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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
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