How do I set up a tool change operation?

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Ellis_Ascott
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How do I set up a tool change operation?

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And further down the rabbit hole I go! Happily, of course. The next operation I need to master is setting up a tool change. Can someone shed light on this topic? Does the G-Code automatically set up a window of time for me to swap the bit, or do I set it? I have no idea on where to start - please use small words.

Thank you!
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Les Newell
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Re: How do I set up a tool change operation?

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This is all done in the controller. SheetCam just requests a change to the new tool.
For example you can tell Mach3 to ignore the tool change or to wait for you to change the tool then press cycle start.
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