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  1. Navigate to a Task tab, either by selecting an already existing task or creating a new one.

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  2. Select the Tool manager button (drill bit symbol) at the bottom left of the software to open up the tool manager.

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  3. Create a new tool by selecting the (plus) button next to Tools and select Spraying.

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  4. You will be presented with the Edit tool interface that allows for customization of the spraying tool.

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In the Preview, you can left-click and drag to move the spray cone.

Adjust spraying tool parameters

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  1. Set tool parameters as needed. Some properties to set include:

    1. Tool number is used by default in the TCP manager, so should ideally match the tool number we use in real life.

    2. Tool name and Tool description do not affect our program and are just used for reference, especially when the list of tools is long.

    3. Nozzle diameter, Distance to part, X pattern value, and Y pattern value, and Spray color are important for visualizing tool size when applying a spraying operation and for applying TCP at the end of the tool.
      For a complete description of tool parameters, see Milling Spraying tool properties .

  2. Select OK at the top of the tool editor interface.

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