Here are a few PDF files describing the new functions in the Beta.

SimCamForTurningTutorial1.pdf
This is a first preliminary tutorial showing SimCam for turning.

NewCyclesBeta1_2_0_0.pdf
Explanation of the new cycles in the Beta.

NewThingsInBeta_1_2_0_0.pdf
Introduction to new things in this Beta.

We do not have much documentation of the new features yet but here is a list of the most noticeable changes made in the new Beta:

• Several bugs and issues has been fixed.
• Added serial communication.
• One can now have spaces between XYZ and the value (e.g. X 100).
• Added Copy and Paste of SimCam contours.
• Made Layers panel semi-transparent when losing focus.
• Added Import and Export of DXF Files.
• SimCam contours now have an origin point (for rotate, move etc).
• Added Move, Rotate, Mirror, Scale on SimCam contours.
• Added Fillet and Chamfer commands for SimCam contours.
• Added Contour Append command with tracking and “Follow mouse” options.
• Added Delete last object option for SimCam contours.
• Added Rectangle and “Follow mouse” options when creating contours.
• Made the SimCam menu smarter, for example when opening at the bottom it moves up.
• Moved the Lathe tools to a special SimCam document for flexible editing.
• Added G76 Threading Cycle for lathe machines.
• Added G74 Drilling Cycle for lathe machines.
• Added “User Blocks” to SimCam layers.
• Added Turning to SimCam.
• Improved cutting graphics of Lathe workpieces.
• Added G70 Finishing Cycle for lathe machines.
• Added G71 Roughing Cycle for lathe machines.
• Moved post processors, interpreters and editor definitions to the machine files (for future customizations).
• Made the post processor script-able.
• Added a file-name label to SimCam toolbar.
• Added CTRL-click on SimCam layers to make them the only visible layer.
• Added double-click on SimCam layers to open the parameters.
• Added + and – keyboard commands to increase and decrease simulation speed.
• Added space-bar keyboard command to start and stop fast forward simulation.
• Added MRU (Most Recent Used) file lists for CNC and SimCam files in the main Files menu.
• Added File-preview Open File dialogs for CNC, SimCam and Machine files.
• Added Codes –help window in the Help menu.