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Online-help updates
We continue to update the online-help. There is now a tutorial for turning users as well as explanations of new features and dialogs. To make sure you see the latest version, empty the cache in your browser. http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser’s-Cache
Online-help link : http://cncsimulator.com/OnlineHelp/OnlineHelp.html
Be aware that there are still topics that need to be updated. We are working on having everything up-to-date as soon as possible.
Bug Alert
A major bug came with the last version (1.0.6.5). No settings or inventory (like tools, workpieces etc) will be saved when you exit the application. We are sorry about that and ask you to please update to the new version 1.0.6.6 as soon as possible.
We strongly recommend that you uninstall all previous version of the CNCSimulator Pro before installing a new version to avoid file conflicts and confusions. You can uninstall an older version from the Control Panel in Windows.
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Documentation
We are currently in the process of updating our online-help and tutorials to reflect the changes in the latest version. Under “Codes and commands” in the online-help, you will now find new and updated tables explaining all G, M and other codes understood by the CNCSimulator interpreter. Please be aware that you may have to clear the cache in your browser to see the updated pages.
It is here! Version 1.0.6.5 Beta.
We are proud to release our new version of the famous CNCSimulator Pro software. A lot of features have been added, issues have been fixed, new machines have been added, G-codes have been added and stability has been improved.
Some of the new stuff:
- New machine: 3D Printer
- New machine: Water Jet
- New machine: Laser cutter
- New machine: Plasma cutter
- Full 3D buffer for milling from the side of the workpiece
- Improved program settings
- New “Inventory Browser” for user created workpieces, tools, materials and zero offsets
- New insert function from the Inventory Browser
- Improved simulation speed
- Helix interpolations
- Faster start-up
- Improved license handling
- Added G-codes for plane selection G17 – G19
- Added G4 dwell
- Added generic drill/boring/tapping cycles
- New function that shows the command help when mouse is over a G or M-code
- Improved “Make program portable” function
- New Comment and Uncomment function
- New Create CNC Header function
- New $-command for swapping the lathe workpiece in the chuck
- Possibility to mix embedded tools and workpieces with user defined ones
- More and better samples and demos
And a lot more…
Download today!
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Generic cycles
We have added generic cycles G74 – G76 and G82 – G89 to improve compatibility with many CNC controllers.
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New command
New function in the coming version: Absolute arc centers. Some users have wished for this feature, so we decided to add it. Simply enter the $AbsoluteCenters 1 simulator command in the beginning of the program to activate absolute circle center values.
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Lathe updates
Lathe users, here are a couple of new features for you. You can now (in the coming version) mix embedded tools with your own workpieces, materials and zero points. This takes away the need to create your own tools if you can find ones that suits your work among the embedded ones. If not, let us know, we can always add more tool types and geometries in future versions. Another new feature is the possibility to flip the workpiece around in the chuck to machine both sides of it.
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Upcoming features
Next version will bring helix interpolation arcs as well as G17-G19 plane selection. Stay tuned!
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Next version
Next update will be a big one. Lots of new functionality has been added, bugs has been fixed (and probably some has been added too) along with new machines and improved program dialogs. We still have quite some work before we will release this big update but while you are waiting, let us show you some of the new stuff.
Speed has been improved (again) for blasting fast simulations in fast forward mode!
All tools, workpieces, materials and zero points are now handled from our new “Inventory Browser”.
You can now insert tools into your CNC program directly from the Inventory Browser, see the red arrow below.
The settings editor has been greatly improved too.
Did you notice the “Mill Solid buffer type” setting above?
If you put it at “3D” you can now cut parts from the side, like this:
You will also be able to handle your license and order petrol from your settings dialog.
The “Select machine” dialog has been updated with the new machines:
Laser and Plasma machines throw sparks when cutting in metal for best realism.
Some 3D printers are CNC controlled, so we have added a virtual 3D Printer too.
We hope that these changes as well as all other improvements under the hood will give our users a great experience and fun simulations!
We would like to take the opportunity to thank our users for all bug reports and great suggestions! Even though we do not always have time to answer, we listen!
Please stay tuned and have patience with us while we improve the world’s most popular CNC Simulator!
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