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VTube-LASER now allows you to shift the total correction between ends using the End Lengths menu in Bender Setup.<br><br>
 
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VTube-LASER now allows you to shift the total correction between ends using the End Length Filter menu in Bender Setup.<br><br>
 
This feature resembles the End Tag feature in the original Supravision software.<br><br>
 
This feature resembles the End Tag feature in the original Supravision software.<br><br>
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It is particularly useful for any application that starts with large volumes of pre-cut tubing. There is no option for easily changing the tube length - so it is important to allow VTube-LASER to spread the total length change to the front straight, the back straight, or both evenly.
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It is particularly useful for any application that starts with large volumes of pre-cut tubing. There is no option for easily changing the tube length - so it is important to allow VTube-LASER to spread the total length change during the correction process to the front straight, the back straight, or both evenly.
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - ENTER FRACTION VALUES for FLOATING POINT in PART SETUP, XYZ GRIDS, and LRA GRIDS ==
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We discovered a customer that had to manually convert Imperial fractional units from a tube print.  So we taught VTube how to accept fraction values in the PART SETUP, XYZ GRIDS, and LRA GRIDS.<br><br>
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If you import models with 180-degree bends, then you will use the Split Bend COLLECTION feature in VTube-STEP.<br><br>
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The form VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP uses is identical to the AutoCAD standard for fraction entry.  If you know that standard, then you already know the VTube standard.<br><br>
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If you measure 180-degree bends, then you will use the Split Bend MEASURE feature in VTube-LASER.<br><br>Both of these features use the same Split Bend math engine.<br><br>
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Many customers still use inches in data entry. If you do, then try this after you install this new version:  Go to the Part Setup menu and type in the tube diameter using a fractional form.  Enter 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, etc.  (That's the way we old-school designers and engineers still think.)
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We discovered a problem that could cause the centerline of the Split Bend construction to be short by 0.020 inches (0.5 mm).<br><br>
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If you use the Split Bend logic in VTube, then this update is critical for you because it addresses an issue we discovered during some research into Split Bend measuring issues with a customer.<br><br>
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<tr><td>"10-3/8"</td><td>converts to</td><td>10.375</td></tr>
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<tr><td>"+10-3/8"</td><td>converts to</td><td>10.375</td></tr>
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* 10 3/8 = Error (no dash between the 10 and the 3/8)<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIXED - CLEARING ALL CUT PLANES from the CUT PLANE LIST NOW WORKS ==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - SUPRAVISION BATCH IMPORT - NOW USES YOUR DEFAULT SETUP TO BUILD PROJECT FILES ==
  
 
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We discovered that, when you delete the entire list of Cut Planes, VTube-LASER will most likely bring at least one of them back.  (They are not cleared permanently.)<br><br>
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The Supravision batch import can import any number of Supravision files at one time - building huge numbers of VTube project files in minutes.<br><br>
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This has been fixed so that cleared Cut Planes never reappear.
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - REPORT ABSOLUTE CONRAC CORRECTIONS ==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - VTUBE-STEP NOW IMPORTS AUTODESK INVENTOR TUBE XYZ FILES ==
  
 
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VTube-LASER can now report absolute CONRAC bender corrections using new HTML report template values.<br><br>
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Autodesk Inventor can create text files that contain the centerline XYZ data for a tube.<br><br>
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VTube-STEP mode can now import RONIKolli7 bender simulator ASCII XYZ files.<br><br>
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Latest revision as of 06:07, 9 October 2018

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Revision 2.9.15

Release Date: October 8, 2018
Current Build: 8


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Contents


Check.jpgNEW - END LENGTH FILTER - SHIFTS LENGTH CORRECTIONS BETWEEN A-END and B-END

Vtl v2.9.15 EndLengthFilter Graphic.png

VTube-LASER now allows you to shift the total correction between ends using the End Length Filter menu in Bender Setup.

This feature resembles the End Tag feature in the original Supravision software.

It is particularly useful for any application that starts with large volumes of pre-cut tubing. There is no option for easily changing the tube length - so it is important to allow VTube-LASER to spread the total length change during the correction process to the front straight, the back straight, or both evenly.

Vtl 2.9.15 EndLengthFilter.png



Check.jpgFIX - IMPORTANT UPDATE for IMPORTING and MEASURING 180-DEGREE BENDS

If you import models with 180-degree bends, then you will use the Split Bend COLLECTION feature in VTube-STEP.

If you measure 180-degree bends, then you will use the Split Bend MEASURE feature in VTube-LASER.

Both of these features use the same Split Bend math engine.

We discovered a problem that could cause the centerline of the Split Bend construction to be short by 0.020 inches (0.5 mm).

If you use the Split Bend logic in VTube, then this update is critical for you because it addresses an issue we discovered during some research into Split Bend measuring issues with a customer.

Vtl v2.9.15 splitbend import.png



Check.jpgNEW - SUPRAVISION BATCH IMPORT - NOW USES YOUR DEFAULT SETUP TO BUILD PROJECT FILES

The Supravision batch import can import any number of Supravision files at one time - building huge numbers of VTube project files in minutes.

We added the ability for this batch engine to automatically use your current project default when importing the data.

Vts v2.9.15 batch sv import.png



Check.jpg NEW - VTUBE-STEP NOW IMPORTS AUTODESK INVENTOR TUBE XYZ FILES

Autodesk Inventor can create text files that contain the centerline XYZ data for a tube.

VTube-STEP can now import these files.

Vts 2.9.15 autodesk inventor import.png



Check.jpg OTHER CHANGES

  • Fix - "Reset Point Labels" - The point labels no longer revert to the previous state if you save the project after a point label reset.




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