Importing a tool database

You can merge the contents of a saved Tool Database with the Tool Database currently used in ArtCAM, making it easy to consolidate old databases with new.

1. In the Toolpath Operations area of the Toolpaths panel, click the Tool Database button. The Tool Database dialog is displayed.
2. Click Import display the Import Tool Database dialog.
3. Navigate to the folder where the Tool Database file (.tdb) that you want to merge with the Tool Database currently used in ArtCAM is stored.
4. Select the file you want to use. The name of the file is displayed in the File name box.
5. Click Open to merge the contents of the selected tool database file with the Tool Database currently used in ArtCAM.