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==Revision 2.9.11==
 
==Revision 2.9.11==
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Release Date: July 20, 2018<br>
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Release Date: July 27, 2018<br>
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Current Build: 5
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Current Build: 6
  
 
* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
 
* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
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The rectangular and square LASER scanning logic is much improved over the previous version.<br><br>
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<b>IF YOU MEASURE SQUARE TUBES WITH THE LASER SCANNER, THEN THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR YOU.</b><br><br>
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The rectangular and square LASER scanning logic is much improved compared to the previous version.<br><br>
  
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If you can square or rectangular tubes, then this version is especially important for you.
 
 
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.11_rectangular_laser_scan_image.png|300px]]
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - RECTANGULAR PROBE OFFSET DIRECTION LOGIC CORRECTED==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX - RECTANGULAR PROBE COMPENSATION OFFSET DIRECTION LOGIC CORRECTED==
  
 
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<b>IF YOU MEASURE SQUARE TUBES WITH THE BALL PROBE, THEN THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR YOU.</b><br><br>
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<b>IF YOU MEASURE SQUARE TUBES WITH A BALL PROBE, THEN THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR YOU.</b><br><br>
  
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We discovered that the rectangular and square tube measurements might project the planes to the wrong side of the ball probe. This incorrect compensation would cause the centerline to shift by up to double the ball diameter.<br><br>
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For TACTILE measuring, we discovered that the rectangular and square tube measurements might project the planes to the wrong side of the ball probe. This incorrect compensation would cause the centerline to shift by up to double the ball diameter.<br><br>
  
 
This has been fixed in this version.
 
This has been fixed in this version.
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - PRESS ACCEPT BUTTON WITHOUT AIMING AT THE PART==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - YELLOW BAR MARKS SPLIT BENDS ACTIVE IN LRA DATA GRID==
  
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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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Split Bends are used to compress two adjacent bends into one larger bend. This is how VTube handles 180-degree (or greater) bends.<br><br>
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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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It's important for operators to know when Split Bend is active in VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER (for 180-degree or greater bends). VTube compresses the bender data with Split Bends active and measures the part differently.<br><br>
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So VTube now shows a yellow shaded row in the LRA data grids where a Split Bend is switched on.
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For details on Split Bends, see [[VTube-LASER Split Bend Feature]]
 
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[[image:vts_v2.9.10_ScannerAcceptButton_ROMER.png|300px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vtl_2.9.11_splitbend_lra_row_not active.png|400px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vts_v2.9.10_ScannerAcceptButton_FARO.png|300px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vtl_2.9.11_splitbend_lra_row_shade.png|400px]]
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - HERBER Bender Corrections Through a Network (VTube-LASER Only)==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX - SPLIT BENDS ACTIVE IN ABSOLUTE LRA DATA GRID==
  
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<table cellpadding=10 width=700>
 
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Absolute LRA data is also known as Military Spec bender data. It is still used by the USAF, and possibly other branches of the US military.<br><br>
  
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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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If you use the Absolute LRA data with Split Bends, then this update is important for you because we discovered a bug in the absolute (as opposed to incremental) LENGTH calculation when Split Bends were enabled.
 
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[[image:HerberSplash.png|200px]]<br><br>
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The absolute LENGTH calculations after the split bend would be off by half the arc length of the combined split bend. This has been fixed and double-checked against current Mil Spec charts.<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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See [[VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data]] for an in-depth article on this bender format.
 
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[[image:vtl_2.9.11_splitbend_lra_row_absolute_lra.png|400px]]<br><br>
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10_herber_mes_bendersetup.png|700px]]
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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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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - STAR TECHNOLOGY Bender Corrections Through a Network==
  
 
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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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We added the STAR EVO SVNet file correction support that allows VTube-LASER to correct STAR EVO benders through a network connection automatically.
 
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[[image:StarEvoSplash.png|200px]]<br><br>
  
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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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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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See [[VTube STAR SVNet Bender Communications]] for more details.
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.10_herber_sol_output.png|600px]]
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.11_bendersetup_STAR_EVO.png|700px]]
 
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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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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - (NEW VALUE) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS ALLOWED IN END SCAN LASER STRIPE==
  
 
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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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This was added because the ROMER RS4 scanners give VTube-LASER too much data for end-stripes, thus slowing down the graphics engine and measuring process.<br><br>
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The LASER point filter value solves this problem by limiting the number of points in a stripe down to a reasonable number for VTube-LASER.<br><br>
 
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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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If you are using the recommended end-scan technique, then we recommend that the value be no more than 50.
 
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[[image:faro_usb_6.1.2.7.png|600px]]
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.11_endscan_stripe_point_limit.png|400px]]
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]OTHER CHANGES==
 
  
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX - BENDER SETUP WINDOW DISPLAY ON REDUCED MONITOR COUNT ==
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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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The Bender Setup window could improperly attempt to display on a monitor that was available, but has become no longer available. This was a problem when opening a laptop monitor, then closing it while VTube-LASER was running.<br><br>
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This has been resolved.
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[[image:multi-screen support bender setup.png|500px]]<br><br>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] OTHER CHANGES ==
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* Fix - The End Length deviations were one iteration of the Best Fit loop behind the final value in the Tube Data Storage. This has been fixed so that the final end length values are correctly displayed in Tube Data Storage.  (Other deviation data was already correctly stored.)
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Latest revision as of 22:28, 30 July 2018

Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png


Revision 2.9.11

Release Date: July 27, 2018
Current Build: 6


Vtube-laser v2.7 screenshot.png

Contents


Check.jpgNEW LASER SCAN LOGIC FOR RECTANGULAR AND SQUARE TUBES

IF YOU MEASURE SQUARE TUBES WITH THE LASER SCANNER, THEN THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR YOU.

The rectangular and square LASER scanning logic is much improved compared to the previous version.

Vtl v2.9.11 rectangular laser scan image.png



Check.jpgFIX - RECTANGULAR PROBE COMPENSATION OFFSET DIRECTION LOGIC CORRECTED

IF YOU MEASURE SQUARE TUBES WITH A BALL PROBE, THEN THIS IS AN IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR YOU.

For TACTILE measuring, we discovered that the rectangular and square tube measurements might project the planes to the wrong side of the ball probe. This incorrect compensation would cause the centerline to shift by up to double the ball diameter.

This has been fixed in this version.

Vtl 2.9.11 correct ball compensation for planar.png



Check.jpgNEW - YELLOW BAR MARKS SPLIT BENDS ACTIVE IN LRA DATA GRID

Split Bends are used to compress two adjacent bends into one larger bend. This is how VTube handles 180-degree (or greater) bends.

It's important for operators to know when Split Bend is active in VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER (for 180-degree or greater bends). VTube compresses the bender data with Split Bends active and measures the part differently.

So VTube now shows a yellow shaded row in the LRA data grids where a Split Bend is switched on.

For details on Split Bends, see VTube-LASER Split Bend Feature

Vtl 2.9.11 splitbend lra row not active.png

Vtl 2.9.11 splitbend lra row shade.png

Check.jpgFIX - SPLIT BENDS ACTIVE IN ABSOLUTE LRA DATA GRID

Absolute LRA data is also known as Military Spec bender data. It is still used by the USAF, and possibly other branches of the US military.

If you use the Absolute LRA data with Split Bends, then this update is important for you because we discovered a bug in the absolute (as opposed to incremental) LENGTH calculation when Split Bends were enabled.

The absolute LENGTH calculations after the split bend would be off by half the arc length of the combined split bend. This has been fixed and double-checked against current Mil Spec charts.

See VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data for an in-depth article on this bender format.

Vtl 2.9.11 splitbend lra row absolute lra.png

Check.jpgNEW - STAR TECHNOLOGY Bender Corrections Through a Network

We added the STAR EVO SVNet file correction support that allows VTube-LASER to correct STAR EVO benders through a network connection automatically.

StarEvoSplash.png

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


See VTube STAR SVNet Bender Communications for more details.


Vtl v2.9.11 bendersetup STAR EVO.png



Check.jpgNEW - (NEW VALUE) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF POINTS ALLOWED IN END SCAN LASER STRIPE

This was added because the ROMER RS4 scanners give VTube-LASER too much data for end-stripes, thus slowing down the graphics engine and measuring process.

The LASER point filter value solves this problem by limiting the number of points in a stripe down to a reasonable number for VTube-LASER.



If you are using the recommended end-scan technique, then we recommend that the value be no more than 50.

Vtl v2.9.11 endscan stripe point limit.png




Check.jpgFIX - BENDER SETUP WINDOW DISPLAY ON REDUCED MONITOR COUNT

The Bender Setup window could improperly attempt to display on a monitor that was available, but has become no longer available. This was a problem when opening a laptop monitor, then closing it while VTube-LASER was running.

This has been resolved.


Multi-screen support bender setup.png




Check.jpg OTHER CHANGES

  • Fix - The End Length deviations were one iteration of the Best Fit loop behind the final value in the Tube Data Storage. This has been fixed so that the final end length values are correctly displayed in Tube Data Storage. (Other deviation data was already correctly stored.)



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