v12-20111215

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• CNC Bender can load and run an external program at the moment it changes part numbers in Auto mode.
  
  
• A new option is in Low Level options list that is called "External File To Run When Part Changes In Processor". Enter the name of the external executable file and CNC Processor will run the program any time a new part number is run in Auto mode.
  
  

• A new communications program can be run by the new feature described above.
  
  
• The program loads into memory, loads the current part from the part log, sends the data to the Fanuc robot, then closes.

• The PDA gearing is now properly set if the RVG (Realtime Variable Gearing) feature is off or on. If RVG is ON, then the gearing PDA electronic gearing is set based on the bend angle.
  
  
• The PDA returns home when the operator presses All Dies Home.
  
  

• The Tube Support now stays DOWN during homing when the tube support UP enable feature is disabled.
  

• This command is used by the process list builder to enable the Feed axis even when the axis list is setup to only enable when moving. This ensures that the Feed axes with low gearbox ratios stay in position when loading the tube.

• This command is used by the process list builder to allow the Feed axis to disable when not moving.
  

• Enable and Disable IGNORE STEP choices are added to the popup menu for the command list to help change the state quickly.
  

• Fixed the labeling in some of the general dynamic options.
  
  
• Removed the halt after every jog command in order to allow gearing settings to remain for the following setup jogs.