A Tool is a software integration where instructions can be sent directly to the tool including cutting machine or cutting software like TigerStop, PypeServer, or NovarcWelder, or printing devices like a ZPL compatible printer. Labels can be defined and printed for certain Tool types. A Tool is used in conjunction with a Station.

Configure a Tool

To configure a Tool under Admin > Company > Tools:

1. Click the New Tool button. A new row displays.
   1. Name (Required) - Enter the name of the Tool that will be familiar to STRATUS users.
   2. Location (Required) - Enter a Location that is meaningful to STRATUS users.
   3. Type (Required) - Select a Tool Type
      
      1. Cut List and Other - Tool type provides the ability to send a cut list directly to the GTP STRATUS Workstation which includes General/Manual (Other) and TigerStop (Cut Lists) cuts. The Tracking Status in STRATUS can be automatically updated after each cut is made. Note: The Cut List tool type was formerly labeled TigerStop. All tool type names have been converted to Cut List. See the STRATUS Workstation article for more information.
         
      2. Other - Select other when sending a Cut List to the General cutting app
      3. PyperServer - A CSV export format for PypeServer cut lists.
      4. T-Drill Cutting - A CSV export format for T-Drill cut lists. 
      5. T-Drill Collaring - A CSV export format for T-Drill cut lists.
      6. ZPL Printer - Print labels with a Zebra printer for non-TigerStop cut lists like PypeServer and T-Drill.
      7. Total Station - A Total Station tool that can receive CSV points and/or DXF graphics files for hanger and other recognized points scoped out using packages.
      8. NovarcWelder - Only works on the Assemblies Viewer page where an operator can select a weld and send it to the Novarc welder.
      9. Watts 3DPP - Only works with Watts 3DPP software. The file extension for these output files is *.Stratus3DPP.
   4. Enabled - By default, the tool will be enabled. Disable the tool if you don't want it to display to STRATUS users.
   5. Label Template - Labels can be defined and printed for certain Tool types like Cut List and ZPL Printer. To define and print labels, see the Label Printing for Zebra (ZPL) Compatible Printers topic in the FAQ. After reviewing this article, if you have questions about how to configure the label fields, please submit a STRATUS Service Desk request.
   6. Tracking Status when Done 
      1. RazorGauge - For RazorGauge tools, this value can be edited and will be used by the Tool to update STRATUS.
      2. Non-RazorGauge - For tools other than RazorGauge, this column is currently Read Only and displays the value set in STRATUS Workstation in the Apply Tracking Status on Done setting.
         
         
         
   7. Max Cut Length (in) - The purpose of the Max Cut Length (in) settings is to validate cut list length data before it is sent to a station. The Max Cut Length (in) can be edited when Type = Cut List. 
      1. By default, the Max Cut Length (in) = 240.
      2. Set Max Cut Length (in) as needed (Ex. 24”).
         
         
         
      3. Send a cut list to the Station that exceeds the Max Cut Length (in) value.
         
         
         
   8. Delete - To Delete a tool, click the Delete button.
2. Save.