# Extended tool settings (P-TOOL-00147)

P-TOOL-00147 | Extended tool settings (modes)
Description | This parameter enables additional modes for the tool. The following modes are currently available:

- NONE: no additional modes (default)
- GEAR_CHANGE_NO_STOP: All the functions of the parameter P-TOOL-00019 can be used when this mode is set. It permits a change in the rotation direction of M3/M4 or M4/M3 when this mode is set. In addition to P-TOOL-00019 this mode can also differentiate between the gear ratios of the two tools. An “internal” gear change then takes place without the spindle stopping. However, the mode must be set for all the tools participating in the change.

Note: Only use this parameter if no physical tool change is linked to the D/T word (e.g. several drills/milling cutters on one machine).

Parameter | wz[i].additional_settings
Data type | STRING
Data range | NONE, GEAR_CHANGE_NO_STOP
Unit | ----
Default value | NONE
Remarks | Parameter available as of V3.01.3068.06

This parameter may be used for a tool system, for example, where the same spindle drives several drills simultaneously.

Tool system with several drills