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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: Supravision Export of End Offsets===
 
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Revision as of 18:47, 27 November 2013

Vtube-step logo.jpg

Revision 1.84

Vtube-step-1.83 screen.png




Check.jpg NEW: Export to Alpine M4 MBF Data File

VTube can now export XYZ data to an Alpine M4 data file. This feature sends XYZ coordinates for setup.

Vtube-step 1.84-exportAlpineM4.png

The extended export feature lets you set the radius level before sending the data to the bender.


VTube-Step-1.84 AlpineExportMenu.png

Vtube-step-1.84 AlpineM4ExtendedXYZValues.png

Check.jpg ENHANCED: SolidWorks Builder

The SolidWorks tube builder can now:

  • Build constrained end and intersection points in 3DSketch.

  • Build constrained centerline geometry in 3DSketch.

Vtube-step-1.84 buildsolidworks.png

Vtube-step-1.84 solidworks part.png



Check.jpg FIX: Supravision Export of End Offsets

The Supravision export would use the A-End and B-End Solid Model Offset for the Supravision end offsets in the exported Supravision file. The values that should be used are the A-End and B-End Length Adjust - because that is the equivalent for Supravision end offsets.

This has been repaired in this version.


Check.jpg NEW: Toolbar "Close" Button

The new Close button allows you to close VTube more quickly than before.

Vtube-step-1.83-toolbar door.png

Vtube-step-1.83-toolbar door closeup.png



Check.jpg NEW: Toolbar "Save As" Button

The new Save As button allows you to save the current part as a new part file.

Vtube-step-1.83 saveas toolbar button.png

Vtube-step-1.83-toolbar saveas closeup.png



Check.jpg NEW: TubeCalc Elongation Converter

VTube now includes a TubeCalc Elongation Converter that can be accessed from the Part Setup popup menu. This converter calculates VTube elongation percentages from TubeCalc elongation per degree values.

Vtube-1.83-partsetup popup menu.png

Vtube-1.83-tubecalc elongation converter.png


Check.jpg NEW: CONRAC Style Bender Chart

The new chart shows absolute LENGTHS and ROTATIONS appropriate for Conrac style benders.

This chart always uses arc lengths that are compensated for elongation based on the elongation percentage in the part setup menu.

Vtube-1.83-conracchart.png

Check.jpg Other Changes

  • VTube now always reports reduced arc lengths compensated for elongation if the elongation percentage is greater than 0. (It used to always report the theoretical value without elongation.)

  • VTube no longer refreshes the tube model on the screen when a project is saved. This saves significant amount of time for large models.

  • The model refresh time is optimized significantly - especially when the point labels are switched on.

  • Repairs were made to the Language Editor.

  • Internal were made repairs to the Part Setup grid. Corrections were made to field types.

  • Click on column cell 1 of the Default Radius field to show the Radius Table.



Other

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