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==Quick Links==
 
==Quick Links==
  
* [[VTube-STEP Revisions]]
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* [[VTube-STEP Updates]]
 
* [[VTube-STEP Videos]]
 
* [[VTube-STEP Videos]]
* [[VTube Software Maintenance Plan]]
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* [[VTube Software Maintenance Plan]] (SMP)
 
* We can perform remote demonstrations using [[GotoMeeting]].
 
* We can perform remote demonstrations using [[GotoMeeting]].
 
* Also see [[VTube-LASER]] (for measuring with a FARO arm)
 
* Also see [[VTube-LASER]] (for measuring with a FARO arm)
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==Import Solid Models from ANY Solid Model CAD Program to Convert to Bender Data==
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== Compatibility With Other CAD Packages==
 
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* [[VTube Import from SIEMENS NX]]
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* [[VTube Import from SIEMENS Solid Edge]]
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* [[VTube Import from Autodesk Inventor]]
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VTube-STEP extracts tube data from a STEP or IGES solid model file - from any solid model CAD package.<br><br>
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VTube-STEP can import centerline data from cylindrical or rectangular solid models ''that have no centerline''.<br><br>
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[[image:vtube-step-1.82.rectangulartube_7points.jpg|300px]]
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[[image:cadsplash.jpg|400px]]
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== Partners and Distributors==
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* [[FARO]] - FARO is the world leader in articulated arms.  The FARO Americas division is our exclusive [[VTube-LASER]] distributor for North and South America.  VTube-STEP is also a catalog item for FARO.
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* [[Horn Machine Tools]] - Manufacturer of benders and [[CSM]] benders
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* [[UNISON]] - All electric benders from the UK
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* [[SMI]]- Italian line of Silver benders
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* [[CRIPPA]] - Italian benders
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* [[UNIVERSAL TOOL & ENGINEERING]] - Alpine benders
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== CNC Bender Communications and Setup ==
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VTube can communicate with many tube and wire-form benders.  Follow these links to read about details in how it transfers data to and from CNC Benders.
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* About [[VTube Communication for Winton Benders]]
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* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
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* About [[VTube Robomac Communications]]
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* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
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== Setup ==
 
== Setup ==
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* See [[How to Register the VTube License]] for each computer
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* See [[How To Install VTube to Windows XP]]
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* See [[How to Bypass the Not Commonly Run Message in Windows]] during installation or dongle setup
 
* [[How to Change VTube VPort Color]]
 
* [[How to Change VTube VPort Color]]
 
* How to [[Change the VTube Default Setup]]
 
* How to [[Change the VTube Default Setup]]
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* How to [[Change the VTube User Interface Language]]
 
* How to [[Change the VTube User Interface Language]]
 
* [[Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube]]
 
* [[Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube]]
* How to find the [[VTube Bender Template Location]]<br><br><br><br>
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* How to find the [[VTube Bender Template Location]]<br><br>
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== Setup for Communications with CNC Benders ==
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VTube can communicate with many tube and wire-form benders.  Follow these links to read about details in how it transfers data to and from CNC Benders.
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* See the Tutorial for [[VTube HERBER Bender New Part Setup (SOL Protocol)]]
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* See a Tutorial for [[VTube Communication for UNISON Benders]]
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* About [[VTube Communication for Winton Benders]]
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* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
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* About [[VTube Robomac Communications]]
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* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
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* Read About [[VTube Communication for SOCO]]
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* Read About [[VTube Communication with AMOB]]
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* See a Tutorial for [[VTube Communication for CRIPPA MPF]]
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* [[RS-232 Communications Adapters]] for communications to legacy benders<br><br><br><br>
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==Diagnostics==
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* Diagnose issues with the hardware key (dongle): See [[VTube Hardware Key Messages]]
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* [[How to Report VTube Errors]]
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==Performance ==
 
==Performance ==
* See [[VTube Windows 10 Compatibility and Performance Notes]]
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* See [[VTube and Windows 10 - Compatibility and Performance Notes]]
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* Fix for VTube Shutdown [[Issues with Raptr Online Gaming App PLAYS.TV]]
 
* How to find the [[VTube Report Template Location]]  
 
* How to find the [[VTube Report Template Location]]  
 
* Recommended [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]]
 
* Recommended [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]]
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* See [[Recommended VTube-STEP Screen Resolutions]]
 
* See [[Recommended VTube-STEP Screen Resolutions]]
 
* How to check [[OpenGL Drivers]] versions
 
* How to check [[OpenGL Drivers]] versions
* Fix for VTube Shutdown [[Issues with Raptr Online Gaming App PLAYS.TV]]
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== Tutorials ==
 
== Tutorials ==
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* See [[VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP - How to Reset the XYZ Radii to the Default Radius in the Part Setup Menu]]
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* About [[VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data]]
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* [[How To Import Channel-Shaped Parts]]
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* [[Dealing with Incorrect STEP Linear Unit Scale]]
 
* [[How To Collect Components]]
 
* [[How To Collect Components]]
 
* About [[Multi-Elongation in VTube]]
 
* About [[Multi-Elongation in VTube]]
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==Overall Purpose of VTube-STEP: Import Solid Models from ANY Solid Model CAD Program to Convert to Bender Data==
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<table>
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<tr>
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<td width=300>
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VTube-STEP extracts tube data from a STEP or IGES solid model file - from any solid model CAD package.<br><br>
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VTube-STEP can import centerline data from cylindrical or rectangular solid models ''that have no centerline''.<br><br>
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[[image:vtube-step-1.82.rectangulartube_7points.jpg|300px]]
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</td>
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<td>
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[[image:cadsplash.jpg|400px]]
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</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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== Partners and Distributors==
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* [[FARO]] - FARO is the world leader in articulated arms.  The FARO Americas division is our exclusive [[VTube-LASER]] distributor for North and South America.  VTube-STEP is also a catalog item for FARO.
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* [[Horn Machine Tools]] - Manufacturer of benders and [[CSM]] benders
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* [[UNISON]] - All electric benders from the UK
 +
* [[SMI]]- Italian line of Silver benders
 +
* [[CRIPPA]] - Italian benders
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* [[UNIVERSAL TOOL & ENGINEERING]] - Alpine benders
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==Export to Solid Model Programs==
 
==Export to Solid Model Programs==

Revision as of 21:29, 5 July 2018

Vtube-step logo 2.png Import tube data from solid models, then produce reports, and send data to benders.

VTS2 SplashScreen.png



Quick Links


Compatibility With Other CAD Packages



Setup

Setup for Communications with CNC Benders

VTube can communicate with many tube and wire-form benders. Follow these links to read about details in how it transfers data to and from CNC Benders.


Diagnostics




Performance


Tutorials



Overall Purpose of VTube-STEP: Import Solid Models from ANY Solid Model CAD Program to Convert to Bender Data

VTube-STEP extracts tube data from a STEP or IGES solid model file - from any solid model CAD package.

VTube-STEP can import centerline data from cylindrical or rectangular solid models that have no centerline.

Vtube-step-1.82.rectangulartube 7points.jpg

Cadsplash.jpg

Partners and Distributors

  • FARO - FARO is the world leader in articulated arms. The FARO Americas division is our exclusive VTube-LASER distributor for North and South America. VTube-STEP is also a catalog item for FARO.
  • Horn Machine Tools - Manufacturer of benders and CSM benders
  • UNISON - All electric benders from the UK
  • SMI- Italian line of Silver benders
  • CRIPPA - Italian benders
  • UNIVERSAL TOOL & ENGINEERING - Alpine benders



Export to Solid Model Programs

VTube-STEP can export files that can be loaded into other CAD packages. These are samples of files created by VTube-STEP and loaded into general solid model packages.

Autodesk Inventor Example
Autodesk Inventor Import from VTube Screen Shot.jpg

SOLIDWORKS Example
Vtube-step v2.3 demotube3 to solidworks.png

Multiple Language Support

VTube-STEP supports multiple languages - even East Asian. You can even translate the user interface to your own language.

Vtube-step 2.3 japanese screen.png




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