VTube-LASER v1.88

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ENHANCEMENT and FIX: VTube Ball Probe Logic for Newer FARO Drivers

In November of 2013, FARO drivers were updated to work with the new FARO Edge ES scanner. This new driver made changes to the way ball probe data was returned to VTube-LASER. Sometimes ball probe data would be returned as all zeros. At other times, it could be returned as data that was scanned in previous measures. This update fixes the problem encountered with the new drivers.

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ENHANCEMENT: More Robust UniScan Ball Probe Measurements

The measure method used to separate the UniScan ball probe measurements is changed and improved. In this version, VTube-LASER will now assume that the last three points of a straight cylinder surface will be the furthest three points from the first points taken on the cylinder. Follow these simple steps to use this new method: 1 - Take three points at the starting end of the straight. 2 - Take three points at the other end of the straight. 3 - Press the red button. In UniScan mode, you can take as many points as you would like in between the two sets of three points. The minimum number of points in UniScan is 6. This new method allows VTube to establish a more precise estimated starting vector for the internal cylinder fit math engine.

NEW: Cylinder Laser Spike Filter

This filter automatically removes spikes in cylindrical laser stripes. When measuring highly reflective tube, the points returned from the part of the diameter that is closest to the laser scanner on the FARO arm can spike away from the diameter. This filter recognizes that possibility and removed any data that spikes away from the curve before it is given to the math engine. The filter options are in the bottom of the LASER tab in the Measure Setup menu.

NEW: Automatic Remeasure At Measure Error

Previous versions of VTube would always ask for the user to answer questions in a dialog when cylinder fit errors occur. This new version of VTube can automatically ask the user to remeasure if the new switch in System Options:Measure 2 menu is switched on

ENHANCED: Added Radius Handling for Winton ECNC4 Benders

The Winton ECNC4 data now handles the radius value during communications.

Other Changes

The default path folders in the VTube-STEP Export windows are now properly stored for use next time. A new Work Order field is added to the Part Setup menu. The low level Benderlink setup grid (in Measure 2 of System Options) now stores bender names that were edited properly. The SVNET Success window now automatically hides after a few seconds. XYZ grids now update when part transformations occur. Fixed initial project load state. VTube no longer asks for permission to clear the project if there is no change to memory after initial state. VTube will now allow a MEASURED tube to be built to SolidWorks even when there is no Master XYZ data. It is now possible to insert an XYZ row in the XYZ data if there are zero points. The Point Count boxes now properly increment or decrement when an XYZ row is inserted or deleted. VTube grids can now be selected and copied and output when the Lock Grids is active.

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