Importing tools from Excel

You can import Excel documents that contain tool information by converting them to TDB files.

Note: TDB files do not support form curves.

To import tools saved in an Excel document:

  1. Create a backup of your Excel document before starting.
  2. Export tools from FeatureCAM into a TDB file.
  3. Open the TDB file in Excel to see how it is formatted.
  4. Edit the Excel document that contains your tools so it is formatted the same as the exported TDB file.
  5. Save your Excel document as a TDB file.
    Tip: A TDB file is similar to a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file. You can create a TDB file from Excel by saving as a CSV file and changing the file extension.
  6. Import your TDB file into FeatureCAM using the Tool Import dialog.
Parent topic: Importing tools into a tool crib