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3.6 New tool

The function "New tool" lets you add a new tool to the tool list.

You can choose a new tool from a list of favorite tools (VSK 1 "Favorites")

or select a tool from a group of cutting, drilling, turning or special tools by

pressing the corresponding vertical softkeys 2 - 5.

3.6.1 Selecting the function "New tool"

By pressing the VSK 1.2 "New tool" the "New tool -

favorits" window opens.

3.6.2 Vertical softkey bar

Display area

For the softkeys see section 3.3.

3.6.3 Creating a new tool

In the operating mode "JOG", "MDA" or "AUTO" se-

lect the operating area "Parameter" by pressing the

"MENU SELECT"-key on the keyboard and the

HSK 2 "Parameter". Alternatively press the

"OFFSET"-key on the keyboard.

Press the VSK 1 "Tool list" to open the tool manage-

ment screen.

Alternatively press the "OFFSET"-key on the key-

The "Tool list" window opens directly.

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