Tool management
12.11 Filtering the tool management lists
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Filtering the tool management lists
The filter function allows you to filter-out tools with specific properties in the tool
management lists.
For instance, you have the option of displaying tools during machining that have already
reached the prewarning limit in order to prepare the corresponding tools for equipping.
● Only display the first cutting edge
● Only tools that are ready to use
● Only tools with active code
● Only tools that have reached the prewarning limit
● Only locked tools
● Only tools with remaining quantity of ... to ...
● Only tools with residual tool life of ... to ...
● Only tools with unloading marking
● Only tools with loading marking
Note
Multiple selection
You have the option of selecting several criteria. You wi
ll receive an appropriate message if
conflicting filter options are selected.
You can configure OR logic operations for the various filter criteria.
Please refer to the machine manufacturer's specifications.
A description of the configuration options is provided in
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