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Assigning Punch IDs

You can add punch IDs to forming tools for easier identification in punch tables.

In the Design Library, right-click a forming tool and click Open.
Click File > Properties.
In the dialog box, on the Configuration Specific tab:
1. In Property Name, select PunchID.
2. In Type, select Text.
3. For Value / Text Expression, type a punch ID.
4. Click OK.
Save the part.

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