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We added '''CTRL-L''' and '''CTRL-S''' to version 2.5. <br><br>
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In addition to '''CTRL-L''' and '''CTRL-S''' added in version 2.5, we added '''CTRL-B''' to save a copy of the current setup of the VTube project as a backup file that you don't have to name.<br><br>
We added '''CTRL-B''' to save a copy of the current setup of the VTube project as a backup file that you don't have to name.<br><br>
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You may want to save a quick backup copy of the current setup in case you need to go back in time - without thinking of where it's saved or what to name it.<br><br>
 
You may want to save a quick backup copy of the current setup in case you need to go back in time - without thinking of where it's saved or what to name it.<br><br>
 
Just press '''CTRL-B''' to create a backup for insurance against failures or change-of-mind.
 
Just press '''CTRL-B''' to create a backup for insurance against failures or change-of-mind.

Revision as of 00:28, 17 January 2017

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Revision 2.7

Release Date: Not Released


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Contents


Check.jpg NEW - STRING CENTERLINE Measurement Feature for the US Navy

This String Centerline feature was added at the request of the US Navy.

The String Centerline feature allows them to measure pipe routes inside ships by running strings of any thickness through the ship. Because VTube-LASER can use leapfrog, it can measure a string of any length.

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Check.jpg NEW - BLM VGP 3D Bender Communications

We've embedded Benderlink for BLM bender communications inside VTube-LASER.

  • This protocol uses communications through a standard Ethernet connection.

  • The protocol modifies YBC data inside BLM data files.

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Check.jpg NEW - SOCO Bender Communications

A new SOCO-specific bender communications protocol is now built into VTube-LASER.

  • This protocol uses communications through a standard Ethernet connection.

  • The protocol can send XYZ data for building new parts, or modify YBC data in the Execution File page when the bender is running in Auto mode.

  • See VTube Communication for SOCO for details.

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Check.jpg NEW - CRIPPA Bender Communications (for legacy CRIPPA benders with Siemens Sinumerik controls)

A new CRIPPA MPF bender communications protocol is now built into VTube-LASER for older CRIPPA benders that do not have Supravision Network communications capabilities.

  • This protocol uses communications through a standard Ethernet connection.

  • The protocol reads and writes CRIPPA MPF files.

  • It can build CRIPPA MPF files without the use of existing templates.

  • It can recall and correct EXISTING CRIPPA MPF files for bender corrections.

  • See VTube Communication for CRIPPA MPF for details.

  • See also CRIPPA

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Check.jpg NEW - HVAC OMS Benders Communications

VTube can now export new data to HVAC Machinery's OMS benders using a direct network connection.

The data included is the LRA converted to YBC, and the radius level data.

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Check.jpg NEW - Complete Eaton Leonard Premier, EL2000, and Velog Setup Data inside VTube-LASER Bender Setup

VTube-LASER will now allow for the complete setup of all bender and setup data that can be stored in a Premier, EL2000, or Velog control.

The Eaton Leonard values are never lost because this data is now stored inside each VTube-LASER project file.

Press the new "Additional Bender Data" button at the top of the Bender Setup screen, and VTube will now load the new Eaton Leonard Setup window shown (see the second image).

YBC Velocity, Function, Stop, and C Last Included

This data includes all the part setup data and all the data that is included in each YBC row, including these data columns:

  • Y
  • Y Velocity
  • Y Function
  • Y Stop
  • B
  • B Velocity
  • B Function
  • B Stop
  • C
  • C Velocity
  • C Function
  • C Stop
  • C Last



Click on the image on the right so see a close-up of this screen.


YBC Data Automatically Synchronized with Blue Column LRA Data in the Parent Window

The YBC data in this new Eaton Leonard Setup window is always synchronized with the blue columns in the parent VTube Bender Setup window.

Change the data in either window, and the corresponding data in the other window will automatically change.

Use Either Inches or Millimeters

The screen allows you to switch between Inches and Millimeters and back again with the press of a single button.




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Check.jpg ENHANCED - Tube Centerline XLS Import for TeZet Data

In order to help with migration from TeZet to VTube-LASER, the Excel XLS file import in VTube-STEP (included in VTube-LASER) is enhanced to handle TeZet file imports better.

  • The import automatically discovers the XYZ row with no data in order to set the point count.

  • The import lets you set the part number from the XLS data.

  • The import lets you set the diameter from the XLS data.

  • The import lets you set the wall thickness from the XLS data.

  • The import automatically sets the default radius value in the Part Setup menu.

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Check.jpg ENHANCED - Path Manager Checkbox - Offer to Add New Paths

A new checkbox in the Path Manager allows you to control if VTube offers to add new paths detected.

Some customers find the repeated offer by VTube annoying. This will allow you to turn this feature on and off.

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Check.jpg NEW - Probed Points Now IGNORE Cut Planes

As of this version, VTube-LASER will ignore cut planes when in tactile probe mode.

After observing how customers use the cut plane, we've concluded that it is best to let probed points be measured anywhere - even beyond the cut planes.

Now cut planes are used exclusively for the LASER scanner. If the LASER scanner is active, then active cut planes are also used.




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Check.jpg NEW - Set Date/Time to Now Feature

This lets you set the Date/Time stamp for the project file to the current date and time.

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Check.jpg NEW - VTube-STEP Snap to Axis Transformation

Snap any of the tube straights to any of the major axes in VTube-STEP mode.

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Check.jpg NEW: HOT Keys Control-B for Quick Backup of VTube Project Files

In addition to CTRL-L and CTRL-S added in version 2.5, we added CTRL-B to save a copy of the current setup of the VTube project as a backup file that you don't have to name.

You may want to save a quick backup copy of the current setup in case you need to go back in time - without thinking of where it's saved or what to name it.

Just press CTRL-B to create a backup for insurance against failures or change-of-mind.

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