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===Transfer Tubes to CAM2 Measure 10===
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===New Transform MASTER Centerline Data so Any Bend is True in the XY Plane===
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*Enter the tube data in VTube then save CAM2 Measure 10 tube data for import into CAM2.
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*Transform the centerline orientation so that any bend is true.
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*Save using a Popup menu in the XYZ grid, or save from the the File tab.
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*The 0,0,0 datum is always placed at the center of the true bend radius.
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*This feature can be combined with the Excel output in order to automate the building of compound tools in solid model programs.
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[[image:vtube_transform_truebend_one.jpg|400px]]
 
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Before transformation:<br>
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[[image:vtube_hvac_transform_none.jpg|300px]]<br>
  
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===Added Split Bend collection feature in Collect Control in STEP mode===
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After transformation with bend 1 true to the XY plane:<br>
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*Split bend (for handling 180 degree bends or greater) was available in LASER mode - now it is available in STEP mode too.
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[[image:vtube_hvac_transform_one.jpg|300px]]<br>
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*This means that you can also display compress LRA data with two 90s being combined to show a 180 degree bend in the LRA grid and the reports.
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*In STEP mode, you can select an arc section that* becomes the guide for the intrados and extrados - showing VTube where to form the split bend centerline.
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*The split construction model now displays in STEP mode.<br>
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====Split Bend Graphic Model Now Clears with Project Clear====
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*The split bend construction model did not clear in the previous version of VTube-STEP.  Now it will.<br>
 
[[image:vtube-step_splitbend_constructionmodel.jpg|400px]]
 
[[image:vtube-step_splitbend_constructionmodel.jpg|400px]]
 
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===Fixed Reverse Calc (LRA to XYZ)===
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*The previous version would not calculate the XYZ from LRA in STEP mode.  This has been fixed.
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===Updated Hardware Key Driver===
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===Added new Radius Table in XYZ pop-up grid for storage of often-used radii===
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*The latest version of the SafeNet hardware key driver is included in this installation.<br>
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*Store commonly used radii in a table for use in the future.
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[[image:safenet_hardwarekey_installation.jpg|400px]]
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*Any number can be added to the list.
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*VTube can now output TRUE radius as well as NOMINAL radius values based on the radius table.
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[[image:vtube_radius_table_popup.jpg|300px]]
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[[image:vtube_radius_table.jpg|400px]]
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===Other Changes===
 
===Other Changes===
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*Removed the dashes from radius zeros in XYZ charts.
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*Added new "XYZ" report that includes only the XYZ data for use in importing XYZ data to solid model programs like Autodesk Inventor through Excel.
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*This new installation does not interfere with current report templates.  It will automatically add new reports only if they are not already in the report template list.
  
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*Fixed slow dragging control windows in STEP mode The End Scan Diameter
 
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*Faster saving and loading of VTube persistence files makes VTube load and close faster
 
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*New options in XYZ pop-up menus
 
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*The formula for building the centerline in the split bend area is improved and more reliable.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 23:40, 20 November 2012

Vtube-step logo.jpg

Revision 1.80

Vtube-step 1.79.jpg



New Transform MASTER Centerline Data so Any Bend is True in the XY Plane

  • Transform the centerline orientation so that any bend is true.
  • The 0,0,0 datum is always placed at the center of the true bend radius.
  • This feature can be combined with the Excel output in order to automate the building of compound tools in solid model programs.


Vtube transform truebend one.jpg

Before transformation:
Vtube hvac transform none.jpg

After transformation with bend 1 true to the XY plane:
Vtube hvac transform one.jpg


Split Bend Graphic Model Now Clears with Project Clear

  • The split bend construction model did not clear in the previous version of VTube-STEP. Now it will.

Vtube-step splitbend constructionmodel.jpg

Fixed Reverse Calc (LRA to XYZ)

  • The previous version would not calculate the XYZ from LRA in STEP mode. This has been fixed.



Updated Hardware Key Driver

  • The latest version of the SafeNet hardware key driver is included in this installation.

Safenet hardwarekey installation.jpg


Other Changes

  • Removed the dashes from radius zeros in XYZ charts.
  • Added new "XYZ" report that includes only the XYZ data for use in importing XYZ data to solid model programs like Autodesk Inventor through Excel.
  • This new installation does not interfere with current report templates. It will automatically add new reports only if they are not already in the report template list.



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