking the right mouse button in the tool graphic window and selecting Center all will center the entire tool and holder.
The tools that are listed in the table can be sorted by any column by clicking the title of the column
The New Tool button will allow you to create a brand new tool and add it to the current crib. The tool that is selected in the table will be used to fill in the initial values for the tool.
To complete this page:
If you are satisfied with the chosen tool, click Next.
If you want to select a different tool, scroll through the table. Clicking on the row will display the tool. Double clicking on a row will show you all the tooling parameters. To select a tool, check the checkbox for the tool.
If you still do not see the tool listed in the table, change the filter criteria (described above) and repeat step 2.
If you still cannot find the desired tool, click the New tool
button and create a new tool.
Click here for information on turning tools .
Click here for information on milling tools.
Click Next to move to the next step in the Feature wizard.