# Tool change prompts when using the same bit **URL:** \ **Category:** Vectric\ **Created:** [July 20, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784 "2021-07-20T12:43:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CncDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@CncDiver](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/CncDiver)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/1 "2021-07-20T12:43:26Z")
I’ve only made about a dozen cuts so far. My first few were using Carbide Create, but now I’m on VCarve Pro. With VCarve if I have a job with multiple toolpaths, the controller prompts me between each one to allow me to change bits. But if all of them use the same bit and RPMs, how do I stop it from prompting me? I have to stand at the display and tap OK every 30 seconds to keep the job going. ---
**Author:** ![stleroux](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@stleroux](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/stleroux)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/2 "2021-07-20T13:08:17Z")
Hi Matt, This is happening because you have multiple toolpaths setup. I have seen the same behavior on my machine. If you put all your vectors that use the same tool in the same toolpath, the system will not prompt you for a tool change. The system gives you the chance to change the tool since it sees different toolpaths. ---
**Author:** ![CncDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@CncDiver](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/CncDiver)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/3 "2021-07-20T13:23:12Z")
I used different toolpaths with Carbide Create and it didn’t prompt me. Also, I’m using a different DOC or total depth for each toolpath. Or maybe pocket cut on one and profile cut on another. But since the bit and RPMs don’t change, there is no reason to stop. I was hoping that the software would be smart enough to handle that. ---
**Author:** ![scottjritt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/scottjritt/32/1348_2.png) [@scottjritt](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/scottjritt)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/4 "2021-07-20T14:41:38Z")
In V-Carve Pro you want to marge toolpaths. ![Capture](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/c/a/ca57f2de5390bc721f372599fc3a475f46c85f47.png) ---
**Author:** ![CncDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@CncDiver](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/CncDiver)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/5 "2021-07-20T14:50:47Z")
Thanks, I’ll try that! ---
**Author:** ![Kanova802](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/kanova802/32/1128_2.png) [@Kanova802](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Kanova802)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/6 "2021-07-20T16:39:52Z")
Why have I not seen that option in the menu yet… lol This will merge any toolpath (pocket, profile) with different DOC’s into one toolpath? Will it order it in the order selected, or the order in the toolpath view? I’ve just gone in the G-code and deleted the tool change with was added by the PP when saving the code. -Kyle ---
**Author:** ![scottjritt](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/scottjritt/32/1348_2.png) [@scottjritt](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/scottjritt)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/7 "2021-07-20T20:31:31Z")
Here is a video on the merge tool path option. [(1536) Vectric V10 Tutorials | 2D Toolpaths | Array Copy & Merging Toolpaths Guide - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhRPlPwY-ZM) ---
**Author:** ![CncDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@CncDiver](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/CncDiver)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2021, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/8 "2021-07-23T22:14:46Z")
So I merged all of my toolpaths, saved the GCode and ran this. It still prompted me for each one. =( ![MergedToolpaths](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/6/3/630b137b017e21584165a95da5dc3036c8531e84.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Jeff.Solenberg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c37758/32.png) [@Jeff.Solenberg](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Jeff.Solenberg)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/9 "2021-08-15T14:48:56Z")
Has this been resolved yet? ---
**Author:** ![CncDiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/977dab/32.png) [@CncDiver](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/CncDiver)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2021, 2:55pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/10 "2021-08-15T14:55:40Z")
Yes, merging the toolpaths seems to be working now. Not sure why it didn’t the first time. I probably did something wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Unidisco](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/unidisco/32/21965_2.png) [@Unidisco](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Unidisco)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/tool-change-prompts-when-using-the-same-bit/6784/11 "2023-01-05T15:52:57Z")
Hey all- the same thing is happening to me on merged toolpaths in Aspire 10.5. Super annoying as I can have up to 9 paths in the same project (same bit and speed). Anyone have any thoughts on why the path merging might be being ignored?