Predator Virtual CNC
Release Notes
March 29th, 2023 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1426
This version includes the following improvements:
- Improves the Upgrade Dialog with better error messages
- Improves International resources
- Fixes a bug with USB style licensing
- Fixes a bug with Virtual CNC Express temporary licensing
February 4th 2023 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1389
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds a new Dwell_Units option for centiseconds
- Improves lathe roughing cycles
- Improves support for Fagor G68 lathe roughing
- Fixes a bug with Fagor G88 pocket cycle support to calculate the correct depth
- Fixes a bug with the reverse post parameter Use_Default_Tool
- Fixes a bug with Tool Colors
December 23rd, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1349
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds default_mm.mch file to install
- Adds compatibility with v12 reverse post registers r_machinecoord_C2 and r_machinecoord_Z2
- Fixes a bug with non-modal cycle initialization
- Fixes a bug with Haas drill cycles
November 18th, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1314
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds clearance register support within Fagor’s G83 drill cycle
- Adds negative L and M registers support within Fagor’s G68 cycle
- Adds modal cycle call support within Heidenhain tool moves
- Improves G28 support on lathe machines with a Y axis
- Improves approach move support when they immediately follow a tool change
- Improves roughing cycle support with coincident flat bottom pockets
- Improves support for concatenated threads
- Improves Haas lathe support with additional M codes
- Improves pecking support with large Q values within Fagor’s G74 drill cycle
- Fixes a bug with the RND function with Heidenhain CNCs
- Fixes a bug with continuous looping of the main CNC program
September 9th, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1244
This version includes the following improvements:
- Improves Heidenhain modal macro calls
- Improves Heidenhain subprogram searching
- Fixes a bug with resetting tool offset lengths
- Fixes a bug with approach moves that includes Z axis motion
- Fixes a bug with uncompensated motion after canceling compensation
- Fixes a bug with feeds and speeds within compensated motion
August 11th, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1209
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds processing of G and M codes after a program end, commonly an M30 or M02
- Improves Heidenhain cycles with an M89
- Fixes a bug rounding 2D moves
- Fixes a bug with some tool motion processing after unloading a tool
- Fixes a bug displaying the total number of verification errors
July 21st, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1192
This version includes the following improvements:
- Improves creation and performance of custom tool shapes
- Improves Siemens reverse post processors
- Improves lathe recursive pocketing with coincident passes
- Improves lathe roughing cycles with tool compensation
- Improves Siemens lathe grooving cycle support
- Fixes a bug processing Siemens lathe roughing contour shapes
- Fixes a bug processing Siemens lathe roughing exit moves after the finishing pass
June 9th, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1150
This version includes the following improvements:
- Fixes a bug with tangent last style circular interpolation, for example Fagor G8
- Fixes a bug with three point style circular interpolation, for example Fagor G9
June 3rd, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1145
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Fagor_HL8050.rpi reverse post
- Adds G2 and G3 style polar coordinate support within Fagor 8050 CNC mills
- Adds G2 and G3 style polar coordinate support within Fagor 8050 CNC lathes
- Improves Fagor 8050 and 8055 style high level commands
- Improves Fagor reverse posts to better support radius style rectangular pockets
- Fixes a bug with standard sequence number searching when preceded by a space character
- Fixes a bug with canceling infinite macro loops
- Fixes a bug with Fagor G93 polar coordinates
April 2nd, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1083
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds installation details within the Windows Registry during the installation
- Improves OpenGL performance
- Improves Fagor reverse posts to support the IF command
- Fixes a bug with some cutter compensation corner offsets
- Fixes a bug with Fagor style GOTO with line numbers
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc style G43 when started before a tool change and applied after an M6
February 19th, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1041
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds 2022 End User License Agreement to the installation
- Improves Fagor mill reverse post processor to exclude G0, G1, G2 and G3 from canceling cycles
- Improves Fagor 8050 G83 drill cycles for mills and lathes
- Improves Heidenhain CNC support when the Manual_Tool_Length parameter is set to auto
- Improves cutter compensation options for outer corners
- Improves lead in and lead out calculations
- Fixes a bug when traversing back plot motion after inspection
- Fixes a bug when reprocessing models
January 27th, 2022 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1016
This version includes the following improvements:
- Fixes a bug with adding path registry entries during installation introduced in v11.0.1.984
- Fixes a bug with processing cutter compensation during ramp moves
December 24th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.984
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Dutch language support
- Adds Hindi language support
- Adds Russian language support
- Adds support for Fagor style G37 and G38 without cutter compensation
- Adds support for Fagor style G36 rounding without cutter compensation
- Adds support for Fagor style canceling cutter oompensation R register during tool change
- Improves international language resources
- Improves 360º circular interpolation with cutter compensation
- Improves inspection and restarting of Backplot
- Improves specific lathe arc motions with certain tool profile shapes
- Improves debug error messages
- Improves cutter compensation logic when changing tools
- Improves STP file processing to support tool home and tool change posistion when X0, Y0, Z0
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc style G40 cancel cutter compensation with the last tool motion block
- Fixes a bug with tool changes applying tool length offsets twice
- Fixes a bug with Fagor style G88 grooving when the tool is in the horizontal quadrants
December 3rd, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.964
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds automatic international language detection on application startup
- Adds Windows locale and code page display to the Help About dialog
- Adds reverse post function FeatureCoordinateSystemCancel
- Adds reverse post register r_cylinterpol_C
- Improves Haas CNC mill, Haas CNC lathe and Haas common reverse posts
- Improves Heidenhain TNC 530 common reverse post
- Improves Chinese language support
- Fixes a bug when the parameter cuttercomp_mode is set to radius
November 5th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.936
This version includes the following improvements:
- Improves the barfeeder job’s reverse post processor with additional G & M codes
- Fixes a bug introduced with v11.0.1.926 which required the license to be re-entered
- Fixes a bug with the barfeeder.job demo
October 29th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.926
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds registry entries during the installation to record the Windows user, path, install date and time
- Improves reading of STL based tool holders
September 6th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.871
This version includes the following improvements:
- Fixes a bug with some 5 axis ramp motion
- Fixes a bug with registry entries during the installation for Predator CNC Editor integration
August 7th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.845
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Predator Software 2021.1 End User License Agreement to the installation
- Adds projection angle workplane mode definitions to the reverse post processor
- Adds warning and error messages for incorrect Fanuc workplane definitions for G68.2
- Adds warning and error messages for incorrect Siemens workplane definitions for CYCLE800
- Adds complete Euler angle support for Siemens CYCLE800
- Adds complete RPY angle support for Siemens CYCLE800
- Improves installation to support additional registry keys within HKLM to document installation details
- Improves Fanuc workplane support with G28, G53 and M06
- Improves home and tool change positions with machine offsets
- Improves Fanuc G68.2 P1 and P3 support
- Improves Siemens CYCLE800 support within reverse post processors
- Improves ramping and helical tool motion with flat shaped end mills
- Improves circular interpolation within tilted workplanes
- Improves 5 axis milling collision detection
- Improves 5 axis drilling collision detection
- Improves several 5 axis example jobs
- Improves Online Help
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc offsets and G49
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc G53
- Fixes an intermittent bug with reverse post processing
- Fixes a rare bug with the NC panel during a job change
- Fixes a bug with Siemens CYCLE800 use of direct rotary angles
June 12th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.789
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds cartesian plus angle support to Fagor CNCs
- Adds subroutine support within a single main Fagor CNC program
- Adds Decimal_Point_Programming parameter to improve supporting integer style registers
- Improves Fagor command support when different number of spaces are used within parenthesis
- Improves Fagor reverse post processor to support peck retract values within a drill cycle
- Improves rapid height changes within a drill cycle
- Fixes a bug with the Rotate STL dialog within the STLFix utility
- Fixes a bug with the spelling of Octagon
May 24th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.771
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds chip removal support to the Animation model
- Adds volume calculations to the Animation model
- Adds TapMove reverse postprocessor drill cycle option
- Adds Siemens style .MPF and .SPF file extensions to defaults
- Improves OpenGL and large model support
- Improves OpenGL tool erase optimization and eliminated the need for a checkbox option
- Improves OpenGL screen update optimation and eliminated the need for a checkbox option
- Improves 4 and 5 axis work coordinate support
- Improves support for polar interpolation within incremental coordinates
- Improves bar feeder simulation when there is a pending operation in certain models
- Improves Fagor support when switching between incremental and absolute coordinates
- Improves Fagor 8050 reverse postprocessor
- Improves Fanuc G52 and polar interpolation combinations
- Improves Fanuc G41 and G42 cutter compensation in a few special cases
- Improves 4 GB memory support for large models
- Fixes a bug with Animation and resetting machine configuration
- Fixes a bug identifying comments after some expressions
- Fixes a bug with spinning tool holders
February 2nd, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.659
This version includes the following improvements:
- Fixes a bug with Haas lathe center drilling, absolute depths and R register combinations
January 26th, 2021 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.652
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds 2021 Predator End User License Agreement to the install
- Adds v12 compatible registers SynchPoint and SpindleMode to the reverse post
- Improves Predator Copyright notice to 2021
- Improves double quote character usage within reverse post files
- Improves default layout’s font size for panels to improve monitor and screen resolution compatibility
- Improves panel focus changes to eliminate intermittent selection of text within CNC programs
- Improves Fagor G93 polar arc center support
- Improves Fagor G2, G3, G90, G91 and Q register combinations
- Improves Fagor G81, G91, N register and Z register combinations
- Improves Fagor reverse posts to support incremental hole depths within drill cycles
- Improves Fanuc drill cycles when G98 and G99 plane selection is used within a series of holes
- Improves cutter compensation of arc moves when mirroring is enabled
- Improves inspection of conical lathe surfaces
- Fixes a bug with incremental lathe center drilling depths
- Fixes a bug with Siemens labels
September 16th, 2020 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.521
This version includes the following improvements:
- Improves error handling of default folders when processing INC, NCI and APTCL files
- Fixes a bug with licensing introduced with build 519
September 14th, 2020 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.519
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Ignore Errors checkbox option within the Job properties dialog
- Adds Warning dialog to simplify proceeding to graphics or reviewing the processing errors in detail
- Adds Lathe turret indexing support when backplotting with Predator CNC Editor
- Adds Lathe turret indexing support with Predator Virtual CNC 2 Axis and 3 Axis editions
- Adds Default machine extension .MCH automatically within the new machine wizard
- Improves Installation of C++ runtimes
- Improves Lathe cycles when the last move is repeated
- Improves Fagor lathe D register warning when length offsets are not set
- Improves New machine wizard UI to be more informative
- Improves Fanuc lathe cycle type I and II
- Improves Fanuc lathe type II error messages
- Improves Starting in demo mode when no licensing is found
- Fixes a bug with very small arcs
July 30th, 2020 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.473
This version includes the following improvements:
- Improves the Locale default to a decimal point during startup
- Improves MasterCAM NCI processing from a command line
- Improves SURFCAM INC processing from a command line
- Improves Reverse post processing of Mirror, Scale and Rotate processing
- Improves Scanning of CNC programs
- Improves Assigning of tool tip offsets to zero when scanning
- Improves Parametric table creation wizard to a maximum of 15 slots
- Fixes a bug introduced in v11.0.1.460 with command line processing
July 21st, 2020 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.460
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds J2T processing when the J2T is located outside the projects folder
- Adds Modal FEED and RAPID support within the APTCL reverse post processor
- Adds SET,STOCK support within the APTCL reverse post processor
- Adds DoInstead reverse post processor function for in-line macro calls or substitution
- Adds High feed support to thread cycles for rapid motion
- Improves TOOLNO support within the APTCL reverse post processor for additional APTCL flavors
- Improves Lathe cycle support of roughing passes with certain profiles
- Improves Fagor specific lathe cycles to ensure motion extends to the starting points
- Improves Programming gnome display to support combinations of offsets after translations
- Improves MirrorInc reverse post processor function
- Improves Scale and ScaleInc reverse post processor functions to support multiple axes
- Improves Translate and TranslateInc reverse post processor functions to support multiple axes
- Improves Lathe tool offset processing in specific cases
- Improves Installation to use existing Predator Software folder location definition
- Fixes a bug with threading when spindle speeds are very fast
- Fixes a bug with reading RPI modifiers
June 8th, 2020 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.421
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds new Predator Virtual CNC icon
- Adds hundreds of new HTML standard colors for 1600+ total colors and materials
- Adds APTCL 2 parameter style CUTTER support
- Adds Ignoring of v12 reverse post functions automatically to support reverse post sharing
- Adds Okuma style dual rotary table directional sense G and M code configuration
- Adds Okuma style math functions for DROUND, DFIX and DFUP
- Adds Okuma style CNC recognition within the Scan button
- Improves Okuma Lathe support with an improved default reverse post processor
- Improves Okuma Mill support with an improved default reverse post processor
- Improves 40 default tool colors for APTCL, NCI and INC file formats
- Improves 40 default tool colors after Scanning a CNC program
- Improves APTCL support with an improved default reverse post processor
- Improves APTCL and APT/ISO exporting of very small numbers
- Improves Chuck clamp and unclamp simulation
- Improves Circular interpolation simulation for smoother tool animations
- Improves Deep Zoom to better support manual transformations
- Improves Deep Zoom with backplot enabled
- Improves Default ATPCL and Okuma machine definitions
- Improves Default tool colors for better contrast versus the rapid color
- Improves Default stock shapes when scanning CAM style files
- Improves Duplicate G and M code reverse post processing error detection
- Improves Exporting and compatibility with APTCL, MasterCAM NCI and SURFCAM INC files
- Improves Inspection of torus features on lathe parts
- Improves Job properties ability to automatically determine APTCL, MasterCAM NCI and SURFCAM INC file formats
- Improves Job properties dialog to disable the UI when processing very large CNC programs
- Improves Lathe display of off-center solids
- Improves Lathe tool holder default widths
- Improves Level of detail within the Predator Dynamic Graphics engine
- Improves Memory allocation for Solid models
- Improves OpenGL clipping planes in a few specific situations
- Improves Realism of existing colors
- Improves Reverse post processor support of optional hex notation
- Improves Reverse post processing of strings
- Improves Several minor reverse post processing errors
- Improves Scanning SURFCAM INC files
- Improves Scan CNC File logic to not override a machine when selected by the user
- Improves Scan CNC File logic to improve Predator Header processing
- Improves Shading and rendering logic within the Predator Dynamic Graphics engine
- Improves Spindle details when scanning CAM style files
- Improves SURFCAM INC verification and simulation to operate the same as G code and APTCL
- Improves Tool Offset processing within tool change blocks
- Improves Inspection to better support manual transformations
- Improves X-Section to better support manual transformations
- Improves Siemens CYCLE800 parameter support of rotary axis sequence
- Improves Siemens common reverse posts
- Fixes a bug with SIEMENS MCALL support
- Fixes a bug to prevent saving of setup data to an APTCL, MasterCAM NCI or SURFCAM INC file
- Fixes a bug with APTCL CUTTER parameters, corner radius and tool height values
- Fixes a bug with Flip part when then Animation model is enabled
- Fixes a bug with Job setup and properties when it is a SURFCAM style INC based job
- Fixes a bug with SURFCAM plunge arc records within an INC file
- Fixes a bug with X-Section after closing a deep zoom window
February 17th 2020 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.306
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds support for duplicate cycle profile labels
- Adds pocket sense support for Fagor G87 circular and G88 rectangular pocket cycles
- Adds new Predator Virtual CNC icon to the download package
- Adds new register r_drill for Fagor K values within drill cycles
- Improves secure download dialog within the download package
- Improves Fagor lathe roughing cycles to be two point cycles
- Improves lathe chuck rotations
- Improves lathe finish profile when multiple lathe roughing cycles are used
- Improves lathe roughing profiles when there are multiple valleys
- Improves lathe roughing pre-finish pass and feed rate support
- Improves lathe roughing start point error detection
- Improves reverse post pattern processing when a multi-pattern ends with a fixed pattern
- Fixes a bug with offset changes independent of a tool change
- Fixes a bug when simple lathe holder and STL options are enabled
- Fixes a bug with Fagor milling rectangular and circular pocketing cycles with rapid plane changes
- Fixes a bug with compensating the first position within a lathe roughing cycle
- Fixes a bug with the STL2SLD utility and how headers are created
December 15th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.243
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds new reverse post processor parameter CONTROL_MODEL
- Adds new reverse post processor drilling option for BottomCCW neutral
- Adds new reverse post processor parameter WORKCOORDANDGT_ENABLED for different transformations
- Adds new Haas UMC series default reverse post processor
- Adds lathe turret support to the Animation model
- Adds STL holder collision support to the Animation model
- Adds ambient light color configuration
- Adds methods to control dialog modality to the Predator Virtual CNC ocx control
- Improves tool edge support to include flutes on end mills and drills
- Improves Animation model when machining existing collision surfaces
- Improves Haas reverse post processors to support transformations with work coordinates
- Improves reporting the name and line numbers for reverse post processing errors
- Improves custom tool shape processing when drilling on lathes
- Improves Fagor G68 turning cycle support for the H register
- Improves Fagor G68 turning cycle with D0
- Improves Fagor lathe cycles start points for G81, G82, G84 and G85
- Improves Fagor 8055 default reverse postprocessor for G83
- Improves Fagor reverse postprocessor support for parenthesis within expressions
- Improves lathe roughing cycles with cutter compensation
- Improves lathe roughing cycles with cutter compensation
- Improves lathe roughing cycles with arc-arc intersections
- Improves mixing polar coordinates and standard coordinates
- Fixes a spelling error bug within a reverse post processor error message
- Fixes a bug with disabling and enabling light sources
- Fixes a bug with disabling and enabling tool edges
- Fixes a bug with tool colors
- Fixes a bug with lathe roughing when the last contour element was an arc
- Fixes a bug with canceling cutter comp and tool length
October 8th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.176
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Complex tool holder support to Lathe Turbo model
- Adds Transparency support to Lathe Turbo model
- Adds Independent lathe tool holder selection
- Adds Lathe turret support to Lathe Turbo model
- Adds r_Haas_TypeII register within the reverse post
- Adds r_turn_cycle_X_roughallow register within the reverse post
- Adds r_turn_cycle_Y_roughallow register within the reverse post
- Adds r_gencycle_feed_plunge register within the reverse post
- Adds Haas lathe maximum spindle speed G26 support
- Improves Performance of Animation models
- Improves Display of Animation model transparency
- Improves Macro Variable display to clear after restart vs. program end
- Improves Lathe Turbo model with certain mill tool shapes and model restarts
- Improves Lathe Turbo model with manual part rotations and positions
- Improves Lathe Turbo model to support start angle when threading
- Improves Lathe Turbo model to respect solid edge preference
- Improves Lathe cycles to support complex feeds and speeds
- Improves Tool holder display and collision detection
- Improves Lathe window titles
- Improves Lathe cycles support of prefinish passes
- Improves Performance of Lathe Solid models
- Improves Reverse post processing error messages
- Improves Lathe cycle verification and simulation
- Improves Support for multiple feed rates within a single lathe cycle
- Improves Complex lathe roughing cycles with multiple pockets
- Improves Siemens CYCLE95 feed rates and rounding support
- Improves Custom tool shape profile support
- Improves Lighting dialog
- Removes Automatic STLFix desktop shortcut from the install
- Fixes a bug with Animation+Backplot
- Fixes a bug with last error register
- Fixes a bug within Fanuc lathe cycle G70 after a G71 or G72 cycle
- Fixes a bug with multiple pockets within a lathe cycle
- Fixes a bug with complex toolholders
August 14th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.121
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE93 lathe groove cycle support
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE94 lathe undercut cycle support per DIN 509
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE95 lathe roughing cycle support
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE96 lathe thread undercut cycle support per DIN 76
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE97 lathe threading cycle support
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE98 lathe multiple thread cycle support
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik chamfer support via CHR=, CHF= and ,C
- Adds Siemens Sinumerik rounding support via RND=, RNDM= and ,R
- Adds support for lathe chamfer and rounding within lathe cycles
- Adds 7 new lathe cycle error messages
- Improves existing lathe warning messages
- Improves Fanuc G73/G75 lathe cycle support
- Improves lathe cycles with cutter compensation support
- Improves lathe cycles with very complex profiles
- Improves Siemens Sinumerik 840D reverse post
- Improves Fanuc 16i TA reverse post
- Improves Installation processes when updating an existing installation
- Fixes several minor lathe cycle bugs
July 14th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.78
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds automated versioning of critical files
- Improves processing of lathe arcs
- Improves in-process inspection of partial models
- Fixes a bug with global and local variables within the same CNC program
- Fixes a bug with 360º arcs
- Fixes a bug with saving binary STL files within the STLFIX utility
- Fixes a bug when combining Fanuc G52, G2 and Radius style programming
May 4th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.289
This version includes the following improvements:
- Fixes a bug with Fagor G66 support
- Fixes a bug with turning motion
February 14th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.288
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Horizontal scrolling for several panels
- Improves Axes gnome driven rotations
- Improves Stock rotation buttons
- Improves Default light colors
- Improves Stock preview to support textures
- Improves Stock preview of selected component
- Improves Turning repeat cycles
- Improves Turning cycle support
- Improves Saving the Predator Header
- Improves Edit Preferences dialog
- Improves Exporting Jobs with multiple CNC programs
- Improves Exporting file error reporting
- Improves Exporting DXF files
- Improves General error reporting
- Improves Resources to be more consistent
- Improves Online Help
- Fixes a bug with stock rotation preview
- Fixes a bug with displaying some tooling details
- Fixes a bug with tool names
- Fixes a bug with very small cutter oompensated arc turning motion
January 30th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.286
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds FA and NF Predator Header commands for flute angle and number of flutes
- Adds SRD and SRH Predator Header commands for shank recess diameter and height
- Adds a STLH Predator Header command for STL based mill and lathe holders
- Adds HR and HTIPD Predator Header commands for extension radius and tip diameter
- Adds TA and TS Predator Header commands for turret angle and station
- Adds a HA Predator Header command for lathe holder angle
- Adds HW and HH Predator Header commands for lathe holder width and height
- Adds HX and HZ Predator Header commands for lathe holder X and Z axis clearance
- Adds TPX, TPY and TPZ Predator Header commands for lathe turret position offsets
- Adds X and Z Predator Header commands for lathe X and Z offsets
- Adds Copy and Paste of more than 256 characters within a CNC program
- Adds OPEN and CLOSE alias options for UNCLAMP and CLAMP manual operations
- Adds Special character filename support to Save Header
- Adds Tool and fixture drawings to online help
- Adds Tool color support to Setup Sheets
- Adds Job Name support to Setup Sheets
- Adds Exit confirmation when the Alt+F4 shortcut is used
- Improves Alt+Key menu keyboard shortcuts
- Improves Tool tips for some of the toolbar buttons
- Improves the size of part and stock images within Setup Sheets
- Improves the automatic filname within Setup Sheets
- Improves Register display to support 5 and 6 digits
- Improves Micro machining support
- Improves Wireframe inspection and selection with multiple models
- Improves STL fixture collision detection
- Improves large STL stock and fixture support
- Improves CNC program examples with better Predator Headers
- Improves Inverse time feed rates
- Improves Clamp and Lever automatic fixtures
- Improves XYZ gnome display with multiple views
- Improves Saving more options within the Predator Header
- Improves Cursor focus with Search, Goto and Replace dialogs
- Improves Scanning CNC programs
- Improves the Default machine to default.mch within the default folder
- Improves Multiple demo CNC program Predator Headers
- Reduces demo mode prompts
- Removes the ability to create a Job file without a .job file extension
- Fixes a bug that prevented disabling backstep
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc G53
- Fixes a bug with Setup Sheet creation
- Fixes a bug with certain work and cutter compensation combinations
- Fixes a bug with multiple CNC program style jobs
- Fixes a bug with CW and CCW verification
December 22nd 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.272
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Automatic CNC vendor recomendation when none is specified
- Adds Machine default folder with 20 new defaults
- Adds 14 new gradient style background images
- Adds Transparency to backplotting
- Adds Ignore button(s) for unknown G & M codes
- Improves Default background image
- Improves Online help
- Improves Backplotting feed motion color
- Improves Default view orientation
- Improves Panel docking and window resizing
- Improves Breakpoint operation
- Improves Check code operation
- Improves Register panel scrolling
- Improves Job Properties dialog
- Improves Unit conversion
- Improves Backplot only views
- Improves Log files
- Improves OpenGL support
- Improves Saving Predator Headers
- Improves Demo mode
- Fixes several bugs when backplotting CNC programs without Predator Headers
- Fixes several command line bugs
- Fixes several lathe bugs
- Fixes a bug to eliminate panel flashing
- Fixes a bug with tool tips
December 1st 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.261
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Editor option to Force Uppercase
- Adds Editing of NCI job properties
- Adds NCI file exporting of 5 Axis motion for multiple machine types
- Adds Tool property edits within NCI files
- Adds Rectangle stock edits within NCI files
- Adds Complex stock and fixture setup with NCI files
- Adds NCI exporting with comments for unsupported NCI features
- Adds Polar coordinate support to the Fagor 8050T reverse post
- Improves Install by reducing the file size by 223 MB
- Improves Animation speed for lathe jobs
- Improves CAD/STL Compare performance
- Improves STL file loading performance
- Improves STL to SLD file conversion performance
- Improves Exporting NCI files
- Improves Collision detection with NCI files
- Improves UI layout when opening CAM files
- Improves Job properties when opening CAM files
- Improves Pocket cycle support in multiple reverse posts
- Improves Fagor G68 support
- Improves Subroutine folder support
- Improves Inspecting with lathe jobs
- Improves Lathe roughing cycle support
- Improves Lathe backplotting support
- Improves Multiple monitor support
- Improves Right mouse menu support within the Editor panel
- Fixes a bug with Cutter compensation
- Fixes a bug with Saving CNC programs in a multiple CNC program job
- Fixes a bug with Saving lathe tool program point offsets
- Fixes an ActiveX bug with solid settings
- Fixes an ActiveX bug when rewinding a job
September 26th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.248
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Multiple prefix and suffix definitions for external subs
- Adds Warnings to licensing when UAC is enabled
- Adds G20 and G21 support to Fanuc 0T default reverse post
- Adds G10.9, G107 and G07.1 support to Fanuc 30iM default reverse post
- Adds G43.1 and G43.4 support to Fanuc 30iM default reverse post
- Adds Cylindrical interpolation to Fanuc default reverse posts
- Adds G43, G100 and G101 support to Haas default reverse posts
- Improves Macro definitions to be more flexibile
- Improves Automatic ignore option
- Improves M98P#Q# with sequence numbers
- Improves Shopfloor mode
- Improves Command line operation
- Improves External sub program searching
- Improves M30, M02 or end of program operation
- Improves Tab order within several dialogs
- Improves Full circle interpolation support
- Improves Fanuc style G98/G99 support
- Improves Polar interpolation
- Improves Fagor G36 support
- Improves Fagor G90 and G91 pocket cycles
- Improves Cutter compensation
- Improves Backplot display
- Fixes a bug with Undefined tool number
- Fixes a bug with UI memory leak
- Fixes a bug with changing font sizes in Errors panel
- Fixes a bug with labels
- Fixes a bug with M0 and M1
- Fixes a bug with Save Job As
- Fixes a bug with Lathe STL holders
July 24th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.238
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Dynamic Work Offset G code support
- Adds Mirroring support via G100 and G101 to Haas default reverse post
- Adds Replace function for constants within the reverse post
- Improves External sub program searching
- Improves Deep zoom operation
- Improves restarting a solid simulation
- Fixes a bug with G53 and rotary axis interpolation
- Fixes a bug with the RunMacro function within the reverse post processor
- Fixes a bug with stock selection
July 12th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.237
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Axis order verification via parameter CHECK_AXIS_ORDER
- Adds Duplicate axis verification via parameter CHECK_AXIS_DUPLICITY
- Adds Bar feeder looping main support via parameter BARFEEDER_NTIMES
- Adds RPT support within Fagor 8050T reverse post processor
- Improves Zoom and Deep Zoom operation
- Improves Save As to automatically replace the current CNC program
- Improves Save As to automatically switch to the new job
- Improves Initial tool display
- Improves Medium speed simulation
- Improves Stock selection
- Improves Rotary axis simulation
- Improves Transparency display and performance
- Improves Material shininess display
- Improves Lathe thread display in Animation style windows
- Improves Lathe tool display to reference upper and lower turrets
- Improves Lathe stock cuttoff processing
- Improves Lathe collision detection
- Improves Lathe roughing cycles
- Improves Millturn CNC support
- Improves Fanuc turning cycle support
- Improves Okuma turning cycle support
- Improves File Menu to be easier to use
- Improves File overwrite prompting
- Improves Reverse post processing of complex templates
- Improves APTCL support, error handling and ISO 4343 compatibility
- Improves Siemens 840D support of G33
- Improves Fagor pocketing cycle support
- Improves New job wizard to automatically use the default machine
- Improves Deleting all breakpoints
- Improves External sub program search order
- Improves APTCL support and documentation
- Improves Online help
- Improves Installation
- Fixes a bug with tool inspection
- Fixes a bug with the [Exclusive] reverse post section
- Fixes a bug with external sub display within the CNC Panel
May 25th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.225
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Mitsubishi common turning and milling reverse post processors
- Adds Round boring bar display
- Improves 4 axis arc interpolation display
- Improves Spindle selection
- Improves Multiple CNC program processing
- Improves Offset support when changing between lathe/turret and mill/spindle
- Improves Scanning CNC programs with thread cycles
- Improves the Fagor 8050M reverse post processor
- Improves Collision detection
- Improves Register display
- Fixes a bug with Multiple STL stocks and fixtures
- Fixes a bug with Show Design within CAD Compare
- Fixes a bug with Local variable assignment
- Fixes a bug with Program Origin gnome and manual rotations
- Fixes a bug with NCI style 20007 record processing
- Fixes a bug with Offsets when D and H registers are missing
May 2nd 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.221
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds G98 support to Fanuc_0_M.rpi
- Adds Fanuc K register support with drill and arc cycles
- Adds Fanuc M98 sub program calls with P, Q & L registers
- Adds RVP code 7800 for disjoint stock rotation
- Adds Automatic extensions with most command line arguments
- Adds Demo command line argument
- Improves Wire EDM RVP support
- Improves Animation of arc interpolation
- Improves Lathe tool changes
- Improves Lathe tool CW vs. CCW verification
- Improves Machine simulation collision detection
- Improves APTCL output
- Improves RVP processing for Wire EDM
- Improves Wire EDM taper motion
- Improves Saving JPGs
- Improves Unit display within Job properties
- Improves Error dialog
- Improves Changing machines within Job properties
- Improves Adding and removing CNC files
- Improves Scanning of CNC programs
- Improves Fanuc semicolon support
- Improves Chuck and Barfeeder support
- Improves Deep Zoom support
- Improves Sectioning of Animation models
- Improves Predator CNC Editor Backplotting
- Improves Command line operation
- Improves Gnome display
- Improves Menus within Editor and Shopfloor modes
- Improves Heidenhain and Siemens inch example machines
- Improves the .OCX for OEMs
- Improves CAD Compare image quality
- Improves Fanuc style R planes in modal cycles
- Fixes a bug with tool preview within Job properties
- Fixes a bug with G60 after circular interpolation
- Fixes a bug with inspection and slant angle lathes
- Fixes a missing Heidenhain_TNC530_MM machine file
- Fixes a bug with inspection
- Fixes a bug with Design mode within CAD Compare
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc G40 cutter compensation
March 7th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.204
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds Mouse wheel support to tool preview
- Adds Unit display within Job Properties
- Adds Tool shank color support
- Adds Editor sub folder to improve backplotting
- Adds Drill cycle flags for tap, left_tap, hipeck and retractstop
- Improves Tool preview with Job Properties
- Improves ATPCL output
- Improves MasterCAM NCI output
- Improves SurfCAM INC output
- Improves Maximum number of tools in the display from 32 to 256
- Improves Demo jobs
- Improves Incompatible/bad G code warnings
- Improves Flip part with Animation
- Improves Tool holder display
- Improves Shopfloor mode
- Improves Automatic unit conversion
- Improves Tool colors and tool holder colors
- Improves Command line arguments to support dash vs. forward slash
- Improves Fanuc_16_TA machine
- Improves Fanuc G28 support
- Improves Fanuc G17 and G18 arc display with tool center backplot
- Improves Scanning CNC programs with no extension
- Improves Integration with the Predator CNC Editor
- Improves Fagor lathe support
- Improves Heidenhain Cycle 254
- Improves Lathe finishing cycles
- Improves Backplotting
- Improves Online Help
- Fixes a bug with Fanuc G20 and G21
- Fixes a bug with Zoom Fit after panning
- Fixes a bug with reprocessing
- Fixes a bug with turning small arcs
- Fixes a bug with loading a new job while rendering the current job
February 1st 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.183
This version includes the following improvements:
- Adds overwrite prompting during install
- Adds automatic critical file backup during install
- Adds default machine component color of Aluminum
- Adds Re-Install Examples option
- Adds Fagor G08 Arc tangent to previous move support
- Adds Fagor G09 Arc by three points support
- Improves Fagor reverse posts
- Improves Fagor scaling function
- Improves focus with complex tabbed dialogs
- Improves home position with active rotary compensation
- Improves lathe booleans
- Improves combining Rotation and mirroring functions
- Improves Siemens ATRANS with polar coordinates
- Improves Siemens SUPA support
- Improves Siemens reverse posts
- Improves Siemens lathe rounding and chamfering
- Improves external editor support
- Improves Windows registry processing
- Improves inch to metric unit conversions
- Improves T0 support with Fanuc reverse posts
- Improves Heidenhain leanin/leadout with polar coordinates
- Improves demo jobs
- Fixes a bug with bad lathe drill definitions
- Fixes a bug with external CNC files
- Fixes a bug when switching tools
- Fixes a bug with M06 support in lathes
- Fixes a simulation bug before first tool change
- Fixes a bug with Job properties after deleting a CNC program
December 12th 2017 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.162.
This new version includes the following improvements:
General Improvements:
- Official v11 Release
- Windows 10, IoT Enterprise and 2016 Server support
- New Installation
- New Command line arguments
- New Real-time tool compensation
- New Tool animation
- New Manual re-fixturing within comments
- New DPRNT serial, Ethernet and file output
- New Revolved stock and fixture shapes
- New Extruded stock and fixture shapes
- New Hollow interior stock shapes
- New 40+ materials for real world rendering
- New Batch job processing
- New ATAN2 function support
- New 5 Axis interpolation and tool motions
- New 2 and 4 Axis Wire EDM simulation via RVP files
- New Active cycle display
- New Spin Direction Gnome
- Improved 5 Axis booleans
- Improved Siemens, Heidenhain, Fagor & Okuma support
- Improved Fanuc, Mazak, Mitsubishi & Haas support
- Improved Work offsets
- Improved G10, G66, G28 and G92 support
- Improved Polar interpolation
- Improved Cycle time calculations
- Improved Spindle speed display
- Improved Inspection
- Improved Scanning of multiple CNC programs
- Improved Transparent tool display
- Improved Multiple views
- Improved Preferences
- Improved Machine properties
- Improved Tool change performance
- Improved Save as Zip
- Improved Lighting and material properties
- Improved DXF support
- Improved SURFCAM INC support
- Improved Program origin
- Improved Reverse Post Processor
- Improved Warning and error messages
- Improved Examples
- Improved Online Help
Milling Improvements:
- New Parametric table creation
- New Parametric vice creation
- New Parametric clamp creation
- New Multiple spindles within a single head
- New Gang drill head support
- New Mirror cycle support
- New Engraving cycle support
- New Rotary axis wrapping support
- New Heidenhain Plane support
- New Flashcut CNC support
- New Heian CNC support
- New Okuma CNC support
- New Fagor G6, G37, G38 and G59 support
- New Fagor #MCS ON and #MCS OFF support
- New Fagor #RTCP ON and #RTCP OFF support
- New Fanuc G50.1, G51.1, G53.1, G68.2, G68.3, G68.4 support
- New Siemens A2, B2 & C2 angle support
- New Siemens A3, B3 & C3 vector support
- New Siemens A4, A5, B4, B5, C4 & C5 surface normal support
- New Siemens A6, B6 & C6 arc axis support
- New Siemens CUT3DC 3D cutter compensation
- New Siemens CYCLE76 and CYCLE77 spigot cycle support
- New Siemens CYCLE800 swivel cycle support
- New Siemens CYCLE840, G73, G74 and G76 hole cycle support
- New Siemens L external sub program support
- New Siemens LEAD, NUT, TILT and THETA angle support
- New Siemens ORIMKS and ORIWKS oirentation references
- New Siemens ORIAXES, ORIVECT and ORIPLANE rotary axis interpolation
- New Siemens ORIEULAR and ORIRPY angle support
- New Siemens ORICONCW and ORICONCCW rotary axis support
- Improved Scaling cycle support
- Improved Haas G12 and G13 cycle support
- Improved Fadal support
Turning Improvements:
- New Parametric chuck creation
- New Parametric turret creation
- New Barfeeder simulation
- New Chuck simulation
- New Turret simulation
- New Milling tools attached to turrets
- New Trigon insert support
- New Flip part support
- New Turret center gnome
- New Fanuc G92.1 support
- New Fagor G66, G68, G69 and G87 support
- New Haas SL series reverse post
- New Siemens G33 thread cycle support
- New Okuma CNC support
- New Okuma reverse post registers
- Improved Lathe cycle support
- Improved Chamfering and rounding support
- Improved Tool Names
- Improved Fagor G68 support