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Some AddisonMckee Mark IV benders require that all the teach mode data be returned during an automated bender correction.  VTube-LASER now handles this data if it is available during a RECALL options from the bender.<br><br>
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* If the Mark IV data is available, then a new tab menu appears next to the correction grid in Bender Data Setup. 
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The bender number selected for communications is now stored in the project file for recall later.  The assumption is that a given part is often bent on the same bender.
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* This tab menu shows the AddisonMckee custom data.  It can be read but not modified.
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* Be sure to perform a RECALL from the AddisonMckee before attempting to SEND corrections.  This will ensure that this data is stored and returned to the bender at correction time.
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The SolidWorks tube builder can now:<br>
 
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The most recently used project file open and save paths are now stored and used for future open and saves.
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIXED: Memory Leaks===
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED: Measure Process Menu Reorganized===
 
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A few heavy-use customers were reporting that the Alignment feature, if used for hours repeatedly, would eventually cause a lock to the software.  We discovered that VTube would eventually run out of Windows memory if used for extended periods of time because several additional megabytes of memory was used but never released during each alignment.<br><br>This has been fixed so that all leaks are plugged - and VTube releases the memory.<br><br>
 
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While checking the Alignment feature, we also examined all other areas of memory use, and found other smaller leaks that are now repaired.
 
  
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* Large memory leaks were repaired for the Alignment feature.
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To help ease the workflow in VTube-LASER, the Measure Tube-Cylinder panel is moved to the top of the Measure Process menu.
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* Smaller memory leaks were repaired in other areas of VTube also.<br><br>
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This fix can be proved by running the Task Manager Performance menu, and viewing the "Available" memory value during an alignment.
 
 
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We discovered issues with the Benderlink Setup menu, where edited data was not always stored after it was changed in the grid.  This has been repaired.  All data entered is saved.<br><br>Also, the Benderlink Setup menu is redesigned to be easier to use than before.<br><br>
 
  
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* Double-click on the PATH cell to select a path.
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Sometimes the workflow to set the straight count before measuring was confusing, so now these controls are moved out of this menu and into separate windows that appear after operators press the scan buttons. They appear like this:<br><br>
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* Click on any cell to select and edit the value.
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* Resize columns
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* The setup inside System Options is always saved to file when closing this window.  There is no now way to accidentally cancel the changes.
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Some AddisonMckee Mark IV benders require that its custom teach mode data be returned in the communication data during an automated bender correction from VTube. For benders that require this data during corrections from VTube, if this data is not found by the control, then a small message box will appear with a message that the incoming data is not AddisonMckee Mark IV data, and the correction data will be ignored.<br><br>
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To solve this problem,  VTube-LASER now takes in and stores this data during a RECALL from the bender.  When VTube sends corrections back to the bender, it includes this custom data in the transmission.  This means that a RECALL is required before corrections are made to this kind of control.<br><br>
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* If the Mark IV data is available, then a new tab menu appears next to the correction grid in Bender Data Setup.<br><br>  
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* This tab menu shows the AddisonMckee custom data.  It can be read but not modified.<br><br>
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* Be sure to perform a RECALL from the AddisonMckee before attempting to SEND corrections.  This will ensure that this data is stored and returned to the bender at correction time.<br><br>
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* A new CLEAR the Adjustment is added to allow operators to clear the Adjustment Grid.<br><br>
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* A new CLEAR the AddisonMckee Mark IV enhanced data button is added.<br><br>
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* New Export dialog windows are now present for every type of file export with new features.<br><br>
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* The AUTO SEND buttons now send the the MASTER XYZ with the BLUE COLUMN LRA data automatically.<br><br>
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* Persistent Export Paths: Every type of export now has its own unique output path setting that is remembered in the VTube persistent local configuration file.  This allows you to set a unique path for your common exports.  As long as the path continues to exist, VTube will never forget to use that path as default for export for that file type.<br><br>
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*Display Data in Notepad++: VTube can automatically display the file created in Notepad++ after it is exported.<br><br>
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* Changes were made to the interface to clear up the potential for orphaned windows in the Dell M6700 laptops.  For example, when the LASER mode window is displayed, then the STEP mode window disappears.<br><br>
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* More optimizations were performed on internal timers - making VTube faster.<br><br>
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* Changes were made to the interface to clear up the potential for orphaned windows in Dell M6700 laptops.  For example, when the LASER mode window displays, the STEP mode window is now made invisible.<br><br>
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* VTube-LASER Bender Data Setup is quicker to return an error message when it any network connection no longer exists.  Previous versions could lock for minutes.<br><br>
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* COMMENT Editor Window: The "Cancel Changes" button now works inside the Comment editors.<br><br>
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* The VTube splash screen now loads and displays before VTube starts loading.<br><br>
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Latest revision as of 17:03, 24 February 2014

Vtube-laser logo.jpg

Revision 1.86

Vtube-laser 1.81.4.jpg

Contents




Check.jpg ENHANCED: Bender Number Stored in Project

Vtube-laser 1.86 BenderNumber.png

The bender number selected for communications is now stored in the project file for recall later. The assumption is that a given part is often bent on the same bender.




Check.jpg NEW: Project Open and Save Path is Stored

The most recently used project file open and save paths are now stored and used for future open and saves.

Vtube-1.86-opendialog.png



Check.jpg ENHANCED: Measure Process Menu Reorganized

To help ease the workflow in VTube-LASER, the Measure Tube-Cylinder panel is moved to the top of the Measure Process menu.

Vtube-laser-1.86 measureprocessmenu.png




Check.jpg ENHANCED: Straight Count Controls Moved to Setup Menus

Sometimes the workflow to set the straight count before measuring was confusing, so now these controls are moved out of this menu and into separate windows that appear after operators press the scan buttons. They appear like this:

Vtube-laser-1.86 setuptubecylindermeasure.png

Vtube-laser-1.86-userinterface.png



Check.jpg ENHANCED: AddisonMckee Mark IV EXTENDED Communications

AddisonMckeeMarkIV.png

Some AddisonMckee Mark IV benders require that its custom teach mode data be returned in the communication data during an automated bender correction from VTube. For benders that require this data during corrections from VTube, if this data is not found by the control, then a small message box will appear with a message that the incoming data is not AddisonMckee Mark IV data, and the correction data will be ignored.

To solve this problem, VTube-LASER now takes in and stores this data during a RECALL from the bender. When VTube sends corrections back to the bender, it includes this custom data in the transmission. This means that a RECALL is required before corrections are made to this kind of control.

  • If the Mark IV data is available, then a new tab menu appears next to the correction grid in Bender Data Setup.

  • This tab menu shows the AddisonMckee custom data. It can be read but not modified.

  • Be sure to perform a RECALL from the AddisonMckee before attempting to SEND corrections. This will ensure that this data is stored and returned to the bender at correction time.

AddisonMckeeMarkIVExtendedData.png



Check.jpg NEW: Other Bender Data Setup Menu Changes

  • A new CLEAR the Adjustment is added to allow operators to clear the Adjustment Grid.

  • A new CLEAR the AddisonMckee Mark IV enhanced data button is added.

Vtube-laser-1.86-clearbuttons.png

Vtube-laser-1.86-clearadjustmentbutton.png
  • The AUTO SEND buttons now send the the MASTER XYZ with the BLUE COLUMN LRA data automatically.

Vtube-laser-1.86-autosendbuttons.png




Check.jpg Other Changes

  • More optimizations were performed on internal timers - making VTube faster.

  • Changes were made to the interface to clear up the potential for orphaned windows in Dell M6700 laptops. For example, when the LASER mode window displays, the STEP mode window is now made invisible.

  • VTube-LASER Bender Data Setup is quicker to return an error message when it any network connection no longer exists. Previous versions could lock for minutes.

  • COMMENT Editor Window: The "Cancel Changes" button now works inside the Comment editors.

  • The VTube splash screen now loads and displays before VTube starts loading.

Other

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