Importing Tool Database (to another computer)

[Lobyk (Lyle Bobyk)]

I have CC Pro and want to install my custom tools onto another computer. Can you please advise how to export the custom tool database? And then, how it is imported onto my other computer?

Cheers,
Lobyk

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

See:

How to sync your tool library with basically any cloud solution (Dropbox, OneDrive, etc.) - Windows only, sorry!

So, I have a dedicated laptop out in the shop to run my Shapeoko, buy my main production machine is a desktop here in my office. Since I’m trying to setup good consistent tooling information, I was frustrated that the hard work I put into setting up correct/comprehensive tool libraries on the laptop wouldn’t allow me to do all of my toolpath designing here on the desktop. If you haven’t discovered it yet, you can edit the CSV files (just plain “comma-separated values”) in Excel to take better c…

[Lobyk (Lyle Bobyk)]

Of course, I am on a Mac (not Windows),

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

Same principles apply — just substitute some equivalent file synching option for the Mac OS.

[Lobyk (Lyle Bobyk)]

Got reply from Brandon at Carbide3D support. Irregardless of OS, simple go to 'About Carbide Create > Open Data Directory. Open TOOLS folder and COPY the Custom files contained within. Open your new CC application and paste these .CSV files into the Tools folder. Restart CC and you are all set. EASY.
Love it when SUPPORT works.

[robgrz (Rob Grzesek (Carbide 3D))]

We’ve got a lot of good support people.

[jtclose (Jim Close)]

You are a lucky guy . Enjoy lightning in a bottle.

[Stevenlgts (Steven L)]

I’m on a Mac too. Just make sure you name the file properly. For the IDC file I had to rename it IDC+Shapeoko+Any.csv. I’ve included a picture where you can see the naming convention.
Steve