View source for Retired VTube-LASER Videos

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=Why These Are Retired=
These videos are very old and may have usefulness in some points, but are outdated in many parts of the video due to software changes.

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=The Video List=

====Video 52: Reverse Engineering a Tube to Build in SOLIDWORKS====
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See how easy it is to quickly measure a tube with VTube-LASER then build it as a fully constrained and defined tube in SOLIDWORKS.<br><br>
The version of VTube-LASER shown in the video is 2.2.
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* View [https://youtu.be/ZpWTu7tnXGg YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_v2.2_reverse_engineer_to_solidworks.mp4 MP4]
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====Video 36: From Tube Measure to SolidWorks Speed Test====
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This is a demonstration of how to create a fully defined 3DSketch tube shape in SolidWorks by from a tube measurement in 2 minutes, 20 seconds.<br><br>
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* View [http://youtu.be/W9ESXsLdvFI YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser-2.0_reverse_engineer_speed_test.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.93 - July 21, 2014===

====Video 29: How to Measure Rectangular Tube Shapes====
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Follow this quick video to learn how to use VTube-LASER to measure a rectangular tube shape.</td>
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* View [http://youtu.be/KsG8cDCVnws YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/customers/vtube/Vtube-laser-1.93-measuring_rectangular_tube.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.89 - March 25, 2014===

====Video 28: User Interface Sounds Version 1.89====
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User interface sounds are important for customers that prefer to not look back at the user interface while measuring.<br><br>
In this version, we've added a Calculation Complete sound to give full sound feedback.<br><br>
Watch the video to sample the different sounds while measuring.</td>
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* View[http://youtu.be/nDuhtdjGW5U YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser-1.89-2.5OD_UserInterfaceSounds.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.87 - February 18, 2014===

====Video 27: New Features in Version 1.87====
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This video shows an overview of new features in VTube-LASER version 1.87 - including the new UniScan feature.</td>
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* View[http://youtu.be/CQTIGvSmQrM YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.87-newfeatures.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.84 - November 21, 2013===

====Video 26: Measuring 2.5" Diameter Tube at FABTECH====
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This video shows our application engineer, Scott Crawford, using VTube-LASER 1.84 to measure a 2.5 inch tube bent in the HMT booth on a Horn bender.</td>
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* View[http://youtu.be/iwQE600Io90 YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/VTube-LASER_1.84_Measuring_2.5inch_FABTECH2013.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.84 - November 6, 2013===

====Video 25: How To Measure a Radius with the Laser Scanner====
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This video shows how to measure a tube radius in VTube-LASER 1.83 and 1.84.</td>
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* View[http://youtu.be/whUh68Q6fbc YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser-1.83-radius_measure.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.84 - October 11, 2013===

====Video 24: How To Reverse Engineer a Tube with a 180-Degree Bend====
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This video shows how to measure a tube with a 180-degree bend with no master data in VTube-LASER 1.83.</td>
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* View[http://youtu.be/s0ml7WsMCQg YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser-1.83-reverse-engineer-split-bend.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.83 - July 29, 2013===

====Video 23: Entering Tube Print Data To Establish the Master Data====
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This video shows how to enter data from a tube print in order to establish the master part data in VTube-LASER v1.83</td>
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* View[http://youtu.be/TeBjVWAqV5c YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser-1.83-tutorial_001.mp4 MP4]
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====Video 22: Importing XLS Data To Establish the Master Data====
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This video shows how to import a new XLS language file into VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER 1.83</td>
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[[image:vtube-1.83_tutorial_importing_xls_chinese.png|200px]]<br>
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* View[http://youtu.be/5M_A8E2YLP8 YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/customers/vtube/VTube-1.83_Tutorial_Install_XLS_Language_File.mp4  MP4]
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===Version 1.82 - June 19, 2013===

====Video 21: Measuring with a Ball Probe====
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This video shows how to measure a tube with a ball probe in VTube-LASER Version 1.82</td>
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* View[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXg-eqqCoUQ YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.82_tactile.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.81.5 - April 5, 2013===

====Video Topic: Point Count and Straight Count====
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This short video shows the correspondence between centerline point count and straight count.  It helps explain where the straight count comes from when you press the "Set to MASTER Count" button.</td>
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* View[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz5cgQosGB8 YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vvtube-laser-1.81.5_straight_count_and_point_count.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.81.4 - March 28, 2013===

====Video Topic: How to Change Languages====
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This short video shows how to change the language in the VTube user interface.</td>
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* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.81.4-how-to-change-languages.mp4 MP4]
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====Video Topic: How to Use the Language Editor====
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How to edit any language for the VTube user interface using the VTube Language Editor or Microsoft Excel.</td>
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* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.81.4-translatingUI.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.81.3 - February 22, 2013===

====Video Topic: The New Floating DRO (Digital Readout)====
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This video shows a short closeup of the new floating DRO window in VTube-LASER.
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* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser-floating-dro.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.81.1 - February 5, 2013===

====Video Topic: How to Use Hard Point 321 PLP (Plane-Line-Point)====
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This video shows how to use the 321 PLP method to align a part.  It describes reasons to switch to this method of alignment in unusual circumstances.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/hOOmYa-o_FE YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.81-321alignment.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.80.1 - December 14, 2012===

====Video Topic: Repeatability Test for Surface-Coated Aluminum====
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This demonstrates a quick repeatability test of a surface-coated aluminum tube.<br><br>Note: This video has no narration.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/syTi5dzi0PE YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.80-surfacecoat-fixedexposure-test.mp4 MP4]
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====Video Topic: Effective End Scans====
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This demonstrates the different end scan techniques for measuring tube.<br><br>
We discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the various techniques.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/k-1eKzoGLfg YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.80-endscan.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.80 - December 8, 2012===

====Video Topic: Effective highly reflective aluminum scanning====
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This is a proof-of-concept video for a 1/2" highly reflective aluminum tube.  The goal is to demonstrate repeatability better than 300 microns.<br><br>
The result was a range from 80 to 180 microns (0.003 to 0.007") maximum deviation.<br><br>
This video also shows the best way to scan a highly reflective tube end - and how to be sure the scan is good.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/ARDg32XIxzw YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-1.80-demoscan_aluminum_part.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.80 - November 23, 2012===

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How to extract a tube centerline of demo part 2 with VTube-STEP version 1.80.  Note that this part has a 180 degree bend - which requires special steps for import anc calculation.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/dfy_8FTyyy8 YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-step/vtube-1.80_how_to_import_180degree_bend_model.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.76.4 - May 15, 2012===

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How to measure a straight tube.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/KBk7KrqNaEU YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_1.76.4_OneStraightMeasurement.mp4 MP4]
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How to use Measured tube data to create Master tube data.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/t7lYdsNRxC8 YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube_1.76.4_measure_to_master.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.76.3 - April 2, 2012===

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How to setup the Scanner Control to measuring tubes with the laser probe.
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* View on [http://youtu.be/9eM_65DLwpw YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_1.76.3_scanner_control_principles.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.76 - March 15, 2012===

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Unbending a tube with coping at either end.<br>
(Pro and LASER License Level)
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* View on [http://youtu.be/J3Iw5puLT70 YouTube]
* View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_1.76_coping_extraction_feature.mp4 MP4]
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===Version 1.75 - February 2012===

* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/XX0UBWt6idA Measuring a small 8mm tube that bends back on itself]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube_laser_1.75_8mm_tube_measure.mp4 Measuring a small 8mm tube that bends back on itself]


* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/yGJhk3R26u0 Measuring a highly deformed 6 inch tube for hydroforming]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_1.75_frame_tube_1.mp4 Measuring a highly deformed 6 inch tube for hydroforming]


* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/kvo8-7N99nw Reverse engineering a highly reflective part with a 180 degree bend]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_1.75_reverse_engineer_split_bend.mp4 Reverse engineering a highly reflective part with a 180 degree bend]


* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/kGyl7Z5bgqA How to compare two Supravision project files in VTube-LASER]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_v1.75_comparing_two_tube_files.mp4 How to compare two Supravision project files in VTube-LASER]


* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/7wD6g7ueYtY STEP Mode Solid Model Import of Large Diameter Tube]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-step/vtube-step_1.75_Import_Large_Diameter_Tube_Assembly.mp4 STEP Mode Solid Model Import of Large Diameter Tube]


* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/NjJ3ykq_9nQ How to demonstrate VTube-LASER importing a CAD model.]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_v1.75_how_to_demo_cad_import.mp4 How to demonstrate VTube-LASER importing a CAD model.]


* View on YouTube - [http://youtu.be/ZNWJqWktsQ0 How to demonstrate measuring the VTube-LASER demo tube.]
* Download MP4 - [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_1.75_demo_training_loading_project_then_measuring.mp4 How to demonstrate measuring the VTube-LASER demo tube.]

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===Older Versions===
* v1.73 [http://youtu.be/5Hpi_YH9NLI Measuring HVAC parts with 180 degree bends]
* v1.57 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Wsqwo4_jE Reverse Engineering a Tube]
* v1.57 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=filQWApHV9k Recall MASTER Bender Data from Benders]
* v1.53 [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXnJ3q6ZgZ0 Reverse Engineering SPEED TEST Video]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8NM93eGvDg Measure 1/2" tube]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fY1r1kzfs0 Start a new 1/4" tube project with master data]