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title: Step 14 – Programming a Multus U3000 – Copy a Tool from Another CAM File
description: Within the fourteenth video of this 25-video series on programming a Multus U3000 with TopSolid'CAM, I will demonstrate how to copy a tool from another CAM file.
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# Step 14 – Programming a Multus U3000 – Copy a Tool from Another CAM File

## Within the fourteenth video of this 25-video series on programming a Multus U3000 with TopSolid'CAM, I will demonstrate how to copy a tool from another CAM file.

I need to create a ID turning tool that can drill down the length of my part. I remember, however, that I created a similar tool for another job. Rather than going to my database and searching for the tool, I take a quicker route. I simply go to the project for which I created the similar tool.

After finding the tool, I simply copy it. I then, go back to the tool manager of my current project and paste the tool into the appropriate part of the machine – in this case the spindle.

As I am sure that you will realize right away, the ability to quickly reuse previously created tools saves a create deal of time. More time for the fun stuff!

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