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MFGTools DAT Converter

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

DAT Converter application interface

MFGTools DAT Converter 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.

Target Environment

Optimized for standard NX library structures:

...\MACH\resource\library\

Works with all standard ASCII databases:

  • Tools: tool_database.dat, shank_database.dat, trackpoint_database.dat, etc.
  • Holders: holder_database.dat
  • Assemblies: assembly_database.dat
  • Cut Parameters: cut_methods.dat, feeds_speeds.dat, machining_data.dat

Portable and Simple

1

Single Executable

No installation or admin rights required. Runs immediately.

2

Zero Dependencies

Everything included, even the .NET runtime.

3

Smart Validation

Checks for duplicates and illegal characters before export.

Automation and Batch Processing

Full Command Line Interface (CLI) support. 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. 1Download DatConverter.exe.
  2. 2Right-click the file → Properties → Check Unblock → OK.
  3. 3Launch the app and drag your .dat file onto the window.

Get Started

14-Day Free Trial

Full application access for 14 days. All features unlocked. No credit card required.

  • Full GUI functionality
  • Drag-and-drop conversion
  • Validation engine
  • CLI/batch automation

Full License

$50

One-time purchase. Permanent license that never expires.

  • All features included
  • Lifetime access
  • Free updates forever
  • Priority support

Download

DatConverter_v1.0.0.zip

Version 1.0.0 | Windows 10/11

Download

Support

Need help? Check out the full documentation for detailed usage instructions.

Still stuck? Use Help → Submit a Problem in the app to send diagnostic logs, or email support@mfgtools.com.