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==Revision 2.9.10==
 
==Revision 2.9.10==
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Release Date: July 1, 2018<br>
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Release Date: July 5, 2018<br>
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Current Build: 14
  
 
* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - HERBER Bender Corrections Support==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW LASER SCAN FILTER - MINIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS REQUIRED IN LASER STRIPES ==
  
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Previous versions of VTube-LASER had no minimum point count per laser stripe. However, it helps to remove any LASER stripe that doesn't have enough data - because that often signals outlier points.<br><br>
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You can experiment with larger numbers to have a greater culling effect if you experience lone outliers.<br><br>
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The new value can be entered and adjusted in the MEASURE SETUP / LASER tab menu. In this example, we entered "40" points required.<br><br>
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10_minimum_number_of_points_per_stripe_closeup.png]]<br><br>
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The default minimum is now 5 points per stripe.<br><br>
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[[image:laser stripe with 5 vertices minimum.png|400px]]
  
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We added and tested HERBER MES file correction support that allows VTube-LASER to correct HERBER benders through a network connection.
 
 
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If you set the MINIMUM point count value in row 18 so that it is equal to or greater than the MAXIMUM count value in row 8, then no data will enter VTube-LASER, and VTube-LASER will play the LASER SCAN FILTER sound when you attempt a scan (see the new feature below).
  
 
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10_minimum_number_of_points_per_stripe.png|300px]]
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - LASER SCAN FILTER SOUND==
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In previous versions of VTube-LASER, the scanning sound goes silent if the SCAN BUTTON is pressed and no scan data is entering VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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In this version, if the scan button is pressed and all scanned data is removed by the filter, or no data is incoming because the scanner is out of range, then the LASER SCAN FILTER sound will play.<br><br>
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Watch the video on the right to see how this new feature works.<br><br>
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There are two conditions that will trigger the LASER SCAN FILTER sound:
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# All incoming scan data is being removed by one of the filters (One of the Cut Planes or the new Minimum Point Count Per Laser Stripe value - see above.)<br><br>
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# The scanner is out of range of all surfaces.
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[[image:HerberSplash.png|300px]]<br><br>
 
 
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10._laserscanfilter_sound.png|500px|link=https://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_v2.9.10_romer_laserscanfilter_sound.mp4]]<br><br>
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* View [https://vimeo.com/278343562 Vimeo]
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* View [https://youtu.be/lAmLVzMHatw YouTube]
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* View [https://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-laser/vtube-laser_v2.9.10_romer_laserscanfilter_sound.mp4 MP4]
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - PRESS ACCEPT BUTTON WITHOUT AIMING AT PART==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - PRESS ACCEPT BUTTON WITHOUT AIMING AT THE PART==
  
 
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VTube-LASER operators know that previous versions of VTube-LASER require that you aim the LASER scanner at the part when you press the accept button at the end of a scan. (For the ROMER, this is one of the two side buttons. For the FARO, this is the red button.) We agree that this requirement is not helpful or necessary.<br><br>
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VTube-LASER operators know that previous versions of VTube-LASER require that you aim the LASER scanner at the part when you press the accept button at the end of a scan.<br><br>
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<b>This version of VTube-LASER removes that requirement.  VTube will watch for and react to the accept button even if no data is incoming.</b>
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* For the ROMER scanner, this is one of the two side buttons.
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* For the FARO scanner, this is the red button.<br><br><br>
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We redesigned the scanning engine so it no longer requires this in-range scanning position.<br><br><b>As of this version, VTube-LASER will watch for and react to the accept button press even if no laser data is incoming.</b>
 
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[[image:vts_v2.9.10_ScannerAcceptButton_ROMER.png|600px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vts_v2.9.10_ScannerAcceptButton_ROMER.png|300px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vts_v2.9.10_ScannerAcceptButton_FARO.png|600px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vts_v2.9.10_ScannerAcceptButton_FARO.png|300px]]<br><br>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX- CONSTRUCT TUBE FEATURE WORKS AGAIN==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - HERBER Bender Corrections Through a Network (VTube-LASER Only)==
  
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A customer discovered that the Construct Tube feature was not working in the previous version due to changes in the measuring code logic.<br><br>We fixed the broken code in this version.
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We added and tested HERBER MES file correction support that allows VTube-LASER to correct HERBER benders through a network connection automatically.
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[[image:HerberSplash.png|200px]]<br><br>
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<b>Bender corrections only work through VTube-LASER. (Not VTube-STEP)</b>
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See [[VTube HERBER Bender Correction (MES Protocol)]]
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[[image:vtube-laer_v2.9.9_constructfeature.png|700px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10_herber_mes_bendersetup.png|700px]]
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX- VTUBE-STEP MODE COLLECTION SELECTION ISSUE==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - HERBER Bender Setup From Solid Model Through a Network (VTube-LASER or VTube-STEP)==
  
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(Note: VTube-STEP is included in the VTube-LASER license. It is used for importing model data.)<br><br>
 
  
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We found issues with the collected objects in VTube-STEP mode.<br><br>
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We added the HERBER SOL file protocol that allows VTube-LASER to send NEW data to the HERBER benders through a network connection.
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* For example, the selected collected object (see the orange object) would never delete from the screen - even if the operator selected it and pressed delete.<br><br>
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* This issue could cause index errors in the Collection Features list memory displayed in the grid.<br><br>
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* The Collection Features Grid would not update automatically after a delete of the models on the screen.<br><br>
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All of these issues have been fixed.
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[[image:HerberSplash.png|200px]]<br><br>
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Use this new feature to import solid models into HERBER bender controls.<br><br>
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<b>Bender setup for the HERBER works through either VTube-LASER or VTube-STEP</b>
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See [[VTube HERBER Bender New Part Setup (SOL Protocol)]]
 
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[[image:vvts_2.9.9_collected_object_selection.png|700px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10_herber_sol_output.png|600px]]
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - VTUBE-LASER TUNED TO WORK WITH THE NEW FARO 6.1.2.7 USB DRIVER==
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FARO USB driver 6.1.2.7 is a rewrite of the USB driver. It has many improvements that are very much worthwhile - like the scanner calibration is much improved.
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However, this new driver sends tactile probe data at a much higher rate than previous FARO USB drivers. This version of VTube-LASER is tuned to handle the new data rates.
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[[image:faro_usb_6.1.2.7.png|600px]]
 
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* VTube-STEP could give a list index error when loading the Assembly Control window. This has been fixed.
 
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* VTube-LASER will stop a Construct Tube process with ROMER arms if the LASER mode is active. It will also issue a warning to turn the LASER off.<br><br>
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* The laser stripe data is now displayed on the screen with lines between the points. This feature makes the stripes much easier to see on the screen.<br><br>
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Latest revision as of 04:44, 11 July 2018

Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png


Revision 2.9.10

Release Date: July 5, 2018
Current Build: 14


Vtube-laser v2.7 screenshot.png

Contents


Check.jpgNEW LASER SCAN FILTER - MINIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS REQUIRED IN LASER STRIPES

Previous versions of VTube-LASER had no minimum point count per laser stripe. However, it helps to remove any LASER stripe that doesn't have enough data - because that often signals outlier points.

You can experiment with larger numbers to have a greater culling effect if you experience lone outliers.

The new value can be entered and adjusted in the MEASURE SETUP / LASER tab menu. In this example, we entered "40" points required.

Vtl v2.9.10 minimum number of points per stripe closeup.png

The default minimum is now 5 points per stripe.

Laser stripe with 5 vertices minimum.png



If you set the MINIMUM point count value in row 18 so that it is equal to or greater than the MAXIMUM count value in row 8, then no data will enter VTube-LASER, and VTube-LASER will play the LASER SCAN FILTER sound when you attempt a scan (see the new feature below).

Vtl v2.9.10 minimum number of points per stripe.png



Check.jpgNEW - LASER SCAN FILTER SOUND

In previous versions of VTube-LASER, the scanning sound goes silent if the SCAN BUTTON is pressed and no scan data is entering VTube-LASER.

In this version, if the scan button is pressed and all scanned data is removed by the filter, or no data is incoming because the scanner is out of range, then the LASER SCAN FILTER sound will play.

Watch the video on the right to see how this new feature works.

There are two conditions that will trigger the LASER SCAN FILTER sound:

  1. All incoming scan data is being removed by one of the filters (One of the Cut Planes or the new Minimum Point Count Per Laser Stripe value - see above.)

  2. The scanner is out of range of all surfaces.


Vtl v2.9.10. laserscanfilter sound.png



Check.jpgNEW - PRESS ACCEPT BUTTON WITHOUT AIMING AT THE PART

VTube-LASER operators know that previous versions of VTube-LASER require that you aim the LASER scanner at the part when you press the accept button at the end of a scan.

  • For the ROMER scanner, this is one of the two side buttons.
  • For the FARO scanner, this is the red button.


We redesigned the scanning engine so it no longer requires this in-range scanning position.

As of this version, VTube-LASER will watch for and react to the accept button press even if no laser data is incoming.

Vts v2.9.10 ScannerAcceptButton ROMER.png

Vts v2.9.10 ScannerAcceptButton FARO.png



Check.jpgNEW - HERBER Bender Corrections Through a Network (VTube-LASER Only)

We added and tested HERBER MES file correction support that allows VTube-LASER to correct HERBER benders through a network connection automatically.

HerberSplash.png

Bender corrections only work through VTube-LASER. (Not VTube-STEP)


See VTube HERBER Bender Correction (MES Protocol)


Vtl v2.9.10 herber mes bendersetup.png



Check.jpgNEW - HERBER Bender Setup From Solid Model Through a Network (VTube-LASER or VTube-STEP)

We added the HERBER SOL file protocol that allows VTube-LASER to send NEW data to the HERBER benders through a network connection.

HerberSplash.png

Use this new feature to import solid models into HERBER bender controls.

Bender setup for the HERBER works through either VTube-LASER or VTube-STEP


See VTube HERBER Bender New Part Setup (SOL Protocol)


Vtl v2.9.10 herber sol output.png



Check.jpgNEW - VTUBE-LASER TUNED TO WORK WITH THE NEW FARO 6.1.2.7 USB DRIVER

FARO USB driver 6.1.2.7 is a rewrite of the USB driver. It has many improvements that are very much worthwhile - like the scanner calibration is much improved.

However, this new driver sends tactile probe data at a much higher rate than previous FARO USB drivers. This version of VTube-LASER is tuned to handle the new data rates.

Faro usb 6.1.2.7.png



Check.jpgOTHER CHANGES

  • VTube-STEP could give a list index error when loading the Assembly Control window. This has been fixed.





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