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This is the first version to support SecureDongle X hardware keys.  These keys require no drivers to be installed.  They are automatically recognized by Benderlink in Windows computers.<br><br>
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Benderlink now uses a different location to store data and configuration files to comply with Microsoft standards for where programs store changing data in Windows.<br><br>
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The SEND and GET buttons are now easier to see and understand than in previous versions.  This will help the operator choose the correct button the first time.
 
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== [[image:Check.jpg|25px]] CHANGE: Benderlink NO Longer Minimizes to the Notification Area ==
 
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Minimizing to the notification area of Windows (lower right corner) was less helpful than we had planned.  In some cases it was confusing.  The operator would believe that Benderlink was no longer running when it was.  So we've removed that feature.
 
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== [[image:Check.jpg|25px]] REPAIR: Benderlink Now Handles EXTENDED Eaton Leonard Data Properly ==
 
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The previous version would not handle EXTENDED data properly.  Extended values would appear as 0.000 in the log when they had been edited to some non-zero number. This issue is now repaired.
 
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== [[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED: Benderlink Now Verifies the Presence of Sub-folders ==
 
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==OTHER PAGES==
 
==OTHER PAGES==

Latest revision as of 12:00, 14 July 2014

Blinkellogo.jpg


Version 4.2
Blinkel v5.7 screen.png


Check.jpg NEW - Can Now Import Solid Models Using VTube-STEP

A license of VTube-STEP is included with every Benderlink for Eaton Leonard as of this version.

This allows users to import solid models and send the data to Eaton Leonard benders.

Vtube-step-1.87 screenimage.png


Check.jpg NEW - Supports SecureDongle X Hardware Key for Licensing

This is the first version to support SecureDongle X hardware keys. These keys require no drivers to be installed. They are automatically recognized by Benderlink in Windows computers.

Read more about our license control in Hardware keys

SecureDongleX.png


Check.jpg ENHANCED - Moved Data and Configuration Files to New Location

Benderlink now uses a different location to store data and configuration files to comply with Microsoft standards for where programs store changing data in Windows.

  • Data and configuration files are moved to the "My Documents\Benderlink for SolidWorks" folder.


OTHER PAGES

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