The following is a collection of improvements and fixes to the latest GibbsCAM 12 software dating back to GibbsCAM v12.8.5.0
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13.0.34.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Tool dialogue opens with Additive tools. (53838)/(00587598)
- Resolved an issue causing MDD Change mapping mechanism populates utility process fields with garbage. (54050)/(00605704)
- Resolved an issue causing Registration tool changes some characters as they are typed. (54101)(00607887)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM can be very slow opening files over the network. (54141)/(00593526)
- Resolved an issue when deleting empty Op tiles while Sync Control is open results in "GetOpSync: Bad op status" error. (54149)/(00606564)
- Resolved an issue causing PreToolTile# does not work as expected. (54150)
- Resolved an issue causing Tools- FP ThreadMill pitch and TPI are not saved correctly using save a copy>GibbsCAM 12. (54151)/(00602677)
- Resolved an issue causing Geometry Properties window shows the incorrect CS number. (54154)/(00590232)
- Resolved an issue causing Part model/stock disappears in Op Sim when set to do Multiple Parts. (54156)/(00588949)
- Resolved an issue when switch from VMM to XVMM. (54157)/(00600344)
- Resolved an issue causing Rotary Broaching multiple points doesn't work correctly. (54165)/(00592191)
- Resolved an issue in Thread Milling - taborder should start in the upper-left. (54170)
- Resolved an issue in clearance volumes that could potentially create bad moves to and from mill contour ops where the geometry CS is perpendicular to the Machining CS. (54171)
- Resolved an issue in Reporter command “ToolOrient” - output values are different depending if using a toolblock or not. (54231)
- Resolved an issue causing Reporter -"OpTotalLength" is not working and always returns zero. (54232)
Enhancements
- Improved the performance of drawing dense 5-axis toolpath on screen (54095)/(00585048)
- Updated Harvey Tools catalog with new data. (54112)
13.0.33.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Max Arc Radius doesn't change feature type. (50382)/(5605-10198808 )
- Resolved an issue in Data Driven VMM - Custom Icons did not display in GibbsCAM. (51625)
- Resolved an issue causing default VMM not using icon bitmap in XVMM. (52185)(52186)
- Resolved an issue where the Change step-type is crashing GibbsCAM. (52838)/(CAS-3544930-B2P0P9)
- Resolved an issue in GDS/ddvmm: axis move doesn't appear to be executing properly. (53445)/(00584439, 00583150)
Enhancements
- Improved G-Code Editor read default sync def from post for. (50401)
- Added support for suffixes on axis move labels. (50410)
- Added per flow flow markers for synced view. (52123)
- Added command CurrentFeedrateMode?('InverseTime') to get current feedrate mode. (52126)
- Used FIPS-compliant encryption algorithms. (52671)
- Added 2 new libraries for the tool explorer plug-ins. (53711)
13.0.32.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Operation Summary outputs differently in v12 vs v13. (53725)/(00596556)
- Resolved an issue causing Inch Countersink tool displayed incorrectly when in metric part. (53760)(53761)/(00598030)
- Resolved an issue causing 3D PDF produces no output file. (53762)/(00598006)
13.0.31.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Linear broaching with rotations posts too many duplications. (53676)
Enhancements
- Integrated the latest CimLM 9.0.0.42. (53683)
13.0.28.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Compost feature to limit post functions working. (51816)
Enhancements
- Added Post Security Features. (50407)
- Added BorachSetupAngle# and GetBroachSetupAngle# commands to get the setup angle for linear broaching tools.(50542)
13.0.27.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Macro Get Shape Area returns wrong value for circles. (53378)(53379/(00578970)
- Resolved an issue loading process from network location does not load the solid tool holder. (53380)(53379/(00583547)
- Resolved an issue in Reporter - Tool Report does not appear to show the tool icons for the Tangent Mill and Tapered Barrel Mill tools. (53425)(53422)/(00583737)
- Resolved an issue in Reporter - Tool Report displays wrong Tool Type. (53426)(53424)/(00583737)
- Resolved an issue causing crash opening tools. (53475)
- Resolved an issue causing B1 in the post is not mapped at runtime to B101. (53491)/(00586781)
- Resolved an issue causing OP Manager>Broaching Ops - Editing "EFeed" values are not retained. (53495)(53410)/(00584279)
- Resolved an issue causing the TEXT entered in OPDATA (start/end), changes upon REDO ops. (53496)/(00584341)
- Resolved an issue in Plug-Ins>Transform Toolpath >Translate - Error message is Produced: Error copying operation, when "Material Only is Applied in Lathe Rough Process. (53499)(53296)/(CAS-3550359-N5B1Z7)
- Resolved an issue in Tools>Linear 3D Broach Tool - GibbsCAM CRASHES attempting to apply a Solid Body. (53500)(53295)/(CAS-3550428-J5N2W2)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Manager - Lower Tilted 45 Deg Vector Nodes produces a message, that the Tool did not Achieve required Position in Operation. (53501)(53300)(53503)/(CAS-3550018-Y9V3R3)
- Resolved an issue where shrinkage changed to use percentage precision value. Percentage precision changed to 5 decimal places. (53505)(53273)/(CAS-3550171-X7G2G8)
- Resolved an issue causing no toolpath unless the solid model in the body bag is set to "Part" instead of "Stock", or ""Stock Body" is checked in the Solids tab under Create 2D Toolpath. (53510)(53193)/(CAS-3549361-X2S6S7)
- Resolved an issue causing Drill tip angle is not defaulting to 118° and it uses tip angle from previous selected tool. (53514)(53086)/(CAS-3548493-P1N6T1)
- Resolved an issue causing Multi Part "off part" transtion with no move doesn't happen in correct order. (53516)(53027)
- Resolved an issue where the option to switch default SolidWorks Importers should be available with the Solids Import option. (53518)(52990)/(CAS-3547369-R6T6V5)
- Resolved an issue causing Simulation is not detecting a collision between operations. (53523)(53079)/(CAS-3543788-W3F2Y4)
- Resolved an issue causing Volumill Feedrate and Speed: RPM buttons give errors. (53630)/(00592633)
Enhancements
- Added 2 new macro commands to get the names of data fields used by a utilit process. GET_UTIL_PROC_NUM_FIELDS GET_UTIL_PROC_FIELD_NAME. See macro wiki for an example macro codet to show a list of all fields and their values. (53497)(53377)
- The show position dialog now highlights recently moved axes when single stepping. (53511)(53191)
13.0.26.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Groove process - Click on SFPM or Feedrate - Unable to calculate message. (53174)/(CAS-3549285-K8P2B4)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashes when using Find Tool. (53180)(53183)/(CAS-3549536-D0V5Q5)
- Resolved an issue causing the process dialog’s Rotate tab displays “No Rotary Solution Available” for Op3, but that should not happen. (53269)(53264)/(CAS-3549357-P3R4M7)
Enhancements
- Added EntrySpeedC and EntrySpeedRPM# commands. (51976)(51950)
- Harvey Tools - Add "delta" operation to manager app for DB updates. (53035)(53034)
- Updated licensing to allow the launching of a single instace of a node locked license when running under Remote Desktop, as well as updates to the client to properly check out/in licenses when in an NLO scenario. (53344)
13.0.25.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Stacked tile flyout shows after the op list is closed. (50710)/(50661)/(CAS-2412945-G3Y2L3)
- Resolved an issue causing DCD- Comments windows re-size when simply closing and re-opening DCD. (52868)/(51443)/(CAS-2423990-V4H1R0)
- Resolved an issue causing Simulation - collisions when simulated under 50% and does not when simulating over 50%. (52960)/(52971)/(CAS-3546873-Y8B2V5)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim - Models disappear from the work space and GC Freezes during rendering. (52996)/(CAS-3547690-H1R9J5)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM CRASHES, when Posting. (52984)/(53024)/(CAS-3547816-Y5G0C8)
- Resolved an issue where Collision checking fails when rendering FPS in Settings is set too low. (53037)/(CAS-3547653-S8D7B6)
- Resolved an issue causing part fixture post commands are off by 1. (53062)
- Resolved an issue causing G-Code Editor- Text Font colors displayed mixed up for Speeds. (52389)/(52394)/(CAS-3542219-B0J4L6)
- Resolved an issue causing Sub macro files getting deleted. (52831)/(52703)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim/Op Sim - "Skip Selected Ops" ignores operations in Simulation, when Part Duplication>Multi-Part is applied. (52400)/(52853)/(CAS-3542705-Z6X5T1)
- Resolved an issue in Okuma Turn Cut – modifying clearance value causes error updating operation. (52855)
- Resolved an issue loading process list creates duplicate drill tool. (52327)/(52858)/(CAS-3542003-W7F2D8)
- Resolved an issue where Wg manager is not updating if you move the geometry. (52158)/(52867)/(CAS-3538621-Z4Q8K1)
- Resolved an issue in Lathe Groove Cycle - Unchecking "Coolant" from the Process Dialog and Redoing the Op, "Coolant" check box remains checked in the Operation Data. (52878)/(52886)/(CAS-3546752-F9P1D2)
- Resolved an issue causing Op SIM – full rendering speed displays incorrect tool orientation. (52321)/(52859)/(CAS-3541939-J7V8H1)
- Resolved an issue where GibbsCAM close the stack fly-out after redoing an operation. (52847)/(CAS-3542646-B5V4V5)
- Resolved an issue causing Encrypted Macros do not run. (52268)
Enhancements
- Added macro commands to set multi part data. (52404)
- Harvey Tools - Catalog update with new feed mills. (52696)
- Harvey Library - add units field to dialog. (52862)
- Added macro command that will Start/Run Op Sim. (52871)/(5605-10167534)
- Harvey Tools - the “coatings” filter has been split up between Harvey Tool and Helical Solutions. (52900)
13.0.23.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Macro is no longer able to get the comments from tool data. (52356)/(CAS-3541831-H2Z6M3)
- Resolved an issue causing Combine Axis Orders checkbox missing from Set Approach Info in Swedish GibbsCAM. (52576)/(CAS-3544310-J6N4J4)
- Resolved an issue causing Spatial Importer - Profiler not detecting profile correctly. (52598)/(52618)/(CAS-3544581-K4B2T4, CAS-3544755-K4V9B9)
- Resolved an issue causing Mill Contour Process>Helix - "Diameter" values entered are not retained. (52622)/(CAS-3544484-K7J8W2)
Enhancements
- Added data driven VMM to support Axis Synch Feature. (51265)
- Added a new Modifier that would let users query PartSpindleRPM# and ToolSpindleRPM# at their Op Start value. (51515)
13.0.22.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing VMM Version Error - required GibbsCAM Version. (50458)
- Resolved an issue causing Bar Feed, requires tool from TG1 or TG2 does not work. (50460)
- Resolved an issue causing settings of the utility Op of an XVMM are not saved or correctly loaded! (51021)
- Resolved an issue causing XVMM - Part state in sub spindle not correct. (51104)
- Resolved an issue missing Fields in GibbsCAM. (51187)
- Resolved an issue in XVMM Path - Sub Spindle should align to Main Spindle. (51286)
- Resolved an issue in DataDrivenVMM - LoadSpindle Bar Feed requires a tool from toolgroup 1. (51289)
- Resolved an issue using Tool Change Override let GibbsCAM crash. (51293)
- Resolved an issue where raw node name will not be driven by axis move. (51313)
- Resolved an issue where XVMM - Part state in sub spindle not correct. (51337)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe - " Use Auto Clearance" functionality is missing for Contour, Rough, Thread and VoluTurn Process. (52294)/(CAS-3541510-D0R6B8)
- Resolved an issue causing Program number - max value input is larger than part storage. (51842)
Enhancements
- Added data driven VMM to support Axis Synch Feature. (51265)
- Added current and next TG/Pos/ID variables for tool change paths.(51294)
- Added macro commands to get custom op data. (52079)
- Added Harvey Performance Tool Import. (52242)
13.0.20.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Contour Process - Material Only produces strange toolpath. (50967)/(CAS-2411304-P2N9G2)
- Resolved an issue causing Program number - max value input is larger than part storage. (51842)
- Resolved an issue causing Mill Roughing with Face Mill tool - incomplete toolpath if flute length is less than depth of cut. (52070)/(CAS-3539043-B0B2P7)
- Resolved an issue causing Rendering drilling operation - locks up system and requires an end task. (52095)/(CAS-3538315-J4K7H0)
- Resolved an issue causing Rendering lock up GibbsCAM. (52096)/(CAS-3355259-D9C5X8 , CAS-3356548-S9D0G1)
- Resolved an issue causing unable to drag and drop UGS/NX files on to GC. (52097)/(CAS-3355664-L3H6F7, CAS-3355828-X5M9V2, CAS-3539373-J8X2H1)
- Resolved an issue causing Pinch Turning- Contour Feedrate is ignored in the very first cut. (52104)/(CAS-3354170-G5X2G1)
- Resolved an issue causing Mill Roughing – profiler gouging during the plunge ramp move. (52107)/(CAS-3354550-P7C0J4)
- Resolved an issue causing Pinch Turning- Contour Feedrate is ignored in the very first cut. (52104)/(CAS-3354170-G5X2G1)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim – not detecting collisions between part material and tool block. (52110)/(CAS-3355993-V9Y1V6)
- Resolved an issue causing incorrect turret vector in MDD template. (52114)
- Resolved an issue in G Code Editor - The colors are disappearing. (52121)/(CAS-3355484-T8N8P8)
- Resolved an issue automatically deselected operation list insertion point. (52125)/(CAS-3354365-P1F1S1)
- Resolved an issue in Clearance Volume – Profiler slice plane cannot be adjusted when clearance volume is enabled in the MDD. (52128)/(CAS-3356931-K1V1R7)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim - Tool Holders are incorrectly displayed in the Spindle. (52131)/(CAS-3539327-Y2F5Y2)
- Resolved an issue in “Always show tool preview on hover” option - TPI and Pitch are reversed. (52201)/(CAS-3540352-H4D5D7)
Enhancements
- Added macro commands to get custom op data. (52079)
- Integrate Spatial Interop 2020.1.0 which expected to support SolidWorks 2020 files. (52134)
- Added harvey tool library. (52225)
13.0.18.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Roughing offset/trim setting always “forgets” what you had last used. (51818)
- Resolved an issue causing Run Time Discrepancy Between Reporter and Operation Summary/Operation Manager. (51847)/(CAS-3355797-C2K4B8 )
Enhancements
- Added macro commands to get/set user colors for geometry. (51844)
13.0.17.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing 5 Axis - Redo Op, incorrectly produces an offset in the Toolpath. (47607)/(47616)/(5605-10203630)
- Fixed Preferences - G-Code Edition Setting presses "Browse" --> open dialog with wrong title. (51782)/(51786)/(CAS-3354750-D6X1Y6)
- Allowed users with a Step importer via Granite should be able to import Step via Spatial. (51784)/(51785)
- Resolved an issue causing Migration tool does not preserve the custom colors for CPR settings. (51791)/(51792)/(CAS-3354731-M4L7V7)
13.0.15.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Window position/sizes are not getting saved when GibbsCAM is closed. (51376)/(51655)/(CAS-2425633-W2K2Z8)
- Resolved an issue causing Problem in GDS - Message appears by opening a utility Op. (51509)/(51508)
Enhancements
- Added ability in Add G-Code - able to scroll for left to right. (51672)/CAS-2426247-V4C1T9)
13.0.14.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Onshape not showing files available. (51428)/(51426)/(CAS-2423436-F0M6K5)
- Resolved an issue causing Onshape not showing files available. (51500)/(51495)/(CAS-2424812-S5C2X4)
- Resolved an issue dragging & dropping a PTC Creo file on GibbsCAM not opening the file. (51522) (CAS-2424002-P5F1D1)
- Resolved an issue causing Op Sim/Machine Sim - Produces a Partial Material Removal in Simulation. (51530)/(51529)/(CAS-2425249-H1Q1X6)
- Resolved an issue causing Post Package Extractor does not handle xVMM correctly. (51543)
- Resolved an issue causing the toolpath unexpectedly moves to "Floor Z" when using Adv Approach /Retract. (51544)/(51501)/(CAS-2425220-P9K2N1)
- Resolved an issue in Rapid Sim mode rendering displays when overlay geometry is switched on. (51548)/(51486)/(CAS-2425138-V2B4J8)
- Resolved an issue where Milling Ops>Rotate Tab - Radial Position with Polar & Cylindrical Milling option should not be available when "Part Offset" values are applied. (51485)/(51549)/(CAS # 2424722-X9Z0D6)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim - hitting RESET causing the machine sim model to disappear. (51551) (CAS-2424223-N7C7W3 CAS-2424329-Z2V1K5 )
- Resolved an issue causing OP Sim/Machine Sim - Stock or Fixture solid bodies are ignored in Simulation. (51552) (CAS-2424199-V1R1G7)
- Resolved an issue where Progress Bar - awkward compression of the fields causing text difficult to read. (51553) (CAS-2424098-J2C3W0)
- Resolved an issue in Macro - Creating a Sub Folder and click Update, before "Move In" and error message is Produced: "Error Building Macro Menu". (51554)
- Resolved an issue causing Utility operation had values in v12, but are all set to zero in v13. (51439)/(51555)/(CAS-2423883-X5Z9R4)
- Resolved an issue causing bad behavior in Comments fields in DCD and Machine Manager. (51556) (CAS-2423643-Y1D7L5)
- Resolved an issue in Mill Roughing – applying overlap causes the lead arc to gouge. (51559) (CAS-2421907-G2V6L6)
- Resolved an issue causing MTM>Sync Control> Stroke Sync - Are Allowed between Lathe/Mill Ops and Interop events. (51575) (CAS-245539-C9G5K2)
- Resolved an issue "Saved Selected Tools..." creates a ".tlst" file that is 180MB in size. (51599)/(51580)/(CAS-2425629-H6R3Q7)
- Resolved an issue in GDS - Custom icons are not displayed in GibbsCAM. (51615)
- Resolved an issue causing Op is always redboxed. (51616)
Enhancements
- Added new command "OpWorkgroupName" to retrieve the name of the op Work Groups for the Reporter. (51487) (5605-10212622)
- Updated Spatial InterOp to support Creo 6 file formats. (51541)
13.0.13.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue loading a time locked posts multiple times concantinates the expriation date. (50659)
- Resolved an issue causing Gen3 --- GibbsCAM crashes when maching on solid face. (51297)
- Resolved an issue in OP Sim/Machine Sim/Tool Sim/Rapid Sim- Minimizing Rendering Toolbar & reopening the Toolbar, Rendering Toolbar dissaperas from the Workspace. (51298)
- Resolved an issue in Mill Post – No CRC output . (51303)
- Resolved an issue in Op Modifiers>Change Speeds and Feeds>Milling Feedrate tab- Changing percentage Feedrate values are ignored for Helix Bore, Rough Mill Bore & Finish Mill Bore Process. (51305)
- Resolved an issue where Opening duplicated operations in Process Mode -> GC locks up. (51306)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim - Eccentric Operation produces No Material Removal on the Sub-Spindle. (51310)
- Resolved an issue causing Macros- Scroll list commands are no longer functioning. (51315)
- Resolved an issue where Body bag should prioritize body color over face colors when picking a color for the body bag preview. (51317)
- Resolved an issue in Pocket Process>Offset- When "Depth First" is checked it produces extra Z depth passes in the very first Op Tile.(51318)
- Resolved an issue with Roughing Process using air wall. (51320)
- Resolved an issue in Pocket Process>Helix - Changing the Angle value and Redo the Op, takes over 10 minutes to produce any toolpath. (51322)
- Resolved an issue attempting to launch Simulation, GibbsCAM Locks Up. (51323)
- Resolved an issue where Pocket Process - Legacy file does not preserve is toolpath at Redo Op. (51324)
- Resolved an issue where Lathe Rough Process> Back Face - CP2 field incorrectly behaves as Entry Clearance Diameter, when is should be Entry Clearance Plane. (51326)
- Fixed Entry and Exit clearance balloons where it should say Plane instead of Diameter. (51327)
- Fixed Thread Mill Balloons. (51330)
- Resolved an issue where Pocketing with material only re-cuts a region cleared by a prior operation. (51332)
- Resolved an issue where no reporter output for utility ops. (51336)
- Resolved an issue getting Boolean Error in Simulation. (51338)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-axis – Tool Axis Control "Tool axis will" no longer displays the graphical preview image. (51339)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashes on render. (51340)
- Resolved an issue in Volumill - Cleanup After Previous Tool does not generate a cleanup pass using the value of previous stock left behind. (51342)
- Resolved an issue causing VoluMILL- toolpath generates move that is not within the programmed and desired parameters. (51383)
- Resolved an issue selecting a Custom Mill MDD a Thread Whirling Lathe Process is display in the Process List and if clicking the Process, GibbsCAM CRASHES. (51390)
- Resolved an issue causing incorrectly assigns the holders to the tools. (51395)
Enhancements
- Updated 5ADriver to version v3.101.3.65. (51355)
13.0.12.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Custom file extensions don't work in post dialog. (50420)
- Resolved an issue causing Utility Process - "Sub-Spindle Return" Utility displays the incorrect Icon. (50948)
- Resolved an issue causing Onshape not connecting, Onshape servers moved to requiring TLS1.2 or higher & .Net WebRequests default to 1.0 unless otherwise specificed.(51271)
- Resolved an issue where imported solid was applied to the tool as a custom tool holder. (51282)
- Resolved an issue where dropping CATPart file on an open GibbsCAM does not open/import the file. (51283)
- Resolved an issue in Drill Process > Helix Bore-TpTrans- Mirror does not create expected toolpath. (51291)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim/OP Sim - Do not display Stock Bodies in Simulation. (51296)
Enhancements
- Op Summary now outputs Op Start & Op End data in the report. (51299)
13.0.11.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue in Elliptical Contour Process - No "Part Station" drop down menu available to select Spindles.(51194)
Enhancements
- Added "Do not plunge" setting for Volumill (50946)
13.0.10.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing garbage values for Deburring.(50945)
- Resolved an issue causing Reporter command "OpCoolantType" is not outputting the coolant correctly.(51107)
13.0.8.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Mouse zoom function behave differently. (51073)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Contour Process - GC CRASHES, Swapping tools to a previous Op created and Redo Op. (51079)
13.0.7.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue where Help/Contents does not work in Italian version. (50481)
- Resolved an issue causing different plane and XY milling output for Y-aligned OD tools (50947)
- Resolved an issue with annotations selected in the dimension pallet, the cursor focus does not update when you click in the geometry pallet. (50968)
- Resolved an issue causing Full Thread Mill tool's draft angle value not preserved. (51023)
13.0.6.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing G-Code editor - Copied text is duplicated when using keyboard [ctrl-v] for paste. (50721)
- Resolved an issue causing VoluTurn-" Material Only" leaves excessive Material In Corner Radius & produces excessive unnecessary air Toolpath passes. (50887)
- Resolved an issue where Unwind at op start not working. (50892)
- Resolved an issue causing G-Code Editor-" Save As" function does not create file. (50912)
- Resolved an issue causing Reporter outputting dark workspace images. (50941)
- Resolved an issue in DCD - Chuck Width values not uploading from Fixture Library. (50951)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim - Adding "Ext Len" values for ATC Holders, incorrectly display the extension inside of the Spindle. (50953)
- Resolved an issue in Lathe Tools - Thickness of Inserts affect simulation, incorrectly removing material with Back of Tool Insert. (50962)
- Resolved an issue causing Op list jumps to first op that is redone, not preserving the location of the op list where the ops were reloaded from (50969)
- Resolved an issue where holding CTRL to scroll faster Op list - scrolls 2-pages instead of 1. (50970)
- Resolved an issue causing bad approach moves in Elliptical Contour. (51004)
13.0.5.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue in some tools using the max plunge angle when it isn't available through the UI. (50811)
- Resolved an issue breaking the population of the pitch/tpi values in lathe threading for inserts that are TPI in a metric part or pitch in an inch part. (50827)
- Resolved an issue where Tool ID number is not being displayed on the tool tile. (50836)
- Resolved an issue causing Utility Ops - Legacy files incorrectly preserves all Utility Ops as Masters. (50840)
- Resolved an issue where Mill tool CS orientation changed. (50849)
13.0.4.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue in Communications - Comm dialog filename retains the previously used filename and not the current posted filename. (50588)
- Resolved an issue in 5-Axis (MW) – The tool did not achieve required orientation in operation. (50680)
- Resolved an issue causing Pol & Cyl Milling op produces a "did not acheive required orientation" Program Error, appears to be a false error. (50681)
- Resolved an issue where PMI - Importing STEP file using Spatial takes a considerable amount of time to load. (50693)
- Resolved an issue causing Saving Tools and Loading Saved Tools a message is produced: "Could not determine if secondary process was running properly". (50696)
- Resolved an issue causing solid holders not being properly imported as part of a tool list. (50699)
- Resolved an issue causing the wrong CSs are being displayed for the SubSpindle. (50708)
- Resolved an issue causing Find Op By Tool does not work once reaching stacked tiles in Process Mode. (50711)
- Resolved an issue in Operation tiles after using AutoWiz are not visible on the Op Tile List, until after switching the process mode. (50713)
- Resolved an issue in Linear Broaching Process - the tool orientation in MachineSim was wrong. (50715)
- Resolved an issue in creating Linear Broach Tools - does not have the ability to Orientate the Tool Direction when using "C Axis Horizontal & Vertical Lathe Generic" MDD. (50716)
- Resolved an issue 5-axis - Move focus on process dialog creation away from the subtype dropdown menu. (50717)
- Resolved an issue where unable to add utility template to process tile. (50718)
- Resolved an issue where Surfacing was available even without Solid Surfacer checked out. (50720)
- Resolved an issue where Fixture cuts are now recognized as clashes. (50722)
- Resolved an issue causing Shortcut keys are not functioning properly when the focus is within a dialog (50728)
- Resolved an issue where groove tool not preserving the "mirror" checkbox from files saved prior to version 13. (50754)
- Resolved an issue causing Op Summary reporter not outputting Cut Time or Toolpath Length. (50755)
- Resolved an issue missing Rotation Axis Move with 5-axis Duplicate & Rotate. (50761)
- Resolved an issue where reporter not properly applying mapstring to applicable fields. (50787)
- Resolved an issue in Op Sim – lag in performance launching, running, and rewinding compared to v11.3. (50792)
Enhancements
- Added Cimatron 14 add-in. (50441)
- Added reporter commands for Tool Offsets visible in the tool dialog (full & calculated) ToolFullOffsetH ToolFullOffsetV ToolFullOffsetD ToolCalcOffsetH ToolCalcOffsetV ToolCalcOffsetD. (50734)
- Spatial creo is enabled for any user that has the spatial creo import option, creo option or granite option. (50613)
13.0.3.0
Bug Fixes
- Updated Mill Turn Tutorial document screenshot contains incorrect Z depth from tool point depth value. (48120)
- Resolved an issue in MachineHomeZMove returning true erroneously. (50366)
- Resolved an issue causing unable to assign Custom Buttons on Space Navigator or Space Pilot for 3D Connexion. (50393)
- Resolved an issue in Adv. Approach & Retract>Specify Retract – Produces a Collision in Simulation. (50500)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashes when redoing lathe op in another CS. (50510)
- Resolved an issue causing crash or unhandled exception when part has bad machining prefs data. (50567)
- Resolved an issue causing Menu containers lose associated icon. (50569)
- Resolved an issue in shank diameter not being output in the reporter for tap, rigid tap, drill, spot drill & counter sink tools. (50581)
- Resolved an issue in Lathe Tools - Bottom Insert support is now displayed for any Boring Bars in the Tool Rendering Image. (50583)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim - Settings > Entering small values for "Chord Height" & "Cut Part Chord Height", produces False Error Reports "The Tool did not achieve Required Position" in Simulation. (50584)
- Resolved an issue causing Rotate tab - Position/Duplicate not present without Polar & Cyl option. (50585)
13.0.2.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue where 5-axis defaults don't persist between GibbsCAM sessions. (50434)
- Resolved an issue Flyout closes when choosing change process (Windows 7 with Aero off ONLY). (50493)
Enhancements
- Updated "Getting Started" document - Post Processor dialog/DCD info & screenshots regarding multipart. (48295)
13.0.1.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue in Transform toolpath does not trasnform thread z values. (50437)
- Resolved an issue in Pinch Rough Turning - Master Process drop down menu not updating & displays empty. (50461)
- Comms dialog browse button should default to the saved prog file location if the the last posted file default is in the VNC file AND if that file exists on disk. (50467)
- Resolved an issue where Load Spindle Bar Feed toolpath uses wrong approach axis. (50473)
Enhancements
- Updated Migration Tool for version 13. (50464)
- Updated Preview Handler for 13. (50465)
13.0.0.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue in tool flyout does not display the the tool position correctly. (50363)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashed in Solid Surfacer by selecting two Surfaces & Redoing the Operation. (50371)
- Resolved an issue where "Attachment CS" data gets lost in Tool Setup Data. (50462)
Enhancements
- Updated Migration Tool for version 13. (50464)
12.8.40.0
Bug Fixes
- Fixed full tool offset is shown incorrectly for lathe tools with mill MDDs. (50241)
- Resolved an issue opening License Manager dialog when starting GC with Hasp key license. (50298)
- Resolved an issue in Shortcut command for "Start Internal G-Code Editor" fails to open editor with no part open. (50335)
- Fixed Align Face to CS doesn't create history in solid when deleting get no warning. (50391)
- Resolved an issue where Cimatron dongle/GibbsCAM dongle are on the same system. (50403)
- Resolved an issue in GibbsCAM throw a post processor unhandled exception when selecting .ps2_64 post-processor. (50414)
Enhancements
- Allow the VMM to load a new FAS even if the interop doesn’t go off part. (50379)
- Enhanced G-Code editor to save where it was when the editor window is closed. (50423)
12.8.39.0
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue that was preventing posting within a macro. (47678)
- Resolved an issue where the C axis gets B labels in posting. (47749)
- Resolved an issue that missing repeat value in posting. (47753)
- Resolved an issue where selected Ops doesn't work with multi-part. (47786)
- Resolved an issue where A and B axes are being added to the interpset attached to the X axis in 3 axis MDD. (47789)
- Resolved an issue where extra C move in flow start loop. (47849)
- Resolved an issue by forcing Rapid/Feed commands to rapid inside flow start loop in posting. (47850)
- Resolved an issue Unsigned Clock Face Rotary Axis Max Segment. (48191)
- Added Axis meta name for non-depth linear axis that is perpendicular to the moving axes in a rotary mill operation. (48369)
- Resolved an issue in VoluTurn where "Cut Depth" value is ignored in the very first toolpath cut. (48431)
- Resolved an issue where making post eingine cylindrical work regardless of PI state (48518)
- Resolved an issue where XatFinZ and XTapAtZ output difference between v10 and v11/12. (49117)
- Resolved an issue where Auto-segmentation for Unsigned Clock Face is undesirable for off part moves. (49149)
- Resolved an issue causing outputs angle feed during the cycle line is throw in posting. (49209)
- Resolved an issue when performing a "Do It" on an existing single operation creates additional duplicate operations. (49753)
- Resolved an issue where "Redo" an operation generates different toolpath and approach/retract moves. (49754)
- Resolved an issue in VoluMill where it produces Unnecessary Rapid movements that breaks the Tool. (49784)
- Resolved an issue in VoluMilL where toolpath plunges at high feedrate into uncut material. (49810)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim where Boring Bar Holders do not preserve the Center of the Tool attachment, upon selection of shank size diameter. (50006)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim where it produces false Collisions with Intermediate Tooling. (50071)
- Resolved an issue in when “Turn CSS On with spindle” is turned on, "PartSpindleSpeed" outputs the speed in RPM instead of SFPM (50080)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashed in Solid Surfacer by selecting two Surfaces & Redoing the Operation. (50088)
- Resolved an issue in G-Code Editor "Find and Replace" causing inserted text where cursor is located. (50099)
- Spring pass now occurs after the extra offset has been machined when Multiple Contours are selected. (50102)
- Resolved an issue in Mill Roughing causing toolpath is gouging into the fixture body. (50178)
- Resolved an issue in Lathe cutoff operation that does not cause the material to disappear on either side of the cutoff groove. (50198)
- Resolved an issue where OpToolHolderPict is not properly outputting due to an uninitialized size. (50221)
- Resolved an issue that missing G-code Editor in language versions. (50240)
- Resolved an issue in Elliptical Process>Rotate Tab causing strange Rapid Approach is produced upon the value in "Holder Angle". (50242)
- Resolved an issue where GibbsCAM resize when it should not during generating a report. (50250)
- Resolved an issue in VMM causing GibbsCAM crashes when Sync Dialog is open a double clicking on each Operation. (50252)
- Resolved an issue in Linear Broaching/Rotary Broaching Process - Tool Orientation" should not be available in the Tool Dialog for Generic 2 Axis Lathe. (50270)
- Resolved an issue in Lathe Elliptical Process where it produces a jagged toolpath, gouging the Work Piece. (50275)
- Resolved an issue duplicating the tool(s) where Copy/Paste process into same file OR loading of process multiple times. (50276)
- Updated Documentation - Requires clarification, when Part Stations are Off using OP Sim vs Machine Sim. (50295)
- Added commands "MillStock#" and "MillBossStock#" to get milling stock values. (48308)
- Added command "SetFeedrateMode" to overide the feedrate mode where it should be cleared when the post changes output mode. (48689)
- Added options to the Machine Manager to better handle very large angle motion. (50033)
- Disallow tool substitution checkbox now compares tool comments for a match. (50170)
- Added hotkey for new Multiple Circle button in Fillet-Chamfer Dialog. (50284)
- Updated GibbsCAM to the latest Parasolid library. (50232)
- Added commands "ToolSubPosIndex#", "ToolSubPosIsIndex?", & "ToolSubPosMenuString$" to get the sub postion table index (46121)
12.8.37.0
Bug Fixes
- Fix to "Simulation" wrongly displays tool crash into the fixture. (33801)
- Fixed an issue with Modify Menu>2D Rotate where hole features were incorrectly created. (49477)
- Saved process list now always displays sorted by name. (50027)
- A bug has been fixed that could cause invalid rotary solutions to be calculated for non-lathe turning. (50073)
Enhancements
- Enhanced OP Manager for much more user friendlier way for easy and fast access to cut-time and toolpath length. (48048)
- The MENU_LONG command (see macro wiki) has been added to provide balloon-like text when you hover over the macro icon. (45113)
- There is a new file added to package, in the parts folder. LicenseOptions.txt contains a list of all options and whether or not they are available. (48266)
- Ability to Reverse Hole direction for Through Obstructed Holes. (49355)
- Added Op Manager UI for Tools Spins/Part Spins (Gimbal Lock) op info. (49973)
- Support easy extensions for ATC holders. (50060)
- See macro wiki for the INPUT (dialog) command You can add a format specifier to the INPUT command to define how the default value is displayed (number of digits before/after decimal place, leading/trailing zeros etc). (50091)
12.8.35.0
Bug Fixes
- Czech GibbsCAM no longer crashes when beginning your search with letter that can also be Cyrillic in the command search bar - extended diacritic folding to view search comparison class. (47378)
- Fixed an issue with Modify Menu>2D Rotate where hole features were incorrectly created. (49477)
- "Show Backend" is no longer available for custom "dimension as boring bar" holders. (50026)
- Fixed the inconsistence in toolpath with Tapered Shank. (50016)
- When draw axis is set to "Top Right" (within preferences) and only operation list is open, the draw axis no longer interferes with operation list. (50011)
Enhancements
- New parameter LTHREAD_SHAPE_METHOD added to GET_PROC_DATA/SET_PROC_DATA/GET_OP_DATA/SET_OP_DATA commands. See Macro Wiki. (49933)
- Added new macro command RUN_REPORTER See macro wiki. (49905)
12.8.34.0
Bug Fixes
- Fix to Pack and Go files not excuting bmp files and intermediate tool blocks for simulation. (49957)
- Fixed an issue that was occurring when using a post processor that posts spaces between codes. (49979)
- Fix to using 'Change Feeds and Speeds' plugin with 'Lock Operation Data' selected. (49969)
- Fixed 4-axis radial process dialog causing graphics to overlap with certain setting enabled. (49946)
- Fix to macros not overwriting parameter values after opening and closing process dialog. (49867)
- Round Corners Ck is not displayed for Face Milling if Back & Forth or One Direction is used. (49287)
Enhancements
- Added "5-Axis Module" text to Geodesic What's New slide. (49933)
- New commands added LOAD_TOOLFILE and SAVE_TOOLFILE See macro wiki. (48893)
- Added Macro Commands to get Programmer Notes & Part Comment, see macro wiki. (49104)
- Added new Op Parameter USE_CSS See macro wiki. (45000)
- New command added, MENU_LONG See macro wiki. (47675)
- Added new command OPEN_PACKAGE See macro wiki. (49996)
12.8.33.0
Bug Fixes
- Redo on a Mill Contour Operation no longer produces an OP Modifier. (49942)
- Fix to point interactor not working on Windows 7. (49713)
- Fixed an issue that was causing GibbsCAM to crash when starting Simulation. (49935)
- Countersink tools now take tip diameter into consideration when looking for an existing matching tool. (49940)
- Machine Sim - Some False Collisions are no longer produced with Intermediate Tooling. Toolblock components are no longer ignored if they are attached to predefined collision groups. (49944)
- Rendering is no longer quite so slow when Show Position is installed in the taskbar. (49927)
- Redo no longer purges 3D CRC feature-data from the path. (49896)
Enhancements
- Maximum line length or macros increased to 256 characters from 128 characters. (49953)
12.8.32.0
Bug Fixes
- Elliptical Contour will no longer crash when using smaller tolerance. (49901)
- Thread mill ops from hole features are now set with correct entry and exit clearance planes. (48750)
- A bug has been fixed that prevented user-defined approaches and retracts that contained curve features from working correctly. Curve features are segmented to 0.001 inches or 0.0254 mm. (49862)
- GibbsCAM no longer CRASHES, entering certain values in the Profiler Depth. (49275)
- Spatial Catia Import - Added option to skip the import of construction geometry. (49075)
12.8.31.0
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that was causing translation of multiple copies of operations with toolpath to take longer than previous versions of GibbsCAM. (33159)
- Updated pre-definied GibbsCAM commands to include all ones that will be part of the installation at release. This should help in the preservation of custom commands moving forward. (49098)
- Operation Modifiers are no longer lost upon Redo All Ops. (49297)
- Fix to Macros failing after reading a line from a text file that has a % in the line. (49854)
- Reworked background process so speed up process loading. (49147)
- Spindle Selection is now working properly for Mill Thread Process> Part Station. (49579)
- Fix to thread mill CP2 field on main still being enabled when the CP2 value on the hole feature tab is set to hole feature. (49776)
- No Longer Produces False Error Collision with Intermediate Tooling. (49809)
- Mill Pocket Process> Offset With Cleanup - Legacy toolpath is now preserved at Redo. (49726)
- Now it will preserve the legacy toolpath after redo. Note: before v12, facet fixture body is not supported. So in v12, the facet fixture bodies are ignored. Now the facet fixture bodies are used in calculation. That's why it takes more time. If you notice that the last two level of cuts are trimmed, that's because the Fixture Clearance is set as 5 (Document Control\Machining Preferences). Set it to 0 or something smaller, it will get good toolpath. (49739)
- No More False Error Collision is produced with Intermediate Tooling in Simulation. (49818)
Enhancements
- Added UNITS parameter to GET_TOOL_DATA and SET_TOOL_DATA Value 0=metric, 1=inch. See Macro Wiki. (49353)
- Added sHeidenhain and Siemens 840D default formatting to g-code editor. (49805)
- Find and replace are now available in the G-Code editor, as well go to functionality. (49265)
- Basic Utility Ops no longer classify a part as not "simple 3-axis". (49718)
12.8.30.0
Bug Fixes
- A bug has been fixed that caused broaching ops to simulate incorrectly if they were rotary duplicated. (49635)
- Fix to crash in rendering when a bad user defined workgroup stock has been defined. (49543)
- Rendered image is no longer faceted when comparing with previous versions. (49642)
- Feature manager will no longer highlight a group feature ID, if the individual feature ID selected for machining, is part of that group. (49651)
- Post Mill – No longer missing output the second time the operation is post processed. (47124)
Enhancements
- The Broaching Tool dialog now has CW and CCW radio buttons for setup angle and form tool shape duplication angles. (49622)
- Added support for SolidWorks 2019 part and assembly files. (49709)
12.8.28.0
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that caused GibbsCAM to crash when checking the history of a solid body imported by the Granite option. (48563)
- Machine Sim - Tool Holders no longer displayed attached to Spindle. (49629)
- Lathe Rotate tab will now always be enabled for machines that can support it with ANY toolgroup / workpiece combination. (49596)
- Fix to dialog appending last used extension to a file that already has an extension. (49639)
- Show Position - Thickness" no longer only displays one axis value, when pin to Taskbar. (49660)
Enhancements
- Added Save Selected Tool(s) & Load Tools functions to Macro Language. (43020)
12.8.27.0
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that caused the redo of a transformed operation to take signficantly longer to perform when compare to v11.3. (48715)
- Resolved a problem where contouring toolpath will be trimmed to the facet body stock now. (49578)
- Macro configure menu no longer becomes unconfigurable after previously populating menu with macros containing icons. (49623)
- Fixed an issue where pocketing toolpath processed incomplete depending on depth value or tool diameter. (49617)
- Macro string variables cannot exceed 1023 characters. This also applies to text displayed by the Macro Message command. (49620)
- Lathe Tool>Round Insert - Round tools no longer displays in a Hex shape in the Tool Rendering Image when switching to mm units. (49619)
Enhancements
- Added Save Selected Tool(s) & Load Tools functions to Macro Language. (43020)
12.8.25.0
Bug Fixes
- Fix to setting SURFACE_STOCK data via macro commands. (49570)
- Fix to the shifting of the toolpath start point that was not getting applied to the side extension path in 5-axis operations. (46050)
- Fix to crash related to Machine and Operation Simulation. (49487)
- Fix to an issue with 5-Axis (MW) – Swarf machining and controlling the start and end location. (44017)
- Improved error handling mechanism for bad solids in Machine Simulation. (49590)
Enhancements
- Added support for new License Manager. (49576)
- Added support for Broaching. (37910)
- GibbsCAM now has menus for the toolblock libraries and the toolblock list for easier access. (41189)
- Printable Keyboard Shortcut lists are now supported as in CimE. (49416)
- Added MDD option to allow user to choose axis to rotate in the case of 2 aligned rotary axes. (49498)
12.8.23.0
Bug Fixes
- Fix to setting engrave data via a macro not applying the proper font. (47854)
Enhancements
- Added Post Engine support for Elliptical Turning. (49110)
- Added Post Engine support for Broaching. (49109)
12.8.21.0
Bug Fixes
- Dragging from Op Flyout to Op List was making a check it should not have (it was making a check for tool to process list). This has been fixed. (49123)
Enhancements
- Added 5 axis support for two new mill tool types: Tapered barrel and Tangent. (43027)
12.8.20.0
Bug Fixes
- Dragging from Op Flyout to Op List was making a check it should not have (it was making a check for tool to process list). This has been fixed. (49123)
- Comments are now being displayed for operation in Op Flyout. (49124)
- CTRL-A now works for Op Flyout list. (49289)
- Operation tile no longer goes blank after adding comment to Operation Data. (49291)
- Op comments are now being display with respect to their stack mode. (49294)
- Op Flyout should not have been displayed when it's not a stack (after deletion). This has been corrected. (49315)
- Mouse Scroll Wheel now works with Op Flyout. (49295)
- A bug is fixed with using Material-only for "tool left" eccentric turning operations. (49372)
- System crash no longer occurring when enabling 'Process both directions' option in 5 Axis Undercut dialog (46444)
- Syncs are now getting cleaned up before tasks (posting, simulation). (49079)
Enhancements
- Recycle Bin no longer shows focus through create stack menu choice. We no longer map magnifier buttons if they are occluded by non child windows. (49296)
- Added support for new ModuleWorks barrel mill tools (48706)
12.8.18.0
Bug Fixes
- Op Flyout should be put away when user scrolls list. This has been fixed and app no longer crashes. (49288)
- If Op Flyout is up we needed to update tiles if the locks change (as well as op list tile). (49302)
Enhancements
- Change facemill clearance default to not zero. (49193)
- Add option to support always open in new instance when double clicking on a file (or the double click being triggered by an external application). (48828)
12.8.14.0
Bug Fixes
- Fix to being unable to move Operations out of the Operation Tile Stack when set to the Manual option. (49069)
- Tool list tiles are now being deselected before loading process list. (48190)
- Fix to crash when opening the Document Control Dialog after opening a pack and go with corrupted data. (47204)
Enhancements
- Improved the time it takes to import Catpart files via Datakit 2018.1. (48839)
- Added support for 3D cutter radius compensation (CRC). (39185)
12.8.11.0
Bug Fixes
- A bug has been fixed with Clearance Volume inter-operation moves that could cause a crash into material. (48709)
- Skip invalid ops or CSes when building the TMS instance list. (49019)
12.8.10.0
Bug Fixes
- A bug has been fixed with Clearance Volume inter-operation moves that could cause a crash into material. (48709)
- Lists are now reset when new part is opened. (48674)
- Fix to missing reverse arc in default layout. (48804)
- Clicking "Save Icon" no longer produces "wait cursor" that won't stop. (49000)
Enhancements
- Inserting operations in different Operation tile display modes has been improved. (49005)
12.8.8.0
Bug Fixes
- 5-Axis – swarf toolpath is missing when a clearance value is now applied. (48271)
- Lathe Thread Process correctly populates field values backwards, for "TPI (in)" & "Pitch (mm)" with Laydown Thd, ISO style Tool. (47614)
- Fix Contour is inconsistent when improper ZStock amount is used. (48776)
Enhancements
- Added a warning indicator for TMS Set Up in the DCD dialog. (48671)
12.8.7.0
Bug Fixes
- Fix to when loading multiple tool lists with IT blocks that the incorrect IT blocks could be applied. (46769)
- Fixed a specific PostEngine command that was not functioning. (48126)
- Fix to wrong spindle off code for extended MTG. (48129)
- Fix to op summary using the wrong command for some mill operation data. (48243)
- Retain View palette position when closing and re-opening GibbsCAM. (48325)
- B-axis head generic MDDs now have the correct axis approach order. (48371)
- Bore flutes are now correctly rendered. (48385)
- A bug was fixed that caused the wrong string to be displayed for certain custom processes in the process flyout. (48456)
- Fix to crash when changing from lathe tool to mill tool and the last used mill defaults had a tool with more toolgroups than the current part could support. (48544)
- Fix to false double clicking occuring with Operation Tile selection. (48680)
- Fix to operations getting deleted while selecting during redo. (48681)
- Progress Bar> "Elapsed Time" no longer adds time with Every Redo, Redo Selected Ops & Redo All Ops. (48683)
Enhancements
- Added support multiple files in the Post Editor. (1311)
- Chip Break added to Lathe Rough and Contour. (31512)
- Added better tool change commands. (48113)
12.8.6.0
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a bug with 5 Axis with an incorrect tool offset when generating chamfer when tool tip comes to a point (without a flat). (33234)
- Resolved an issue with the display of material removal in thread cut rendering. (43219)
- When importing a tool list, don't try to match against tools that were imported as part of the same import. (47006)
- Mill Contour checks for gaps in the toolpath after trimming. (48238)
- Fix to plugin setup file specifying AddGCode2 instead of AddGCode. (48514)
- Resolved many issues with op tile selection when resizing the GibbsCAM window. (48521)
- Fixed a bug where when applying a marker to a trimmed, closed spline, sometimes the marker no longer ends up in the middle of space. (48254)
- Op list is now properly defined when open only the op list. (48532)
- Fixed many issues with Advanced Approach/Retract. (48537)
- Fixed a bug where the Advanced Approach and Retract value were not retained correctly. (48538)
- Machine Sim - Watch path feed/rapid display is no longer off by one. (48541)
- Fixed an issue where the arrows for indicating cut direction pointed the same direction regardless of which end of the shape was selected. (48542)
- Resolved an issue with a specific UKM post command not being recognized. (48067)
- Gibbs no longer crashes after redoing ops and zooming in during machine simulation. (48247)
- Fix a bug where opening a VNC file was removing tools from the file. (48376)
- Facet body stock is now working without SolidSurfacer license. (48265)
- Resolved an issue with the DCD and Machine Sim causing a software crash. (48393)
- Fix to incorrect update and special 0 value. (48422)
- Fix to crash when utility process & mill process dialogs can be on the screen at the same time. (48423)
- Fix to "Error Opening Part" message when loading certain processes or tool lists. (48427)
- Machine Sim - " Play" is no longer ignored after "Stop At Part Load/Unload". (48430)
- Op Sim/Machine Sim- RoundOver Milling Tools no longer displays inconsistent results in Simulation. (48438)
- Op Sim - Part Stock in Simulation does now reflect on selection of MDD. (48439)
- Fixed an issue with Face Milling Entry/Exit moves. (48443)
- Refined GibbsCAM clash exclusion logic to fix an issue where simulation was not rendering material removal. (48446)
- Short Cut key "CTRL+T" now working to reverse arc text dimensions. (48487)
Enhancements
- In simulation, watches may now display customized strings. Watches can be programmed with the same syntax that simulation uses for scripts and stops. (47089)
- Machine Sim> Machine Component Manager - "Selection Group" drop down menus are now preserved, when Saving the file. (47620)
- Updated Creo Granite to version 11. (48429)
- Added commands HasLiveTooling? and HasSpinningPart? to tell if at least one part or tool can spin. (48455)
- Added a user interface for ADvanced Approach and Retract. (48531)
12.8.5.0
Bug Fixes
- SolidSurfacer now only appears if the option has been purchased. (46940)
- VolutTurn operations for the by default have the 'Force Prefer Canned' option set to false, even if it was turned on in last-used defaults. (46973)
- Resolved an issue where posting with a specific file was causing GibbsCAM to crash. (47893)
- Resolved an issue where posting with a specific file was causing GibbsCAM to crash. (47895)
- Opening files saved in previous versions with Lathe Hole Tap data no longer produces an error message regarding feedrate values. (48282)
- Fixed a problem with a specific post file would not generate incremental output for drill cycles. (48336)
- Fixed a problem with Tool Preview images not updating when the tool has been moved in the tool list . (46741)
- Fixed an issue where MCP dialogs were being inappropriately triggered by non-MCP Windows. (46838)
- Resolved a problem where the MDD list was not updating after setting a remote load folder for MDDs. (46874)
- Creating tools via the tool or via the process flyout preserves the same offset & tool id shifts. (47040)
- Using 'Delete' for text in the DCD no longer tries to delete the feature selected in the workspace. (47273)
- Exception is no longer thrown when bringing up and hiding lists. (47281)
- Fix to crash of background process when saving tool lists in some cases. (47468)
- Fixed an issue where Cutting tool created by Autowiz no longer changes diameter after moving to another tool tile position. (47667)
- Thread Whirling now has a spindle choice menu. (47700)
- A bug has been fixed where lathe material-only and auto-clearance values were not recomputed after a stock body was modified. (47744)
- Resolved a problem where Tool ID # were not displayed in the Tool Tiles List when the option was checked - "Show Tool ID#s on Tiles". (47793)
- Lists are now getting updated properly when switching MDDs on an open part. (47794)
- Fixed an issue where calculating the RPM based off a material would incorrectly double the resultant value. (47884)
- Utility Markers - After placing Variable Feedrate Markers and moving them around you can now correctly place new markers. (47897)
- Resolved a software crash due to exception thrown in boost, was fixed by using windows call instead of boost for file manipulations. (47927)
- Fixed a bug where groove cycle processes would generate toolpath in the incorrect plane. (47993)
- Resolved a problem where the software would crash when tools were assigned to invalid toolgroups. (48066)
- Resolved a fatal post error with a specifc post. (48260)
- Fixed a software crash that would occur when attempting to post a specific part file with the wrong type of post. (48321)
- MachineWorks 8.0 Now Renders Stocks/Fixture to Multiple Viewports. (48340)
- Fixed a software crash occurring when opening Thread Milling process dialogs. (48350)
- "WG Info" command now opens the workgroup info dialog. (46924)
- No longer sometimes unable to place Utility Markers when working on a high resolution display. (47119)
- Preserved Cut/Operation Color Mode settings from legacy part files. (47135)
- Materials Dialog does not retain modified SFPM/SMPM & ipr/mmpr values. (47143)
- Sub Spindle clearance volume visualization no longer jumps ship. (47195)
- We now automatically select the available parameter field when opening the dialog to add a Stop for simulation. (47201)
- ToolBlock on one toolgroup no longer falsely clashes with tool on another toolgroup. (47244)
- Fixed an unexplained collision reported on rotary move. (47278)
- Basic Utility ops are now defaulting to the Utility Op group in the process flyout. (47293)
- Gibbs Cut Color Mode setting now getting saved for Simulation. (47654)
- Resolved an issue where opening the Document Control Dialog with throw an unhandle exception error. (47673)
- Fix to intermediate tooling drop down not preserving value in some cases. (47677)
- No more "Unrecognized commands" in the Machine Sim Statistics Console - we no longer report errors on carriage return lines. (47690)
- Machine Sim - No Longer Produces false collisions in simulation for a specific case. (47711)
- Machine Sim - No Longer Produces false collisions in simulation for a specific case. (47770)
- Machine Sim - Intermediate Tooling now detecting Collisions in Simulation. (47834)
- Fix to TMS report not opening. (47777)
- Resolved an issue where loading a shape to Geometry Expert would reverse an arc if it were the first feature. (48017)
- Machine Sim - No Longer Produces false collisions in simulation for a specific case. (48038)
- Fixed a bug that allowed users to input zero or negative values for Feeds and Speeds values. (48040)
- Fixed a bug that allowed users to input zero or negative values for Lathe Thread process values. (48042)
- Removed the high feed button in the VoluTurn process dialog. (48046)
- Zero is no longer an allowable value for Cut Depth. (48194)
- Select Other works with dimensions as expected. (48218)
- GibbsCAM no longer crashes when attempting to render a specific file. (48363)
- Machine Sim - No longer incorrectly displays Tool Holder rotated in Simulation. (48377)
- Fixed a bug that cause some mill pocketing processes to gouge the workpiece when using the "Do not hit flats" option. (48381)
- Correct label is displayed when enabled from the Lathe Tools>Groove Thread>ISO Style. (48408)
- Resizing the GibbsCAM window no longer changes simulation display parameters by reloading system defaults. (47225)
- Geometry Palette>Shape>Ellipse>Center Position - ALT interrogating (Z) field no longer incorrectly doubles the value. (48062)
- For Invalid operations, red Xs are back for non-Individual stack modes. (48425)
Enhancements
- Added support for Form B and Form R center drills. (43344)
- Allow the selection of SolidWorks part file configurations upon file import. (47141)
- Added the "What's New" App to GibbsCAM. (48007)
- Added post engine throw for cases where RETURN VAL is not set before RETURN. (48403)
- Added indicator when TMS in use. (46833)
- Validate process feeds and speeds before creating operations. if a value (for the common process types) is zero (or very small), show a warning that incldues the process number, process parameter type (eg feedrate, spindle speed) and the input value. (47696)
- Improved the message when certain Posts do not support Clearance Volume. (48123)
- Added POST internal flag to force POST files to act like PST files. (48276)
- Add more specifics to balloons for Additional VMM, MDD & MachineSim Path UI items. (46937)
- GibbsCAM now reverts the workspace view to it's pre-Report view after running a report. Note: this change also fixed an aspect ratio issue with reporter bitmaps on high DPI screens. (47114)
- Clash/Gouge Console now ensures the visibility of the most recent clash if the list hasn't been deliberately scrolled. (47257)
- Added the function to remove watches in Compost4. (47825)