Create a multitool assembly

Procedure

1. Assemble a new tool assembly, or open an existing tool assembly that contains multiple cutters.

2. In Cutter Name, type a name for each cutter.

3. (Optional) Change or assign other cutter attributes as needed, for example Index Notch or Turret Rotation.

4. Set the Propagation Start Point (PSP) for the first cutter.

5. (Optional) Change the classification for each cutter as needed by selecting the corresponding tool tab, and edit the classification. The attributes for the new classifications are loaded.

6. Click Save .The attributes are propagated from the components to the tool assembly.Since multitools contain multiple cutters, you can define tool-specific attribute values for each cutter. This is possible because Resource Manager adds a tab for each tool at the bottom of the Classification Properties tab.

7. Select the assembly and choose File→New→Multitool Cutter, or click the Add Multitool Cutter on the toolbar.

   Note The option to create multitools is available only if a resource is loaded in Resource Manager.

   Note The Multitool MT attribute is automatically set to Yes.

8. You can now add a PSP for each cutter.

Results

Note

When you define the multitool, the PSP indicator text changes from black to red . This indicates the tool is part of a multitool. Additionally, only the PSP indicator of the active tool continues to have a yellow background. The PSP indicators for other tools that are not active have a gray background.