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**Standard Word:** ToolNumber

**Variable:** Tool.Number

**Type:** Integer

This word/variable contains the information of the tool number of the active cutting tool.

The tool number obtained from the APT/CL file is first assigned to the “Tool.Number” variable. This variable can be used in any script.

In addition, the word :ref:`ToolNumber<toolnumberchanged>`. is created from this variable. This word is normally used in the commands :ref:`Format Tool Change<Format Tool Change>`. or :ref:`Format Spindle Speed<Format Spindle Speed>`. (special to Heidenhain).