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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED: Centerline Calculation Engine is Improved for Imprecise Solid Model Surfaces===
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VTube-STEP has been going through calculation engine improvements in the last few versions - because customers continue to share model examples with us that have surfaces that are less than the normal precision.<br><br>
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VTube can now import tubes from SolidWorks.<br><br>
  
So this version has another breakthrough in centerline calculation.  <br><br>
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This means that the loop is closed between VTube and SolidWorksVTube can build parametrically constrained tubes in SolidWorks as well as import parametric tubes.<br><br>
  
The engine also improves on tubes with end cuts that aren't perpendicular to the axis of the tube straight at the ends (like for coping).<br><br>
 
  
Our research shows that these two new rules (described on the right) ensure centerline vector direction accuracy.<br><br>
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'''How it Works'''<br><br>
  
'''Two new rules are in place in the math engine:'''<br><br>
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1 - Draw the tube centerline in 3DSketch.  Put fillets at the intersections.<br><br>
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It does not matter to VTube if there are intersection points in the sketch, or no intersections with just connections to arc ends.<br><br>
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If you need to, it is ok to draw tubes with contiguous arcs (where the arcs touch each other without straights).<br><br>
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VTube can also handle importing 180 degree bends.<br><br>
  
1 - The final two projected points to the centerline must be at least 0.001" apart (0.025mm), or VTube will automatically increase the projection tolerance and try the projection again. <br><br>
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2 - While SolidWorks is in 3DSketch mode, switch to VTube then import the 3DSketch.<br><br>
 
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Before importing the sketch, you can enter a diameter and wall thickness in VTube's import menu.<br><br>
2 - Now VTube requires that more surface points must qualify for projection to the centerline than in previous versions - or VTube will increase the projection tolerance and try again.<br><br>
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED: Point Labels Draw More Efficiently===
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The point labels and end labels now draw more efficiently than before in both VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP modes.<br><br>
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VTube can now import Laservision CSV files.<br><br>
  
Now they only draw after the orbit pauses.  This makes orbiting much faster.<br><br>
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These files contain the part number, comment, linear unit setting, XYZ coordinates, bend radii, diameter, and default tolerance.<br><br>
  
Also, the label redraw logic was fixed during part load so that the user no longer has to manually redraw the part to fix the label positions.<br><br>
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'''How it Works'''<br><br>
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1 - Press the Laservision CSV Import button.<br><br>
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2 - Choose the CSV file, and press Open.<br><br>
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] UPDATED: Chinese, Japanese, German, Spanish Translations Updated===
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] ENHANCED: Winton WMC Export Window Improved===
  
 
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The Winton WMC Export window is updated with an improved template filename edit box control.<br><br>
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It is tested for and and will work with the current version 6 WMC files.<br><br>
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All the language files are updated for VTube.<br><br>
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Enter a Tube Wall Thickness in the Import Excel XLS Window===
  
This update includes the new button hints for buttons that have no captions.<br><br>
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The GERMAN translation for the toolbar buttons is too wide, so only the GERMAN hints for thoses buttons displays.<br><br>
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The Import Excel XLS window now allows you to enter a wall thickness as well as a diameter.
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] FIX: Clearing a VTube project will also clear the Import Excel Grids in the Import Excel XLS Window===
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The grids in this menu were never cleared with the project clear.  This has been fixed so that they clear to an empty grid.
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Other Changes===
 
===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Other Changes===
  
* The installation program now defaults to installing the Windows version of open dialog rather than the Quick Load dialogs.  Most customers prefer the Windows dialog.  (The Quick Load was designed for the shop floor environment.)<br><br>
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* The Winton WMC Export Dialog was adjusted for better operation.
 
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* Components would not display the new language loaded until after VTube was restarted. This has been fixed.<br><br>
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==Other==
 
==Other==

Latest revision as of 22:43, 7 November 2014

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Revision 1.97

Vtube-step-1.97 import SolidWorks 3DSketch.png





Check.jpg NEW: Import SolidWorks 3DSketch Into VTube

VTube can now import tubes from SolidWorks.

This means that the loop is closed between VTube and SolidWorks. VTube can build parametrically constrained tubes in SolidWorks as well as import parametric tubes.


How it Works

1 - Draw the tube centerline in 3DSketch. Put fillets at the intersections.

It does not matter to VTube if there are intersection points in the sketch, or no intersections with just connections to arc ends.

If you need to, it is ok to draw tubes with contiguous arcs (where the arcs touch each other without straights).

VTube can also handle importing 180 degree bends.

2 - While SolidWorks is in 3DSketch mode, switch to VTube then import the 3DSketch.

Before importing the sketch, you can enter a diameter and wall thickness in VTube's import menu.

Vtube-step-1.97 SolidWorks 3DSketch.png

Vtube-step-1.97 import SolidWorks button importmenu.png

Vtube-step-1.97 import solidworks window.png

Vtube-step-1.97 imported sw part.png

Check.jpg NEW: Laservision CSV File Import

VTube can now import Laservision CSV files.

These files contain the part number, comment, linear unit setting, XYZ coordinates, bend radii, diameter, and default tolerance.

How it Works

1 - Press the Laservision CSV Import button.

Vtube-step-1.97 import laservision csv.png

2 - Choose the CSV file, and press Open.

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Vector tube data center.jpg

Check.jpg ENHANCED: Winton WMC Export Window Improved

The Winton WMC Export window is updated with an improved template filename edit box control.

It is tested for and and will work with the current version 6 WMC files.

Vtube-step 1.97 Winton WMC Export.png



Check.jpg NEW: Enter a Tube Wall Thickness in the Import Excel XLS Window

The Import Excel XLS window now allows you to enter a wall thickness as well as a diameter.

Vtube-step-1.97 import xls wall.png


Check.jpg UPDATE: Language Files Updated

These language files are updated for this new version:

  • Chinese
  • Japanese



Vtube-step-1.97 japanese solidworks import.png

Check.jpg Other Changes

  • The Winton WMC Export Dialog was adjusted for better operation.



Other