You can replace the Tool Database that is currently in use with another Tool Database (.tdb).
For example, if you are using three separate database configurations for three separate machine tools, you may need to alternate between these tool databases at different times.
- In the
Toolpath Operations area of the
Toolpaths panel, click the
Tool Database
button. The
Tool Database dialog is displayed.
- Click Browse to display the Browse for Tool Database dialog.
- Navigate to the folder on your computer in which the Tool Database file (.tdb) that you want to use is stored.
- Select the Tool Database file (.tdb) you want to use. Its name is displayed in the File name box.Note: You can only select toolpath database files (.tdb). You can confirm this by clicking the Files of Type list.
- Click Open button to open the Tool Database file (.tdb), replacing the Tool Database previously used in ArtCAM.