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===Transfer Tubes to CAM2 Measure 10===
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===New Transform MASTER Centerline Data so Any Bend is True in the XY Plane===
*Enter the tube data in VTube then save CAM2 Measure 10 tube data for import into CAM2.
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*Transform the centerline orientation so that any bend is true.
*Save using a Popup menu in the XYZ grid, or save from the the File tab.
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*The 0,0,0 datum is always placed at the center of the true bend radius.
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*This feature can be combined with the Excel output in order to automate the building of compound tools in solid model programs.
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[[image:vtube_transform_truebend_one.jpg|400px]]
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Before transformation:<br>
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[[image:vtube_hvac_transform_none.jpg|300px]]<br>
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After transformation with bend 1 true to the XY plane:<br>
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[[image:vtube_hvac_transform_one.jpg|300px]]<br>
 
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Revision as of 05:17, 17 November 2012

Vtube-step logo.jpg

Revision 1.80

Vtube-step 1.79.jpg



New Transform MASTER Centerline Data so Any Bend is True in the XY Plane

  • Transform the centerline orientation so that any bend is true.
  • The 0,0,0 datum is always placed at the center of the true bend radius.
  • This feature can be combined with the Excel output in order to automate the building of compound tools in solid model programs.


Vtube transform truebend one.jpg

Before transformation:
Vtube hvac transform none.jpg

After transformation with bend 1 true to the XY plane:
Vtube hvac transform one.jpg


Added Split Bend collection feature in Collect Control in STEP mode

  • Split bend (for handling 180 degree bends or greater) was available in LASER mode - now it is available in STEP mode too.
  • This means that you can also display compress LRA data with two 90s being combined to show a 180 degree bend in the LRA grid and the reports.
  • In STEP mode, you can select an arc section that* becomes the guide for the intrados and extrados - showing VTube where to form the split bend centerline.
  • The split construction model now displays in STEP mode.

Vtube-step splitbend constructionmodel.jpg


Added new Radius Table in XYZ pop-up grid for storage of often-used radii

  • Store commonly used radii in a table for use in the future.
  • Any number can be added to the list.
  • VTube can now output TRUE radius as well as NOMINAL radius values based on the radius table.

Vtube radius table popup.jpg Vtube radius table.jpg

Other Changes

  • Fixed slow dragging control windows in STEP mode The End Scan Diameter
  • Faster saving and loading of VTube persistence files makes VTube load and close faster
  • New options in XYZ pop-up menus
  • The formula for building the centerline in the split bend area is improved and more reliable.



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