The following is a list of fixes and enhancements dating to GibbsCAM v27.0.29 (GibbsCAM 2027 Open Beta)
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27.0.35
Bug Fixes
- Entry level for ops drilling hole features that use the hole's traversal level are now equal to the first hole's traversal level. (66329)/(FD-917)
- Resolved an issue in Adv. 3D>Intersections-Rest - Stepover values are now retained, even after changing the tool Diameter and re-opening the process dialog. (66416)
- Resolved an issue causing Posts with large "Special Info" blocks take much longer to post than without the data. (66605)/(HD-28112)
- Resolved an issue causing Machine Sim - Preload displays inconsistent results on Sub-Spindle. (66706)/(792255)
- Resolved an issue causing Operation data changes revert to original values after reopening in operator mode. (66771)(66823)
- Resolved an issue causing Errors when modifying value of Extra Offsets or Stepover and redoing the op x5 with Op Manager open. (66777)/(792992)
- Resolved an issue in MachineSim - Interop Transition from VoluMill op to 5-axis op plunges tool into part at incorrect position and then tool is frozen. (66792)
- Adv. 3D>Intersections Rest - Relabeled name from "Min. Rest factor to "Min. Engagement". (66802)
- Resolved an issue causing Stock disappears and Simulation appears stuck for a MTM B Axis with Turret combined. (66805)/(793408)
- Resolved issues with Draw Axis - with displaying axis marker and when using CTRL key & moving temporary trackball. (66784)(66789)
Enhancements
- Improved CoroPlus - Tool Assembly produces an error message when Sending to GibbsCAM: The tool assembly file is using a GTC class name that does not map to a GibbsCAM tool. (62682)/(704594, 723245, 730420, 738642)
- Grey out the One WFO Per Part box if it’s a D-style post. (63215)/(716008)
- Integrated MachineWorks 8.7 Patch 14. (66807)
27.0.34
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing High Feedrate value resets after switching from Use Stock to Ignore Stock or Cavity Only. (64300)/(746947)
- Resolved an issue with Intermediate Tooling errors when opening files after another file. (64733)/(756839)
- Resolved an issue in Hole Manager> Run AFR - Drill holes are detected as compound Holes. (65615)/(773780)
- Resolved an issue in In Hole manager, the AFR not detect the correct Hole count in V26 and V27. (66663)/(791794)
- Resolved an issue in Mill Pocket Process - Violates Part Boundaries applying Tool Edge with CRC. (66712)/(792162)
- Resolved an issue Rendering produces a gouge when simulation is continued after adding ops. (66716)/(791736)
- Resolved an issue Reset button remains disabled after navigating to chip remove events. (66720)
- Resolved an issue in Draw Axis when zooming the viewport using the trackball, the viewport visualization appears incorrect. (66721)
- Resolved an issue in Op Tile GUI > Issue with selection in "Sync Flow" mode. (66723)
- Resolved an issue in Op Tile GUI > Issue with the Sync Control dialog box. (66724)
- Additive functionality is now disabled in both Viewer and Operator modes. (66726)
- Resolved an issue in Machine Sim - extremely slow when rendering 5-axis. (66659)/(791227)
- Resolved an issue in CoroPlus - Rectangular tool Holder is Off-Center when importing complete assembly. (63857)
Enhancements
- Implemented the enhancement of adding "overlap" value to deburring. (65752)/(773912)(786983)
- Display the full coolant name in the process coolant item dropdown. (66715)/(792626)
27.0.33
Bug Fixes
- Viewer & Operator only support open of VNC & GCPKG. (66704)
- Resolved an issue causing "Render Solid Faces" - the outline of a solid is displaying. (66681)(66682)/(791939)
- Resolved an issue causing Adv 3D - Intersections Rest: Cutting Mode: Select "Climb" or "Conventional" for "Back and Forth" does not retain. (65787)(66697)/(775193)
- The Export option is now available in Operator. However, a couple of export formats are still not functioning correctly. (66707)(66708)
- Resolved an issue with Intermediate Tooling errors when opening files after another file was already open. (63201)/(715363)
- Resolved an issue with Intermediate Tooling errors when opening files after another saved file. (63719)/(726590)
Enhancements
- Preserved Watch data during adaptive rewind. (66665)/(792265)
27.0.32
Bug Fixes
- New version of OptiCAM (fixes crash launching GC without OptiCAM license option). (66667)(66668)
- Resolved an issue causing GTC Tool Assembly Import does not import holder. Now support both extensions stp and step. (66511)/(HD-28098)
- Resolved an issue causing Approach/Retract UI skips defined steps in machine manager during simulation. (66622)/(791243)
- Resolved an issue in Copilot - With roll up converting the dialog into application pane no longer makes the entire window turn grey. Turn off managed window roll up when enpane-ing a dialog. (66641)
- Allowed continued posting when unsupported coolants are used. The error dialog box is now displayed but does not prevent the post engine from continuing the process. Additionally, the error message is displayed at the top of the post output file.(59080)(66652)
27.0.31
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing Adv. 3D>Pocketing - "Rough Stepover" is improperly constrained by disabled "Finish Stepover". (66418)(66631)/(791030)
- Resolved an issue causing Copy or Paste "Tools Or Processes" from the Edit Menu or "Short Cut Keys", do not always work on the very first attempt in between instances. (48264)/(CAS-119240-M9D9X3)
- Resolved an issue scaling in Z-axis fails for Horizontal Lathe Generic machine. (66094)/(782433)
- Resolved an issue causing Stock model requires system stock change to refresh after adding custom stock. (66585)
- Resolved an issue causing Edit-menu Copy/Cut wrongly disabled after selecting a solid/geometry when a tool or process list was first clicked in. (66594)
- Resolved an issue causing long user prompts are truncated in GibbsCAM copilot chat. (66603)
- Resolved an issue in GibbsCAM Copilot displays unclear error message when offline. (66604)
- Resolved an issue causing "Move Tool" command remains available for deactivated Op and leads to unexpected behavior. (66616)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM Copilot remains stuck in "generating suggestions" state after closing and reopening during response generation. (66625)
- Resolved an issue causing Op tiles move when clicking on ops with op modifier dialog open. (66627)
- Resolved an issue causing Tool Import Action dialog appears unexpectedly when changing tool component from Custom to None or Tool Holder. (66637)
- Resolved an issue causing incorrect handling of IT blocks when switching configurations. (66060)/(782560)
Enhancements
- Enhanced WFO Tab > 'One WFO Per Part' checkbox state should reflect loaded Prog's options. (65987)(66472)/(FD-825)
- Integrated OptiCAM 2026.2. (66611)(66612)
- Added a Swap button in Absolute Translate to switch the values between the From and To positions. (66331)
- Supported Import of GTC packages. Added GTCPackageImport.dll to modules folder. (66546)
27.0.30
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue causing after "Redo Active Operations" - some functions unavailable and then GC crashes. (65583)/(773202)
- Resolved an issue causing Adv. 3D>Pocketing>Advanced Settings - "Plunge" is ignored. (65710)(66521)/(775048)
- Resolved an issue causing incorrect rendering of Elliptical Contour process trajectory in Op sim. (65604)/(769247)
- Resolved an issue when setting up a tapered threadmill, the preview shows the thread part looking bigger than the shank. (65393)(66551)/(767062)
- Resolved an issue in the Show machine assembly option, the fixture and workpiece are not aligned with the machine compared to Machine Sim. (66517)
- Resolved an issue causing inconsistent cut length updates due to pitch and TPI changes in tapered threads. (65401)(66529)/(767062)
- Resolved an issue causing inconsistent gouge detection with varying gouge tolerance in v26 op sim by target body selection. (66041)/(782886)
- Resolved an issue causing Simulation displays blue instead of red for tool shank-workpiece interference. (66122)/(784628)
- Resolved an issue causing GC Copilot fails to generate response after reopening when query was typed before closing. (66491)
- Resolved an issue causing GC Copilot fails to generate context‑appropriate response after user accepts suggested prompt. (66492)
- Resolved an issue causing Copilot response window lacks scroll bar which prevents proper navigation. (66513)
- Resolved an issue causing GibbsCAM crashes after clicking OK on VoluTurn error dialog when we use non round tool. (66536)
- Resolved an issue in IT Fixture: Setup Data - Not able to type in two digits for Manual Axis value for this case. (66526)
- Resolved an issue causing TpTans on Sub-Spindle creates new CS for each rotation instead of reusing like in Main-Spindle. (63602)
- Resolved an issue causing error saying Op Machining CS must be parallel to fourth axis when applying Op Modifier Face IJK to Polar in this case. (65448)/(764531)
- Resolved an issue causing UI rendering issue makes dialog reset every time adding or deleting an Axis in Event Location. (66294)
- Resolved an issue causing GC Copilot generates an error asking to display previous result in foreign language. (66485)
- Enable support for non-round ISO inserts in Voluturn. (64861)/(758173, 759051, 762276)
- CPTL - improved adaptive item support for mill tools. (63370)/(730420, 738460, 738461, 738467, 738474, 777979)
27.0.29
Bug Fixes
- Resolved an issue in Mill Contour – Gen3 gouges fixtures. (58393)/(613699)
- Resolved an issue with "No Drag" in Lathe Contour Op causing issues for successive Ops. (58477)/(614554)
- Resolved an issue causing Op Manager - Pinch Operations incorrectly retained coolants when unchecked in the Operation. (63332)/(718129)
- Resolved an issue in VoluTurn Process - Machine CS selection is not retained at Do It/Redo OP. (63630)/(725427)
- 5-Axis (MW) - Additional feed fields have been added to the 5-axis Options tab. The fields are shown and hidden based on what Calculation/Pattern/Type parameters are set within the 5-axis process. (63910)/(729562, 773578, 775631, 789602)
- Resolved an issue causing Undo for marker modification/removal not available in Profiler. (66260)
- Resolved an issue in Adv. 3D>Pocketing - When removing Fixture Properties of solid bodies, the fixture properties are stuck in the original operation. (66422)
- Resolved an issue in Tool List Editor, replacing a tool and clicking 'Move Tool back to Import Collection' sometimes places it at the end or keeps it in the same tile. (66448)
- Resolved an issue causing GC Copilot generates responses in English, even when the query is entered in another language. (66484)
Enhancements
- Added Operator checkout back to Checkout Dialog. (66501)(66504)