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Predator DNC

Release Notes for Predator DNC

June 5th, 2022 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.1137
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds support for Send Events Link when used with the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  2. Adds support for File and Sub Program Link when used with the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  3. Improves support for mixing program numbers and filenames within the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  4. Improves support for Fanuc filenames during receive from CNC commands within the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  5. Improves compiler optimization options on certain files
  6. Improves build process for some protocol DLLs
  7. Improves installation of all .INI files
  8. Improves use of the Fanuc Focas library during open and close procedures
  9. Includes 2 bug fixes via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.57
  10. Includes 8 new CNC backplotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1145
  11. Includes Predator Secure DNC v11.0.0.144
  12. Fixes a bug with the Microsoft Excel link .INI file location
  13. Fixes a bug with the Microsoft Access link .INI file location
  14. Fixes a bug with the ASCII link .INI file location
  15. Fixes a bug with the HTML link .INI file location
  16. Fixes a bug with the splash screen
  17. Fixes a bug with IP4 addressing and Predator Secure DNC

April 4th, 2022 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.1084
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds 2022 End User License Agreement to the install
  2. Adds installation details within the Windows Registry during the install
  3. Improves refreshing of live folders
  4. Includes 10+ new CNC editing improvements via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.56
  5. Includes 14 new CNC back plotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1084
  6. Fixes a bug with Live Folders

January 29th 2022 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.1013
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Improves default folder location within the Secure DNC terminator
  2. Improves DNC log display when switching between machines within shop floor mode
  3. Improves Microsoft SQL Server connections to be more flexible with preference given to the more secure options
  4. Improves RegEx Protocol link’s build process
  5. Improves Fanuc Focas Data terminator’s build process
  6. Improves Danobat terminator’s build process
  7. Improves Heidenhain link’s build process
  8. Improves Predator Secure PLC terminator’s build process
  9. Improves VB scripting link’s build process
  10. Includes pmdata7.dll version 11.0.0.83
  11. Includes 20+ new CNC editing improvements via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.55
  12. Includes 18 new CNC backplotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1016
  13. Includes Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server v18.6 improvements
  14. Includes Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server v18.6 improvements
  15. Fixes a bug with Receive from CNC using the DMG Mori MAPPS terminator when paths/heads are greater than 1

December 7th 2021 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.965
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds support for the MDTM command within the FTP Server terminator
  2. Adds support for file shortcuts within the FTP Server terminator
  3. Improves the installation to use an existing Predator Software folder location definition
  4. Includes eleven new CNC backplotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.964

November 1st 2021 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.927
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds global state for Text, Binary and Log style preview modes
  2. Adds registry entries during the installation to record the Windows user, path, install date and time
  3. Adds integrated security for the Microsoft SQL Server based MDC objects
  4. Adds impersonation option for Microsoft SQL Server based MDC objects
  5. Adds integrated security for the Microsoft SQL Server based PPM object
  6. Adds impersonation option for Microsoft SQL Server based PPM object
  7. Improves Predator Secure DNC performance
  8. Includes Predator Secure DNC v11.0.0.113
  9. Includes 10+ new CNC editing improvements via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.53
  10. Includes four new CNC back plotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.926
  11. Fixes a bug with registry entries during the installation for Predator CNC Editor integration

August 18th 2021 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.843
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds support for 40+ files when receiving an entire folder via Predator Secure DNC
  2. Adds support for older Windows OSes to Predator Secure DNC
  3. Includes Predator Secure DNC v11.0.0.109
  4. Includes 50 new CNC editing improvements via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.52
  5. Includes 90 new CNC backplotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.845
  6. Fixes a bug with Predator Secure DNC displaying a side-by-side error in certain Windows OSes and PCs

December 10th 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.606
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds passive support to the FTP Server Terminator via Ethernet ports 60000-61000
  2. Adds support for very slow or old PCs to Predator Secure DNC
  3. Adds support for very slow or old NIC device drivers to Predator Secure DNC
  4. Includes Predator Secure DNC v11.0.0.102
  5. Includes 6 new CNC editing improvements via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.49
  6. Fixes a bug with error message spelling within the FTP Client Terminator
  7. Fixes a bug with FTP directory listings within the FTP Server Terminator

October 7th 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.543
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Fixes a bug introduced with build 537 with the Fanuc Focas Terminator and Receive from CNC

October 1st 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.537
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds automatic sub folder creation within Remote Autoname
  2. Adds -FullSize command line option to force the main application window to be full size
  3. Adds -LargeIcons command line option to force the main application window to use large toolbar icons
  4. Adds -Layout1 command line option to force the main application window to be open in layout one
  5. Adds -Layout2 command line option to force the main application window to be open in layout two
  6. Adds -Layout3 command line option to force the main application window to be open in layout three
  7. Adds more message details to the DMG Mori MAPPS Terminator
  8. Adds C++ redistributable for DMG Mori MAPPS Terminator
  9. Adds support for CNC programs without an initial % character within the Fanuc Focas terminator
  10. Adds support for CNC programs with a Predator Header within the Fanuc Focas terminator
  11. Improves file viewing on 4k screen resolutions
  12. Improves hex file viewing
  13. Improves viewing large file performance
  14. Fixes a bug when Advanced Machine connection and Cycle End Timeouts are both enabled within MDC links
  15. Fixes a bug when sending a CNC programs after sending a 5-8 digit O number with the Fanuc Focas terminator
  16. Includes 12 new CNC editing improvements via Predator CNC Editor v11.0.48
  17. Includes 90 new CNC backplotting improvements via Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.521

June 28th 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.442
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds Log radio button to display the Machine Log within the text viewer
  2. Improves Real-time screen updates/scrolling when transferring CNC programs
  3. Improves Installation to use existing Predator Software folder location definition
  4. Fixes a bug with the machine log not updating in real-time when the focus doesn’t change
  5. Fixes a bug with the machine’s status icon operating intermittently
  6. Fixes a bug with viewing files within a live folder

May 4th 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.381
Predator DNC v11.0.1.381 has been re-packaged to add an installation option for version 18.3 of the Microsoft TLS 1.2 compatible database drivers.

April 28th 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.381
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds TLS 1.2 support to all Predator MDC for SQL Server Links
  2. Adds TLS 1.2 support to all Predator PPM for SQL Server Links
  3. Adds support for blank lines within the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  4. Adds Fanuc Filenames with spaces to underscores automatically within the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  5. Adds blank file support to the File Write Terminator
  6. Improves Online Help
  7. Improves Search and Replace Link’s log output
  8. Improves real-time screen updates/scrolling when displaying CNC programs
  9. Fixes a bug with spelling in a connection message within the FTP Server Terminator
  10. Includes Predator CNC Editor v11.0.45
  11. Includes Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.306

April 28th 2020 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.381
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds TLS 1.2 support to all Predator MDC for SQL Server Links
  2. Adds TLS 1.2 support to all Predator PPM for SQL Server Links
  3. Adds support for blank lines within the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  4. Adds Fanuc Filenames with spaces to underscores automatically within the Fanuc Focas Terminator
  5. Adds blank file support to the File Write Terminator
  6. Improves Online Help
  7. Improves Search and Replace Link’s log output
  8. Improves real-time screen updates/scrolling when displaying CNC programs
  9. Fixes a bug with spelling in a connection message within the FTP Server Terminator
  10. Includes Predator CNC Editor v11.0.45
  11. Includes Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.306

December 14th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.274
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds Ethernet support for Mitsubishi 800 series CNCs via FTP
  2. Adds support for blank lines within the Fanuc Focas terminator
  3. Adds more detail to FTP errors 150, 226 and 250 within the FTP server terminator
  4. Adds Ethernet support for Mazak Smooth C CNCs via FTP
  5. Adds FTP commands XCUP, XCWD, XMKD and XPWD to the FTP Server Terminator
  6. Improves FTP server terminator support for APPE and REST commands
  7. Fixes a bug with closing Receive from CNC commands using XModem
  8. Fixes a bug with the .INI files for Microsoft Excel and Access Links
  9. Includes Predator CNC Editor v11.0.42
  10. Includes Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.243

December 14th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.244
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds support for mixing Fanuc filenames and Fanuc O numbers within the same transfer
  2. Adds support for the Mazak Smart CNC softkey PC Contents
  3. Adds support for the FTP command REST within the FTP Server terminator
  4. Improves the Fanuc Focas Terminator to support sending mixed file types to the CNC
  5. Improves the Unix List option within the FTP Server terminator
  6. Fixes a bug with multiple file transfer within the Fanuc Focas terminator
  7. Fixes an intermittent bug with the Fanuc Focas Terminator during the initial file transfer

November 19th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.220
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds support for the FTP command APPE within the FTP Server terminator
  2. Adds the option to filter and create custom views for Predator DNC Service within the Windows Event viewer
  3. Adds the ability to uninstall the Predator DNC Service while it’s running
  4. Improves installing and uninstalling Predator DNC Service
  5. Improves the readability of messages within the Windows Event Viewer
  6. Improves the user interface when starting Predator DNC when the Predator DNC Service is already running
  7. Fixes an install bug with the Send and Receive Translate Links

October 27th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.192
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Adds support for Mazak Smart CNC’s use of non-standard CWD FTP commands
  2. Adds support for the comma character within Remote Autoname created files
  3. Adds the new v11 style text viewer to live folders
  4. Includes Predator CNC Editor v11.0.38 – Learn more
  5. Includes Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.176 – Learn more
  6. Fixes a bug with the FTP Server terminator that was crashing during offline startups
  7. Fixes a bug displaying the FTP port number in the logs when set to a port other than 21

June 17th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.62
Refer to the following improvements:

  1. Improves FTP server terminator with Unix sub folder support
  2. Fixes a bug with Fanuc Focas installation
  3. Fixes a bug with UNC paths and Windows service operation

June 4th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.1.51
This release fixes a few issues and includes some new features and improvements. Refer to the following details:

  1. Adds Mitsubishi EDM support via Ethernet
  2. Adds a Browse button to the Command Line Link
  3. Adds ignoring sub calls within comments when when dripfeeding via the Single File option
  4. Adds automated versioning of critical files
  5. Improves FTP server terminator with Unix directory compatibilty
  6. Improves the maximum number of nested levels when dripfeeding via the Single File option
  7. Improves maximum number of CNC programs from 100 to 1000 for Receive from CNC via O9999
  8. Fixes a bug with the Browse button within the FTP Server terminator
  9. Fixes a bug with the Browse button within the File and Sub Program link
  10. Fixes a bug with upgrading Predator DNC v9.0 and older PXPs
  11. Fixes a bug with Secure DNC’s reported version number within the log file

May 7th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.0.26
This release fixes a few issues and includes updates to the latest Predator CNC Editor. Refer to the following details:

  1. Adds redistributable requirement for the DMG Mori terminator
  2. Improves identical folder and filename conflict identification
  3. Includes Predator CNC Editor v11.0.37
  4. Includes Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.289
  5. Fixes a bug with Predator CNC Editor license management during installation

April 21st 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.0.24
This release fixes several bugs and packaging issues that were found after the initial release. Refer to the following details:

  1. Adds XModem label reminders to not use software flow control
  2. Adds .NET framework v4.5.2 install option
  3. Improves filename support within the DMG Mori Terminator
  4. Improves FTP Server support to automatically recover from unexpected disconnects
  5. Improves XModem reliability
  6. Fixes several bugs with the DMG Mori terminator
  7. Fixes a bug with default extensions and Microsoft Open and Save dialogs
  8. Fixes a bug with Command Timeout Link
  9. Fixes a bug with Fanuc Focas driver installation
  10. Fixes a bug with DMG Mori driver installation

March 15th 2019 – Predator DNC v11.0.0.22
By design, this release is intended to improve overall communications with Ethernet based CNCs, CMMs, 3D Printers, Robots and PLCs. New Ethernet based Predator Secure DNC technology has been developed to support a wide range of Windows based devices. New Ethernet based Predator Secure PLC technology has been developed to support a wide range of OPC DA based devices. Improvements to FTP, Fanuc Focas and a number of other objects have been updated. Finally, an updated user interface is also included. Refer to the following details:

  1. Adds 3D Printer support
  2. Adds PLC support
  3. Adds Windows 10 support
  4. Adds Windows 2016 Server support
  5. Adds Microsoft Access 2016 support
  6. Adds Microsoft Access 2019 support
  7. Adds Microsoft Excel 2016 support
  8. Adds Microsoft Excel 2019 support
  9. Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2016 support
  10. Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Express support
  11. Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2017 support
  12. Adds Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Express support
  13. Adds Oracle 13 support
  14. Adds Huge File support
  15. Adds Predator Secure DNC support
  16. Adds Predator Secure PLC support
  17. Adds DMG Mori Seiki MAPPS Ethernet support
  18. Adds Fanuc Focas Data support
  19. Adds Cognex Dataman bar code reader support
  20. Adds Cognex MX bar code reader support
  21. Adds Danobat Fanuc Ethernet support
  22. Adds Device Write support
  23. Adds New File Transfer viewer
  24. Adds Default Toolbar Layout option
  25. Improves CNC, Robot, CMM and test stand support
  26. Improves User Interface
  27. Improves Fanuc Focas support
  28. Improves FTP Client support
  29. Improves FTP Server support
  30. Improves COM Port HSM support
  31. Improves Predator MDC for Access links
  32. Improves Predator MDC for SQL links
  33. Improves Predator MDC for Oracle links
  34. Improves Floating Network Licensing
  35. Improves Online Help
  36. Improves Predator CNC Editor v11 Bundle
  37. Reduces download size by 102MB