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Edit the Tool Material Library Reference data table attribute

In the Tool Material Library Reference data table, you can assign or reassign a classification attribute in Feeds & Speeds, Machining Data, or Tool Machining Data.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to the Tool Material Library Reference data table in Feeds & Speeds, Machining Data, or Tool Machining Data.

Classification→Class Navigator→Manufacturing Resource Library→Machining Data Library. Note Data tables contain tool, machine, and material information located in Feeds & Speeds, Machining Data, and Tool Machining Data.

  1. In the Properties panel, click Edit Properties .

  2. Click Assign Reference Object next to the Tool Material Library Reference attribute.

The Assign panel is displayed.

Note Only the (1) Tool Materials classification types are displayed.

  1. Select the item classification type on the Assign panel.

Select the item on the (2) Results panel.

(Optional) Use the (3) Classifications panel to verify the classification of the item.

Click (4) Assign.

  1. Save the attribute assignment in the Properties panel.

Source: https://docs.sw.siemens.com/en-US/doc/282219420/PL20251212545240207.xid1899608/xid2296921 · retrieved 2026-07-11