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To Create a Machine Tool (Work Center)
1. Click Work Center or click the arrow next to Work Center and select Machine Tool Manager. Another way to access this functionality is to click in the Operation Setup dialog box.
The Milling Work Center dialog box opens.
 
* You can load and save a work center using the following options that are available when you click the arrow next to Work Center:
• User-Defined Work Center—Retrieve a work center along with its parameters.
• Save Work Center—Save the selected work center with its parameters.
* Alternatively, select the work center in the Model Tree, right-click and select Save from the shortcut menu. You can also select the work center in the Model Tree, and click Machining > Work Center > Save Work Center.
2. To change the machine name, type the new name in the Name text box.
3. To change the number of axes, use the Number of Axes drop-down list.
4. To enable CMM probing, select the Enable probing check box. You must have the CMM license.
5. To set up the cutting tools, parameters, cutter compensation, and other elements, use the tabs located in the lower portion of the dialog box.
6. To change the parameters, use the tabs located in the lower portion of the dialog box.
7. Click to finalize the machine tool creation and close the dialog box.