VTube-LASER v2.7
Revision 2.7Release Date: Not Released
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NEW: Inspection Data Features
NEW 1 - Moved the Alignment Dropdown BoxThe alignment type dropdown box is moved out of a Alignment Setup sub-menu and onto the main Inspection Data menu to make changing alignments much easier. NEW 2 - Press Ctrl-R to Recalculate the AlignmentNow you can press Ctrl-R anywhere in the VTube-LASER window to recalculate the current alignment. NEW 3 - NEW Best Fit Alignment 3There is a new Best Fit Alignment 3 algorithm that performs additional tests compared to previous alignments. Even though it performs additional tests, it can also run faster than previous alignments based on some new optimizations. FIX - Best Fit Alignment 2Also - a debug to the Best Fit Alignment 2 algorithm is included in this version. The debug prevents alignment 2 from choosing less than the best alignment during its iteration. |
NEW: Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data
"Reverse Calc" is our term for calculating new centerline XYZ data from LRA data. Read More About How To Import MIL-D-9898C Data Into VTubeSee VTube Reverse Calc from MIL-D-9898C Absolute Bender Data to Centerline XYZ Data for information about this bender data specification. |
NEW: Reverse Calc from Springback Compensated LRA Data
There may be situations where you are required to send centerline XYZ data to a bender for setup - but you want to include springback compensation before you send that data. |
NEW: Shortcut Keys List
If you like to use shortcut keys, now you can press Ctrl-F1 to display the list of available commands. |
NEW: "Calculate New Cut Length?" Dialog after Reverse Calc Incremental LRAs
VTube will now ask you if you want to calculate a new Cut Length in Part Setup if you perform a Reverse Calc on the Incremental LRA or Springback Compensated LRA data. |
SEVERAL NEW Bender Communication Protocols Added
NEW: BLM VGP 3D Bender Communications
We've embedded Benderlink for BLM bender communications inside VTube-LASER.
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NEW: SOCO Bender Communications
A new SOCO-specific bender communications protocol is now built into VTube-LASER.
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NEW: CRIPPA Bender Communications (for legacy CRIPPA benders with Siemens Sinumerik controls)
A new CRIPPA MPF bender communications protocol is now built into VTube-LASER for older CRIPPA benders that do not have Supravision Network communications capabilities.
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NEW: HVAC OMS Benders Communications
VTube can now export new data to HVAC Machinery's OMS benders using a direct network connection. |
ENHANCED: Eaton Leonard Premier, EL2000, and Velog Bender Setup
VTube-LASER will now allow for the setup of all standard bender and setup data for a Premier, EL2000, or Velog control. YBC Velocity, Function, Stop, and C Last IncludedThis data includes all the part setup data and all the data that is included in each YBC row, including these data columns:
YBC Data Automatically Synchronized with Blue Column LRA Data in the Parent WindowThe YBC data in this new Eaton Leonard Setup window is always synchronized with the blue columns in the parent VTube Bender Setup window. Use Either Inches or MillimetersThe screen allows you to switch between Inches and Millimeters and back again with the press of a single button.
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ENHANCED - Import the Tube Centerline TeZet XLS Data File
In order to help with migration from TeZet to VTube-LASER, customers asked us to enhanced the Excel XLS file import in VTube-STEP (included in VTube-LASER) to handle TeZet file data better.
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ENHANCED - Path Manager Checkbox - Offer to Add New Paths
A new checkbox in the Path Manager allows you to control if VTube offers to add new paths detected. |
NEW - Probed Points Now Automatically IGNORE Cut Planes
As of this version, VTube-LASER will ignore cut planes when in tactile probe mode.
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NEW - Part Setup Popup Menu: "Set Date/Time to Now" Feature
The Part Setup popup menu lets you set the Date/Time stamp for the project file to the current date and time.
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NEW - VTube-STEP Snap to Axis Transformation
Snap any of the tube straights to any of the major axes in VTube-STEP mode.
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NEW: Ctrl-B Shortcut Key for Quick Backup of VTube Project Files
Now you can press CTRL-B to create a backup for insurance against failures or changes-of-mind during an experiment.
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NEW: Improved License Control Tools
We improved license management by giving messages in the status bar at the bottom of screen that report on license health.
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ENHANCED: Scanner and Ball Probe Measurement Sound Changes
DIFFERENT Sound from Each OtherThe scanner measure and ball probe measure sounds are now different from each other. You will know when VTube is taking points by ball probe or points by scanner by hearing to the unique sounds associated with those two kinds of measuring. NEW Softer SoundsThe scanning sound is now softer than the previous sound - and is also a repeating sound that works better with sound systems that turn off and then back on when not being used. |
ENHANCED: Loaded Project Filename Automatically Moves to Top of Recent List
VTube Project files loaded are now always moved to the top of the Recent Projects list - even if they are already in the list. |
ENHANCED: Tube Shape Averaging from LRA Data in the Hybrid Feature in Tube Data Storage
We found and fixed a problem with ROTATION data averaging when creating a hybrid tube from LRA bender data. About This FeatureThis feature allows you to measure a part multiple times, then average the results. |
NEW: VERIFIED Compatible with SOLIDWORKS 2017
VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER are verified compatible for building directly to SOLIDWORKS 2017. |
ENHANCED: Network License Manager Setup Change - No Receive Port Necessary
Only one port is now required for connection to the Network License Manager. |
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Other Changes
- This version of VTube works with a new version 9 of the Network License Manager that has a redesigned user interface and a new communications engine.
- New splitter bars are added between the menus and the viewport.
- VTube can now properly save and load DATES and TIMES in the project file regardless of the Windows locale settings. Previous versions could not handle non US standard dates and times in the project file.
- We made a major optimization by reducing the amount of memory required to run VTube. This optimization also makes VTube run faster.
Other Pages
- Back to VTube-LASER
- Back to VTube Software Updates (for LASER Mode)
- See also VTube-STEP
- See also VTube-STEP Revisions
- See VTube-LASER Customer Support Page to download the latest version.
- See VTube-LASER Cut Planes
- See the tutorial on DCP - Diameter Cut Planes
- See How to Measure Tubes Attached to an Evaporator with the DCP Feature