Changelog

5.0.34

• Fixed profile preview in the workpiece for tapered threads in the Z+ direction.
• Added a taper calculator, click the [c] button next to taper to enter taper directly as degrees or taper per foot.
• Added locks to Major Diameter, Minor Diameter and Thread Height, locking two inputs and the third unlocked input is automatically adjusted. Much easier to adjust for Freeform threads.

5.0.33

• Improved DXF import to detect if geometry in XY or ZX plane.

5.0.32

• Applied an extra check before moving the tool to clearance position on internal threads, when starting the thread inside the part the tool moves to clearance position first.

5.0.31

• Added option in the Post Processor to output all G-code as radius, for machines that are setup as radius mode.
• Improved DFX profile export, profiles should now correctly import into more CAD/CAM software.
• Chamfer was incorrectly applied, now both crest and root chamfers get proper angle and chamfer height.

5.0.30

• Improved setup for thread standards. Selecting a thread spec now show an expanded window with tolarance table of Major,Pitch and Minor diameters (max/min)
• Added more thread standards, Knuckle Threads (DIN20400/DIN405), Trapezoidal (DIN30295) and Buttress (BS1657/DIN513/ANSI B1.9)
• The thread calculators for all the included standards have a realtime graphic preview of the profile (w zoom/pan)

5.0.28

• Added support for custom entry and retract, lets you guide the threading tool to its destination surface with a series of points.
• Improved setting up custom stock. Place points for the workpiece coordinated with mouse.
• Added VTL configuration for NC-SIM.

5.0.26

• Support for multiple threads per setup. Its possible to program upto 8 threads onto same workpiece. Primary useage for cable & hoist drums with multiple righthand and lefthand cable grooves.
• Implemented a built-in helix calculator for quickly setting up helix revolutions based on centerpoints. Helpful for grooves for cable & hoist drums.
• Support for simulating threads with variable pitch. NC-SIM picks up K value directly from G-code.
• Fixed zoom-to-mouse in canvas.

5.0.24

• Added collision detection in NC-SIM. Visual coloring if any rapid moves enters material.
• Added Wave chipbreaker, applies oscillating movements for threading passes in order to break chips during machining.
• Overall improvements, better performance and general cleanup.
• Added Spacemouse detection in NC-SIM.

5.0.22

• ThreadTracer NC-SIM. New G-code simulator with orthographic projection. Simulates all threads.

5.0.21

• Better number inputs, detect , and . when using numeric keyboard, iproved inline math and added support to convert all numbers to metric<->inch.
• Fixed, Surface speed and taper angle was not stored between sessions.

5.0.20

• Fix in comment line information in G-code output when in inch mode.

5.0.19

• added support for tapered threads, taper is set as a radial slope and not direct angle so for an NPT taper, set as 1/32 or 0,03125 = 1.7899 degrees
• added hotkeys F1-F8 to switch tabs, and Z key to reverse scrollwheel zoom direction.

5.0.18

• added custom header and footer fields for ISO post processors.
• added support for 3Dconnexion Spacemouse.

5.0.17

• added Import of ThreadTracer settings from GibbsCAM
• added Adaptive Finishing with sliders for angle threshold, curve desnity and look-ahead
• improved finishing logic
• added No Drag toggle for finishing
• added Reverse Finish Direction for finishing
• added Run In and Run Out
• added Full Profile Exit
• performance speedup on rendering workscreen

5.0.15

• added toggle for VTL orientation (toggle between vertical and horizontal machine view)
• fix correct RPM outout in template post processor