What s New SURFCAM 2014 R1 \ R2

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1 SURFCAM R1 \ R2

2 Contents General/System - R1 3 New InstallShield Wizard >>...3 SURFCAM - Recommended System Requirements >>...4 Utilities - R1 5 New Support Assistant >>...5 Functionality - R1 6 Improved Layer Control >>...6 Enhanced Masking Control >>...7 Chaining Undo Functionality >>...8 Operations Manager Multi-Select Support >>...9 Toolpath Generation - R1 10 Adaptive Rough - HSM Roughing >>...10 CAD - R1 11 Part Modeler Software >>...11 CAD Translators - R1 12 Updated CAD Translator Interfaces >>...12 Updated AutoCAD Translator >>...13 Updated CAD Translators >>...14 Post Processing - R1 15 Updated MPost Processors >>...15 Updated SPost OFG Version 6.5 P10q >>...16 NC Editor - R1 17 Updated editnc Version >>...17 Updated editnc Search/Replace >>...18 Licensing - R1 19 CLS Licensing >>...19 General/System - R2 20 Demo Mode \ No License Found >>...20 Functionality - R2 21 Backplot Enhancements >>...21 Backplot Enhancements Continued >>...22 Support for User Defined STL Export >>...23 Graphics Display Control >>...24 Toolpath Generation - R Axis - Cutter Compensation on Finish Pass Only >> Axis Contour Finish Pass Overlap >> Axis Curve Tolerance >>...27 Language Support 28 Available in 15 languages >>...28 Corrections List 29 Corrections in SURFCAM R1 \ R2 >>...29 SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 2 of 29 April

3 General/System - R1 New InstallShield Wizard >> SURFCAM now gives the user the option to bring forward customized files from SURFCAM 6 automatically during the install process SURFCAM application prerequisites automatically install if required SURFCAM will install as a new install only in both 32 Bit and 64 Bit SURFCAM 6 users can automatically import custom tooling and data files SURFCAM provides an optional silent installation that requires no user input See the Help System for more information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 3 of 29 April

4 General/System - R1 SURFCAM - Recommended System Requirements >> Operating System: Windows 7 or Windows 8-64-bit Processor: Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM (64-bit) Hard Disk Space: 4 GB Free Video: 4 GB Windows 7 DirectX 11.0 or higher compatible display adapter capable of 1280x1024 resolution in 32-bit color / Basic Mode (Win 7). Note: Integrated graphics cards can degrade performance and are not recommended. DirectX: DirectX 10.0 (Loaded during the install if not available).net Framework:.NET 3.5 (loaded via the internet during install if not available) Pointer: Windows IntelliMouse Optical Mouse with wheel, optional Spaceball Communications Port: USB DVD Drive SURFCAM Executable & File Association Types SURFCAM 32 bit.exe SURFCAM 64 bit.exe *.SCPRT *.SCEDU *.SCCTL *.SCHPT *.SCMOD *.SCTPL SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 4 of 29 April

5 Utilities - R1 New Support Assistant >> Enables SURFCAM users to automatically provide technical communication to SURFCAM support professionals Selected technical information is automatically compressed and easily accessed from the SURFCAM users desktop, allowing optimized communication Detailed Technical information is available for: Video, Databases, Post Processors, Active SURFCAM file, Operating System Information, Post Menu configuration SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 5 of 29 April

6 Functionality - R1 Improved Layer Control >> The addition of an enhanced and interactive Apply button allows you to update your layer settings and see the results of those changes without exiting the layers control Selecting Apply automatically updates any changes made to the layers visibility and immediately reflects the requested updates See the Help System for more information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 6 of 29 April

7 Functionality - R1 Enhanced Masking Control >> The Mask button on the main toolbar now functions as an On/Off toggle SURFCAM Masking now supports Saved and User Defined Mask Names Tool Tip displays the Mask Name when you hover over the Mask button The Invert Colors function now graphically reflects the currently selected colors in the masking dialog. See the Help System for more information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 7 of 29 April

8 Functionality - R1 Chaining Undo Functionality >> Enhanced Undo functionality supports entire chained selections without exiting the chaining mode Undo now supports unlimited backup of individual chaining steps to previous Branch Points See the Help System for more information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 8 of 29 April

9 Functionality - R1 Operations Manager Multi-Select Support >> Enhanced Operations Manager now supports Multi-Select functionality Users can now select an operation with Shift+Click, and a second operation with Shift+Click to highlight all continuous operations in between The Ctrl+Click sequence will now select multiple single operations The Enhanced Right Mouse Button menu allows the ability to Check, Uncheck and Delete selected operations See the Help System for more information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 9 of 29 April

10 Toolpath Generation - R1 Adaptive Rough - HSM Roughing >> The Adaptive Rough toolpath is an advanced 3-Axis HSM roughing strategy that incorporates tightly controlled tool motion to achieve both multi-level step reduction and adaptive clearance functionality Smooth, efficient and highly accurate roughing approach Accurately control stock allowances, boundary offsets and minimum radius variables Additional control available for Machine Cavities Sample part provided in Sample Files (3DMilling - AdaptiveRough.SCPRT) Included in 3-Axis Advanced System Level and higher See the Help System for more information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 10 of 29 April

11 CAD - R1 Part Modeler Software >> Part Modeler is a NEW solid modeling CAD tool offered by SURFCAM, designed for quick and simple construction and modification of solid models with fully associative drafting capabilities. Available with both SIM and Keyless licensing SURFCAM R1 Imports Part Modeler native format (*.pmod) files Included with Part Modeler are these industry standard translators: IGES Files (*.igs) DWG-DXF Files (*.dwg; *.dxf) Solid Edge Files (*.par) SolidWorks Files (*.sldprt) STEP Files (*.step; *.stp) Unigraphics NX Files (*.prt) ACIS SAT Files (*.sat; *.sab) Catia V5 Files (*.catpart; *.catproduct) Creo Parametric Files (*.prt; *.asm) Autodesk Inventor Files (*.ipt; *.iam) SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 11 of 29 April

12 CAD Translators - R1 Updated CAD Translator Interfaces >> The enhanced translator interface has been updated to provide additional dynamic feedback when selecting specific options for translation Graphics and text are dynamically updated to guide the user through the selection process. Intuitive graphical feedback is presented to assist in optimal translation Log files can be created at the users request SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 12 of 29 April

13 CAD Translators - R1 Updated AutoCAD Translator >> AutoCAD Translator Interface has been updated to provide additional dynamic feedback when selecting options for translation As new selections are made or a new options group is selected, the graphics and text will update to help guide the user through the selection process Intuitive graphics and text allow the user to see and understand the effects of the translation settings Ability to generate a PDF file Log files can be created at the users request SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 13 of 29 April

14 CAD Translators - R1 Updated CAD Translators >> Included File Types: SURFCAM (.scprt) Version up to SURFCAM R1 SolidWorks Parts (.prt,.sldprt) Version from SolidWorks Assembly (.sldasm) Version from SolidWorks via ACIS (.sldprt,.sldasm) Version from Part Modeler (.pmod) Version from AD3S Part Modeler R1 SpaceClaim (.scdoc) Version from Autocad DWG (.dwg) Version up to 2013 Autocad DXF (.dxf) Version up to 2013 IGES (.igs,.iges) Version up to 5.3 STEP(.step,.stp) Version AP203 & AP214 (Geometry Only) ACIS (.sat,.asat,.asab,.sab) Version from ACIS ACIS R24 Parasolid (.x_t,.x_b) Version from bin Solid Edge (.par) Version up to ST6 VDA-FS (.vda) Version from 1.0 & 2.0 CADL (.cdl) STL (.stl) G-Code (.ncc) Cam Profile (.cm) Gear Profile (.gr) Involute Curve (.inv) ASCII Data (.asc) SURFCAM Tool Files (.scctl) Version up to SURFCAM R1 Rhino (.3dm) Version up to V5 Mastercam (.mc,.mcx) Version from 8 - X7 Optional File Types: CATIA V4 (.model,.exp,.session) Version from CATIA CATIA CATIA V5/V6 (.CATPart,.CATProduct) Version from R2-R21 & CATIA V6 R2013 Inventor (.ipt,.iam) Version from 6-11, Version from ProEngineer/Wildfire/Creo (.prt,.prt.*,.asm,.asm.*) Version from 16 Wildfire 5 Creo Version 2 Unigraphics/NX (.prt) Version from 11 to 18, Version NX to NX8.5 Note: The STEP translator is now included with the standard SURFCAM translators. SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 14 of 29 April

15 Post Processing - R1 Updated MPost Processors >> Updated Post Processors in the SURFCAM standard MPost library The MinArc / MinRad commands have been added in MPost files, allowing users to easily modify settings, making small arc to line conversions easier. The ArcToLine Warning command is available in Mpost files, allowing users to easily set this to On / Off A RapidCode Safety Clearance sequence is available in MPost files forcing the tool to retract in Z prior to any XY motion in a rapid sequence A Upon [Speed] command is available in MPost files ensuring secondary spindle speed changes SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 15 of 29 April

16 Post Processing - R1 Updated SPost OFG Version 6.5 P10q >> Newly designed Graphical User Interface See help system for additional details and new functionality in SPost generator SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 16 of 29 April

17 NC Editor - R1 Updated editnc Version >> Updated version of editnc contains many requested improvements for appearance and editing New syntax coloring as well as mixed bold and italic characters Line numbers are displayed (optionally) in the left margin area Most file-wide options can be undone via a single Undo See help system in editnc for additional information SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 17 of 29 April

18 NC Editor - R1 Updated editnc Search/Replace >> New Search/Replace functionality allows for Saved searches New ability to use regular expressions ( regexs ) in searches The regex shown searches for the word WARNING or a + followed by three blanks. Add / Remove or access Saved Searches Result of search after user selected SPOST Warnings and Show All SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 18 of 29 April

19 Licensing - R1 CLS Licensing >> New licensing technology for SURFCAM R1 Now supports both SIM and Keyless (node lock) licensing Supports Network/Check-Out licenses SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 19 of 29 April

20 General/System - R2 Demo Mode \ No License Found >> New notification of unlicensed operation in SURFCAM R2 Eliminates occurrences of unknowingly working on and saving files while in Demo Mode Licensing Information: opens a PDF with detailed instructions for licensing SURFCAM Run in DEMO Mode: allows SURFCAM to run as an unlicensed Demo version. SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 20 of 29 April

21 Functionality - R2 Backplot Enhancements >> New Backplot Settings Dialog allows the user to customize how the toolpath is displayed during Backplot The Backplot Setting Dialog can be accessed by selecting the new Settings Icon on the Backplot toolbar The available options are designed to help simplify the displayed path, making it easier to identify what the tool is doing during the Backplot process SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 21 of 29 April

22 Functionality - R2 Backplot Enhancements Continued >> After Each Operation: This option will clear the displayed toolpath after each operation After Each Tool Change: This option will clear the displayed toolpath after each tool change After Each Z Depth Change (Roughing Only): This option will clear the displayed toolpath after each z depth change Standard Backplot Final Depth Enhanced Backplot Final Depth Show: This options allows the user to set how much of the trailing toolpath is displayed during the Backplot process. This can be set using Inches of Trailing Path or Percentage of Trailing Path Display by Tool: This option allows the user to select \ deselect specific tools to be displayed during the backplot process Display Hidden Toolpath as Translucent: Use this setting to turn the cleared toolpath translucent rather than clearing it from the screen completely SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 22 of 29 April

23 Functionality - R2 Support for User Defined STL Export >> NC Verification now supports a user defined STL Tolerance Factor which allows the user to adjust the tessellation factor for STL output from NC Verify The STL Tolerance factor affects both the detail level of the output STL as well as the time required to calculate and display the model for verification SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 23 of 29 April

24 Functionality - R2 Graphics Display Control >> New option for Show Marker in Chain in Every Geometry has been added to the SURFCAM Options Menu This setting can assist in manual chaining and branch selection SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 24 of 29 April

25 Toolpath Generation - R2 2 Axis - Cutter Compensation on Finish Pass Only >> New Offset w/compensation Fin option added on the Cut Control Tab for 2 Axis Contour and Pocket operations Allows the user to set Cutter Compensation moves for Finish Passes Only, resulting in reduced cycle times Provides updated information in APT output to reflect cutter comp on finish pass only SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 25 of 29 April

26 Toolpath Generation - R2 2 Axis Contour Finish Pass Overlap >> New Overlap setting allows the cutter to cut beyond the start point of the path by a specified distance Generates a cleaner finish by eliminating the potential witness marks left when a tool enters and exits the material at the same location SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 26 of 29 April

27 Toolpath Generation - R2 2 Axis Curve Tolerance >> New Curve Tolerance value has been added to the 2 Axis Options tab Allows the user to set a default value across all the 2 Axis operations that utilize a curve tolerance setting SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 27 of 29 April

28 Language Support Available in 15 languages >> English Chinese-Traditional Chinese-Simplified Czech French Finnish German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 28 of 29 April

29 Corrections List Corrections in SURFCAM R1 \ R2 >> Please contact your account representative or reseller for a SURFCAM corrections list. SURFCAM R1 \ R2 What s New Page 29 of 29 April