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| − | + | Import tube data from solid models, then produce reports, and send data to benders.<br><br> | |
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| − | + | __NOTOC__ | |
| − | == | + | |
| + | ==Quick Links== | ||
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| + | * [[VTube-STEP Updates]] | ||
| + | * [[VTube-STEP Videos]] | ||
| + | * [[VTube Software Maintenance Plan]] (SMP) | ||
| + | * Also see [[VTube-LASER]] (for measuring with a FARO arm) | ||
| + | * See the [[Model-based Definition]] page to learn how VTube uses this concept and why it is so important. | ||
| + | * [[How VTube Licensing Works]] | ||
| + | * [[Differences Between VTube License Types]] | ||
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| + | == Compatibility With Other CAD Packages== | ||
| + | * [[VTube Import from SIEMENS NX]] | ||
| + | * [[VTube Import from SIEMENS Solid Edge]] | ||
| + | * [[VTube Import from Autodesk Inventor]] | ||
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| + | == Setup == | ||
| + | * See [[Automatic Backup of the VTube Global Configuration File]] (Version 4 or Newer) | ||
| + | * How to [[Change the VTube Default Setup]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Copy a default VTube configuration to another computer with VTube]] | ||
| + | * [[How to overcome ShellExecuteEx failed errors during install]] | ||
| + | * See [[How to Register the VTube License]] for each computer | ||
| + | * See [[How To Install VTube to Windows XP]] | ||
| + | * See [[How to Bypass the Not Commonly Run Message in Windows]] during installation or dongle setup | ||
| + | * [[How to Change VTube VPort Color]] | ||
| + | * [[Setup of SolidWorks Template File Paths]] | ||
| + | * Read about the [[VTube Language Editor]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Import VTube Report Templates]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Setup VTube-STEP for the Network License Manager]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Find and edit the HTML template files in VTube]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Change the default linear units in VTube]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Set the Number of Values Beyond the Decimal for VTube]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Change the VTube User Interface Language]] | ||
| + | * [[Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube]] | ||
| + | * How to find the [[VTube Bender Template Location]]<br><br> | ||
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| + | == Setup for Communications with CNC Benders == | ||
| + | * See [[How to Export to a COMCO CSV File in VTube-STEP]] | ||
| + | * [[VTube Communications With Transfluid Benders]] | ||
| + | * See [[AddisonMckee]] for Supravision Network setup for communications with VTube-LASER | ||
| + | * See the Tutorial for [[VTube HERBER Bender New Part Setup (SOL Protocol)]] | ||
| + | * See a Tutorial for [[VTube Communication for UNISON Benders]] | ||
| + | * About [[VTube Communication for Winton Benders]] | ||
| + | * Read about [[Chiyoda Communications with VTube]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]] | ||
| + | * About [[VTube Robomac Communications]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]] | ||
| + | * Read About [[VTube Communication for SOCO]] | ||
| + | * Read About [[VTube Communication with AMOB]] | ||
| + | * See a Tutorial for [[VTube Communication for CRIPPA MPF]] | ||
| + | * [[RS-232 Communications Adapters]] for communications to legacy benders | ||
| + | <br> | ||
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| + | ==Diagnostics== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Diagnose issues with the hardware key (dongle): See [[VTube Hardware Key Messages]] | ||
| + | * [[How to Report VTube Errors]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Check for a connection to the Internet license server]]. | ||
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| + | ==Performance == | ||
| + | * See [[VTube Limits and Disk Requirements]] | ||
| + | * See [[VTube and Windows 10 - Compatibility and Performance Notes]] | ||
| + | * Fix for VTube Shutdown [[Issues with Raptr Online Gaming App PLAYS.TV]] | ||
| + | * How to find the [[VTube Report Template Location]] | ||
| + | * Recommended [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]] | ||
| + | * Recommended [[VTube Computer Specification]] | ||
| + | * See [[Recommended VTube-STEP Screen Resolutions]] | ||
| + | * How to check [[OpenGL Drivers]] versions | ||
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| + | <br> | ||
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| + | == Tutorials == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * See [[How to Export to a COMCO CSV File in VTube-STEP]] | ||
| + | * Learn about [[Bender Rotation Directions]] | ||
| + | * See [[How to Use Embedded Math in VTube Float Point Edit Boxes]] | ||
| + | * See [[How to orient the tube to show a rotation view in VTube]] | ||
| + | * See [https://www.advancedtubular.net/news/vtube-step-measure-from-a-drilled-hole How to use VTube-STEP to measure From a drilled hole in a solid model] | ||
| + | * See [[VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP - How to Reset the XYZ Radii to the Default Radius in the Part Setup Menu]] | ||
| + | * About [[VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data]] | ||
| + | * [[How To Import Channel-Shaped Parts]] | ||
| + | * [[Dealing with Incorrect STEP Linear Unit Scale]] | ||
| + | * [[How To Collect Components]] | ||
| + | * About [[Multi-Elongation in VTube]] | ||
| + | * [[Transform the Part To Make Any Bend True]] | ||
| + | * [[Reverse the Tube Ends]] | ||
| + | * [[How to Export a Supravision File]] | ||
| + | * [[How to Import a Supravision File]] | ||
| + | * About [[VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER Project File Compatibility]] | ||
| + | * See [http://www.nist.gov/el/msid/infotest/step-file-analyzer.cfm STEP File Analyzer] for a program to test STEP files. | ||
| + | * Download a [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-step/VTube-STEP_Version_2.2_VTube_QuickStart.pdf PDF Quick-Start Guide] - Version 2.2, December 23, 2015 | ||
| + | * About [[VTube Communication for Winton Benders]] | ||
| + | * VTube-STEP replaced the retired [[TubeCalc]] software in March of 2010. | ||
| + | * [[How To Calculate Cut Lengths in VTube]] | ||
| + | * About [[VTube End Length Offsets]] | ||
| + | * See [[VTube Overbend Calculations for Springback]] | ||
| + | * Read the [[VTube Software License]] | ||
| + | * Recommended [[CAD Conversion Tools]] | ||
| + | * How to [[Import the Split Bend with STEP Version of "VTube-LASER Demo CAD Model 2"]] | ||
| + | * [[Windows Floating Point Setup for VTube]] | ||
| + | * [[How to BACKUP and RESTORE VTube configuration files]] | ||
| + | * [[D of Bend]] | ||
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| + | <br><br> | ||
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| + | ==Overall Purpose of VTube-STEP: Import Solid Models from ANY Solid Model CAD Program to Convert to Bender Data== | ||
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| − | VTube-STEP extracts tube data from | + | VTube-STEP extracts tube data from a STEP or IGES solid model file - from any solid model CAD package.<br><br> |
| + | VTube-STEP can import centerline data from cylindrical or rectangular solid models ''that have no centerline''.<br><br> | ||
| + | [[image:vtube-step-1.82.rectangulartube_7points.jpg|300px]] | ||
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| + | == Partners and Distributors== | ||
| + | * [[FARO]] - FARO is the world leader in articulated arms. The FARO Americas division is our exclusive [[VTube-LASER]] distributor for North and South America. VTube-STEP is also a catalog item for FARO. | ||
| + | * [[Horn Machine Tools]] - Manufacturer of benders and [[CSM]] benders | ||
| + | * [[UNISON]] - All electric benders from the UK | ||
| + | * [[SMI]]- Italian line of Silver benders | ||
| + | * [[CRIPPA]] - Italian benders | ||
| + | * [[UNIVERSAL TOOL & ENGINEERING]] - Alpine benders | ||
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| + | ==Export to Solid Model Programs== | ||
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| − | + | VTube-STEP can export files that can be loaded into other CAD packages. These are samples of files created by VTube-STEP and loaded into general solid model packages. | |
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| − | [[image: | + | Autodesk Inventor Example<br> |
| + | [[image:Autodesk_Inventor_Import_from_VTube_Screen_Shot.jpg|400px]]<br><br> | ||
| + | SOLIDWORKS Example<br> | ||
| + | [[image:vtube-step_v2.3_demotube3_to_solidworks.png|400px]]<br><br> | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Multiple Language Support== |
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| + | VTube-STEP supports multiple languages - even East Asian. You can even translate the user interface to your own language. | ||
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| + | <td> | ||
| + | [[image:vtube-step_2.3_japanese_screen.png|400px]] | ||
| + | </td> | ||
| + | </tr> | ||
</table> | </table> | ||
| − | < | + | |
| + | <br><br> | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other Pages== | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Read the [[VTube Software License]] | ||
| + | * Recommended [[CAD Conversion Tools]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:49, 2 March 2023
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Quick Links
- VTube-STEP Updates
- VTube-STEP Videos
- VTube Software Maintenance Plan (SMP)
- Also see VTube-LASER (for measuring with a FARO arm)
- See the Model-based Definition page to learn how VTube uses this concept and why it is so important.
- How VTube Licensing Works
- Differences Between VTube License Types
Compatibility With Other CAD Packages
- VTube Import from SIEMENS NX
- VTube Import from SIEMENS Solid Edge
- VTube Import from Autodesk Inventor
Setup
- See Automatic Backup of the VTube Global Configuration File (Version 4 or Newer)
- How to Change the VTube Default Setup
- How to Copy a default VTube configuration to another computer with VTube
- How to overcome ShellExecuteEx failed errors during install
- See How to Register the VTube License for each computer
- See How To Install VTube to Windows XP
- See How to Bypass the Not Commonly Run Message in Windows during installation or dongle setup
- How to Change VTube VPort Color
- Setup of SolidWorks Template File Paths
- Read about the VTube Language Editor
- How to Import VTube Report Templates
- How to Setup VTube-STEP for the Network License Manager
- How to Find and edit the HTML template files in VTube
- How to Change the default linear units in VTube
- How to Set the Number of Values Beyond the Decimal for VTube
- How to Change the VTube User Interface Language
- Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube
- How to find the VTube Bender Template Location
Setup for Communications with CNC Benders
- See How to Export to a COMCO CSV File in VTube-STEP
- VTube Communications With Transfluid Benders
- See AddisonMckee for Supravision Network setup for communications with VTube-LASER
- See the Tutorial for VTube HERBER Bender New Part Setup (SOL Protocol)
- See a Tutorial for VTube Communication for UNISON Benders
- About VTube Communication for Winton Benders
- Read about Chiyoda Communications with VTube
- How to Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication
- About VTube Robomac Communications
- How to Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication
- Read About VTube Communication for SOCO
- Read About VTube Communication with AMOB
- See a Tutorial for VTube Communication for CRIPPA MPF
- RS-232 Communications Adapters for communications to legacy benders
Diagnostics
- Diagnose issues with the hardware key (dongle): See VTube Hardware Key Messages
- How to Report VTube Errors
- How to Check for a connection to the Internet license server.
Performance
- See VTube Limits and Disk Requirements
- See VTube and Windows 10 - Compatibility and Performance Notes
- Fix for VTube Shutdown Issues with Raptr Online Gaming App PLAYS.TV
- How to find the VTube Report Template Location
- Recommended VTube-LASER Screen Resolution
- Recommended VTube Computer Specification
- See Recommended VTube-STEP Screen Resolutions
- How to check OpenGL Drivers versions
Tutorials
- See How to Export to a COMCO CSV File in VTube-STEP
- Learn about Bender Rotation Directions
- See How to Use Embedded Math in VTube Float Point Edit Boxes
- See How to orient the tube to show a rotation view in VTube
- See How to use VTube-STEP to measure From a drilled hole in a solid model
- See VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP - How to Reset the XYZ Radii to the Default Radius in the Part Setup Menu
- About VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data
- How To Import Channel-Shaped Parts
- Dealing with Incorrect STEP Linear Unit Scale
- How To Collect Components
- About Multi-Elongation in VTube
- Transform the Part To Make Any Bend True
- Reverse the Tube Ends
- How to Export a Supravision File
- How to Import a Supravision File
- About VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER Project File Compatibility
- See STEP File Analyzer for a program to test STEP files.
- Download a PDF Quick-Start Guide - Version 2.2, December 23, 2015
- About VTube Communication for Winton Benders
- VTube-STEP replaced the retired TubeCalc software in March of 2010.
- How To Calculate Cut Lengths in VTube
- About VTube End Length Offsets
- See VTube Overbend Calculations for Springback
- Read the VTube Software License
- Recommended CAD Conversion Tools
- How to Import the Split Bend with STEP Version of "VTube-LASER Demo CAD Model 2"
- Windows Floating Point Setup for VTube
- How to BACKUP and RESTORE VTube configuration files
- D of Bend
Overall Purpose of VTube-STEP: Import Solid Models from ANY Solid Model CAD Program to Convert to Bender Data
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VTube-STEP extracts tube data from a STEP or IGES solid model file - from any solid model CAD package. |
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Partners and Distributors
- FARO - FARO is the world leader in articulated arms. The FARO Americas division is our exclusive VTube-LASER distributor for North and South America. VTube-STEP is also a catalog item for FARO.
- Horn Machine Tools - Manufacturer of benders and CSM benders
- UNISON - All electric benders from the UK
- SMI- Italian line of Silver benders
- CRIPPA - Italian benders
- UNIVERSAL TOOL & ENGINEERING - Alpine benders
Export to Solid Model Programs
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VTube-STEP can export files that can be loaded into other CAD packages. These are samples of files created by VTube-STEP and loaded into general solid model packages. |
Autodesk Inventor Example |
Multiple Language Support
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VTube-STEP supports multiple languages - even East Asian. You can even translate the user interface to your own language. |
|
Other Pages
- Read the VTube Software License
- Recommended CAD Conversion Tools
