Save a CAM Assist tool library as a file your CAM package can use, for example after editing tools or presets in CAM Assist.
Export formats
| CAM package | Menu item |
|---|---|
| Autodesk Fusion | Fusion 360 (.json) or Fusion 360 (.tools) |
| Mastercam | Export tool library to Mastercam tooldb format |
| GibbsCAM | Export tool library to GibbsCAM vnc format |
| Siemens NX | Export tool library to NX prt format or Export tool library to NX dat format |
| SolidCAM | Not available. CAM Assist can't export tool libraries to SolidCAM. |
Export a library
- In the header, click My Shop, then Tool libraries, and pick the library in the library picker.
- Click ⋮ (Library actions) next to the library name and choose the export item for your CAM package.
- In Save tool library as, choose a folder and file name, with its extension, and save.
- Wait for "The tool library was successfully exported.", then click Close.
To use the file, open or import it in your CAM package.
If you cancel the file picker or the file name has no extension, CAM Assist shows "Select a valid file to save the tool library to." Start again from step 2.
The export fails or seems stuck
- Something went wrong while trying to export the tool library.: click Close and export again, to a different file name or folder.
- The tool library could not be retrieved. Please try again.: click Retry.
- Export is taking longer than expected.: CAM Assist hasn't heard from your CAM package for a while. Give it more time, or stop it:
- Click Cancel ongoing export, or Abort if that's what the window shows.
- If the window then shows Force close, click it.
- Close CAM Assist and restart your CAM package before exporting again.
Still not working?
If exports keep failing, contact CloudNC support. Include the tool library name and your CAM Assist log files: see Find your CAM Assist log files.