Import Holders

Access: Open this function from one of the following locations:

The Cutters and Holders dialog (or the minimized version - the Select Only Mode):

Import holders from a XLS, CSV, or ZIP file.

Importing holders

  1. OpenOpen (for more, click Access at the top of this Help topic) the Cutters and Holders, Cutter Library, or Holder Library dialog.

  2. Use the Menu dropdown list in the dialog to select the desired Import option.

    From the Cutters and Holders and Cutter Library dialogs:

    Import tools (XLS, CSV or ZIP): Import cutters, holders, and extensions from a XLS, CSV, or ZIP file into the Cutter Table of the currently active NC file. For holders, see Import Holders

    From the Holder Library dialog:

    Import holders from a CSV file: Import holders from a CSV file into the Holder Table of the Holder Library.

    The Import Holders dialog is displayed.

  3. Use the Files of type dropdown list to select the appropriate file format (CSV, XLS, or ZIP). For more, see Cutter Table CSV File Structure or Cutter Table XLS File Structure.

  4. Browse to the appropriate folder and select the required file to import.

  5. Click Open to import the holders into the Holder Table of the Holder Library. The parameters of the holder can subsequently be edited in the Holder Library without affecting the file from which it was imported.

Some functionality may be dependent on the product package. Contact your Reseller if you require a license.