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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)
 
* See the [[Model-based Definition]] page to learn how VTube uses this concept and why it is so important.
 
* See the [[Model-based Definition]] page to learn how VTube uses this concept and why it is so important.
 
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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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== 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]]
 
* See [[How to Bypass the Not Commonly Run Message in Windows]] during installation or dongle setup
 
* 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]]
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== Setup for Communications with CNC Benders ==
 
== 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.
 
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]]
 
* About [[VTube Communication for Winton Benders]]
 
* About [[VTube Communication for Winton Benders]]
 
* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
 
* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
 
* About [[VTube Robomac Communications]]
 
* About [[VTube Robomac Communications]]
 
* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
 
* How to [[Setup VTube for Supravision Network Communication]]
* Read About [[VTube Communication for SOCO]]<br><br>
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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 ==
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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]]
 
* [[How To Import Channel-Shaped Parts]]
 
* [[How To Import Channel-Shaped Parts]]
 
* [[Dealing with Incorrect STEP Linear Unit Scale]]
 
* [[Dealing with Incorrect STEP Linear Unit Scale]]

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.

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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.

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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
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SOLIDWORKS Example
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Multiple Language Support

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

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