Difference between revisions of "VTube-STEP"

Revision as of 21:52, 30 January 2017

Quick Links

• VTube-STEP Updates
• VTube-STEP Videos
• VTube Software Maintenance Plan
• We can perform remote demonstrations using GotoMeeting.
• Also see VTube-LASER (for measuring with a FARO arm)
• See the Model-based Definition page to learn how VTube uses this concept and why it is so important.

Compatibility With Other CAD Packages

• VTube Import from SIEMENS NX
• VTube Import from SIEMENS Solid Edge
• VTube Import from Autodesk Inventor

Setup

• See How to Bypass the Not Commonly Run Message in Windows during installation or dongle setup
• How to Change VTube VPort Color
• How to Change the VTube Default Setup
• Setup of SolidWorks Template File Paths
• Read about the VTube Language Editor
• How to Import VTube Report Templates
• How to Setup VTube-STEP for the Network License Manager
• How to Find and edit the HTML template files in VTube
• How to Change the default linear units in VTube
• How to Set the Number of Values Beyond the Decimal for VTube
• How to Change the VTube User Interface Language
• Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube
• How to find the VTube Bender Template Location
  
  

Setup for Communications with CNC Benders

VTube can communicate with many tube and wire-form benders. Follow these links to read about details in how it transfers data to and from CNC Benders.

• About VTube Communication for Winton Benders
• How to Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication
• About VTube Robomac Communications
• How to Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication
• Read About VTube Communication for SOCO
• Read About VTube Communication with AMOB
• See a Tutorial for VTube Communication for CRIPPA MPF
  
  
  
  

Diagnostics

• Diagnose issues with the hardware key (dongle): See VTube Hardware Key Messages

Performance

• See VTube and Windows 10 - Compatibility and Performance Notes
• Fix for VTube Shutdown Issues with Raptr Online Gaming App PLAYS.TV
• How to find the VTube Report Template Location
• Recommended VTube-LASER Screen Resolution
• Recommended VTube Computer Specification
• See Recommended VTube-STEP Screen Resolutions
• How to check OpenGL Drivers versions

Tutorials

• About VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data
• How To Import Channel-Shaped Parts
• Dealing with Incorrect STEP Linear Unit Scale
• How To Collect Components
• About Multi-Elongation in VTube
• Transform the Part To Make Any Bend True
• Reverse the Tube Ends
• How to Export a Supravision File
• How to Import a Supravision File
• About VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER Project File Compatibility
• See STEP File Analyzer for a program to test STEP files.
• Download a PDF Quick-Start Guide - Version 2.2, December 23, 2015
• About VTube Communication for Winton Benders
• VTube-STEP replaced the retired TubeCalc software in March of 2010.
• How To Calculate Cut Lengths in VTube
• About VTube End Length Offsets
• See VTube Overbend Calculations for Springback
• Read the VTube Software License
• Recommended CAD Conversion Tools
• How to Import the Split Bend with STEP Version of "VTube-LASER Demo CAD Model 2"
• Windows Floating Point Setup for VTube
• How to BACKUP and RESTORE VTube configuration files

Overall Purpose of VTube-STEP: Import Solid Models from ANY Solid Model CAD Program to Convert to Bender Data

Partners and Distributors

• FARO - FARO is the world leader in articulated arms. The FARO Americas division is our exclusive VTube-LASER distributor for North and South America. VTube-STEP is also a catalog item for FARO.
• Horn Machine Tools - Manufacturer of benders and CSM benders
• UNISON - All electric benders from the UK
• SMI- Italian line of Silver benders
• CRIPPA - Italian benders
• UNIVERSAL TOOL & ENGINEERING - Alpine benders

Export to Solid Model Programs

Multiple Language Support

Other Pages

• Read the VTube Software License
• Recommended CAD Conversion Tools