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==Revision 2.9.9==
 
==Revision 2.9.9==
Release Date: June 11, 2018<br>
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Release Date: June 15, 2018<br>
Current Build: 1
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The new STRIPE CUT PLANE feature is included in the CUT PLANE CONTROL Window.
 
  
It will automatically remove entire stripes that are captured too far from the stripe nearest the probe. The goal is to ensure that the scanner does not accidentally catch any object in a stripe that is far away from the probe.
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The new STRIPE CUT PLANE feature is designed to eliminate entire laser stripes of data that are too far from the probe. It is included in the CUT PLANE CONTROL Window.<br><br>
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This is helpful for smaller parts because the scanners have an active depth range that allows them to pick up stripes that are within a 127mm (5 inch) inch range top to bottom.<br><br>
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The goal of the SCP feature is to ensure that the scanner does not accidentally catch any object in a stripe that is far away from the first diameter relative to the probe - even when it stops pickup up near data.  (See the image on the right.)
  
This is necessary for small parts because the scanners have an active depth range that allows them to pick up stripes that are within a 5 inch range.
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'''SCP works with the DCP feature to ensure that no stray data is used in a scan like this:'''
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'''This is how SCP works with the other cut plane features:'''
  
# - The CUT PLANE feature removes any surface data found below standard cut planes that are active.<br><br>
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* FIRST, the CUT PLANE feature removes any laser-scanned surface data found below standard cut planes that are active.<br><br>
# - The DCP (DIAMETER CUT PLANE) feature removes the tails of stripes.<br><br>
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* SECOND, the DCP (DIAMETER CUT PLANE) feature removes the tails of laser-scanned stripes.<br><br>
# - The SCP (STRIPE CUT PLANE) feature then removes any stripe remaining that is too far from the probe.<br><br>
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* THIRD, the SCP (STRIPE CUT PLANE) feature then removes any laser-scanned stripe that is too far from the probe relative to the closest stripe to the probe.<br><br>
  
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Just like other cut plane features, the SCP feature is not used during tactile measurements with the ball probe.
  
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX- MTA (Measured Tube Averaging)==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - VTUBE-STEP MODE AUTOMATIC NEGATIVE STRAIGHT FIX DURING PARAMETRIC REBUILD==
  
 
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We discovered that the MTA feature would record all the tubes and build he average in Tube Data Storage, but would not copy it into main memory.<br><br>
 
This has been fixed.
 
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(Note: VTube-STEP is included in the VTube-LASER license. It is used for importing model data.)<br><br>
[[image:MTA Banner.png|500px]]<br><br>
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Models with a 180-degree or greater bend angles can often create a very small negative straight distance value. We've added this feature to allow you to detect and fix this situation automatically by injecting a value of zero where there are negative straights.<br><br>
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - SHOW "SPLIT BENDS PRESENT" in WARNING HEADER==
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Pressing YES will change the shape of the part. However, if the negative straight is very small, then changing the shape will have no significance and will create a part that is close enough to the nominal to still be a good shape for use as MASTER data.<br><br>
  
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This feature also allows you to skip the fix by pressing "NO." If you do this, then you can still manually adjust the radii to smaller values after the rebuild. Of course, if you skip this fix, then VTube may have trouble generating the diameter - and may even generate and display a program error that you can usually bypass.<br><br>
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When Split Bends are present (180-degree bends or greater), then a new message displays in the header: "Split bends present", and turns the header yellow.</td>
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[[image:vtube-laser_v2.9.8_splitbendspresent.png|500px]]
 
  
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]NEW - End-A and End-B OFFSET VALUES IN REPORTS==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX- CONSTRUCT TUBE FEATURE WORKS AGAIN==
  
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The offset values are the same as the old Supravision "tangent" end points in the Critical Reports section of the Inspection Data report.<br><br>
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A customer discovered that the Construct Tube feature was not working in the previous version due to changes in the measuring code logic.<br><br>We fixed the broken code in this version.
The new tokens for this data are:
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* A-EndOffset
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* B-EndOffset
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[[image:vtl_v2.9.8_EndOffsets.png|400px]]
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[[image:vtube-laer_v2.9.9_constructfeature.png|700px]]<br><br>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]ENHANCED - SPLIT BEND FEATURE==
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]FIX- VTUBE-STEP MODE COLLECTION SELECTION ISSUE==
  
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* The Split Bend calculations in STEP mode are improved from previous versions.<br><br>
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(Note: VTube-STEP is included in the VTube-LASER license. It is used for importing model data.)<br><br>
* The Split Bends are set to ACTIVE automatically when importing Split Bends.
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We found issues with the collected objects in VTube-STEP mode.<br><br>
[[image:vts_v2.9.8_splitbend_improvements.png|400px]]
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* For example, the selected collected object (see the orange object) would never delete from the screen - even if the operator selected it and pressed delete.<br><br>
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* This issue could cause index errors in the Collection Features list memory displayed in the grid.<br><br>
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* The Collection Features Grid would not update automatically after a delete of the models on the screen.<br><br>
  
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All of these issues have been fixed.
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]ENHANCED - FLOATING TOOL WINDOWS STAY ON TOP==
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The floating windows have some enhancements in this version that ensures that they stay on top of parent windows.
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[[image:vvts_2.9.9_collected_object_selection.png|700px]]<br><br>
 
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==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]OTHER CHANGES==
 
==[[image:Check.jpg|25px]]OTHER CHANGES==
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* The part number is automatically inserted in the "Displayed in UI" box above the menus when a CAD model is imported.<br><br>
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* VTube-LASER will stop a Construct Tube process with ROMER arms if the LASER mode is active. It will also issue a warning to turn the LASER off.<br><br>
* The internal configuration engine was updated in order to solve some minor configuration file issues.<br><br>
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* The laser stripe data is now displayed on the screen with lines between the points. This feature makes the stripes much easier to see on the screen.<br><br>  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:49, 14 June 2018

Vtube-laser logo 1.96.png


Revision 2.9.9

Release Date: June 15, 2018
Current Build: 3


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Contents


Check.jpgNEW - SCP Feature (Stripe Cut Plane) - Eliminates LASER Stripe Data That Is Too Far From the Probe

The new STRIPE CUT PLANE feature is designed to eliminate entire laser stripes of data that are too far from the probe. It is included in the CUT PLANE CONTROL Window.

This is helpful for smaller parts because the scanners have an active depth range that allows them to pick up stripes that are within a 127mm (5 inch) inch range top to bottom.

The goal of the SCP feature is to ensure that the scanner does not accidentally catch any object in a stripe that is far away from the first diameter relative to the probe - even when it stops pickup up near data. (See the image on the right.)



This is how SCP works with the other cut plane features:

  • FIRST, the CUT PLANE feature removes any laser-scanned surface data found below standard cut planes that are active.

  • SECOND, the DCP (DIAMETER CUT PLANE) feature removes the tails of laser-scanned stripes.

  • THIRD, the SCP (STRIPE CUT PLANE) feature then removes any laser-scanned stripe that is too far from the probe relative to the closest stripe to the probe.



Just like other cut plane features, the SCP feature is not used during tactile measurements with the ball probe.

VTube-LASER v2.9.9 StripeCutPlaneWithLogo.png



Check.jpgNEW - VTUBE-STEP MODE AUTOMATIC NEGATIVE STRAIGHT FIX DURING PARAMETRIC REBUILD

(Note: VTube-STEP is included in the VTube-LASER license. It is used for importing model data.)

Models with a 180-degree or greater bend angles can often create a very small negative straight distance value. We've added this feature to allow you to detect and fix this situation automatically by injecting a value of zero where there are negative straights.

Pressing YES will change the shape of the part. However, if the negative straight is very small, then changing the shape will have no significance and will create a part that is close enough to the nominal to still be a good shape for use as MASTER data.

This feature also allows you to skip the fix by pressing "NO." If you do this, then you can still manually adjust the radii to smaller values after the rebuild. Of course, if you skip this fix, then VTube may have trouble generating the diameter - and may even generate and display a program error that you can usually bypass.

Vts v2.9.9 automatic negative straight fix at rebuild.png



Check.jpgFIX- CONSTRUCT TUBE FEATURE WORKS AGAIN

A customer discovered that the Construct Tube feature was not working in the previous version due to changes in the measuring code logic.

We fixed the broken code in this version.

Vtube-laer v2.9.9 constructfeature.png



Check.jpgFIX- VTUBE-STEP MODE COLLECTION SELECTION ISSUE

(Note: VTube-STEP is included in the VTube-LASER license. It is used for importing model data.)

We found issues with the collected objects in VTube-STEP mode.

  • For example, the selected collected object (see the orange object) would never delete from the screen - even if the operator selected it and pressed delete.

  • This issue could cause index errors in the Collection Features list memory displayed in the grid.

  • The Collection Features Grid would not update automatically after a delete of the models on the screen.

All of these issues have been fixed.

Vvts 2.9.9 collected object selection.png



Check.jpgOTHER CHANGES

  • VTube-LASER will stop a Construct Tube process with ROMER arms if the LASER mode is active. It will also issue a warning to turn the LASER off.

  • The laser stripe data is now displayed on the screen with lines between the points. This feature makes the stripes much easier to see on the screen.





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