VTube-STEP v1.94

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Revision 1.94

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Check.jpg NEW: Trim Surface Datum for Trimming or Extending End Lengths

VTube-STEP now allows for different kind of Trim Surfaces now. Older versions only allow for the centroid (average XYZ point) of all points in a solid used to trim.

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  • CENTROID POINT - Trim/Extend to the average centroid point in the surface cloud.

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  • FURTHEST POINT - Trim/Extend to the furthest point in the cloud from the midpoint of the tube centerline.

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  • NEAREST POINT - Trim/Extend to the nearest point in the cloud from the midpoint of the tube centerline.

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Check.jpg NEW: Add Collection Grid Properties Column and Edit Datum Menu

The new properties column allows for new options to accompany each of the collected objects.

The properties cells will show the TrimSurf datum type.

Right click on any TrimSurf row, then choose Edit Trim Surface Datum to enter this menu (below):

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Check.jpg ENHANCED: Automatic Projection Tolerance for Centerline Calculation

Since the STEP mode calculation engine completely automates the Projection Tolerance, there is no longer a need for the user to set this value.

It is removed from above the Collection grid.

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PROJECTION TOLERANCE ACCURACY

The Projection Tolerance in VTube-STEP now starts with an very small projection tolerance at a 10th of a micron (0.0001 mm, or 0.000003937 inches).

If the centerline for the cylinders cannot be solved for, then VTube increases the projection tolerance until it finds a solution.

The final projection tolerance used is stored in the Collection grid so that you can view the result at any time after a calculation.

Vtube-step-1.94 projtolerance tenth micron.png

Check.jpg Other Changes

  • Fixed a bug in the Recent Folder data in the Quick Load Dialog for project files and import files.

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