FIF Translator Version 4 - September, 2007

Summary of Enhancement Information

• This version retains both the XYZ and YBC data intact. There is no forced conversion in one direction or another between the two data types.

• Now ALL data found in an FIF file is converted to the Supravision format.

• Distance data can be automatically converted to the other unit (Millimeters to Inches, or Inches to Millimeters).

• Improved error handling.

NEW Conversion Features

NEW for XYZ Data	In addition to the XYZ points and bend RADII... NEW - Properly skip REFERENCE points in the XYZ data. (Reference points are not intersection or end points. They are not used to define the shape of the tube.) NEW - Retain XYZ data as it exists in the FIF file. No longer attempt a recalc from YBC to XYZ. This allows measuring centers to be sure to retain original XYZ MASTER data during conversion.
NEW for YBC Data	In addition to the YBC data... NEW - Retain YBC data as it exists in the FIF file. No longer attempt a recalc from XYZ to YBC. This allows measuring centers to retain original YBC bender setup data during conversion.
NEW for SPEED Data	NEW - Conversion of YBC axes speeds: 1 - 8
NEW for YBC FUNCTION Data	NEW - Conversion of all YBC FUNCTION Bits (12345678)
NEW for YBC SPECIAL FUNCTION Data	NEW - Conversion of all YBC FUNCTION STOP and LAST Bits
NEW EL SETUP Data to SUPRAVISION PROCESS Data	NEW PROCESS VALUES CONVERTED: NEW - Default Radius (from first radius level) NEW - End A Diameter NEW - End B Diameter
NEW EL TOOL Data to SUPRAVISION MACHINE DATA	Handles Up to 9 Radius Levels - EACH LEVEL can contain: NEW - Radius NEW - Fixed Springback NEW - Proportional Springback NEW - Clamp Length NEW - Clearance Feed NEW - Clearance Angle
NEW EL Setup Data to SUPRAVISION MACHINE DATA	NEW - Ymin NEW - Interference Zone 1 NEW - Interference Zone 2 NEW - Load Position NEW - Load Offset NEW - Y Position Tolerance NEW - Pressure Die Open Code NEW - Boost Delay
NEW EL Extended Setup Data to SUPRAVISION MACHINE DATA<	NEW - Up to 99 EXTENDED setup values are automatically converted

Automatic Conversion of Units

NEW - All distance values can be automatically converted to the opposite unit during conversion.

Note: This does not apply to the EXTENDED Setup data, as Supravision does not attempt to convert these values between units.