NextToolNumber

Standard Word: ToolNextToolNumber

Variable: Tool.NextToolNumber

Type: Integer

This word/variable contains the information of the next tool number, which will come after the current active tool.

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

In addition, the word “ToolNextToolNumber” is created from this variable. This word is normally used in the commands Format Tool Change. or Format Spindle Speed. (special to Heidenhain).