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1. Place where user enter the name of the tool. Note: for some machines the name must be the same as in the tool register in the machine software

2. Place where user enter the free description of the tool

3.
Choose type of tool - Place to choose the type of tool depending on the type of work like a blade, vertical or horizontal

4.
CN tool code - CN code for the tool. Here, indicate the position of the tool as it is in the tool register in the machine software

5.
Total tool length, the value must be in alignment with the tool drawing

6.
Choice of clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the tool

7.
Safty distance in Z axis abouth table device

8.
Choice of tool type: mill or drill. If you do not select a tool type, in some cases the program may not allow you to proceed further in this case you should select the correct type

9.
Maximum radius of the holding part

10.
Spindle selection, make sure which spindle you want the tool to work on
11. Tool groups, in the case of several machines it is possible for one tool to be grouped in different groups, these groups must then be created as separate tools and assigned a separator

12. A place for entry of the maximum tool radius, the value must be in alignment with the tool drawing

13. Maximum useful tool length only for end mills or drills

14. Tool calibration length in the Z axis, the value from which we will base workings

15. Maximum length of the holding part

16. Pilot length, enter only for drill tools

17. Special cn codes. Entered by kosmosoft technicians

18. Open tool drawing

19. Delete tool drawing

20. Drawing preview

21.
Select the option "used for hardware", only for tools that are to be used for hardware. Other options are used only in special situations
This is the place in the program where the user defines the parameters of a tool and then the workings are created for that tool.
CAM 2.0
Tools - vertical