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==Revision 2.9==
 
==Revision 2.9==
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Original Release Date: November 1, 2017<br>
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Release Date: November 1, 2017<br>
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Latest Build: 75
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* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
 
* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] MAJOR NEW FEATURE: ASSEMBLY==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
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<tr valign=top>
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<td width=300>
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VTube now allows you to include multiple tubes in a single project.<br><br>
 +
* Add new tubes to existing tubes.
 +
* Measure all the tubes together or separately.
 +
* Align all the tubes at the same time or separately.
 +
 
 +
<h3>See video 75 in the [[VTube-LASER Videos]] page</h3>
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<td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_assembly_hvac_tubes.png|600px]]<br><br>
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</td>
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<td>
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</table>
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<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
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<tr valign=top>
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<td width=300>
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We reverse-engineered this entire assembly in about 30 minutes.
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<td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_motorcycle_pipe_assembly.png|600px]]
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</td>
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<td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] MAJOR ENHANCEMENT: END SCANNING IS MUCH IMPROVED==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] MAJOR ENHANCEMENT: END SCANNING IS MUCH IMPROVED==
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The end-scan engine is completely redesigned in version 2.9
 
The end-scan engine is completely redesigned in version 2.9
  
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* It is much faster and more reliable than previous versions.
+
* It is much faster and more reliable than previous versions.<br><br>
−
* It can now find the furthest point or the nearest point - or even the centroid of the end-scan cloud in the scan.
+
* It can now find the furthest point or the nearest point - or even the centroid of the end-scan cloud in the scan.<br><br>
−
* It draws linear dimensions showing the endpoint offsets - including the ball probe compensation offset.
+
* It draws linear dimensions showing the endpoint offsets - including the ball probe compensation offset. (See the next section.)<br><br>
−
* The obsolete End Scan Tolerance restriction is removed.
+
* The obsolete End Scan Tolerance restriction is removed (See the section below).<br><br>
 +
* A new END measure was added to MEASURE SETUP to control the new settings.<br><br>
 +
* Improved measuring instructions show what to expect when trimming data in end scans.<br><br>
 +
 
 +
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_endscan_better_instructions.png|300px]]
 +
 
 +
 
  
 
'''This change alone is worth the upgrade.'''
 
'''This change alone is worth the upgrade.'''
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</td>
 
</td>
 
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_endscan_cloud_datum.png|500px]]
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_endscan_cloud_datum.png|600px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_endscan_more_robust.png|500px]]
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
  
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] MAJOR NEW FEATURE: ASSEMBLY==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: END POINT DIMENSION FOR OFFSET POINTS DURING MEASUREMENT==
  
 
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<td width=300>
 
<td width=300>
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VTube now allows you to include multiple tubes in a single project.<br><br>
+
VTube now automatically draws a linear dimension in the viewport between the scanned point and the final offset point to confirm that the distance is correct.
−
* Add new tubes to existing tubes.
+
<td>
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* Measure all the tubes together or separately.
+
</td>
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* Align all the tubes at the same time or separately.
+
<td>
 +
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_lineardimension_endoffset.png|600px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br><br>
  
  
 +
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: CUSTOM REPORTABLE MEASURE NOTE FOR EACH MEASURE==
 +
 +
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 +
<tr valign=top>
 +
<td width=300>
 +
VTube-LASER allows you to enter a custom measure note before a measure.  This note can then be displayed in reports.
 
<td>
 
<td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_assembly_hvac_tubes.png|600px]]<br><br>
 
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_motorcycle_pipe_assembly.png|600px]]
 
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_measure_note.png|600px]]
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</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<br><br>
  
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED - Bender NUMBER in BENDER SETUP Saved and Recalled with Project File ==
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 +
 
 +
 
 +
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: THE MEASURE DATE/TIME CAN BE REPORTED==
  
 
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<td width=300>
 
<td width=300>
−
Customers that have many benders prefer to have the bender number saved in the project file because it is normal to associate the project with a bender.<br><br>
+
VTube-LASER records and stores the measure date/time - and it can now be included in reports.
−
So now VTube saves the Bender Setup bender number to the project file.
+
<td>
 +
</td>
 +
<td>
 +
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_measure_datetime.png|600px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
<br><br>
  
 +
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] REMOVED END SCAN DIAMETER TOLERANCE RESTRICTION==
  
−
<td>
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<table cellpadding=10 width=900>
−
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_bendersetup_bendernumber_stored.png|600px]]
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<tr valign=top>
 +
<td width=300>  
 +
VTube would refuse measurements that were too far from the end of the actual diameter surface of the tube. This does nothing but frustrate end users.  Sometimes it is necessary to scan points that are far from the diameter.<br><br>We removed this limitation permanently.
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
 +
[[image:End Scan Qualification Tolerance Removed.png|600px]]
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</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<br><br>
  
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED - REMOVED "KEEP CUT PLANE" DIALOG ==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: VTUBE NOW DRAWS DIAMETER EVEN WITH ZERO-LENGTH STRAIGHTS==
  
−
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
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<table cellpadding=10 width=900>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<td width=300>
 
<td width=300>
−
Customers never choose any other option than to keep the current cut plane, so we removed this dialog to save time.
+
In previous versions, zero length straights would stop the diameter from drawing.<br><br>
 +
This has been fixed in build 95 of version 2.9.
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_removed_keep_cut_plane.png|400px]]
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[[image:vtube_v2.9_zerolength_straight_fix.png|600px]]
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</td>
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
  
−
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: END POINT DIMENSION FOR OFFSET POINTS DURING MEASUREMENT==
+
<br><br>
 +
 
 +
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED - Bender NUMBER in BENDER SETUP Saved and Recalled with Project File ==
  
 
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<td width=300>
 
<td width=300>
−
VTube now automatically draws a linear dimension in the viewport between the scanned point and the final offset point to confirm that the distance is correct.
+
Customers that have many benders prefer to have the bender number saved in the project file because it is normal to associate the project with a bender.<br><br>
 +
So now VTube saves the Bender Setup bender number to the project file.
 +
 
 +
 
 
<td>
 
<td>
 +
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_bendersetup_bendernumber_stored.png|600px]]
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
−
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_lineardimension_endoffset.png|600px]]
+
</tr>
 +
</table>
 +
 
 +
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED - REMOVED "KEEP CUT PLANE" DIALOG ==
 +
 
 +
<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
 +
<tr valign=top>
 +
<td width=300>
 +
Customers never choose any other option than to keep the current cut plane, so we removed this dialog to save time.
 
</td>
 
</td>
 +
<td>
 +
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_removed_keep_cut_plane.png|400px]]
 
</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
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* It can import multiple PRT files into a single assembly.
 
* It can import multiple PRT files into a single assembly.
 
* It can batch-convert multiple PRT file into a folder of VTube project files (VTP).
 
* It can batch-convert multiple PRT file into a folder of VTube project files (VTP).
 +
<br><br>
 +
'''Note: Build 91 makes PRT batch mode conversion much faster.'''
 +
<br><br>
 +
'''Note: Build 95 allows for 180-degree bends in PRT files.'''
 +
<br><br>
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
<td>
 
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* It can import multiple Supravision files into a single assembly.
 
* It can import multiple Supravision files into a single assembly.
 
* It can batch-convert multiple Supravision files into a folder of VTube project files (VTP).
 
* It can batch-convert multiple Supravision files into a folder of VTube project files (VTP).
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[[image:supravsion_with_stingerarm.png|300px]]
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</tr>
 
</tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
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<br><br><br>
  
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: IMPORT MULTIPLE SOLID EDGE FILES INTO AN ASSEMBLY==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: IMPORT MULTIPLE SOLID EDGE FILES INTO AN ASSEMBLY==
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<td width=300>  
 
<td width=300>  
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There are now many more skins to choose from in System Options.
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There are now many more user interface skins to choose from in System Options.
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
<td>
 
<td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9_skins.png|600px]]
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
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</table>
 
</table>
 
<br><br>
 
<br><br>
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−
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: REMOVED END SCAN DIAMETER TOLERANCE RESTRICTION==
 
−
 
−
<table cellpadding=10 width=900>
 
−
<tr valign=top>
 
−
<td width=300>
 
−
VTube would refuse measurements that were too far from the end of the actual diameter surface of the tube. This does nothing but frustrate end users.  Sometimes it is necessary to scan points that are far from the diameter. So we removed this limitation.
 
−
</td>
 
−
<td>
 
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</td>
 
−
</tr>
 
−
</table>
 
  
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: MADE CHANGES FOR FARO USB DRIVER VERSION 6==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: MADE CHANGES FOR FARO USB DRIVER VERSION 6==
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[[image:FARO_usb_v6.png|600px]]
 
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</td>
 
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[[image:usbflash.png|300px]]<br><br>
 
[[image:vtube-laser_svnet_nowait.png|600px]]
 
[[image:vtube-laser_svnet_nowait.png|600px]]
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] OTHER CHANGES==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] OTHER CHANGES==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=1100>
+
 
−
<tr valign=top>
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* Build 98: The DCP (Diameter Cut Plane) now saves to project files and the default project file.
−
<td width=300>
+
* Build 98: We reverted back to the correct scanning sound from the previous version.  (This version accidentally included an experimental sound.  Customers don't like it!)
 
* The PREVIOUS feature that steps back in the measurement step during measurement had some serious bugs. They are fixed. '''(NOTE: Do not use the "Previous" command in earlier versions.)'''
 
* The PREVIOUS feature that steps back in the measurement step during measurement had some serious bugs. They are fixed. '''(NOTE: Do not use the "Previous" command in earlier versions.)'''
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Latest revision as of 04:36, 15 November 2017

Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png


Revision 2.9

Release Date: November 1, 2017

Vtube-laser v2.7 screenshot.png


Check.jpg MAJOR NEW FEATURE: ASSEMBLY

VTube now allows you to include multiple tubes in a single project.

  • Add new tubes to existing tubes.
  • Measure all the tubes together or separately.
  • Align all the tubes at the same time or separately.

See video 75 in the VTube-LASER Videos page

Vtube-laser v2.9 assembly hvac tubes.png


We reverse-engineered this entire assembly in about 30 minutes.

Vtube-laser v2.9 motorcycle pipe assembly.png




Check.jpg MAJOR ENHANCEMENT: END SCANNING IS MUCH IMPROVED

The end-scan engine is completely redesigned in version 2.9

  • It is much faster and more reliable than previous versions.

  • It can now find the furthest point or the nearest point - or even the centroid of the end-scan cloud in the scan.

  • It draws linear dimensions showing the endpoint offsets - including the ball probe compensation offset. (See the next section.)

  • The obsolete End Scan Tolerance restriction is removed (See the section below).

  • A new END measure was added to MEASURE SETUP to control the new settings.

  • Improved measuring instructions show what to expect when trimming data in end scans.

Vtube-laser v2.9 endscan better instructions.png


This change alone is worth the upgrade.


Vtube-laser v2.9 endscan cloud datum.png

Vtube-laser v2.9 endscan more robust.png

Check.jpg NEW: END POINT DIMENSION FOR OFFSET POINTS DURING MEASUREMENT

VTube now automatically draws a linear dimension in the viewport between the scanned point and the final offset point to confirm that the distance is correct.

Vtube-laser v2.9 lineardimension endoffset.png




Check.jpg NEW: CUSTOM REPORTABLE MEASURE NOTE FOR EACH MEASURE

VTube-LASER allows you to enter a custom measure note before a measure. This note can then be displayed in reports.

Vtube-laser v2.9 measure note.png





Check.jpg NEW: THE MEASURE DATE/TIME CAN BE REPORTED

VTube-LASER records and stores the measure date/time - and it can now be included in reports.

Vtube-laser v2.9 measure datetime.png



Check.jpg REMOVED END SCAN DIAMETER TOLERANCE RESTRICTION

VTube would refuse measurements that were too far from the end of the actual diameter surface of the tube. This does nothing but frustrate end users. Sometimes it is necessary to scan points that are far from the diameter.

We removed this limitation permanently.

End Scan Qualification Tolerance Removed.png



Check.jpg FIX: VTUBE NOW DRAWS DIAMETER EVEN WITH ZERO-LENGTH STRAIGHTS

In previous versions, zero length straights would stop the diameter from drawing.

This has been fixed in build 95 of version 2.9.

Vtube v2.9 zerolength straight fix.png



Check.jpg ENHANCED - Bender NUMBER in BENDER SETUP Saved and Recalled with Project File

Customers that have many benders prefer to have the bender number saved in the project file because it is normal to associate the project with a bender.

So now VTube saves the Bender Setup bender number to the project file.


Vtube-laser v2.9 bendersetup bendernumber stored.png

Check.jpg ENHANCED - REMOVED "KEEP CUT PLANE" DIALOG

Customers never choose any other option than to keep the current cut plane, so we removed this dialog to save time.

Vtube-laser v2.9 removed keep cut plane.png

Check.jpg NEW: IMPORT VECTOR LASERVISION PRT FILES

VTube-STEP (included in VTube-LASER) can now import Laservision PRT files:

  • It can import single PRT files.
  • It can import multiple PRT files into a single assembly.
  • It can batch-convert multiple PRT file into a folder of VTube project files (VTP).



Note: Build 91 makes PRT batch mode conversion much faster.

Note: Build 95 allows for 180-degree bends in PRT files.

Vector tube data center.jpg



Check.jpg NEW: IMPORT MULTIPLE SUPRAVISION FILES

VTube-STEP (included in VTube-LASER) can now import multiple Supravision files.

  • It can import single Supravision files.
  • It can import multiple Supravision files into a single assembly.
  • It can batch-convert multiple Supravision files into a folder of VTube project files (VTP).

Supravsion with stingerarm.png




Check.jpg NEW: IMPORT MULTIPLE SOLID EDGE FILES INTO AN ASSEMBLY

Import multiple SOLID EDGE files at one time into an ASSEMBLY.

Vtube v2.9 import multiple files.png



Check.jpg ENHANCED: MORE USER INTERFACE SKINS TO CHOOSE FROM

There are now many more user interface skins to choose from in System Options.

Vtube-laser v2.9 skins.png

Check.jpg ENHANCED SOLID MODELING ENGINE

The solid modeling engine was updated.

To confirm this update, the trihedron is now a 3D solid model rather than the older stick figure.

Vtube v2.9 new trihedron.png



Check.jpg NEW: MADE CHANGES FOR FARO USB DRIVER VERSION 6

The version 6 driver for FARO would sometimes not reconnect after having left the scanner control window, so VTube now automatically disconnects and reconnects when you exit that window.

FARO usb v6.png

Check.jpg NEW: "NO WAIT" FEATURE FOR SUPRAVISION NETWORK ALLOWS USB FLASH DRIVE COMMUNICATIONS

The new SV No Wait feature allows you to communicate with benders using the Supravision Network protocol with USB flash drives. When VTube-LASER performs a RECALL, it no longer waits for an immediate answer. This means that it will never time-out in this mode. It assumes that the answer will come an undetermined future time.

To use this feature follow these steps:

  1. Insert the USB flash drive into the VTube-LASER computer.
  2. Press RECALL.
  3. Eject the USB flash drive.
  4. Plug the USB flash drive into the bender.
  5. The bender will respond to the command and place the answer on the USB flash drive.
  6. Plug the USB flash drive into the VTube-LASER computer again.
  7. Press RECALL again. VTube-LASER will find the response file on the flash drive and ask if you want to recall it.

Usbflash.png

Vtube-laser svnet nowait.png

Check.jpg OTHER CHANGES

  • Build 98: The DCP (Diameter Cut Plane) now saves to project files and the default project file.
  • Build 98: We reverted back to the correct scanning sound from the previous version. (This version accidentally included an experimental sound. Customers don't like it!)
  • The PREVIOUS feature that steps back in the measurement step during measurement had some serious bugs. They are fixed. (NOTE: Do not use the "Previous" command in earlier versions.)



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