Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU4 (Build...

Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU4 (Build 12216) Key Summary Release Notes

ECAM-13159 Internal Simulation - Display extra moves nonexistent on Simulator or NC code

Fixed

ECAM-18002 Multipass Rest Profiling - Incorrect region ordering by closest distance

Fixed

ECAM-25003 Wire - Toolpath not created when using EDM Expert (Certain Settings)

Fixed.

ECAM-26457 Profiling Helical - negative depth machined in Blind Pocket with bullnose or ballnose or lollipop tool

Fixed

ECAM-27447 Finish Turning - 'Ignore Undercuts' offsets toolpath in X using boring tool

Fixed

ECAM-27962 Save MEG File - wrong CPL - affected by Setup Browser / Position Datum

Fixed

ECAM-29828 PCI/JS - debugger is not working Fixed

ECAM-30111 Chamfering Cycle - gouges side walls of part Fixed.

ECAM-30463 Workflow Review Toolkit - Auto Renumber Tools does not work

Fixed

ECAM-30475 Error - Cannot run on server Keys unmatched Fixed.

ECAM-30533 Chamfering cycle - gouges the solid walls (Protect Solid failing)

Fixed.

ECAM-30560 New Picking - Unable to pick faces/edges from clipped solid (Workplane related)

Fixed.

ECAM-30624 Transform commands - Default Layer selection is now set to active layer instead of none

Fixed

ECAM-30836 ToolStore - Turning Tab Appears to be Active but in fact is not

Fixed.

ECAM-31160 PCI/JS - impossible to extract data from SQL Fixed

ECAM-31582 Profiling - Cut by Region does not work when "Bottom to Top" is checked

Fixed

ECAM-32012 Edgecam dialogs - mask menu options are not displaying translated text.

Fixed

ECAM-32026 Strategy Manager - SetPCIvar is not working with Attributes, User and Global variables

Fixed

ECAM-6002 Merge Sequences - Creates index instructions with wrong datum type

Fixed.

ECAM-8713 Chamfering cycle - toolpath collides with low walls on approach (gouge corners)

Fixed.

Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU3 (Build 11424)

Key Summary Release Notes

ECAM-22197 Multipoint ID - ToolStore Mounting tab definitions (Angle and X/Y/Z Gauge) are not being correctly followed

fixed

ECAM-30152 Rotary Rotate - editing duplicates system labels

Fixed. The Rotary Rotate commands needs to be re-created.

ECAM-16072 Quick Access Ribbon - Move Tool command causes application to crash depending on the license set

Fixed. A message is properly displayed if the user doesn't have 'Advanced Customisation' license.

ECAM-26247 Printing - Machine graphics missing for the attached post

Fixed.

ECAM-28490 Probing Cycles - Incorrect warning about Through Coolant

Fixed.

ECAM-28668 Feature Finder - fails to find features and hangs application

Fixed.

ECAM-30153 Instability Issue in application when running strategies.

Fixed.

ECAM-31003 Workflow Shipped Strategies - "Cannot set User.T_Flute in Flute Length node"

Fixed

ECAM-30462 EDM Expert - Selecting Technology Hangs and Does not populate Fields

Fixed.

ECAM-30021 Setup Browser - Material list is detached from application window

Fixed



ECAM-9535 PEPS Wire - some posts don't output NC code according to decimal places (Missing PPL Command/Unexpected Parameter)

Fixed

ECAM-10816 Ribbon Customisation - Application crashes following three steps

Fixed

ECAM-15679 Hole Cycle - Multi Level/Depth gives wrong depth for canned output

Fixed. See VCP Note

ECAM-24556 File Open - unable to open part file created in 2016R2 Fixed

ECAM-25976 Rough Groove - Toolpath incomplete on certain arc grooves Fixed

ECAM-26884 Workflow Tools - Fit Stock, Fixture Database, Create Sequence and Review Toolkit don't work unless Run as Admin

Fixed

ECAM-29351 Setup Browser - Refresh is showing wrong characters for translated application

Fixed

ECAM-29360 Switching languages causes error message to be issued Fixed

ECAM-29437 Ribbon Customisation - Added Commands not saved due to environment

Fixed

ECAM-30196 Editing instructions in sequence - Encountered an improper argument hangs application

Fixed

ECAM-30354 PCI/JS - DeleteAllVars() moves variable to Temporary but does not delete it at the end

Fixed



ECAM-29697 Licensing - 'Options' tab missing from M&H Probing's cycles Fixed

ECAM-24306 Finish Turn - Negative start extension not applied due Include First Entity (Break corners)

Fixed

ECAM-27111 Regeneration of 3D profiling cycle freezes application Fixed

ECAM-29546 Plan - Options dialog crashes application when OK is pressed

ECAM-29969 Current Stock - broken if there are multiple components (only single stock is being considered)

Fixed.

ECAM-27409 Back Bore Tools - Do not create the same Fixed

ECAM-28663 Finish Turn - Arcs being generated as linear moves Fixed

ECAM-29551 PCI/JS - GetEntityData() fails Fixed

ECAM-29484 PCI/JS - AskBox() fails Fixed

ECAM-25522 Sequence/Setups - Wrong Stock recognition in Assemblies when creating Sequence

Fixed.

ECAM-17178 Prevent "Unable to open toolgraphicdata.pci" error (tool graphic) Fixed

Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 RTM Key Summary Release Notes

ECAM-1584 PDI/Plugin - access to freeform Edges and Faces geometry

Implemented

ECAM-1587 Rapid/Feed Move - To keep value/formula when editing

Formulas are now kept on Move Relative commands.

ECAM-1597 Event Plugins: show list of event plugins and allow enabling/disabling

Implemented

ECAM-2738 Multiple Turrets - support balanced turning cycles

Implemented

ECAM-2855 Simulator - Add ability to restart Simulator without need to enable 'Quit on Close'

Implemented. See What's New

ECAM-3130 Advanced 5 Axis - "Autotilt 3 Axis to 5 Axis" takes the toolpath to a wrong place

Fixed.

ECAM-3318 Thread Mill - Support to Axial Rotary (XC)

Implemented.

ECAM-3319 Turning - B Axis - finish turn cycle to maintain tool normal to work piece

Implemented

ECAM-3399 Create Sequence Dialog - Can't display big post processor name

Fixed

ECAM-3597 Finish Turn - using 'Use Rough Turn Contour' the variable FIELD8 is wrong set causing wrong coordinates

Fixed

ECAM-4063 Simulator - Mounting Blocks disappear after changing something in the sequence

Fixed.

ECAM-4309 Solid Machinist/File Open - unable to open Creo 3.0 model (PTC Case C12828212)

Fixed.

ECAM-4337 Wire EDM - resolve "ref/sec plane change within output file" issue

Fixed in a previous version

ECAM-4492 Wire EDM - insufficient Lead On/Off distance causes gouge

Fixed with latest Wire Engine update.

ECAM-4700 WorkXplore to read CAM part files Implemented

ECAM-4853 Hole Features - CADLinks - Limits and fits - Additional attributes required for Min, Max & Basic

Implemented

ECAM-5485 Profiling - select multiple profile geometry and some toolpath is missing


ECAM-5541 Editor - File permission problems on network Share points


ECAM-5624 W30498 DEV00011742 Profiling - minimum radius incorrectly applied with multi-pass set

Implemented Minimum Radius for Multiple Passes

ECAM-5681 Simulator - Relative to the current CPL view doesn't work

This issue is no longer reproducible on latest version.

ECAM-5719 PCI/JS Recording -On JS save [PciVariable] from dialogs as "[PciVariable]" instead of GetPciVariable("PciVariable")


ECAM-5751 Code Generator - multiple Rotary Rotates of 5 axis or multiple 5 axis repeated crash edgempp

Fixed.

ECAM-5815 Reload is sometimes very slow and may crash

Fixed in 2017 R2.

ECAM-5816 Profiling - Helical does not follow Start/End Preference


ECAM-5891 Profiling - Plunge Point at centre of area does not work with helical

Fixed

ECAM-5913 Profiling Helical - fails to machine counterbore when tool diam > main hole diameter and goes below depth when tool < main hole

Fixed.

ECAM-5942 Profiling - gouges solid with specific tolerance, cusp height and offset

Fixed

ECAM-5949 Save PCI Template fails with PCI_to_JavaScript_Converter.exe hanging due to special characters in the Comment field


ECAM-5950 Create Images and Tooltips for Groove cycles

Implemented

ECAM-5953 Hole Cycle - duplicate holes in array (longhand fine)

Fixed

ECAM-5964 Macro Lookahead - INSCOUNTand INSNUM are inconsistent when transforms are used (causing %LOADINS to corrupt the nc code)

Fixed. See What's New

ECAM-6079 Entity Selection - Tab key does not go between entities (Picking)

Fixed

ECAM-6244 Strategy Manager - Add support that would expose all PCI Variables within the PPF automatically

No longer required

ECAM-6254 Flow Surface Cycle - "Blend between two curves" interactive picking is wrongly highlighted

Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-6269 W64554 Simulator - Chuck rotation is not displayed

Fixed

ECAM-6273 Stock Creation - Turn Billet creates incorrect stock in arcs from AutoCAD LT file


ECAM-6322 Workflow Measure Distance - Ability to measure between fixture from database and part

Implemented.

ECAM-6362 User Interface - Focus mouse in the area it is above (without click)


ECAM-6369 Chamfer Operation - Fragmented toolpath with specific flute length

Fixed

ECAM-6391 Chamfering/Profiling Cycle - Fragmented toolpath on hole feature

Fixed

ECAM-6402 Intellisnap - Highlights hidden solid Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-6431 Themes - Add an option to save the Style and window layout


ECAM-6460 Edit Sequence - "Cycle needs to be regenerated" message will not disappear


ECAM-6480 Chamfering cycle - Toolpath is over the edges when using solid (ok with wireframe)

Fixed

ECAM-6481 Simulator - Opens with extra instructions in the sequence

Works as Designed

ECAM-6536 Code Generator - NEXTSPEED/NEXTFEED lookahead should not stop at Move To Toolchange / Home

Fixed.

ECAM-6541 Code Wizard - Support for lathes with not aligned axis/compound direction

Implemented in a previous version

ECAM-6547 Rough/Finish Turn - Editing cycle with reference input command hangs Application


ECAM-6570 Simulator - Head/Table Machine - Simulation stops if index option "Simultaneous Move" is checked

Fixed.

ECAM-6602 Angled Head - Copying and Deleting Tool Creates Unnecessary CPL's

Fixed

ECAM-6625 Wire - "Machine Strategy" does not change anything on the code output

Fixed by previous Wire engine update.

ECAM-6719 Code Wizard - Make Format Table references available in ;CODE and as numbers on the Table


ECAM-6732 Stock problems with non inline sub spindles

Fixed

ECAM-6776 BLK FORM Pass stock sizes through to Code Generator and hence NC file


ECAM-6797 Import solid model tolerances from INVENTOR

Implemented

ECAM-6812 STP file - Large files fails to load Fixed in a previous version

ECAM-6886 Workflow Create Sequence - Part Stick Out is updated when user edited it in the Fixture Manager dialog

Fixed

ECAM-7541 Ribbon - crashes/behaves incorrectly when opening part/solid on a session with the ribbon minimised

Fixed

ECAM-7815 Profiling - apply the cycle in the same geometry twice causes the toolpath to be inaccurate

Fixed.

ECAM-7867 Multiple Turrets - Axial Rotary milling problems on Lower turret ("consistent lower turret angles" related)

Fixed.

ECAM-7917 Wire Profile Feature - Linking XY and UV profiles issue

Fixed.

ECAM-8042 Thread Turning - wrong approach move with mm part and inch post

Fixed.

ECAM-8909 Wire EDM - Option to manually set ID_PRIORITY (AC Vision)

Implemented.

ECAM-9079 CADLinks - CREO - Feature Finder can't find thread data on attached file (thread database)

No fix possible for this issue.

ECAM-9394 Profiling - Helical toolpath starts at depth (Pick Solid Feature) rather than level (Feature)

Fixed

ECAM-9594 Rough Profile Turn - Gouges part in undercut groove

fixed

ECAM-9595 Workflow Sequence - Mating position updates automatically if stock is edited or created

Implemented

ECAM-9788 Machine configuration - fill tank check box does not work for Mitsubishi wire machine


ECAM-10142 File Open - PPF fails to open after loading

Fixed.

ECAM-10438 Wireframe entities - lines - are misplaced to different CPL after re-opening file

Fixed

ECAM-10461 Rough Turn - Wrong NC code if using negative value for End Profile Extension and Canned Cycle

fixed

ECAM-10602 Code Wizard - Sub Spindle Graphics origin change after Lathe Setup

Fixed

ECAM-10611 Hole Cycle - Helical with Geometry Comp produces no code


ECAM-10664 Code Wizard Template - Spindle Brake for C Axis does not come out


ECAM-10728 Simulator - Toolchange position misplaced in ATC machines when using XY gauge

Fixed.

ECAM-10865 Wire Help - EDM Expert path description needs to be improved

Implemented

ECAM-11256 Entity Information - gives an extra colon in radius information row

Fixed.

ECAM-11603 Hole Cycle - generates peck safe distance on opposite side if fixed reverse axial tool

Fixed

ECAM-11758 Chamfer Mill Operation - wrong dialog images

Fixed

ECAM-11781 Profiling - Geometry compensation fails on attached part (CRC)

Implemented

ECAM-12130 MTM / High Speed mode - to control via toolchange dialog

Fixed

ECAM-12189 Hole Cycle - Clearance and level associated to "Use Current Stock" behave as non associative

Fixed.

ECAM-12324 Thread Mill - CL Data not ouput on all cycles


ECAM-12678 Part Modeler - "Encountered an improper argument" when loading the attached file

Cannot be reproduced on a new file

ECAM-12685 Translate Machining - cycle clearance is not being considered

Fixed

ECAM-12752 Autosave - loses selected fixture when opening Autosave

Fixtures are now included in the auto save.

ECAM-12848 Editor - Unable to find/use TOOLS menu Fixed.

ECAM-12943 Code Wizard - MTM Templates - Not outputting the correct Plane G code

Fixed.

ECAM-13437 PCI/JS - Solid Duplicates in both spindles

Fixed

ECAM-13585 Profiling Operation - direction arrow not working properly (Side and Start/End)

Fixed

ECAM-13663 Roughing Check Fixtures - Problems with Fixtures Offset (scdoc fixture)

Fixed.

ECAM-13688 MTM Setup - Machine Datum needs to be placed the same way as Milling

Fixed.

ECAM-13886 Hole Cycle - Helical - Clearance and level associated to "Use Current Stock" behave as non associative

Fixed.

ECAM-14468 Project Circular - generates bad/jerky toolpath due to tolerance

Works as Designed

ECAM-14484 Solid Machinist for Granite - fails to load face colour from Creo model

Fixed.

ECAM-14518 Import solid model tolerances from CREO/Pro-E

Implemented

ECAM-14519 Import solid model tolerances from SOLIDWORKS

Implemented

ECAM-14551 Update Stock incorrectly positioned due Grip Position/Part Stick Out change (Sub-Spindle)

Fixed.

ECAM-14583 Customisation - Command Save As records Create Setup (Miscellaneous > Instructions)

Fixed

ECAM-14712 Unable to 'Disable Visual Themes'. No need to disable visual theme.

ECAM-14760 'Save Limited' saves .ppf instead of .spf Fixed

ECAM-14861 Ribbon Customisation - [Unnamed Panel]

Fixed

ECAM-15014 Custom Fixtures - incorrectly aligned in turn environment

Fixed.

ECAM-15148 Profiling Milling - Compensation code is not generated if centre line is set (CRC)

Fixed.

ECAM-15162 PCI/JS - Modifier to set a previous sequence as reference inside 'Sequence Setup'

// Setting modifier 'Component' SetModifier(cmd1, 276, "Seq_Name 1|4");

ECAM-15297 EWS - Unable to use an EWS Model as Reference

Fixed.

ECAM-15821 Insert Component - 'Error in cross referencing part file' caused by CPL Source set to Pick

Fixed.

ECAM-15968 Chamfer Mill Operation - Unable to select multiple features of the same type


ECAM-16100 Simulator - X Gauge with ATC Lathes is being read in the opposite direction

Fixed.

ECAM-16125 Hole Cycle - Void Adjustment considers the stock / holes from initial CPL only

Fixed.

ECAM-16203 Text Feature - ability to explode vector text like true type

Download single line true type fonts from onelinefonts.com. This provides single line fonts, but with the capabiities of true type.

ECAM-16386 File Save - Crashes when certain solids are present

Fixed

ECAM-16441 Code Generator - Macro lookahead generates empty nc code


ECAM-16590 Profiling - cycle fails if tool has an angle Fixed

ECAM-16759 Wire EDM - AC Vision post reports "Please enter a valid filename. . , ; characters are invalid" if no technology selected

Fixed.

ECAM-16925 Wire - Smart Cycle not doing Corner Relief

Fixed

ECAM-16929 Hole Cycle - Wireframe - window selection of the points may create new additional points

Fixed

ECAM-17103 Independent Language selection per user login and work without Admin rights

Implemented

ECAM-17130 Profiling - Start/End Point Preference - Minimum/Maximum X/Y is not respected


ECAM-17171 Code Generator - fails to generate NC code due "Pivot About Tool Tip" (Index)

Fixed.

ECAM-17193 File Open - File that opens in 2016 R1 will not open in 2016 R2

Fixed.

ECAM-17251 File Open - unable to open PPF file containing parasolid solid

Fixed.

ECAM-17260 Hole Operation - depth visually different in a second operation

Fixed

ECAM-17307 Simulator - Reverse option doesn't behave the same in cam and Simulator for machines with ATC turret and no B axis

Fixed.

ECAM-17318 Code Wizard - Reverse X & Y does not affect Probing output

Fixed

ECAM-17327 Setup Browser - Move / Rotate - return the default angle 90 degrees

Fixed

ECAM-17851 User interface slows down over time Fixed in a previous release

ECAM-17903 Hole Operation - countersink is not loading the feature information

Fixed

ECAM-18077 Edit Stock / Fixture - Coord Input check box is missing when editing fixture

Fixed

ECAM-18144 License - Surfcam licenses cannot open CREO Assemblies

Fixed.

ECAM-18189 Customise Mode - Modality - Error loading modality overrides from ' 0,Off'

Fixed

ECAM-18251 Hole Operation - Drill strategy shown instead of Tap for wireframe (Finishing Tab)

Fixed

ECAM-18387 Setup Browser - Appearing blank Fixed in a previous version

ECAM-18425 5 Axis Swarf Operation - Multiple Cuts should read Finish Passes

Fixed

ECAM-18426 5 Axis Curve Operation - Multiple Cuts Rough Passes passes to wrong modifier

Fixed

ECAM-18437 5 Axis Blend Between Operation - Multiple Cuts Rough Passes passes to wrong modifier

Fixed

ECAM-18581 Hole Cycle - Void Adjustments doesn't consider 3D stock

Fixed

ECAM-18743 Launcher - Add to the launcher's help the support session link

Fixed

ECAM-18914 Rough Profile - Link moves gouge the component on sub-spindle (bore)

Fixed

ECAM-18974 Surfaces - undo of translate or rotate commands will not move surface back - until reopening the file


ECAM-19174 Hole Operation - Feature information disappears when editing operation

Fixed

ECAM-19189 Simulator - MTM - stock is badly rendered during the rotation

Fixed.

ECAM-19243 Roughing cycle - blank cut increment to cut to depth

Roughing cycle now generates a single pass if setting blank Cut Increment.

ECAM-19307 User Interface - Poor performance with solid containing many holes/pockets/features


ECAM-19308 Simulation / Angled Heads /5 axis - completely wrong when rotary axis on the head

Fixed.

ECAM-19575 Four Axis Rotary Operation - Incorrect toolpath when using Y/Z as 4th Axis

Fixed

ECAM-19620 Simulator - View comparison to not show cylindrical/turning parts striped

Fixed (from 2017R1 onward).

ECAM-19629 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application


ECAM-19636 Align Component - Ctrl+Click does not centre the CPL in the middle of the part

Fixed.

ECAM-19725 Profiling - Swaps side on regeneration Fixed.

ECAM-20004 Instruction Sequence - Regeneration causes file size to increase

Fixed

ECAM-20007 Roughing Waveform - Final Arc on Helical Entry is incorrect - TNC Controllers

Fixed. Post Processor needs to be updated to 2017R2 template or above to have the fix.

ECAM-20033 Rough Turn - wrong retract moves (collides with stock)

Fixed.

ECAM-20390 EWS - Crashes when selecting DXF Profile

Fixed

ECAM-20678 Feature Finder - 2D Pocket found with no slot properties (tolerance related)

Fixed.

ECAM-20741 Mirror Component - Not working Fixed

ECAM-20870 Setup Browser - does not consider stock created through old Stock/Fixture command (STL stocks)

Fixed

ECAM-20947 Hole Operation - "Tap cycle type incompatible" warning when using Rigid as Tap Type parameter (wireframe)

Fixed

ECAM-20961 Fixture Manager - Machine Mating Location does not allow Decimal or Comma input

Fixed

ECAM-21057 Wire - Support EDM Expert Cut Type variations


ECAM-21156 Live Job Reports - will not run if user logged in - but it runs with no issue on admin account


ECAM-21157 File Open - unable to open PPF file containing SolidWorks model SLDPRT

Fixed

ECAM-21264 Surface Boundaries (2D Entities) resets CPL level to -0.00

Fixed

ECAM-21390 Rough Turn - Missing retract move at end of cycle

Fixed.

ECAM-21456 Simulator - won't run with MEG Stock (Disconnected from Simulator)

Fixed.

ECAM-21696 MTM - inverse turn CPL as initial flips the stock

Fixed

ECAM-21718 Toolstore - toolstore from non English version looses cutting conditions

Fixed.

ECAM-21781 Turn Templates / Rotary Mode - Wrong Z coordinate on sub spindle (CY Lathe)

Fixed

ECAM-21847 Profiling - Pick Solid Faces can ignore small faces (tolerance related)

Fixed by previous change.

ECAM-21848 Editor - Global Arithmetic does not work Fixed.

ECAM-21869 Feature Find - Unable to Automatic Feature Find

Fixed.

ECAM-21886 Script error in /Tombstone/.. when starting application

Fixed

ECAM-21895 Workflow - Stock inserted into "Fixture" layer

Works as designed

ECAM-21959 Job Images - Ability to change the Job Images Folder Location

Implemented.

ECAM-21976 File Save - "Error in cross referencing part file" - Edge Loop Feature corrupts .ppf when machined using 3D Profiling or Chamfering cycle

Fixed.

ECAM-22000 Integrex Template - $TOOLID28 is twice defined

Fixed.

ECAM-22108 Support SolidWorks 2017 Implemented

ECAM-22174 Roughing - Current Stock - inconsistent non associative depth by picking

Fixed

ECAM-22278 Roughing - XY Offset and Stock Type prevents NC Smoothing

Fixed

ECAM-22381 Turn - axial profiling generates wrong nc code

Fixed.

ECAM-22445 Intellisnap - Exploded entities will not Intellisnap

Fixed.

ECAM-22458 Profiling - Optimise toolpath fails on multiple profiles

Fixed

ECAM-22473 Rotary Features Machining - impossible to machine helices / open-rotary-pockets - incomplete toolpath

Fixed

ECAM-22498 PCI variables not loading correctly from PPF with Inventor Solid

Fixed.

ECAM-22507 Index Collision checking - caching problems

Fixed

ECAM-22539 Machine Parameters - Editing the Sequence data does not store values first time

Fixed

ECAM-22569 Index Operation - Move to Home - First axis choice is affected by last Home command in sequence

Fixed

ECAM-22571 PCI/JS - takes longer time to load due to SetPackage function

Do not use SetPackage unless it is really necessary

ECAM-22572 Save / Open - Causing file to lose solid model and then corrupts the file and crash

Fixed

ECAM-22576 Wire EDM - create custom mdb for Sodick SLC600G - database number C0903

Completed

ECAM-22609 Intellisnap - Does not pick solid or edges through features

Fixed.

ECAM-22677 Apllication crashes when hovering the mouse over the solid in existing PPFs - Raymond.dll

Fixed.

ECAM-22680 Documentation - Update Fixtures - add information about Radius and Fixture Offset

Fixed

ECAM-22729 Wire EDM - Option to "Output SFCC" always greyout (Sodick)

Fixed.

ECAM-22744 Move SubSpindle - stock duplication and misplacement

Fixed

ECAM-22764 Setup Browser - Default CPLs to move with ComponentDatum when working with one solid

Fixed.

ECAM-22789 PCI/JS - wrong CPL when creating sequence by PCI

Works as designed

ECAM-22790 Wire EDM - customise the Excetek post for older and not so common types of machinetools

Implemented.

ECAM-22795 Profiling cycle can gouge with cut direction set to optimized (zigzag)

Fixed

ECAM-22829 Milling Operations - displaced toolpath in a solid created by PM (2D-3D)

Fixed

ECAM-22928 PEPS Wire - Impossible Geometry error Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-22929 Launcher - Loads white and inactive Fixed

ECAM-22945 PEPS Wire - "Previous Level Call" problem when using "Output Start Hole File"


ECAM-22946 Launcher - CLS License Manager is greyed out

Fixed

ECAM-22971 Profiling - gouges the model with Helical + Rollover

Fixed

ECAM-22974 PEPS Wire - add support for rotary tables (Sodick)

Implemented in previous version.

ECAM-22980 PEPS Wire - Excetek.ucp generates "Variable Bot Defined ..." error due to technology


ECAM-22984 Launcher - Pressing the ALT key on the Keyboard Freezes Launcher

Fixed

ECAM-22986 Feature finder is slow and/or crashes on this ACIS part

Improved

ECAM-22991 Feature Find New Holes - Feature is not recognised - Old Hole is fine


ECAM-23011 Update Fixtures Collision check Stock causes high clearance


ECAM-23065 Strategy Manager - Feature.Hole2.Diameter is not returning the correct value

Fixed

ECAM-23150 Rectangle Selection - Window selection left to right and right to left not working as expected (text entities)

Fixed.

ECAM-23303 Create Sequence - Sequence name - not accepting more than one decimal separator


ECAM-23340 Stock - Replacing the stock by using undo does not show stock info

Fixed

ECAM-23399 Workflow - issues to pick/select/highlight faces of models (size related)

Fixed.

ECAM-23452 Rough Cycle - Prompted to select level at every regen with current stock and wireframe strategy selected

Fixed

ECAM-23497 5 Axis - 5th axis locked still output small movements (mk2)

Fixed.

ECAM-23505 Wireframe Transformation - Transformed entities are difficult to pick

Fixed.

ECAM-23534 Customisation - Masks - JavaScript callback does not work anymore

Fixed

ECAM-23612 Act on the return value from the plugin pre-command event handler

Implemented

ECAM-23616 Setup Browser - Incorrect move/rotate after Pick Stock (Turning Environment)

Fixed

ECAM-23646 PCI/JS - When creating Milling Sequence from Turning Sequence(s) all stock is shown


ECAM-23735 3D Profiling sometimes produces zagged "stair step" toolpath

Fixed

ECAM-23752 Simulator - Fatal Error when Stock Layer is switched off

Fixed.

ECAM-23875 Workflow Shipped Strategies - Fails to create auto tool for Open Mill Feature

Fixed

ECAM-23893 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application (TextboxHeaderRowCOL_COMMENT)

Fixed

ECAM-23932 Rough Groove - does not ask for start/end extension

Fixed

ECAM-24021 Essential/Express License - Setup Browser does not work due to lack of ComponentDatum CPL (missing CPLs)

Fixed

ECAM-24022 Rectangle Selection - right-left selection selects entities outside the rectangle

Fixed.

ECAM-24035 Setup Browser - does not consider stock inserted as STL

Fixed.

ECAM-24060 Hole Operation - shows script error instead of dialog - operation does not work


ECAM-24086 Milling cycles - takes much longer to calculate or regenerate in 2016 R2 and later versions

Fixed

ECAM-24108 Develop a way for CLS to self configure on a new Windows User (login) - Configuration/Preferences file

Implemented in a previous version, see 'User Specific Configuration'

ECAM-24128 Turn Setup/Update Stock - 2D stock is wrong depending on Initial CPL position

Fixed.

ECAM-24142 Rough Grooving - safe approach is always first Z then X may gouge part


ECAM-24143 Rough Groove - Virtual memory error if tool has exactly the same size of groove


ECAM-24144 Rough Grooving - Reference Input gives the toolpath a Y Axis component


ECAM-24158 Rough Groove - extensions not working Fixed

ECAM-24187 Setup Browser - when Surfcam is started from Launcher then Setup Browser is empty and "Encountered improper argument" error is displayed

Fixed

ECAM-24188 Parallel Lace - "Ignore External Edges" is ignored - scraps the part

Please use Pick Solid faces. The machining will be limited to the selected faces and the rest of the model is protected.

ECAM-24237 Profiling - misses lead at open pocket if start/end is a corner with radius=tool.radius

Works as designed. As the tool radius is equal to the geometry radius an is not created. Therefore the lead angle should be set to 90.

ECAM-24239 Profiling Helical - gouges solid model - tolerance and/or boundary related


ECAM-24240 Roughing - Avoid Rollover gauges the part when machining with boundaries

Fixed in a previous version.

ECAM-24241 Turning - fix problems when tool setting position is not at Y0


ECAM-24242 Simulator - After several fire up and close down it slows down severely and uses 100% processor


ECAM-24250 Part Modeler - Ability to load SolidWorks 2017 files

Implemented

ECAM-24277 New Rough Turn / Finish Turning - cutting condition SUBFUNCT wrong depending on compensation setting

Fixed.

ECAM-24303 Create Turning Sequence - not possible to pick subspindle grip diameter

Fixed.

ECAM-24307 Five Axis - Generating Code on Head Table Configuration is very Slow and Unresponsive

Fixed.

ECAM-24314 Hole Operation - Safe Peck Distance value not saved (Chipbreak)

Fixed

ECAM-24319 Patch Update to install and register Solidworks 2017 DLL files

Fixed.

ECAM-24323 Launcher - Icons are not Aligned and Sometimes Greyed Out

Fixed

ECAM-24390 Rough Waveform Turn - Safe distance applied wrong


ECAM-24452 Rough Turn - Help Documentation to include the enhancement to Current Stock and Canned Cycle

Documentation updated.

ECAM-24523 Launcher - MRU doesn't update anymore Fixed.

ECAM-24614 Create Sequence - Slow to create Mill Sequence after existing Turning sequence (hangs)

Fixed.

ECAM-24637 Support Parasolid models V28 Implemented.

ECAM-24649 Workflow - Chuck has wrong position in Milling Sequence created from Turning Sequence

Fixed.

ECAM-24667 Roughing - Make "Stock Level" visible Use Stock Level check box has been added to the Depth tab

ECAM-24714 Turn Template - Add [THREADCHAMFMCODE] token to all templates

ECAM-24781 Translate Machining - does not work if picking the increments

Fixed.

ECAM-24819 STL Triangulation - Bad results cause cycles to fail


ECAM-24820 Toolstore - duplicate session started Works as designed.

ECAM-24821 Hole cycle - cut order is wrong on attached


ECAM-24823 Hole cycle on Manual Features from Pro-E (Granite Creo) or CATIA outputs each line twice

Fixed in a previous release

ECAM-24824 Simulator - arcs are being simulated wrongly - tolerance related


ECAM-24840 Operation - toolpath misplaced if feature CPL differs from sequence Initial CPL

Fixed

ECAM-24864 Strategy Manager - decision node is returning a true condition as false

Fixed

ECAM-24883 Feature Finder - Finds a false countour pocket and fails to nest 2D pockets


ECAM-24885 Config Files - PDI loosing Feedback descriptions if moved away from Extras

No longer relevant

ECAM-24886 Solid Machinist for Inventor - CADLinks Thread data not applied to hole feature


ECAM-24893 Roughing - behaves differently if multiple boundaries selected


ECAM-24894 Can't import IGES exported from Catia V5 R19/R18

In Preferences check "Load IGES as Solid"

ECAM-24980 Code Wizard - Siemens Lathe Template Helical Hole Tokens in Wrong Order

Fixed

ECAM-24988 Sequence - Regenerating Sequence Deletes the Initial CPL

Fixed.

ECAM-24990 Rough Waveform Turning - Error Regenerating Instruction

Fixed

ECAM-24998 Feature Finder Turning - ability to find off [&TURN] CPL (rotated and/or Translated)


ECAM-24999 Setup Browser - Auto scroll-up when moving/rotating part

Fixed

ECAM-25000 Profiling - missing CRC toolpath when transformed toolpath

Fixed ina previous version. The CRC path is not displayed, but the output is correct.

ECAM-25002 Rough Turn - sometimes uses high feed sometimes rapid on return depending on leads


ECAM-25075 Rough Spiral (and concentric) - Peg of material left at centre of pocket


ECAM-25251 Solid Machinist for Granite - Support for Creo 4.0 files

Implemented

ECAM-25283 Features should be considered for zoom extents


ECAM-25296 Surface colour rendering changes to black if similar to background colour


ECAM-25329 Workflow - need Mating CPL setting Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-25364 Wire EDM - "MDB ERROR" accessing technology database (Makino)

Fixed.

ECAM-25417 Profiling - Pick Solid Faces applies wrong Extensions

Case 859807 is fixed

ECAM-25442 ToolStore - Tool Type filter to be modal or a switchable option

Implemented the option to Save Toolstore Filters when selecting a tool from the Toolstore.

ECAM-25474 Launcher - Double click new or recent file errors with "Unable to load command file 'Edgekrnl.bin'"

Fixed

ECAM-25476 Simulator - does not load fixtures created by the old command Stock/Fixture

Fixed.

ECAM-25491 Part Modeler - problem loading NX files (empty file)

NX files load without issue in Part Modeler 2017 R2.

ECAM-25512 File Save - Store Graphic Data crashes Fixed

ECAM-25636 Setup Browser - still appearing blank Fixed

ECAM-25700 Launcher - Don't display Twitter when no internet connection is available

Fixed

ECAM-25717 Launcher - Delete the configuration file whenever it could be not read to avoid errors

Implemented

ECAM-25722 Help - Choice of Web or Local help Implemented

ECAM-25730 Launcher - MRU list order is bad Can no longer reproduce

ECAM-25839 Setup Browser - Position Datum does not work anymore (duplicated)

Fixed

ECAM-25853 Wireframe colour rendering changes to green if similar to background colour

Fixed.

ECAM-25890 Simulator - fast simulation speed incorrectly cuts stock

Fixed. See VCP

ECAM-25993 Templates Turn - close brackets tokens do not work properly

Fixed by the implementation of variable formatting and the new Siemens template.

ECAM-26030 Code Generator Lookahead problems Fixed. See What's New

ECAM-26108 Launcher - Crashes on specific limited network environment

Fixed

ECAM-26267 Support INTEGREX e-1060V/8 Implemented in a previous version

ECAM-26268 Machine Simulator - Tilted B axis Turning Head


ECAM-26269 Ability to use turning tools in the milling environment


ECAM-26270 Ability to Turn in Milling or Turn 'off-centre' in Turning


ECAM-26275 Turn on Milling Implemented in a previous version

ECAM-26276 Wire Profile - wire features are increased due show/hide layer

Fixed.

ECAM-26311 Live Job Reports - Instructions are wrongly ordered - TS-2264

Fixed

ECAM-26364 Solids appearing with Broken / Translucent Faces (Store Graphics Data issue)

Fixed

ECAM-26397 Documentation - Update 'Supported CAD Systems' on Installation Guide for 2017 versions

Fixed

ECAM-26465 Create Sequence - fixture misplaced if post has no graphic - Position Datum and Mating

Fixed.

ECAM-26482 Chamfer Cycle - Applying cycle on IPT causes crash

Fixed

ECAM-26485 Turn Setups - Replacing chuck causes jaws to separate (no stock)

Fixed.

ECAM-26547 Transform Commands - unable to use "Select All Entities" on Stock Layer

Fixed

ECAM-26585 Part Modeler - Can't open document WKF files (VISI)

Fixed

ECAM-26632 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application (TextboxHeaderRowCOL_COMMENT) - comment column

Fixed

ECAM-26716 Simulator - tool misplaced / out of head Fixed. See VCP

ECAM-26720 Roughing from Current Stock - picking the depth

Fixed

ECAM-26725 Plugin toolpath with cutter compensation Implemented

ECAM-26801 Code Wizard - Compiling CGE from Command Line fails silently

Fixed.

ECAM-26951 Toolstore - regenerate sequence time excessive with associative technology using a big database


ECAM-26985 Turn Features - unable to highlight old turn features

Fixed.

ECAM-27108 Hole Operation - Feature Diameter filter no longer works in 2017R1

Fixed

ECAM-27195 Hole Cycle - index - NC code contains all holes whilst toolpath and simulator drill only last one selected

Fixed.

ECAM-27224 Profiling - Cusp Height lower than 0.03mm forces all cusp height cuts - No Cut Increment

Fixed

ECAM-27413 Rough Turn Operation - forgets selected Start Point

Fixed

ECAM-27530 Feature Finder - fails to find features and hangs with STEP

Fixed.

ECAM-27784 Instruction Sequence - Regeneration causes slow performance and file size to increase (Stock related)

Fixed.

ECAM-27793 Job Images - save only the relative path inside database

Implemented.

ECAM-27834 PDI does not run in 2017 R1 Works as designed. See What's New

ECAM-27909 Profiling - Cut Increment change in behavior (increment up from depth)

Fixed

ECAM-27934 Live Job Reports - Problems to open CAD/CAM/NC from mapped drive on the network

Fixed

ECAM-28146 Profiling Milling - Strange created toolpath due start/end preference


ECAM-28159 Profiling Milling - Start/end set o Maximum Y fails to generate cycle on wireframe profile


ECAM-28160 Profiling - Wireframe profile not respected depending on start point


ECAM-28236 System Requirements - IGES loader "Load as parasolid body" not working due Visual C++ 2008 missing

Fixed.

ECAM-28501 VISI assembly does not translate Fixed

ECAM-28607 String modifiers being interpreted as numbers

ECAM-28609 Job Manager - Make the automatic Purge optional when changing Reports Location


ECAM-28616 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application - Instruction column

Fixed

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