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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] REPAIRED - TubeCAD Diameter Outline Fixes===
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX- Diameter Outline - Hidden Line Fixes for AutoCAD==
 
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Previous versions of TubeCAD did not constrain the points or centerlines when building SolidWorks tube shapes.  This version does if the options are enabled in the new Build SolidWorks window.<br><br>
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Previous versions of TubeCAD could sometimes draw the hidden lines in the diameter outline on the wrong side of the diameter.<br><br>
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This has been repaired.<br><br>
 
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW - TubeCAD Build to SolidWorks Includes End Offsets in Sweep===
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX- 3D Circle Orientation Fix==
 
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This version of TubeCAD can build a SolidWorks tube with end offsets included in the diameter.<br><br>Positive end offsets make the diameter longer relative to the end point.  Negative offsets make the diameter shorter relative to the end point.
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This version repairs a 3D circle orientation problem for certain tube diameters.<br><br>
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All 3D circles are now drawn precisely regardless of their orientation.
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[[image:tcadpro_v8-20141217_circle_plane_fix.png|500px]]
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX- End To Base Distance Calculations==
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[[image:tcadpro_v8-20141217_blockup_error.png|300px]]<br><br>
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The End to Base Blockup label now shows the correct distances.<br><br>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX- Artifact Cleanup==
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When changing from a multiple-bend part to a single straight part, TubeCAD would not always cleanup leftover artifacts that no longer apply.<br><br>
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This has been resolved.<br><br>
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[[image:tcadpro_v8-20141217_artifact_cleanup_issue_resolved.png|500px]]<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCEMENTS - Blockup Editor==
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* Because each tube view can have its own unique Blockup settings, the Blockup editor screen values now automatically change when you switch active assembly or active view at the top of the window.<br><br>
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* The Base Offset for Blockups can now be set in Blockup Editor and stored in the Prototype files - so that the values are setup when you clear TubeCAD.  Clear TubeCAD, set the value, then save the file to the correct prototype file.  (Get the prototype file name for each unit in the Options pop up menu.)<br><br>
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* Now the Individual Blockup Attributes panel is invisible when there are no Blockups on the current view to change.
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[[image:tcadpro_v8-20141217_base_offset_setup.png|500px]]<br><br>
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[[image:tcadpro_v8-20141217_blockup_editor_individual_blockup_attributes.png|500px]]<br><br>
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] OTHER===
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCEMENT - Better Auto Arrange with Assemblies==
 
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* TubeCAD now remembers the DXF path programmed the options menu.  This path is used to start the DXF export dialog in the proper location.  It is also used to build temporary DXF files for automatic transfer to AutoCAD and Intellicad.
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* In previous versions, Auto Arrange would not draw the entire layout if some of the tubes were a single straight.  Auto Arrange can now properly handle arrangements of assemblies with parts that have a mix of single straight and multi-bend parts.<br><br>
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* Auto Arrange automatic spacing was also enhanced for assemblies.
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[[image:tcadpro_v8-20141217_assembly_autoarrange.png|500px]]<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] OTHER==
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* TubeCAD now stores all configuration data in the c:\ProgramData\tcadpro folder.  This is a folder that is equally shared by all users.  Storing files there allows TubeCAD to be setup once for use by all users who log in into Windows with unique credentials.  There is no longer any need for setting up TubeCAD for each user like in previous versions.<br><br>
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* TubeCAD can now output debug data to Smart Inspect logs and display consoles.  This is mainly for testing purposes.
 
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==Other Pages==
 
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*Customer Support site: Download the upgrade from [http://advancedtubular.com/customers/tubecad/page-downloads/v8-20130729.html this page.]
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*Customer Support site: Download the upgrade from [http://advancedtubular.com/customers/tubecad this page.]
 
*Back to the [[TubeCAD Pro]] page
 
*Back to the [[TubeCAD Pro]] page

Latest revision as of 21:44, 17 December 2014

Tcadpro logo.jpg

Version 8-20141217

Back to TubeCAD Pro

Tcadpro demo generated.jpg




Check.jpg FIX- Diameter Outline - Hidden Line Fixes for AutoCAD

Tcadpro v8-20141217 dxf hiddenlines fix002.png

Previous versions of TubeCAD could sometimes draw the hidden lines in the diameter outline on the wrong side of the diameter.

This has been repaired.

Tcadpro v8-20141217 dxf hiddenlines fix.png


Check.jpg FIX- 3D Circle Orientation Fix

This version repairs a 3D circle orientation problem for certain tube diameters.

All 3D circles are now drawn precisely regardless of their orientation.

Tcadpro v8-20141217 circle plane fix.png

Check.jpg FIX- End To Base Distance Calculations

Tcadpro v8-20141217 blockup error.png

The End to Base Blockup label now shows the correct distances.

Tcadpro v8-20141217 blockup fixed.png

Check.jpg FIX- Artifact Cleanup

When changing from a multiple-bend part to a single straight part, TubeCAD would not always cleanup leftover artifacts that no longer apply.

This has been resolved.

Tcadpro v8-20141217 artifact cleanup issue resolved.png

Check.jpg ENHANCEMENTS - Blockup Editor

  • Because each tube view can have its own unique Blockup settings, the Blockup editor screen values now automatically change when you switch active assembly or active view at the top of the window.

  • The Base Offset for Blockups can now be set in Blockup Editor and stored in the Prototype files - so that the values are setup when you clear TubeCAD. Clear TubeCAD, set the value, then save the file to the correct prototype file. (Get the prototype file name for each unit in the Options pop up menu.)

  • Now the Individual Blockup Attributes panel is invisible when there are no Blockups on the current view to change.

Tcadpro v8-20141217 base offset setup.png

Tcadpro v8-20141217 blockup editor individual blockup attributes.png

Check.jpg ENHANCEMENT - Better Auto Arrange with Assemblies

  • In previous versions, Auto Arrange would not draw the entire layout if some of the tubes were a single straight. Auto Arrange can now properly handle arrangements of assemblies with parts that have a mix of single straight and multi-bend parts.

  • Auto Arrange automatic spacing was also enhanced for assemblies.

Tcadpro v8-20141217 assembly autoarrange.png

Check.jpg OTHER

  • TubeCAD now stores all configuration data in the c:\ProgramData\tcadpro folder. This is a folder that is equally shared by all users. Storing files there allows TubeCAD to be setup once for use by all users who log in into Windows with unique credentials. There is no longer any need for setting up TubeCAD for each user like in previous versions.

  • TubeCAD can now output debug data to Smart Inspect logs and display consoles. This is mainly for testing purposes.


Other Pages

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