References to Tool Bits and their shapes can either be stored with an absolute path or with a relative path to the search path. If the location is not writeable or is the same as the example/default location, Path will prompt the user to select or create a new working directory. When the Tool library Manager is opened, Path checks the location of the working directory. The user is encouraged, however, to use a comparable logical structure as shown above to keep toolbits and libraries well organized. Even custom toolshapes can be stored in arbitrary locations where they can be backed up. It is always recommended to store the new created toolbits and libraries in a safe location to avoid them being overwritten on a program upgrade.
#MAC TOOLS USED TOOL BENCH WINDOWS#
On Windows it is usually C:\Program Files\FreeCAD\Mod\Path\Tools.On Linux it is usually /usr/lib64/FreeCAD/Mod/Path/Tools.When FreeCAD is installed an example hierarchy of tool libraries and toolbits is created in the installation directory at: Toolbit Library Manager for managing the user's Toolbit collection with Create Toolbit, Add Existing and Remove buttons.Toolbit Dock view indicated at the box top as Tool selector, for using tools in a Path Job by creating Tool Controllers.Each workflow has dedicated GUI elements. The user will interact via path menu with the tool management system in two different workflows. A controller combines the toolbit with properties for spindle speed, direction and Horizontal/Vertical feed rates. A library may correspond to an automatic tool changer layout.Ī Tool Controller controls how a tool is used in a Path Job.A library may hold toolbits from a specific supplier.A library may have toolbits for working on specific material.A library may contain all the tools used for a specific material like aluminum or wood.A hobbyist user may have only one library for all of the tools they own.The specific tools in a library is entirely up to the user. Path ToolBit Library: contains an arbitrary collection of toolbits.The same toolbit can exist in multiple libraries. A toolbit is used in a Path Job through a Tool Controller (TC). A toolbit will have specific values for each of the named constraints in the toolshape. Path ToolBits: are instances of a toolshape.
For example, all endmills will share the same toolshape file.
The toolshape is an abstract tool template from which tool instances (called toolbits) are created. Toolshapes are FreeCAD documents that model the tool using named constraints. Path ToolShapes: are templates for creating toolbits.There are several concepts that the user needs to understand: Tools in the Path workbench are handled differently than in other CAM packages. For the older 'Legacy' tool system see Path ToolLibraryEdit. This page describes the ToolBit architecture used in the Path Workbench which became the default for FreeCAD v 0.19. 6.5 Add a ToolBit Tool Controller to a Job.6.4 Register the ToolBit in a Tool Library.6.1.1 Verify your desired Tool Shape exists.6 Getting Started with Tools in FC 0.19.
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