You will notice that most Vendor tool definition files only contain the Cutter data.
Not the cutting data ( Speed/Feed, etc …).
I agree with @CrookedWoodTex .
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Cool. I just want to be able to edit one document and have the change reflected on all stations/softwares.
I’ve heard Claude ai is pretty decent at coming up with code. Maybe I should give that a try myself.
I haven’t checked the forums here on my computer in a while, so I haven’t been very active here or been able to check referenced links. But I wanted to poke my head in and see what’s happening.
This is basically what I want to have. Something where I can input ALL the data, and I mean ALLL of it. Then each software can “pick and choose” in a sense. Or the master database creates a secondary sheet from which the proprietary tool lists are exported, with relevant data in the proper format/file type.
100% this was my goal. I’m not looking to start a company with this software. I’d rather start a company making stuff. 
If we needed to make a group chat/video call or whatever, I’d be happy to join in and contribute in any way.
This is less about creating a sophisticated database and more about getting around a personal pain point. I don’t buy a lot of tools, but when I get a new one, I’d like to enter the info one time, instead of three or four.
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That’s all for now. After the holidays I’ll hop back on the compy and see what I’ve missed. If anyone wants to dm me about this topic I can answer.
Definitely give it a shot if you’re at all interested. This is a pretty decent little project to get your feet wet. Straightforward requirements that you have a vested interest in and because it’s for you, you’re the only one judging whatever solution you come up with.
Great experience even if you don’t produce anything “valuable” 
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If I had time! I know I said I might but might turns into never.
If you’ve got something already started that’s pretty easy to work with, I’d happily start there!
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I’ve got nothing for you at the moment unfortunately. I was a bit out of it this pas week but I should be diving back into things shortly 
I had created this. I know of a few bugs.
It’s written in C#. You can have the source code if you want.
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I always heard – Standards are great, that is why everyone has one.
But the more famous quote is
“The nice thing about standards is that there are so many of them to choose from.” — Andrew S. Tanenbaum
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To me the “Art form” is the ability to predict interplay between the material and the cutter at the cutting parameters. That is what I need to collect up over time.
I stumbled on to the Fusion Tool definition schema and documentation. There is a download button right on the main dialog for libraries. Talk about myopic !
I had reverse engineered the data ( now I get to see what I missed/screwed up).
JSON Schema.zip (1.9 MB)
There is a .docx file showing pictures and parameters. It’s at least a good education.
There is an HTML representation of the XML schema as well as examples are also in the zip file
You can open the .json files in any text editor or web browser.
A smart Text editor ( NotePad++) or IDE ( Visual Studio ) makes is easier to navigate.
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