You can use the Add tool locations dialog to specify where the tool block mounting locations are in turning and turn/mill machines.
To display the Add tool locations dialog, ensure Enable Turn/Mill UI is selected in the Machine Design Settings dialog, and select the Machine Design tab > Tools panel > Add Tool Location.
Add tool locations tab
Use the Add tool locations tab to specify the details of the solid that holds the tools.
This solid holds tools as a turret or gang — Specify the solid that represents the turret or gang that holds the tools. Select a solid from the list, or click
Pick Solid
and select it in the graphics window.
Which tool post — Specify whether to use a main or sub tool post, and whether the tool post is above or below the stock. Ensure this setting matches the information in the .cnc file.
Consider this solid a — Select whether the solid is a Programmable channel or Part of tool post. For most turn/mill machines, a tool post is a programmable channel. For non-standard machines, such as where part of the gang can rotate, you can create turrets and gangs made of multiple solids, and select Part of tool post to set up hierarchical movements.
Solid rotates when changing tool — Select this option for rotating solids such as turrets, deselect it for gang tools. For non-symmetrical turrets, you must add tool locations individually.
Tool Locations tab
Use the Tool locations tab to add and edit tool locations, which determines where the tool blocks are held on the solid.
Add — Displays the Add Tool Location wizard.
Remove — Select a tool location and click Remove to delete it.
Edit — Select a tool location and click Edit to display the Each new location page. This enables you to edit the tool type, spindle, and tool slot, but not the UCS.