# **MFGTools DAT Converter**

**The professional bridge between library (.dat) files and Microsoft Excel.**

MFGTools DAT Converter is a specialized utility for library administrators. It transforms the way you manage manufacturing data by moving complex .dat files into Excel, where you can use advanced logic, cross-referencing, and mass-editing tools to construct production-ready libraries in minutes rather than days.

## **The Power of Excel-Based Management**

Instead of manual, line-by-line entry in text editors or standard interfaces, use the full power of spreadsheets:

* **Mass Library Construction:** Quickly build entire databases by copying and pasting tabular data directly from vendor websites.  
* **Intelligent Cross-Referencing:** Connect different Excel sheets to manage relationships between various library components.  
* **Logic-Driven Rules:** Use Excel formulas to automate selections (e.g., *If Diameter \> 20mm, then assign Holder "CAT40\_ER32"*).  
* **Global Updates:** Perform mass "Find & Replace" operations across thousands of records to update speeds, feeds, or material references instantly.

## **Target Environment**

Optimized for standard library structures:

...\\MACH\\resource\\library\\

Works with all standard ASCII databases:

* **Tools:** tool\_database.dat  
* **Holders:** holder\_database.dat  
* **Assemblies:** assembly\_database.dat  
* **Components:** shank\_database.dat, trackpoint\_database.dat, etc.

## **Portable and Simple**

* **Single Executable:** No installation or admin rights required. It is a standalone .exe that runs immediately—perfect for locked-down engineering workstations.  
* **Zero Dependencies:** The app contains everything it needs to run, including the .NET runtime.  
* **Smart Validation:** Prevents software crashes by checking for duplicate entries and illegal characters before you export back to the library.

## **Automation and Batch Processing**

MFGTools DAT Converter includes a robust Command Line Interface (CLI). You can use .bat or .cmd files to automate your entire library workflow:

\# Example: Batch update all library files from a source folder  
DatConverter.exe "C:\\Library\_Resources\\Export" \-o "C:\\Library\_Production" \-y

## **Installation**

1. Download DatConverter.exe.  
2. Right-click the file \-\> **Properties** \-\> Check **Unblock** \-\> **OK**.  
3. Launch the app and drag your .dat file onto the window.

## **Licensing**

* **14-Day Evaluation:** Fully functional trial. Get your key at [mfgtools.com/trial](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.mfgtools.com/trial).  
* **Full License ($50):** A permanent, lifetime license for commercial use. No subscriptions. Purchase at [mfgtools.com](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.mfgtools.com).

## **Support**

* **Internal Reporting:** Use **Help \> Submit a Problem** to send diagnostic logs.  
* **Email:** [support@mfgtools.com](mailto:support@mfgtools.com)  

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