Exporting tools

To export tools from a tool crib:

1. Select Features & Manufacturing tab > Tools panel > Tool Manager to display the Tool Manager dialog.
2. Click Export to display the Tool Export dialog.
3. Enter the file name and location under Export file name, or click Browse , browse to the location and enter the File name in the Export dialog.

   Two file types are supported: .xml and .tdb. We recommend that you use the .xml format as it supports exporting form tools and custom drawn holders. To change the type, click the Browse button and select the file type in the Save as type menu.

4. Select a tool crib from the Tool crib to be exported list.
5. In the Tool Groups list select the groups you want to export, and deselect the groups you do not want to export.
   Tip: Use the Include all items button to select all groups. Use the Exclude all items button to deselect all groups.
6. Click Export.
7. Click Close.

The file created is tab delimited text. You can edit the file in a spreadsheet. This file can now be imported into FeatureCAM.