ShopBot Control Software - Version Update Notes
Version 3.6.44
> Fixed and updated, ATC_calibrate.sbp file in
Custom
> Updated PRS Drill Posts for PartWizard
> MTC file corrects drill on and off thresholds
> PartWorks posts updated to automate on off thresholds for
drill
> PartWorks posts updated to eliminate jog home between segments
> Editor updated to recommend 'Save' more extensively
> Copy Machine updated for direct import into PW3D
> SetUp and Zeroing now use a single Safe-Z height; Setup
updated for 5-Axis tool values and Drill Type settings
> Table Surfacer adjusted to maintain settings
Version 3.6.42
> Fixed and updated ATC_calibrate.sbp file in Custom
folder
Version 3.6.40
> Fixes Parameter Read for Laser Functions
> Corrects variable name in Vacuum files
> Fixes reading of Label Names in Variables (needed for
eCabinet software)
Version 3.6.38
> Fixes reading of redundant speed
commands in g-code and eCab files for smoother contours.
> Installs VC++ files for new Previewer, if not already
present (typically installed with PartWorks3)
> Previewer now reads other Vectric tooldatabases; see text
file in data folder for sequence
Version 3.6.36
> Fixes handling of [JH] Command when
using [FG] to restart a Partfile.
Version 3.6.34
> Removed Virtual Tools Utility that
was triggering a virus-checking error
> FG (restart file partway through) functions updated to handle
files with manual tool changer routines
> Minor updates to MTC and ATC system files
> Spindle/Router start/query sequence corrected for PRSstandard
tools
> Previewer multiple tool path and simulation corrected
> Dual-Valve Air Drill Support
Version 3.6.32
> Implements Direct to Machine
option for PartWorks 3.0
> Prevents update of Previewer ToolDatabase in ShopBot Software
(not quite ready yet)
Version 3.6.30
> Recognizes new PartWorks 3.0
Version 3.6.28
> Fixes a problem with ramp after a
Resume
Version 3.6.26
> Minor Win7 compatibility fix so that
the ShopBot Setup Tool runs correctly
> No longer saves blank Unit Values if startup is disrupted
> Adds ShopBot Data Folder access from the Windows Startup Program
listing
> Now saves elapsed cutting time to System Log even if Console
closed
> Deals better with duplicate "Tool Name" messages when displaying
tool-change files in Preview Mode
Version 3.6.24
> Update Spindle Speed controller to
include V1000 Yaskawa VFDs
Version 3.6.22
> Fix to correctly read tool type if
software started in Preview Mode (necessary for correct router/spindle
switch-on sequence)
Version 3.6.20
> Fix to recognize full memory on
64bit computers
> Keypad operation altered to prevent stuttering on higer
resolution tools
> Change in installation/update: Standard "Custom Cut" files are now
installed by default (you can choose to not install/overwrite)
Version 3.6.18
> Modifications to MTC/ATC
system for running files with multiple tool paths with either Manual
Tool Changes (Virtual Tool
Changer) or Automatic Tool Changer. System utilizes most recent
PartWorks posts (labeled with "TC") that are included with this install
in the C:\SbParts\PartWorksPosts folder. Select files: ShopBot_TC_inch
or ShopBot_TC_mm. These two replace most previous
ShopBot posts and should be the only posts required except for special
situations.
> Updates to Preview system for multiple paths and tool names for
previewing/simulating actual cuts with MTC/ATC system
> Repair of FG functionality
> More consistent "Stop" behavior (all Stops producing pull-up and
spindle-off behavior)
> Straightened out Spindle/Router Start-Restart ON Sequences
> Improvements to smoothness of probing system and Copy Machine
Virtual Tool
> More reliable stop/resume in probing
> Spindle RPM Controller connection fixes
> Fixed preview of relative moves in files
> Fixed episodic slow ramps that can occur in some large 3D files
> Update DrillPress Virtual Tool
Version 3.6.16
> Fixed error in C3 GOTO
call
> Improved fuctionality and robustness for axis swapping,
offsetting, and auto-drill switch
> Add rotary posts for Aspire
Version 3.6.14
> Updated MTC (manual
tool change) and ATC (automatic tool change) files for use with updated
PartWorks postprocessors.
> Updated Custom Cut Files
> Allows 'Cancel' on "Unrecognized Command"
> Adds Version Number to System Variables (see Programming
Handbook)
> Fixes a problem with some 'S' Stops when Z/A axis is moving
Version 3.6.11/12
> Improvements to
keyboard responsiveness
> Improvements to using FG to process large files
> Improvements to handling various 'stop' processes
> Improved digitizing when max plunge is just above or below
bottom surface of project
Version 3.6.10
> Change Firmware
loader name because of similarity to spyware name
> Fixes rare but errant behavior in 3D file that resulted
from some optimization code (only one report)
> Fixes problem with file pauses/stops in drilling files; in
general better reliability of file pauses/stops that occur in midst of Z
actions
Version 3.6.6
> Change to requiring hitting
'Start Button' to start spindle after Stop/Pause; E-Stop now kills
Spindle in Keypad mode.
Version 3.6.4/5
> Fixes a problem in the Air Drill triggering function with VC and
Switches.
Version 3.6.3
> Fixes problem that
can occur when using ShopBot automatic "tabbing" (not tabbing toolpathed
in PartWorks) with multiple heads.
Version 3.6.2
> Fixes error
"Unexpected Error - Comm" that occured in a small number of files.
> Fixes problem with ShopBot Setup and Windows Vista UAC
> Implements new [SV] Command; Makes permanent parameter
changes in files that are normally reset to starting values.
See Command Reference.
Version 3.6.1 *MAJOR UPDATE*
> New Preview Mode Display (powered by Vectric;
works with same mouse buttons and shortcuts as PartWorks display)
- 2D and 3D views of tool paths with
directions displayed in 2D
- 3D view shows POSITION AND LINE NUMBER of file of segment that
the cursor is positioned over
- *3D view will SIMULATE THE CUT, after cutter is selected (uses
your current tool database from PartWorks)
- *Many options for displaying the cut simulation, similar to
previewing cuts in PartWorks
> Toolpath preview for Rotary Indexer (to enable,
set to display 5 axes in [VD] then click Indexer Preview box in
Preview Mode)
- displays toolpaths only, no cut
simulation
- "RotaryWrapper" program included to turn flat 3D file into a
cylindrical file for indexer
(C:\Program
Files\ShopBot\ShopBot 3\RotaryWrapper.exe)
> New SbEdit (ShopBot Editor) with syntax coloring
> New window management and customization (window size and position remembered separately for Move and Preview Modes)
> New ToolBar that can be customized (right click on the tool bar area, or a tool bar icon after customize selected)
> Graphical File Progress Indicator; Activate in [VD]; Click to Erase; Set options by right clicking
> New FG system for easier repositioning in an interrupted file
> New SbEdit with Syntax coloring and other enhancements
> Log files now saves the cutting speed for the Part File
> New Multi-mode assignment for Input and Output Switches using [VN]
> Input Switches now sampled while waiting in a Pause (e.g. ZZeor); Outputs can be toggled as an Insert in Stopped Files.
> For Developers an additional system for communicating ShopBot status
to outside programs.
- This system uses Windows Registry and is described in the
new Programming Handbook included in this install.
> New Tool Offset system [VO]; makes it easier to temporarily shift to an offset tool or fixture.
> Full compatibility with eCabinet/ShopBot Link
> New functions in INPUT Programming Statement (See Programming Handbook)
> eCabinet Carving File Translation, Multi-Sheet Preview, Tooling Pass, etc
> Additional functionality in VC for automated triggering (on Z or A
move) of axis head accessories such as air drills;
auto-offsetting to VC triggering when VO active
> Custom Cuts for Manual Tool Change in eCabinet routines
> Current PartWorks Posts installed to backup folder in SbParts
> B Axis Rotary Angle displayed in File Progress Display in Move Mode
> Upgrades to many Virtual Tools