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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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===Rule Breaker Examples===
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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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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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Autodesk Inventor can create text files that contain the centerline XYZ data for a tube.<br><br>
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Revision as of 22:36, 8 October 2018

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Revision 2.9.15

Release Date: October 8, 2018
Build: 8


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Contents


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



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