How to set up tool substitution


1. In order to set up tool substitution, go to the submodule "TMS". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_recieve_new_tool_to_store_1.png

2. Select the required line with the tool and click on it in the window "Tool List". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_add_additional_information_to_tool_card_1.png

3. Click on the button "Substitution Editor" to open the tool substitution editor. /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_1.png

4. Check that the editor is open and accessible in the "Tool Substitution Registration" tab. /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_2.png

5. Click on the dropdown list in the field "Substitution Part Number". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_3.png

6. From the drop-down list, select the interchangeable tool you want to design, click on the corresponding line. /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_4.png

7. Click on the button "Select" to select the required to be substituted tool. /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_5.png

8. Check that the part number and description of the substituted tool are displayed in the field "Substitution Part Number". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_6.png

9. Enter the type of interchangeability: full interchangeability or one-way (when tool 123 can replace tool 321, but 321 cannot replace 123). Check the appropriate boxes in the fields: "Full" or "One Way". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_7.png

10. If necessary, add a reference to the document establishing interchangeability in the field "Reference". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_8.png

11. Click on the button "Add" to add the interchangeable tool to the list. /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_9.png

12. Click on the button "Yes" to confirm adding new substituted tool. /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_10.png

13. Check that the new substituted tool is displayed in the window "Substitution Substitutions". /images/how_to/Tool Management/How_to_set_substitution_11.png