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Revision 2.1

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This is a major new feature that allows you to add ANY solid model or surface to the collection. This type of collection is called a "COMPONENT".

• Each component belongs to and is associated with a single straight of the tube.
  
  
• This allows components to be unbent with the new unbend feature (below).
  
  
• Components can be selected as surfaces or entire solid models.
  
  
• Since components can be ANYTHING that has a surface or is a solid, it is possible to select brackets, end components, holes, coping, or any other feature designed in the tube.

This is a major new feature that allows you to unbend any bend in any order. (Click on the image on the right to see a closeup screen image of an unbent tube.)

• Check any "Unbend" checkbox in the LRA grid, then refresh the graphics. The unbending is performed instantly.
  
  
• Unbend the model components associated with the straights. This allows you to view components in their proper orientation in a completely unbent tube.
  
  
• View and copy the unbent XYZ and LRA data in real-time. Use a popup menu to copy the entire grids or portions of the grids to the clipboard.
  
  
• Convert the unbent tube to the main tube memory with bends removed.
  
  
• Unbending always takes into account the tube elongation percentage in Part Setup. This means that tubes will unbend and the straightened arcs will shorten slightly to account for stretch.
  
  

The graphics viewport handles graphics faster than the previous versions.

• FASTER POINT LABELS: The point labels draw many times faster.
  
  
• FASTER COLLECTION: The process of building a collection (selecting surfaces and solids) is much faster in large imported assemblies. We've removed the long pauses between selection of surfaces.
  
  
• BETTER PERSPECTIVE PROJECTION: The perspective projection is much more identifiable than in previous versions.
  
  

Export to a TRACTO-TECHNIK CSV file with XYZ Data.

• The Path Manager now shows the operation for which it as asking you to choose a path.
  
  
• Also, the Path Manager is now used for all Import and Export features.
  
  

VTube now automatically sets the transparency of the imported model when it is imported.

The transparency value is controlled in the System Options, Graphic Setup menu.

• There is a new current VTube Project filename box in the upper left corner. This box now shows the entire path of the current project file, so that there is no doubt about which file will be saved if you press the Save button. The text in this box can be selected and copied to the clipboard.