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Revision as of 03:48, 5 November 2014

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Revision 1.97

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Check.jpg NEW: Import SolidWorks 3DSketch Into VTube

VTube can now import tubes from SolidWorks.

This means that the loop is closed between VTube and SolidWorks. VTube can build parametrically constrained tubes in SolidWorks as well as import parametric tubes.


How it Works

1 - Draw the tube centerline in 3DSketch. The centerline can have intersecting lines or not (VTube can figure it out). Include fillets so that VTube can extract the radii too. You can even draw tubes with contiguous arcs (where the arcs touch each other without straights). VTube can even handle 180 degree bends.

2 - While SolidWorks is in 3DSketch mode, switch to VTube and import the 3DSketch. Before importing the sketch, you can even enter a diameter and wall thickness.

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Check.jpg NEW: Laservision CSV File Import

VTube can now import Laservision CSV files.

These files contain the part number, comment, linear unit setting, XYZ coordinates, bend radii, diameter, and default tolerance.

How it Works

1 - Press the Laservision CSV Import button.

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2 - Choose the CSV file, and press Open.

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Check.jpg FIX: Clearing a VTube project will also clear the Import Excel Grids in the Import Excel XLS Window

The grids in this menu were never cleared with the project clear. This has been fixed so that they clear to an empty grid.

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Check.jpg Other Changes

  • The installation program now defaults to installing the Windows version of open dialog rather than the Quick Load dialogs. Most customers prefer the Windows dialog. (The Quick Load was designed for the shop floor environment.)

  • The VTube user interface has a slightly updated look to the controls.

  • Components would not display the new language loaded until after VTube was restarted. This has been fixed.

Other