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* See [http://www.advancedtubular.com/customers/vtubestep VTube-STEP Customer Support Page] to download the latest version.
 
* See [http://www.advancedtubular.com/customers/vtubestep VTube-STEP Customer Support Page] to download the latest version.
 
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==This Update is Important For...==
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# '''Customers that use springback compensation of any form in VTube'''<br>
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# '''Customers that use tube elongation percentage to predict cut length and unbending lengths'''
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# '''Customers that experienced image draw problems in the REPORT window'''
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<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: Tube Image Display and Refresh in the Report Window==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
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<tr valign=top>
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<td width=300>
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* The Automatic Image Refresh checkbox state was not properly remembered and restored between program loads/unloads.  This has been fixed.<br><br>
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* The refresh image logic has been updated to handle slower computers that don't clear the window fast enough to draw the image properly.
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<br><br>
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'''There seems to be a wide variance in computer graphics performance among customers.  If your computer still has problems refreshing the tube image properly in the report window, please let us know by sending a sample screen image of the issue.'''
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<td width=300>
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[[image:vtube_v2.3_reportwindow_imagerefresh.png|400px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Press Enter to Set Point Count==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
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<tr valign=top>
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<td width=300>
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Users like to press the Enter key after entering the point count in the XYZ grids, so we've allowed for that action VTube.<br><br>'''When entering a value in the Point Count box and you press the ENTER key, VTube automatically presses the SET button for you.'''<br><br>
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<td width=300>
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[[image:vtube_v2.3_enter_sets_point_count.png|400px]]
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</table>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED: Increase Maximum Point Limit from 102 up to 202 (200 Bends) ==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
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<tr valign=top>
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<td width=300>
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One customer had parts that required over 100 bends, so we increased the maximum number of bends allowed in VTube to 200.<br><br>
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Note: Use the most powerful computer you can when the bend count is high.  For drawing models with more than 100 bends we strongly recommend an engineering-workstation level computer.<br><br>
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<br><br>
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</td>
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<td width=300>
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[[image:vtube_2.3_200bends.png|400px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCEMENT: Blank White Cells Replace Dashes and Zeros==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
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<tr valign=top>
 +
<td width=300>
 +
The grid interface is now cleaner than in previous versions.  Previous versions would show zeros for the end point radii, and also dashes in LRA cells that are not used.<br><br>
 +
This has been changed so that all of these cells are now blank.<br><br>
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This implies that nothing goes in these cells - and prevents new users from thinking they have to enter data in those cells.
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</td>
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<td width=300>
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[[image:vtube_2.3_blankcells_xyz_lra.png|400px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: Springback Compensation Issues Repaired==
 +
<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
 +
<tr valign=top>
 +
<td width=300>
 +
'''If you use springback compensation in VTube, then this upgrade is important for you.'''<br><br>
 +
When VTube-STEP calculated springback into bender values, it incorrectly doubled the springback values. This has been repaired.<br><br>
 +
Also, the springback-compensated LRA values would display in the MASTER LRA grid.  This was never the intent of the calculation, so this has been fixed by adding a second grid with Springback-Compensated LRA data.
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</td>
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<td width=300>
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[[image:vtube_2.3_springback_report.png|400px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
  
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Springback-Compensated LRA Grids==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Springback-Compensated LRA Grids==
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<tr valign=top>
 
<td width=400>
 
<td width=400>
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We've added new grids of LRA data:<br><br>
 
Both VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER now have Springback-Compensated grids in the Tube data, Master Tube data, and the Measured Tube data menus.<br><br>
 
Both VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER now have Springback-Compensated grids in the Tube data, Master Tube data, and the Measured Tube data menus.<br><br>
 
Also, the new grids have popup menus that allow you to copy any part of the grid.<br><br>
 
Also, the new grids have popup menus that allow you to copy any part of the grid.<br><br>
 
[[image:vtube_v2.2_springback_grid_popupmenu.png|300px]]<br><br>
 
[[image:vtube_v2.2_springback_grid_popupmenu.png|300px]]<br><br>
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VTube uses the FIXED and PROPORTIONAL springback variables in the Part Setup menu to calculate the springback compensated values in these grids.
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VTube uses the FIXED and PROPORTIONAL springback variables in the Part Setup menu to calculate the springback compensated values in these grids.<br><br>
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If the proportional or fixed values are NON-ZERO, then you will see compensated values in these new grids.
 
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<td width=300>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Multi-Elongation Percentage Compensation Setup==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Multi-Elongation Percentage Compensation Setup==
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[[image:vtube_v2.2_multielongation_setup_window.png|400px]]
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: Springback Compensation for Bender Output Is Repaired==
 
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<table cellpadding=10>
 
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<tr valign=top>
 
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<td width=400>
 
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When VTube-STEP calculated springback into bender values, it incorrectly doubled the springback values. This has been repaired.<br><br>
 
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</td>
 
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<td width=300>
 
 
</td>
 
</td>
 
</tr>
 
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</table>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCEMENT: More Choices During Installation==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCEMENT: Keep the Previous Custom Default Setup During Upgrades==
 
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
 
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If you've made a lot of changes to your default settings, you will want to skip installing a new set of configuration files.  This version allows you to skip the installation of new configuration files with new choices in the installation file.
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If you've made changes to your default settings, you will want to skip installing a new set of configuration files.  This version allows you to skip the installation of new configuration files with new choices in the installation file.
  
 
In addition to updating the main program files, you can now also control installation of:
 
In addition to updating the main program files, you can now also control installation of:
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* Language Files
 
* Language Files
 
* Report Templates
 
* Report Templates
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For example, if you changed the default setup in any way, then you should skip the installation of initial configuration files.  VTube can run fine with older configurations. 
  
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Miscellaneous Changes==
 
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* Dashes and zeros for non-functioning values in the XYZ and LRA grids are now replaced with white spaces.<br>
 
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* The state of the Automatic Refresh Image checkbox in the Report page was not stored and recalled.  Now it is.<br>
 
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* The image refresh for the report menu was changed to work better on slower computers.<br>
 
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* The installation allows for better control over how updates are performed.<br><br>
 
  
 
==Other==
 
==Other==

Latest revision as of 00:06, 12 February 2016

Vtube-step logo 2.png

Revision 2.3

Vtube-step-1.87 screenimage.png

Contents



This Update is Important For...

  1. Customers that use springback compensation of any form in VTube
  2. Customers that use tube elongation percentage to predict cut length and unbending lengths
  3. Customers that experienced image draw problems in the REPORT window




Check.jpg FIX: Tube Image Display and Refresh in the Report Window

  • The Automatic Image Refresh checkbox state was not properly remembered and restored between program loads/unloads. This has been fixed.

  • The refresh image logic has been updated to handle slower computers that don't clear the window fast enough to draw the image properly.



There seems to be a wide variance in computer graphics performance among customers. If your computer still has problems refreshing the tube image properly in the report window, please let us know by sending a sample screen image of the issue.

Vtube v2.3 reportwindow imagerefresh.png


Check.jpg NEW: Press Enter to Set Point Count

Users like to press the Enter key after entering the point count in the XYZ grids, so we've allowed for that action VTube.

When entering a value in the Point Count box and you press the ENTER key, VTube automatically presses the SET button for you.

Vtube v2.3 enter sets point count.png

Check.jpg ENHANCED: Increase Maximum Point Limit from 102 up to 202 (200 Bends)

One customer had parts that required over 100 bends, so we increased the maximum number of bends allowed in VTube to 200.

Note: Use the most powerful computer you can when the bend count is high. For drawing models with more than 100 bends we strongly recommend an engineering-workstation level computer.

Vtube 2.3 200bends.png

Check.jpg ENHANCEMENT: Blank White Cells Replace Dashes and Zeros

The grid interface is now cleaner than in previous versions. Previous versions would show zeros for the end point radii, and also dashes in LRA cells that are not used.

This has been changed so that all of these cells are now blank.

This implies that nothing goes in these cells - and prevents new users from thinking they have to enter data in those cells.

Vtube 2.3 blankcells xyz lra.png

Check.jpg FIX: Springback Compensation Issues Repaired

If you use springback compensation in VTube, then this upgrade is important for you.

When VTube-STEP calculated springback into bender values, it incorrectly doubled the springback values. This has been repaired.

Also, the springback-compensated LRA values would display in the MASTER LRA grid. This was never the intent of the calculation, so this has been fixed by adding a second grid with Springback-Compensated LRA data.

Vtube 2.3 springback report.png

Check.jpg NEW: Springback-Compensated LRA Grids

We've added new grids of LRA data:

Both VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER now have Springback-Compensated grids in the Tube data, Master Tube data, and the Measured Tube data menus.

Also, the new grids have popup menus that allow you to copy any part of the grid.

Vtube v2.2 springback grid popupmenu.png

VTube uses the FIXED and PROPORTIONAL springback variables in the Part Setup menu to calculate the springback compensated values in these grids.

If the proportional or fixed values are NON-ZERO, then you will see compensated values in these new grids.

Vtube-step v2.2 springback compensated grid.png

Check.jpg NEW: Multi-Elongation Percentage Compensation Setup

VTube-STEP now allows each bend to have a unique tube elongation percentage - which is used to calculate correct CUT LENGTHS and UNBENDING LENGTHS

Use the popup menus in either the PART SETUP or the XYZ grids to get to the setup window.

Vtube v2.2 XYZpopup multielongationsetup.png

A new checkbox is added at the bottom of Part Setup to allow this feature to be activated.

Vtube v2.2 partsetup multielongationsetup switch.png

If the checkbox is unchecked, then the single Tube Elongation % value is used to calculate elongation for all bends.

Vtube v2.2 multielongation setup window.png

Check.jpg ENHANCEMENT: Springback Compensation Calculation in the Outgoing Bender Data Is Now Optional

This feature adds springback compensation into the outgoing LRA data. In previous versions it was not optional.

For some benders (for example, the Eaton Leonard Lightspeed) this addition is NOT recommended because this causes the springback to be added by both VTube and the bender. This doubles the compensation - which is incorrect.

If you're not sure if you should use this option, then test how your bender uses the springback compensation values by entering non-zero Springback values in VTube's Part Setup menu, then send data with this feature activated. If the bend values display with the overbend doubled, then you know that the control handles the springback compensation automatically.

Vtube-step v2.3 benderoutput svnetwork springbackoption.png

Check.jpg ENHANCEMENT: Keep the Previous Custom Default Setup During Upgrades

If you've made changes to your default settings, you will want to skip installing a new set of configuration files. This version allows you to skip the installation of new configuration files with new choices in the installation file.

In addition to updating the main program files, you can now also control installation of:

  • Initial Configuration Files
  • Sample Files
  • Language Files
  • Report Templates



For example, if you changed the default setup in any way, then you should skip the installation of initial configuration files. VTube can run fine with older configurations.

Vtube-step v2.3 installation options.png

Other

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