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Parameters operating area 01/2008
5.3 Tool management
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Display/edit tool data
The vertical softkeys can be used to display and edit the data for tools
already stored in the cabinet:
Offsets
• Tool offset data (cutting edge data)
Enter the required offset values. The design of the vertical softkeys
is identical to the tool catalog softkeys (see previous section under
offsets).
A new cutting edge can be added to a tool at any time (even if the tool
is already located in the magazine).
Cut. edge
user data
• Cutting edge user data (if configured)
Up to 10 user-specific cutting edge data entries are displayed here.
Enter the required settings in the table.
Tool user
data
• Tool user data (if configured)
Up to 10 user-specific tool data entries are displayed here. Enter
the required settings in the table.
Abort
• Select "Abort" to discard the settings.
The data retain their old values.
OK
• Press "OK" to accept the changes.
The data are updated.
Additional functions
The "Delete" function is also available in the tool cabinet. It is not
possible to copy or create a new ideal tool here (only in the tool
catalog).
Delete
The currently selected tool is deleted from the tool cabinet after a
prompt.
All data of the tool with this Duplo number are lost. The master data in
the tool catalog are not affected (tool with Duplo number 0).