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* See [http://www.advancedtubular.com/customers/vtubestep VTube-STEP Customer Support Page] to download the latest version. | * See [http://www.advancedtubular.com/customers/vtubestep VTube-STEP Customer Support Page] to download the latest version. | ||
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| + | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Function Key Shortcuts === | ||
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| + | VTube now uses shortcut function keys for certain tasks:<br><br> | ||
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| + | * F1 = Help | ||
| + | * F2 = Refresh Graphics | ||
| + | * F3 = Zoom All | ||
| + | * F4 = Viewport to VIEW mode | ||
| + | * F5 = Viewport to ORBIT mode | ||
| + | * F6 = Viewport to PAN mode | ||
| + | * F7 = Viewport to ZOOM WINDOW mode | ||
| + | * F8 = Tube: Toggle End Labels | ||
| + | * F9 = Tube: Toggle Intersection Point Labels | ||
| + | * F12 = Delete selected graphics objects | ||
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| + | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: SolidWorks Builder=== | ||
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| + | This new menu is activated by pressing on the SolidWorks Builder option in the right Model menu. It gives operators choices for how to build the part in SolidWorks. For example:<br> | ||
| + | * Build rectangular or cylindrical parts.<br><br> | ||
| + | * Build with or without the intersection points in the 3DSketch.<br><br> | ||
| + | The screen image below shows the resulting part in SolidWorks.<br><br> | ||
| + | [[image:vtube-step-1.83_SolidWorks_Rectangular.png|400px]] | ||
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| + | [[image:vtube-step-1.83_SolidWorksBuilder_Menu.png|400px]]<br> | ||
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Side Menus Are Collapsible and Expandable=== | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Side Menus Are Collapsible and Expandable=== | ||
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| − | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] | + | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: Supravision Export of End Offsets=== |
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| − | + | The Supravision export would use the A-End and B-End Solid Model Offset for the Supravision end offsets in the exported Supravision file. The values that should be used are the <b>A-End and B-End Length Adjust</b> - because that is the equivalent for Supravision end offsets.<br><br> | |
| − | + | This has been repaired in this version. | |
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| + | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Toolbar "Close" Button=== | ||
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| − | The | + | The new Close button allows you to close VTube more quickly than before.<br><br> |
| − | + | [[image:vtube-step-1.83-toolbar_door.png|300px]] | |
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Toolbar "Save As" Button=== | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Toolbar "Save As" Button=== | ||
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: TubeCalc Elongation Converter === | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: TubeCalc Elongation Converter === | ||
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| − | * VTube now always reports reduced arc lengths compensated for elongation if the elongation percentage is greater than 0.<br><br> | + | * VTube now always reports reduced arc lengths compensated for elongation if the elongation percentage is greater than 0. (It used to always report the theoretical value without elongation.)<br><br> |
* VTube no longer refreshes the tube model on the screen when a project is saved. This saves significant amount of time for large models.<br><br> | * VTube no longer refreshes the tube model on the screen when a project is saved. This saves significant amount of time for large models.<br><br> | ||
* The model refresh time is optimized significantly - especially when the point labels are switched on.<br><br> | * The model refresh time is optimized significantly - especially when the point labels are switched on.<br><br> | ||
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| + | * Repairs were made to the Language Editor.<br><br> | ||
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| + | * Internal were made repairs to the Part Setup grid. Corrections were made to field types.<br><br> | ||
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| + | * Click on column cell 1 of the Default Radius field to show the Radius Table.<br><br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:32, 28 July 2013
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Revision 1.83
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- See VTube-STEP Customer Support Page to download the latest version.
NEW: Function Key Shortcuts
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VTube now uses shortcut function keys for certain tasks:
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NEW: SolidWorks Builder
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This new menu is activated by pressing on the SolidWorks Builder option in the right Model menu. It gives operators choices for how to build the part in SolidWorks. For example:
The screen image below shows the resulting part in SolidWorks. |
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NEW: Side Menus Are Collapsible and Expandable
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The side menus can be collapsed and expanded very quickly in order to show you an expanded viewport. |
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NEW: Side Menu Font Size Adjustable
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The side menu fonts can be changed in System Options to fit more or less on the screen vertically. |
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NEW: Side Menu Width Sizing
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The side menu widths can be set to default to NARROW, MEDIUM, or WIDE in the System Option menu. |
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NEW: Free-form Editor for Comment Fields in Part Setup
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This free-form editor allows you to enter comments 1 and 2 as notes with empty rows using the Enter button. |
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FIX: Supravision Export of End Offsets
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The Supravision export would use the A-End and B-End Solid Model Offset for the Supravision end offsets in the exported Supravision file. The values that should be used are the A-End and B-End Length Adjust - because that is the equivalent for Supravision end offsets. |
NEW: Toolbar "Close" Button
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The new Close button allows you to close VTube more quickly than before. |
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NEW: Toolbar "Save As" Button
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The new Save As button allows you to save the current part as a new part file. |
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NEW: TubeCalc Elongation Converter
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VTube now includes a TubeCalc Elongation Converter that can be accessed from the Part Setup popup menu. This converter calculates VTube elongation percentages from TubeCalc elongation per degree values. |
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NEW: CONRAC Style Bender Chart
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The new chart shows absolute LENGTHS and ROTATIONS appropriate for Conrac style benders. |
Other Changes
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Other
- Back to VTube-STEP
- Back to VTube Software Updates (for LASER Mode)
- Back to VTube-LASER
