The following is a list of fixes and enhancements dating to v25.0.36 (GibbsCAM 2025 release)
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25.0.49
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue when saving solids in a tool list, the solid does not save when reloading the tool list. (63947)(63953)/(734809)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Manager>T2 (Lower Turret) node - Tool Change Axis selection produces an "Unhandled Error message" at Save. (63954)(63986)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim - False Stock Collision is detected in Simulation. (63865)(63993)/(732069)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - menu collapses when enabling other plugins. (55533)(55581)(57395)(63996)/(725881)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Performance issue with existing features and a GC operation is performed. (63724)(64033)/(723613)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Not able to load Machine Technology with Mitsubishi MV1200S. (63911)(63999)/(731744)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Manual 2D element selection not available when first extracting edges in a file. (61842)(64032)/(685795)(661864)
- Resolved string translation issues in French version OptiCAM. (59669)(63997)/(632515)
- Resolved an issue where Guide bushing fixture dimensions were incorrectly converted when applying to the machine. (63863)(63989)/(732210)
- Resolved an issue causing "Move Start & End Point" dialog disappears after interrogating a virtual point. (63994)(64000)/(736562)
- Resolved an issue causing resizing/maximizing window with multi flow display makes the entire flow blank. (64009)/(737432)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Manual 2D element selection: Cut on reverse side only reverses for one sketch in a multi-selected sketch profile. (61816)(63998)/(685132)
- Resolved an issue in Rough Turn process -> Rib Cut Plunge the "Retract Feed" shows diff. unit only if Millimeters in DCD. (63877)(64004)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Manager>Interop Events Tab>Even Locations - Editing a Rotary axis "Move Type" produces and Unhandled Error message. (63845)(64005)
- Resolved an issue in Intermediate Tooling>Tool Set Up data - "Specify Tool Offset values do not update accordingly unless closing and reopening the Tool Set Up data Dialog. (63795)(64011)/(730220)
- Resolved an issue causing Plug-Ins>Trans Form Ops - Produces inconsistent results at DoIt in Operation Modifier. (63094)(64016)/(709798)
- Resolved an issue causing Toolblock Library - Setup offset and Multiple orientations are not available when creating ToolBlock. (63805)(63988)/(730219)(735719)
- Resolved an issue causing Toolblock Library - Fitting type in root node resets to none on editing the Toolblock. (63807)(64008)
- Resolved an issue causing Toolblock Library - Offset settings on Receptor node are not saved in Toolblock. (63806)(64007)/(730219)
- Resolved an issue in Machining Markers> Move Start & End Point - End Point Absolute Z displays inconsistent values upon Diameter selection in DCD. (63447)(64019)/(720898)
Enhancements
- Integrated the latest OptiCAM. (64022)(64023)
- Improved GibbsCAM's "best guess" for initial toolgroup placement if an axis on the toolgroup is never used. (61864)(61876)/(FD-68)
25.0.48
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Hole selection through hole manager not working as expected. (63790)(63939)
- Activating or deactivating an operation will trigger TMS to be invalidated/dirty. (63726)(63942)
- Resolved an issue causing Tool holder resets and not retain the selected solid when changing insert thickness. (63946)(63951)/(734809)
- CoroPlus - Ability to Import multiple "Cutting Data" Specified From CoroPlus Tool Library. (63826)(63902)/(730420)
- Supported Solidworks 2025 via Spatial and latest version fo UGS/NX by updating to Interop 2025. (63739)(63765)
- Different CS event is now triggered between ops that have different angles when no angle event will be triggered. (63803)(63854)(63855)
- Added API Callback to feed xVMM a list of Tool Change events during interop so xVMM can determine last tool change event. (63276)(63316)/(FD-342)
25.0.46
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Post Engine - Absolute Positioning (G90), Feed Per revolution(G95) codes are missing (Post Regressions Productec). (62669)(63809)
- Resolved an issue causing Post Engine - Missing Machine Coordinates at the end of MTG Operation. (63770)(63810)/(728973)
- Resolved an issue where clicking CS selection, must click arrow on the drop down and not the box itself. (63822)(63825)/(730643)
- Resolved an issue causing CoroPlus - Error message is produced and Tool Holder is missing at Import. (63824)(63850)
- Resolved an issue causing STEP files fails to open or import in 25.0.45. (63846)(63848)/(731511, 731529, 731515)
- Resolved an issue causing CPTL- Failed to import complete assembly -produces step file import warning. (63823)(63849)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim - Overlay geometry does not display in the correct location when using the Sliding head Stocks. (63786)(63816)/(728972)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - GC goes in a not responding state when importing this SolidWorks file. (58630)(58633)(58634)(59402)(59614)/(617102)
- Resolved an issue in Probing > Some op attributes cannot be queried from Compost. (63550)(63551)(63552)/(FD-402)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Importing this file with OptiCAM open makes GC go in a not responding state. (58564)(58567)/(615607)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Crashing when adding Feature. (55022)(55096)(57394)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - 4-axis feature gets created using AFR. (59676)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Taper not cancelled before cutting the end hole. (62998)/(709971)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Makino U3 output doesn't match Operation node’s Machine Origin. (63003)/(710263)
Enhancements
- Improved the rendering when using Watches. (63754)(63758)/(727573)
25.0.45
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing MDD - Produces inconsistent results with Invalid Rotary Solutions. (63759)(63776)(63777)/(728702)
- Resolved an issue causing unable to open a new version of Siemens UGS/NX (prt) files into GibbsCAM. (63762)(63766)/(728168)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim/Op Sim - Rendering restarts and plays in a loop when it approaches Broaching operations. (63790)(63791)/(730014)
- Resolved an issue causing CS window does not update if the CS changes when loading a process with a saved CS. (63796)(63800)/(727842)
- Resolved an issue typing zero gives error message in Solid To Facet Conversion tolerance field. (63798)(63801)/(730337)
- Resolved an issue causing Milling tool assembly doesn't import correctly from CPTL. (63643)(63763)/(725740)
Enhancements
- Improved basic probing ops can no longer be created unless the G Code text body is filled with anything. (60849)(63792)(63793)
- Added unit next to Solid to Facet Body Conversion Tolerance field. (63799)(63802)/(730337)
- Added command ToolTipFlatRadius to post engine. The taper length would be achieved by: (ToolTipRadius# - ToolNoseRadius#) / TAN#(ToolTipAngle# / 2.0). (54989)(54997)/(00799641)
25.0.44
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Prime turn rough produces lead in radius toolpath issue. (63664)(63675)/(726431)
- Resolved an issue in 5-Axis (MW) – GibbsCAM crashes when attempting to perform a redo after modifying the tool diameter. (63540)(63743)/(723402)
- Resolved an issue causing opposite hand threads are rendered within op/mach sim. (63730)(63737)/(728164)(727847)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM Freeze If Toolpath on Subspindle are activated for Machine Simulation. (63422)(63742)/(720870)
- Resolved an issue causing GC freezes during Op Sim rendering. (63619)(63744)/(725094)
- Resolved an issue causing Op Sim - Thread tool displays in the incorrect location at Simulation. (63669)(63745)/(726230)(727520)
- Resolved an issue in Adv3D - clicking in the surface z or the entry clearance plane fields resets changed parameters. (63729)(63746)/(728017)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim and Op Sim standard views aren't correct when part orientation is changed. (63747)(63748)(63749)
- Resolved an issue causing Mill Contour Process>Ramp Down>Back and Forth - Doesn't produce a continuous toolpath. (63693)(63751)/(727093, 727478, 727779)
- Resolved an issue causing Toolpath Issue with Ramp Down not being generated based on CS selection. (63752)(63753)/(728729)
- Resolved an issue causing Right handed threading Op showing anti-clockwise direction of torque in simulation. (63635)(63637)/(724926)
Enhancements
- Supported buy tool link for ISCAR tools imported from ISCAR Tool Advisor. (63705)(63706)
- Added support for Solidworks 2025 to native reader. (63734)(63738)
- Resolved an issue causing Holes Process > Peck: Var.Peck – Inconsistent results are produced in the Tabbing Order. (63490)(63665)/(721890)(722609)(724317)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Rough Process - When using "Deflection Comp" on a Groove tool the toolpath repositions gouging through the Workpiece. (63654)(63666)/(726047)
- Fixed compost commands for face threading. Aso, added LastCutZ#, a face equivalent of LastCutXRadius#. (61958)(63459)(63460)/(FD-22)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Rough Process>Plunge - GibbsCAM CRASHES at Redo OP. (63656)(63667)/(726047)
- Resolved an issue unable to select negative side of sheet when background Solids or Sheets are in view. (63671)(63672)/(726652)
- Resolved an issue causing user selected clash color is not shown. (63684)(63685)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis>Surface paths Tab - "Machine angle in X, Y" values are not retained at Do it or Redo OP. (62384)(63695)/(699303)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis>Surface paths Tab - "Offset" values are not retained at Do it or Redo OP. (62385)(63696)/(699493)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis (MW) - Machining angle and Offset values do not retain after redoing the process. (63644)(63697)/(725816)
- Resolved an issue causing Fixture Library - Root Node Fitting selections are not retained at Refresh. (63420)(63698)/(720874, 723404)
- Resolved an issue causing Toolpath is not created redoing a Face Milling op when facet body is set as stock. (60804)(63702)(63703)/(664527)
- Resolved an issue causing Posting a blank Basic Probing op crashes GibbsCAM. (60844)(63711)(63712)
- Resolved an issue causing GC CRASHES - License Manager with Mill, Lathe, MTM1 & VoluMill 2D options. (63713)(63721)
- Resolved an issue creating a lathe tool form. (63720)(63723)/(725289)
Enhancements
- Simulation speed no longer slows down when chip break is turned on. Implemented a tool smooth rendering option in sim preferences (off by default). (63631)(63715)/(725281)
- Added GLCRegTool to installer. (63647)(63648)
25.0.42
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim - Rendering at a slow speed produces false collisions when tool retracts. (63592)(63622)
- Resolved an issue causing STEP file open/import fails silently in latest build. (63628)(63633)/(725550, 725571,725814)
- Resolved an issue causing Right handed threading Op showing anti-clockwise direction of torque in simulation. (63635)(63637)/(724926)
- Resolved an issue in Pocket Process - Machine Order> "From Selection" is ignored. (63632)(63638)
- Resolved an issue causing Operation Data for a multi-process opens incorrect operation number. (63634)(63640)/(725177)
- Resolved an issue Wrong Dia.relief Angle on Prime Inserts Type B. (63616)(63649)/(724921)
- Supported non-contiguous flows in sync view in G-COde Editor. (52187)(61640)(61641)(61642)/(666736)
- A crash experienced with some post processors, involving polar interpolated operations, has been fixed. (62407)(62429)
Enhancements
- Updated up2parts to version 0.2.0. (63645)(63646)
- Added GLCRegTool to installer. (63647)(63648)
25.0.41
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashes when attempting to select Tool Setup Data. (63538)(63543)/(723578)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim>Stops - "Stop At Part Load/Unload" is ignored in Simulation. (63549)(63553)/(723235)
- Resolved an issue causing Toolpath generated moves and gouges the slot if using Segmented Spline after unwrapping. (63492)(63585)/(720851)
- Resolved an issue loading an expired MAA file has the Progress bar stuck at Loading Machine. (63588)(63589)
- Fixed the low feedrate issue in Prime Turning. (62603)(63594)/(703966)(717835)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Rough Prime Turning>Contour Feedrates are ignored. (63613)(63615)
Enhancements
- Threading > Improved thread attribute values access for post programmers. (60982)(61063)(63405)/(FD-13)
25.0.40
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Interops not triggering Tool Change Overrides from xVMM. (63339)(63340)(63341)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis (MW) – Drilling>Drilling Options tab- "Adjust Start" values are not retained at Redo OP. (63517)(63531)/(722375)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis (MW) – General>Tool Axis Control tab- "Tool Contact" values are not retained at Do It/ Redo OP. (63525)(63558)/(722426)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis (MW) – General>Surface path tab>Path Parameter- "Edge Shape" values are not retained at Redo OP. (63518)(63559)/(722431)(723564)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis (MW) - Swarf Machining: Layer distance value resets to the previous value on Redo. (63520)(63560)/(722223)
- Resolved an issue causing STEP export not working if user name contain "special" Czech characters. (63511)(63577)/(709168)
- Resolved an issue in Mill Contour Process - Redoing the Op on a legacy file the tool does not retract to reposition on each Z Step when Engraving. (63576)(63587)/(724179)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Path to OptiCAM DB was in Chinese and incorrect in English GC. (62330)(63604)(63604)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Insert NC code from file path in Before/After moves shows in Chinese in V24. (63006)(63258)(63259)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - Manual Feature Recognition using sketches doesn't work anymore. (63378)(63606)(63607)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM "online manual" links to HyperMILL manual. (63404)(63608)(63609)
- Resolved an issue in OptiCAM - opening DCD hangs GC indefinitely if any Technology window is open. (63435)(63610)(63611)
- Resolved an issue causing Face threading run-in and run-out X & Z values are swapped. (63453)(63454)(63455)
- Resolved an issue where cannot get tool path to apply when using material only.(NOTE: any Groove7475 op must be redone) (63469)(63476)(63477)/(719530)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Threading > Null and negative "delta pitch" not supported by the GUI. (63495)(63497)(63498)
- Resolved an issue causing Lathe Threading > Delta pitch value lost in GUI. (63507)(63508)(63509)
- Resolved an issue in Prime Turning Process - When the "Cut Other Side" is checked (X-) label is not retained at Redo OP. (63500)(63528)(63529)/(721997)
- Resolved an issue when select the CS, the drop down arrow needs to be clicked 3 times in order for it to open up. (63488)(63494)/(721484)
- Resolved an issue getting different color results depending on whether close out the Analyze Cut Part before you close out the OpSim. (63506)(63510)/(722226)
- Resolved an issue causing Multiple Tool tile selection disappears when dragging to the Process list. (63496)(63503)/(722101)
- Resolved an issue causing MassPack -h/--help does not display command line parameters/help when run from the command line. (63467)(63468)
- Resolved an issue in Intermediate Tooling - "Multiple Orientation" selection is not retained at Refresh. (63470)(63475)/(721708)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM cancelling Polar Interpolation incorrectly at end of op. (63485)(63486)/(FD-401)
- Resolved an issue causing 5-Axis (MW) – incorrect tool mapping to Module Works. (63438)(63444)/(720525)
Enhancements
- Added API function to call step export for selected solid(s). (63429)(63501)/(FD-389)
25.0.38
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue Machining 2D geometry Mill Contouring toolpath with "Ramp Down" option doesn't trim or avoid stock or fixtures, producing undesirable and gouging toolpath. (30997)(30998)/(FXU-19488-991, VLW-59193-387, NYC-51395-967, 5605-10164087, 00797248)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM Copilot crashes GibbsCAM after a Fatal Post Error. (63384)(63389)
- Resolved an issue exporting to STEP silently fails. (63398)(63402)/(720094)
- Resolved an issue saving a Copy to v24 that has Lathe Tools with Cut Data is not preserved. (63406)(63408)
- Resolved an issue in Op Sim - Tool does not move in Simulation as it approaches the Work Piece. (63407)(63409)/(719444)
- Resolved an issue causing remaining stock calculated incorrectly. (63413)
- Resolved an issue causing Rib cut cuts too deep with air walls. (63415)(63416)
- Resolved an issue in View Menu - View Virtual Points is ignored on only line Edges. (63417)(63419)/(719864)
- Resolved an issue where Simulation should remove scrap after non-cut off lathe operations. (63394)(63423)
- Resolved an issue with can't deselect solid while selecting edges with face selection off. (63424)(63426)/(720043)
Enhancements
- Updated license gen version. (63387)(63388)
- Updated PreviewHandler to support GC 2025. (62411)(63418)
25.0.37
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue doing a surface select on a facet body and using any selection by RM click crashes GibbsCAM. (63357)(63361)
- Resolved an issue causing selection cursor for facet doesn't change to a circle showing size of a brush. (63358)(63362)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashes when attempting to "Save A Copy" to a previous version and produces "_io_tmp.z" file in v25. (63382)(63383)
- Resolved an issue causing Copilot gives exception after leaving GC on without any activity for sometime. (63374)(63385)
- Changed Additive Meltio tool cylinder size to fit/match size of Meltio Head model. (62467)(62550)
- Fixed to adjustment regions not being applied to additive fill toolpath when selecting a solid. (62689)(62692)
- Fixed to "laser power" not being enable in the "adjustment regions" dialog for the Meltio head. (62688)(62711)
- Resolved an issue causing Additive Fill layer rotations don't transition from the first to second layer correctly. (62941)(63058)
- Resolved an issue causing 5 axis surfacing doesn't redo existing op if a containment shape is not selected. (63352)(63363)
- Resolved an issue causing Post Engine: ThreadLastCut? command returns FALSE no matter what. (61888)(61889)
- Additive - Add Z Retract during Laser Off/Low-power connect moves. (62947)(63020)
- Added Dual-material support for Additive fill processes using two meltio tool heads (one per process) and the Additive Repeat process. (63142)(63189)