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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: UNBEND the Tube With Elongation Compensation=== | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: UNBEND the Tube With Elongation Compensation=== | ||
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+ | See a demo of VTube unbending the tube with components attached to the straights.<br> | ||
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+ | [[image:vtube-step-2.1_newfeatures_video.png|200px]]<br> | ||
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+ | * View [http://youtu.be/wnFcSLYzMbU YouTube] | ||
+ | * View [http://www.advancedtubular.com/vtube-step/vtube-step-2.1-newfeatures.mp4 MP4] | ||
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+ | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] NEW: Add COMPONENTS to the Collection=== | ||
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+ | This is a major new feature that allows you to add ANY solid model or surface to the collection. This type of collection is called a "COMPONENT". | ||
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+ | * Since components can be any object that has a surface or is a solid, it is possible to select brackets, end components, holes, coping, or any other feature designed in the tube.<br><br> | ||
+ | * Each component belongs to and is associated with a single straight of the tube. This allows components to be unbent with the new unbend feature.<br><br> | ||
+ | * Once part of the collection, components stay persistently in the VTube project.<br><br> | ||
+ | * Use the new Unbend feature to unbend the part with components to see the orientation and placement of the components to each other on a pre-bent part model.<br><br> | ||
+ | * Select coping as components, then unbend the tube to see the orientation of the coping relative to each other on a pre-bent part. | ||
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+ | [[image:vtube-step-2.1_component_selection.png|400px]]<br><br> | ||
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− | + | The new icons in System Options help you know where each value is stored - either as a GLOBAL value for all projects, or as a UNIQUE setup for every project file.<br><br> | |
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===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Other Changes=== | ===[[image:Check.jpg|25px]] Other Changes=== | ||
− | * The VTube configuration file location was in '''"c:\ProgramData\VTube"''', but this caused issues for some customers with computers using restricted rights. Now it is moved to the '''"C:\Users\Public\Documents\VTube\Config"''' folder - which is open for all users with multiple Windows logins.<br><br> | + | * CONFIGURATION PATH CHANGE: The VTube configuration file location was in '''"c:\ProgramData\VTube"''', but this caused issues for some customers with computers using restricted rights. Now it is moved to the '''"C:\Users\Public\Documents\VTube\Config"''' folder - which is open for all users with multiple Windows logins.<br><br> |
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+ | * APLINE M4 EXPORT CHANGE: The Alpine M4 Export now includes springback compensation with overbend in the bender data if the springback checkbox is selected.<br><br> | ||
− | * The | + | * VIEWPORT CHANGE: The DELETE key can now delete selected models from the screen. (Only F12 would delete models in previous versions.)<br><br> |
==Other== | ==Other== |
Latest revision as of 10:42, 17 June 2015
Revision 2.1
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- See VTube-STEP Customer Support Page to download the latest version.
NEW: UNBEND the Tube With Elongation Compensation
This is a major new feature that allows you to unbend any bend in any order.
(Click on the image on the right to see closeup descriptions of this feature.)
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See a demo of VTube unbending the tube with components attached to the straights. |
NEW: Add COMPONENTS to the Collection
This is a major new feature that allows you to add ANY solid model or surface to the collection. This type of collection is called a "COMPONENT".
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ENHANCED: Faster Graphics and Improved Perspective Projection
The graphics viewport handles graphics faster than the previous versions.
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New: Export to TRACTO-TECHNIK CSV File
Export to a TRACTO-TECHNIK CSV file with XYZ Data. |
ENHANCED: Path Manager
The Path Manager is displayed whenever a file load or save operation is about to happen. It allows you to persistently save important paths to a list of paths for easy access in the future.
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ENHANCED: Automatically Export STEP to SOLIDWORKS
Now automatically send an exported STEP file to SolidWorks. |
NEW: Automatic Import Transparency
VTube now automatically sets the transparency of the imported model when it is imported. |
NEW: User Interface Changes
VTube Project Filename Box
Collection Grid
Pulldown Menu
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NEW: Unbend XYZ and LRA Report
A new Unbend report has been added to VTube-STEP. |
NEW: System Option Folder Icons
Other Changes
- CONFIGURATION PATH CHANGE: The VTube configuration file location was in "c:\ProgramData\VTube", but this caused issues for some customers with computers using restricted rights. Now it is moved to the "C:\Users\Public\Documents\VTube\Config" folder - which is open for all users with multiple Windows logins.
- APLINE M4 EXPORT CHANGE: The Alpine M4 Export now includes springback compensation with overbend in the bender data if the springback checkbox is selected.
- VIEWPORT CHANGE: The DELETE key can now delete selected models from the screen. (Only F12 would delete models in previous versions.)
Other
- Back to VTube-STEP
- Back to VTube Software Updates (for LASER Mode)
- Back to VTube-LASER