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This adds a second model of the end point before it is offset.<br><br>
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This feature adds a second end point object on the screen for the end point before it is offset.<br><br>
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This allows you to visually confirm that the offset point (orange) is based on the correct datum point (yellow) when a Measured offste is used, and/or a ball probe is used on the end.<br><br>
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The extra model lets you visually confirm that the final offset point (orange) is based on the correct datum point (yellow) when a A-End or B-End Measured offset value is entered, and/or a ball probe is used on the end.<br><br>
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In the top image on the right, the yellow ball represents the middle of the ball probe. The orange ball is the projected end point based on the compensation toward the end.<br><br>
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In these images, the yellow ball represents the middle of the ball probe. The orange ball is the projected end point based on the compensation toward the end plus the negative or positive offset values in Part Setup.<br><br>
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In the image below, the top points show an extra -0.5 inch offset - in addition to the ball radius offset.<br><br>
 
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.8.1_end_offset_model_illustration.png|300px]]<br><br>
 
[[image:vtube-laser_v2.8.1_end_offset_model_illustration.png|300px]]<br><br>
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When the two points are within 0.1 mm (0.0039 inches) of within each other, then VTube only draws the final orange ball.
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When the two points are within 0.1 mm (0.0039 inches) of each other, then VTube only draws the final orange point.
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: NOTIFICATION SWITCHING FROM LASER SCANNER TO BALL PROBE and BACK==
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As of this version if VTube-LASER toggles from LASER to ball probe or ball probe to LASER, it notifies you with a sound and a guide box message.<br><br>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.8.1_notification for toggle laser.png|500px]]<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: SWITCH BETWEEN UNISCAN TO MULTISCAN IN THE SAME TUBE==
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As of this version if VTube-LASER allows you to toggle UNISCAN to MULTISCAN and back in the SAME tube.<br><br>
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In previous versions, this was not easy to do because the measure setup was good for either UNISCAN or MULTISCAN - but not both. Now VTube included separate setup values in the Measure Setup LASER tab for UNISCAN or MULTICAN. Also, the Separation filter menu has separate values for both UNISCAN and MULTISCAN.<br><br>
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The reason we added this feature is because some tubes have bowed straights that can only be measured with MULTISCAN.  See more about this topic in video 67 in the [[VTube-LASER Videos]] page.
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: DCF (DUAL CYLINDER FIT) ADDED TO '''MULTISCAN'''==
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The DCF feature measures each straight twice when you scan it the first time.<br><br>
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The DCF feature was only available in UNISCAN in the previous version. It was so helpful, that now we've added it to MULTISCAN mode too.<br><br>
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This method helps to ensure repeatability of the cylinder measurements on-the-fly using a LASER scanner - even when measuring at the tangent points like infra-fork probes do.
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'''Read details about this new feature here: [[DCF - Dual Cylinder Fit]]'''
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.8_DCF_logo.png|500px]]<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Other Features and Fixes==
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* We discovered that the laser scanning sound was too quiet for factory settings compared to other sounds.  We amplified it in this version.<br><br>
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* We fixed a minor bug in DIAMETER MultiScan.<br><br>
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* We removed two unneeded internal checks in DCF (Diameter Cut Plane) that were redundant. (Vector angle check and offset at a distance check).
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Latest revision as of 03:02, 7 May 2017

Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png


Revision 2.8.1

Original Release Date: May 8, 2017
Latest Build: 70 - May 6, 2017


Vtube-laser v2.7 screenshot.png

Contents


BUILD 70 - May 6, 2017

Check.jpg NEW: SECOND POINT OBJECT for END OFFSETS

This feature adds a second end point object on the screen for the end point before it is offset.

The extra model lets you visually confirm that the final offset point (orange) is based on the correct datum point (yellow) when a A-End or B-End Measured offset value is entered, and/or a ball probe is used on the end.

In these images, the yellow ball represents the middle of the ball probe. The orange ball is the projected end point based on the compensation toward the end plus the negative or positive offset values in Part Setup.

In the image below, the top points show an extra -0.5 inch offset - in addition to the ball radius offset.

Vtube-laser v2.8.1 end offset model illustration.png

When the two points are within 0.1 mm (0.0039 inches) of each other, then VTube only draws the final orange point.

Vtube-laser v2.8.1 end offset model.png

Ball probe orange tube.png



Check.jpg NEW: NOTIFICATION SWITCHING FROM LASER SCANNER TO BALL PROBE and BACK

As of this version if VTube-LASER toggles from LASER to ball probe or ball probe to LASER, it notifies you with a sound and a guide box message.

Vtube-laser v2.8.1 notification for toggle laser.png

Vtube-laser v2.8.1 notification for toggle laser to laser.png




Check.jpg NEW: SWITCH BETWEEN UNISCAN TO MULTISCAN IN THE SAME TUBE

As of this version if VTube-LASER allows you to toggle UNISCAN to MULTISCAN and back in the SAME tube.

In previous versions, this was not easy to do because the measure setup was good for either UNISCAN or MULTISCAN - but not both. Now VTube included separate setup values in the Measure Setup LASER tab for UNISCAN or MULTICAN. Also, the Separation filter menu has separate values for both UNISCAN and MULTISCAN.

The reason we added this feature is because some tubes have bowed straights that can only be measured with MULTISCAN. See more about this topic in video 67 in the VTube-LASER Videos page.

Vtube-laser v2.8.1 switch uniscan to multiscan.png



Check.jpg NEW: DCF (DUAL CYLINDER FIT) ADDED TO MULTISCAN

The DCF feature measures each straight twice when you scan it the first time.

The DCF feature was only available in UNISCAN in the previous version. It was so helpful, that now we've added it to MULTISCAN mode too.

This method helps to ensure repeatability of the cylinder measurements on-the-fly using a LASER scanner - even when measuring at the tangent points like infra-fork probes do.

Read details about this new feature here: DCF - Dual Cylinder Fit

Vtube-laser v2.8 DCF logo.png



Check.jpg Other Features and Fixes

  • We discovered that the laser scanning sound was too quiet for factory settings compared to other sounds. We amplified it in this version.

  • We fixed a minor bug in DIAMETER MultiScan.

  • We removed two unneeded internal checks in DCF (Diameter Cut Plane) that were redundant. (Vector angle check and offset at a distance check).



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