[cncbeastmaster]

I know it is a dumb question but I seemed to have messed with some config setting for my tools. I used to be able to click on a tool from my tool list and the speeds and feeds populated automatically, now, I have to re-type in the fields everytime, ? very frustrating. any clue what it might be ? thanks

[Superman]

Previous post may help... link

Have you actually set speed & feeds on the tool..... not in the operation ?
- re-selecting the tool again should update all the fields in the operation....unless it has been "locked out", refer to the link for unchecking the "lock feeds / speeds"

[cncbeastmaster]

yes, I defined the tool originally and made a mistake on the spindle speed , I then clicked edit tool went back into the parameters of the tool, made the change and re-selected the tool on the list but the SS field did not show the update, I then just typed it in the field again and rolled with it but I know I must have a done something wrong because I have never had this happen before. thanks, I will try anything you can think of, where is "LOCK SPEEDS AND FEEDS" located?

[Superman]

Hit the word... link

[cncbeastmaster]

tried the link idea superman and made sure the box was checked ---"USE TOLLS STEP PECK" still not updating..........? frutrating

[cnc-king]

select another tool for that operation and then reselect the original tool. that should take care of the problem.

[cncbeastmaster]

I tried that cncking, and still the spindle speed does not change...........?

[cncbeastmaster]

there is a option when I right-click to re-initialize speeds and feeds and that works but that is more mouse clicks than should be.....

[Superman]

tried the link idea superman and made sure the box was checked ---"USE TOLLS STEP PECK" still not updating..........? frutrating

You did both areas ??
.... Machine Group Properties and in the Config file .......
I think the one in the config file is new in X5...and is missed by a lot of PPL

[cncbeastmaster]

we are running X6 and I am not seeing anything in the config area or in the control def. ?

[Superman]

There is one in the system config file, under the "Toolpaths" tab

It is the last check item called "Lock Feedrates" --- must be ticked to be able to auto-update speeds & feeds in your ops

[cncbeastmaster]

found it !! thank you