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Search for duplicate TOOL DEF statements

Press PROGRAM key, open the active program, and use FIND function to search for 'TOOL DEF' statements with the same tool number.

Use the TNC's text search with wildcards: 'TOOL DEF *' to find all tool definitions quickly

Review tool definition syntax

Check each TOOL DEF statement format: 'TOOL DEF [tool_number] L[length] R[radius]' and verify no tool number appears twice.

Ensure tool numbers are unique within the program and don't conflict with existing tool table entries

Modify or remove duplicate definitions

Either change the duplicate tool number to an unused number or remove the redundant TOOL DEF statement if the tool is already defined in the tool table.

Verify program syntax

Run program test mode or use the TNC's syntax check function to ensure all tool definitions are valid and unique.

Access tool table management

Press TOOL TABLE key, then select the appropriate tool table (TOOL.T or pocket table) to view existing tool definitions.

Use the search function in tool table by pressing GOTO and entering the tool number to quickly locate existing entries

Check for existing tool number

Scroll through the tool table or use FIND function to verify if the tool number is already assigned. Check both active and inactive entries.

Hidden or inactive tool entries may still occupy tool numbers - check the complete table

Select alternative tool number

Choose an unused tool number or delete the existing entry if it's no longer needed. Use END key to confirm changes.

Maintain a tool numbering system (e.g., 1-99 for turning, 100-199 for milling) to avoid conflicts

Save tool table changes

Press END key to save changes and verify the new tool entry is properly stored without conflicts.

Identify data transfer source

Determine if recent data transfer occurred via RS232, Ethernet, USB, or backup restore operation that may have introduced duplicate tool definitions.

Check the TNC's file manager history to see recent data transfer operations

Compare tool tables

Access TOOL TABLE and compare current entries with the imported data file to identify conflicting tool numbers.

Do not overwrite existing tool data without verifying the imported data is correct and current

Resolve tool number conflicts

Either renumber the imported tools to unused numbers or selectively overwrite existing entries if the imported data is more current.

Use the TNC's tool table export function to backup current data before making changes

Verify data integrity

Check all tool parameters (length, radius, wear values) are correctly transferred and no duplicate entries remain in the tool table.

Access pocket table

Press TOOL TABLE key, then select POCKET TABLE to view magazine pocket assignments and compare with main tool table entries.

Use split screen view if available to compare both tables simultaneously

Check tool change parameters

Verify machine parameter MP7440 (tool change mode) and related pocket table parameters are correctly configured for your tool change system.

Incorrect pocket table configuration can cause tool change errors and potential crashes

Synchronize table entries

Ensure tool numbers in pocket table match corresponding entries in main tool table, or remove conflicting entries from one table.

Use the TNC's automatic pocket table generation function if available for your tool changer type

Test tool change sequence

Perform a test tool change in manual mode to verify pocket table and tool table synchronization is working correctly.