VTube-STEP Updates
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VTube-STEP - Third Quarter - 2015
| In Beta (available) | VTube-STEP v2.2 | UTE XML Import, wire-frame on solid, improved Path Manager, XYZ Spans in reports, short straight calc precision increased, optionally save VTP files in older versions |  |
VTube-STEP - Second Quarter - 2015
| June 12, 2015 | VTube-STEP v2.1.3 | The VTube Supravision import is improved to handle incorrectly formed Supravision files that add extra rows in between the data. |  |
| June 12, 2015 | VTube-STEP v2.1.2 | VTube STEP EXPORT speed is much improved. |  |
| June 9, 2015 | VTube-STEP v2.1 | MAJOR RELEASE: VTube can now UNBEND tubes and components around the tube. |  |
VTube-STEP - First Quarter - 2015
| February 16, 2015 | VTube-STEP v2 | The new VTube Path Manager makes using complex file paths much easier. The CSM and Alpine conversions are enhanced. Supravision network protocol now allows for inverted rotations. Reworked file path logic inside VTube. |  |
VTube-STEP - Third Quarter - 2014
| November 25, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.99 | Export to CSM M4 Data Files, Alpine M4 and CSM M4 have a new springback switch that allows for a choice of springback on or off. |  |
| November 7, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.97 | Two new import types are added to VTube: Laservision CSV and SolidWorks 3DSketch |  |
| October 27, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.96 | Improved the centerline calculation engine for imprecise parts, point labels draw more efficiently, updated languages |  |
| September 8, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.95 | Repaired and enhanced import / export button arrangement feature. Added True Radius output features for the Alpine M4 bender (for undercut dies). Added button HINTS to translations. |  |
| September 1, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.94 | CRITICAL Enhancement: The cylinder centerline calculation engine for projections improved significantly. The STEP mode cylinder calculation engine is enhanced to handle imperfect cylinder surfaces automatically. Starting projection tolerances for cylinder calculations are now set to a 10th of a micron. New END TRIM MODES - now use the nearest or farthest border of any solid point cloud as a trim datum for end lengths. |
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| July 21, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.93 | Import CSM M3 files. Added End A and End B values in VTube-STEP Part Setup menu. Added default tolerance to the Part Setup menu. Updated the Chinese and German user interface translations. |  |
| July 15, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.92 | New export to Eaton Leonard Laservision spreadsheet. Other minor fixes. |  |
VTube-STEP - Second Quarter - 2014
| June 30, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.91 | Automatic entry of thin wall thickness if set to zero when calculating centerlines. Automatic calculation of Cut Length during calculation of centerline. |  |
| April 15, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.90 | Roll bending output to Alpine M4 benders, improved math loop label tells you which straight is being calculated, comma-delimited batch file output for all projects, saves model data to project file |  |
VTube-STEP - First Quarter - 2014
| March 25, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.89 | New spinner wheel for collection type, colored guide boxes | |
| March 8, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.88 | Added Chiyoda EX File Output | |
| February 25, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.87 | New VTube Project QuickLoad Window, Radius output to Winton ECNC4 Benders | |
| January 20, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.86 | Fixes to extracting 180 degree Split Bends, other user interface enhancements |  |
| January 5, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.85.1 | Same as 1.85, but with fix to SolidWorks Builder |  |
| January 1, 2014 | VTube-STEP v1.85 | SolidWorks Builder: New UNISON Unibend file output, End offsets are included in the diameter extrusion, fixes to Import/Export panel button ordering, new export windows with new options | |
VTube-STEP - Fourth Quarter - 2013
| November 19, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.84 | New Alpine M4 file export, SolidWorks Builder: constrained end and intersection points, and constrained centerlines in SolidWorks 3DSketch |  |
VTube-STEP - Third Quarter - 2013
| July 29, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.83 | Function shortcut keys, new right side menus are grid-based, can collapse, can change font sizes, can change widths, TubeCalc elongation converter, Supravision export repaired, much more... |  |
VTube-STEP - Second Quarter - 2013
| June 19, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.82 | New square and rectangular tube feature, new automatic build to SolidWorks |  |
| April 19, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.81.6 | Automatic switch from Orbit to View mode during collection. SV export repaired. |  |
| April 2, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.81.5 | Enhanced Language Editor, and repair to an issue with the Point Label Balloons | |
| March 28, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.81.4 | MANY new features - like balloon point labels, new reports, new copy/paste grids, new copy model to clipboard as bitmap |  |
| February 22, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.81.3 | New UNDO feature, better multi-user handling, bug fixes |  |
| January 8, 2013 | VTube-STEP v1.81 | New export to Winton ECNC4 programming software, new Supravision fields imported and exported |  |
VTube-STEP - Fourth Quarter - 2012
| November 20, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.80.1 | Resolved grid text header draw issue, silenced error when no sound drivers present |  |
| November 20, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.80 | Add TRUE BEND transformation, fixed bugs. | |
| November 9, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.79 | Added calculation of 180 degree bends using Split Bend feature in STEP mode. Includes Split Bend construction model on the screen. | |
| October 12, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.78.0.1 | Added Overbend Calculator to the installation | |
| October 3, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.78 | New springback variables in STEP, export bender files with springback | |
VTube-STEP - Third Quarter - 2012
| August 28, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.77.4.4 | Added new Chinese items to interface for 1.77. | |
| August 20, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.77.4.3 | Minor revision: Works better with foreign date/times. | |
| August 14, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.77.4 | Modified the SMI TXT output file to includes the two comment fields. Added Crippa SFP file output. Allow for radii value of zero in model. New pulldown menu with recent project list. | |
| August 8, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.77.3 | Material now changes length with new End Adjustment Length Values, brand new orientation control with axis images, repaired cut length calculation. |  |
| August 4, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.77.2 | New adjustable import and export interface with more options, reset XYZ to Zero, new report items, new polar calcuator |  |
VTube-STEP - First Quarter - 2012
| March 31, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.76.3 | Reverse calc orients the first bend leg up like in TubeCalc, User interface adjustments |  |
| March 15, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.76 | User interface adjustments |  |
| February 07, 2012 | VTube-STEP v1.75.3 | Export TubeCalc Files |  |
VTube-STEP - Fourth Quarter - 2011
| October 20, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.73 | New Ribbon Stripe Excel file import |  |
VTube-STEP - Second Quarter - 2011
| May 27, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.66 | New save changes dialog |  |
| May 19, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.65 | New navigation pane, new TubeCalc import, new report templates, removed the tab menu in the header. |  |
| April 1, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.63 | Improved graphics performance, enhanced 180 degree extraction |  |
VTube-STEP - First Quarter - 2011
| March 8, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.62 | Improved Outer Diameter and Wall Thickness value detection, new User Guide and Help File |  |
| February 21, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.6 | Improvements to VTube-LASER mainly |  |
| February 10, 2011 | VTube-STEP v1.59 | Change the linear units button |
VTube-STEP - Second Quarter - 2010
| April 20, 2010 | VTube v1.4 | Added automatic 180-degree bend support |  |
VTube-STEP - First Quarter - 2010
| March 23, 2010 | VTube-Step v1.31 | Language fix in edit controls |  |
| March 22, 2010 | VTube-Step v1.3 | Support for export to CSM bender data files |  |
| March 19, 2010 | VTube-Step v1.2 | Projection tolerance decimal places increase to 5 | |
| March 18, 2010 | VTube-Step v1.1 | ||
| March 15, 2010 | Original VTube-STEP released |
