TubeCAD Pro v8-20130304

Version 8-20130304 Back to TubeCAD Pro

NEW - Excel Import and Export

TubeCAD has a new XLS command that allows you to import or export XLS files that contain XYZ centerline data. Type "XLS" in the command line to show the new Excel window.

NEW: Command "PointLabelSpacing" controls point LABEL offset

TubeCAD can moves the point labels from on top of the points to outside the diameter automatically. The direction is always along a vector formed by the bisection of the two adjacent centerlines - toward the outside of the bend. The automatic distance is always tied to the diameter entered in General Specs. Because of this new capability, users asked us to allow them to control how far the labels move away from the actual point object. This new command allows you to type a factor (multiplier) that will change the distance by multiplying the factor against the automatic distance generated. A value of 1.0 makes no change in the value. But a value of 0.5 moves the label halfway closer to the point it is labelling. This value affects all labels on all objects - not just the primary views.

Factor of "1" Factor of "0.2"

ENHANCED: Default Parts Folder Changed

TubeCAD's default part folder was changed to depend on the user logged in in Windows (See the next enhancement for details how we now handle paths). The path will be the "tcadpro" folder inside the "My Documents" folder. All data types are stored in this folder from this version on. (Note: This folder will be unique for each user login.)

ENHANCED: Changes for Multi-User Login and UAC Restrictions

TubeCAD was changed to install once in administrative mode, and then run with any new user login in Windows using the Microsoft data storage methods. For IT departments: See How TubeCAD Handles Data Storage for Multiple User Logins for details.

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