VTube-STEP
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Import tube data from solid models, then produce reports, and send data to benders. |
Quick Links
- VTube-STEP Revisions
- 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.
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
CNC Bender Communications and Setup
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
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
Performance
- 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
- Fix for VTube Shutdown Issues with Raptr Online Gaming App PLAYS.TV
Tutorials
- 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
Export to Solid Model Programs
VTube-STEP can export files that can be loaded into other CAD packages. These are samples of files created by VTube-STEP and loaded into general solid model packages. |
Multiple Language Support
VTube-STEP supports multiple languages - even East Asian. You can even translate the user interface to your own language. |
Other Pages
- Read the VTube Software License
- Recommended CAD Conversion Tools