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Holder attachment warnings for FMS in PartMaker/SwissCAM and Turn-Mill

The following warnings may appear in PartMaker when you are attaching tools to holders for Full Machine Simulation:

Error 1: You are attempting to mount an X-oriented tool in a Z-oriented position on a turret that cannot rotate about the B-axis.

Error 2: You are attempting to mount a Z-oriented tool in an X-oriented position on a turret that cannot rotate about the B-axis.

Error 3: You are attempting to mount a Z-oriented tool that is cutting on the main spindle, with its tip facing the sub-spindle.

Error 4: You are attempting to mount a Z-oriented tool that is cutting on the sub-spindle, with its tip facing the main spindle.

Error 5: You are attempting to attach a Z-oriented tool along the Y-axis.

Error 6: You are attempting to attach the tool to Tool Head that is not along the rotation axis of the tool.

Error 7: You are attempting to attach a Compound Rotary Holder with a Rotation Axis along the Z-axis.

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