December 15th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.243
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds new reverse post processor parameter CONTROL_MODEL
2. Adds new reverse post processor drilling option for BottomCCW neutral
3. Adds new reverse post processor parameter WORKCOORDANDGT_ENABLED for different transformations
4. Adds new Haas UMC series default reverse post processor
5. Adds lathe turret support to the Animation model
6. Adds STL holder collision support to the Animation model
7. Adds ambient light color configuration
8. Adds methods to control dialog modality to the Predator Virtual CNC ocx control
9. Improves tool edge support to include flutes on end mills and drills
10. Improves Animation model when machining existing collision surfaces
11. Improves Haas reverse post processors to support transformations with work coordinates
12. Improves reporting the name and line numbers for reverse post processing errors
13. Improves custom tool shape processing when drilling on lathes
14. Improves Fagor G68 turning cycle support for the H register
15. Improves Fagor G68 turning cycle with D0
16. Improves Fagor lathe cycles start points for G81, G82, G84 and G85
17. Improves Fagor 8055 default reverse postprocessor for G83
18. Improves Fagor reverse postprocessor support for parenthesis within expressions
19. Improves lathe roughing cycles with cutter compensation
20. Improves lathe roughing cycles with cutter compensation
21. Improves lathe roughing cycles with arc-arc intersections
22. Improves mixing polar coordinates and standard coordinates
23. Fixes a spelling error bug within a reverse post processor error message
24. Fixes a bug with disabling and enabling light sources
25. Fixes a bug with disabling and enabling tool edges
26. Fixes a bug with tool colors
27. Fixes a bug with lathe roughing when the last contour element was an arc
28. 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:

1. Adds Complex tool holder support to Lathe Turbo model
2. Adds Transparency support to Lathe Turbo model
3. Adds Independent lathe tool holder selection
4. Adds Lathe turret support to Lathe Turbo model
5. Adds r_Haas_TypeII register within the reverse post
6. Adds r_turn_cycle_X_roughallow register within the reverse post
7. Adds r_turn_cycle_Y_roughallow register within the reverse post
8. Adds r_gencycle_feed_plunge register within the reverse post
9. Adds Haas lathe maximum spindle speed G26 support
10. Improves Performance of Animation models
11. Improves Display of Animation model transparency
12. Improves Macro Variable display to clear after restart vs. program end
13. Improves Lathe Turbo model with certain mill tool shapes and model restarts
14. Improves Lathe Turbo model with manual part rotations and positions
15. Improves Lathe Turbo model to support start angle when threading
16. Improves Lathe Turbo model to respect solid edge preference
17. Improves Lathe cycles to support complex feeds and speeds
18. Improves Tool holder display and collision detection
19. Improves Lathe window titles
20. Improves Lathe cycles support of prefinish passes
21. Improves Performance of Lathe Solid models
22. Improves Reverse post processing error messages
23. Improves Lathe cycle verification and simulation
24. Improves Support for multiple feed rates within a single lathe cycle
25. Improves Complex lathe roughing cycles with multiple pockets
26. Improves Siemens CYCLE95 feed rates and rounding support
27. Improves Custom tool shape profile support
28. Improves Lighting dialog
29. Removes Automatic STLFix desktop shortcut from the install
30. Fixes a bug with Animation+Backplot
31. Fixes a bug with last error register
32. Fixes a bug within Fanuc lathe cycle G70 after a G71 or G72 cycle
33. Fixes a bug with multiple pockets within a lathe cycle
34. Fixes a bug with complex toolholders

August 14th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.121
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE93 lathe groove cycle support
2. Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE94 lathe undercut cycle support per DIN 509
3. Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE95 lathe roughing cycle support
4. Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE96 lathe thread undercut cycle support per DIN 76
5. Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE97 lathe threading cycle support
6. Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE98 lathe multiple thread cycle support
7. Adds Siemens Sinumerik chamfer support via CHR=, CHF= and ,C
8. Adds Siemens Sinumerik rounding support via RND=, RNDM= and ,R
9. Adds support for lathe chamfer and rounding within lathe cycles
10. Adds 7 new lathe cycle error messages
11. Improves existing lathe warning messages
12. Improves Fanuc G73/G75 lathe cycle support
13. Improves lathe cycles with cutter compensation support
14. Improves lathe cycles with very complex profiles
15. Improves Siemens Sinumerik 840D reverse post
16. Improves Fanuc 16i TA reverse post
17. Improves Installation processes when updating an existing installation
18. Fixes several minor lathe cycle bugs

July 14th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.78
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds automated versioning of critical files
2. Improves processing of lathe arcs
3. Improves in-process inspection of partial models
4. Fixes a bug with global and local variables within the same CNC program
5. Fixes a bug with 360º arcs
6. Fixes a bug with saving binary STL files within the STLFIX utility
7. 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:

1. Fixes a bug with Fagor G66 support
2. Fixes a bug with turning motion

February 14th 2019 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.288
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Horizontal scrolling for several panels
2. Improves Axes gnome driven rotations
3. Improves Stock rotation buttons
4. Improves Default light colors
5. Improves Stock preview to support textures
6. Improves Stock preview of selected component
7. Improves Turning repeat cycles
8. Improves Turning cycle support
9. Improves Saving the Predator Header
10. Improves Edit Preferences dialog
11. Improves Exporting Jobs with multiple CNC programs
12. Improves Exporting file error reporting
13. Improves Exporting DXF files
14. Improves General error reporting
15. Improves Resources to be more consistent
16. Improves Online Help
17. Fixes a bug with stock rotation preview
18. Fixes a bug with displaying some tooling details
19. Fixes a bug with tool names
20. 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:

1. Adds FA and NF Predator Header commands for flute angle and number of flutes
2. Adds SRD and SRH Predator Header commands for shank recess diameter and height
3. Adds a STLH Predator Header command for STL based mill and lathe holders
4. Adds HR and HTIPD Predator Header commands for extension radius and tip diameter
5. Adds TA and TS Predator Header commands for turret angle and station
6. Adds a HA Predator Header command for lathe holder angle
7. Adds HW and HH Predator Header commands for lathe holder width and height
8. Adds HX and HZ Predator Header commands for lathe holder X and Z axis clearance
9. Adds TPX, TPY and TPZ Predator Header commands for lathe turret position offsets
10. Adds X and Z Predator Header commands for lathe X and Z offsets
11. Adds Copy and Paste of more than 256 characters within a CNC program
12. Adds OPEN and CLOSE alias options for UNCLAMP and CLAMP manual operations
13. Adds Special character filename support to Save Header
14. Adds Tool and fixture drawings to online help
15. Adds Tool color support to Setup Sheets
16. Adds Job Name support to Setup Sheets
17. Adds Exit confirmation when the Alt+F4 shortcut is used
18. Improves Alt+Key menu keyboard shortcuts
19. Improves Tool tips for some of the toolbar buttons
20. Improves the size of part and stock images within Setup Sheets
21. Improves the automatic filname within Setup Sheets
22. Improves Register display to support 5 and 6 digits
23. Improves Micro machining support
24. Improves Wireframe inspection and selection with multiple models
25. Improves STL fixture collision detection
26. Improves large STL stock and fixture support
27. Improves CNC program examples with better Predator Headers
28. Improves Inverse time feed rates
29. Improves Clamp and Lever automatic fixtures
30. Improves XYZ gnome display with multiple views
31. Improves Saving more options within the Predator Header
32. Improves Cursor focus with Search, Goto and Replace dialogs
33. Improves Scanning CNC programs
34. Improves the Default machine to default.mch within the default folder
35. Improves Multiple demo CNC program Predator Headers
36. Reduces demo mode prompts
37. Removes the ability to create a Job file without a .job file extension
38. Fixes a bug that prevented disabling backstep
39. Fixes a bug with Fanuc G53
40. Fixes a bug with Setup Sheet creation
41. Fixes a bug with certain work and cutter compensation combinations
42. Fixes a bug with multiple CNC program style jobs
43. Fixes a bug with CW and CCW verification

December 22nd 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.272
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Automatic CNC vendor recomendation when none is specified
2. Adds Machine default folder with 20 new defaults
3. Adds 14 new gradient style background images
4. Adds Transparency to backplotting
5. Adds Ignore button(s) for unknown G & M codes
6. Improves Default background image
7. Improves Online help
8. Improves Backplotting feed motion color
9. Improves Default view orientation
10. Improves Panel docking and window resizing
11. Improves Breakpoint operation
12. Improves Check code operation
13. Improves Register panel scrolling
14. Improves Job Properties dialog
15. Improves Unit conversion
16. Improves Backplot only views
17. Improves Log files
18. Improves OpenGL support
19. Improves Saving Predator Headers
20. Improves Demo mode
21. Fixes several bugs when backplotting CNC programs without Predator Headers
22. Fixes several command line bugs
23. Fixes several lathe bugs
24. Fixes a bug to eliminate panel flashing
25. Fixes a bug with tool tips

December 1st 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.261
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Editor option to Force Uppercase
2. Adds Editing of NCI job properties
3. Adds NCI file exporting of 5 Axis motion for multiple machine types
4. Adds Tool property edits within NCI files
5. Adds Rectangle stock edits within NCI files
6. Adds Complex stock and fixture setup with NCI files
7. Adds NCI exporting with comments for unsupported NCI features
8. Adds Polar coordinate support to the Fagor 8050T reverse post
9. Improves Install by reducing the file size by 223 MB
10. Improves Animation speed for lathe jobs
11. Improves CAD/STL Compare performance
12. Improves STL file loading performance
13. Improves STL to SLD file conversion performance
14. Improves Exporting NCI files
15. Improves Collision detection with NCI files
16. Improves UI layout when opening CAM files
17. Improves Job properties when opening CAM files
18. Improves Pocket cycle support in multiple reverse posts
19. Improves Fagor G68 support
20. Improves Subroutine folder support
21. Improves Inspecting with lathe jobs
22. Improves Lathe roughing cycle support
23. Improves Lathe backplotting support
24. Improves Multiple monitor support
25. Improves Right mouse menu support within the Editor panel
26. Fixes a bug with Cutter compensation
27. Fixes a bug with Saving CNC programs in a multiple CNC program job
28. Fixes a bug with Saving lathe tool program point offsets
29. Fixes an ActiveX bug with solid settings
30. Fixes an ActiveX bug when rewinding a job

September 26th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.248
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Multiple prefix and suffix definitions for external subs
2. Adds Warnings to licensing when UAC is enabled
3. Adds G20 and G21 support to Fanuc 0T default reverse post
4. Adds G10.9, G107 and G07.1 support to Fanuc 30iM default reverse post
5. Adds G43.1 and G43.4 support to Fanuc 30iM default reverse post
6. Adds Cylindrical interpolation to Fanuc default reverse posts
7. Adds G43, G100 and G101 support to Haas default reverse posts
8. Improves Macro definitions to be more flexibile
9. Improves Automatic ignore option
10. Improves M98P#Q# with sequence numbers
11. Improves Shopfloor mode
12. Improves Command line operation
13. Improves External sub program searching
14. Improves M30, M02 or end of program operation
15. Improves Tab order within several dialogs
16. Improves Full circle interpolation support
17. Improves Fanuc style G98/G99 support
18. Improves Polar interpolation
19. Improves Fagor G36 support
20. Improves Fagor G90 and G91 pocket cycles
21. Improves Cutter compensation
22. Improves Backplot display
23. Fixes a bug with Undefined tool number
24. Fixes a bug with UI memory leak
25. Fixes a bug with changing font sizes in Errors panel
26. Fixes a bug with labels
27. Fixes a bug with M0 and M1
28. Fixes a bug with Save Job As
29. Fixes a bug with Lathe STL holders

July 24th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.238
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Dynamic Work Offset G code support
2. Adds Mirroring support via G100 and G101 to Haas default reverse post
3. Adds Replace function for constants within the reverse post
4. Improves External sub program searching
5. Improves Deep zoom operation
6. Improves restarting a solid simulation
7. Fixes a bug with G53 and rotary axis interpolation
8. Fixes a bug with the RunMacro function within the reverse post processor
9. Fixes a bug with stock selection

July 12th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.237
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Axis order verification via parameter CHECK_AXIS_ORDER
2. Adds Duplicate axis verification via parameter CHECK_AXIS_DUPLICITY
3. Adds Bar feeder looping main support via parameter BARFEEDER_NTIMES
4. Adds RPT support within Fagor 8050T reverse post processor
5. Improves Zoom and Deep Zoom operation
6. Improves Save As to automatically replace the current CNC program
7. Improves Save As to automatically switch to the new job
8. Improves Initial tool display
9. Improves Medium speed simulation
10. Improves Stock selection
11. Improves Rotary axis simulation
12. Improves Transparency display and performance
13. Improves Material shininess display
14. Improves Lathe thread display in Animation style windows
15. Improves Lathe tool display to reference upper and lower turrets
16. Improves Lathe stock cuttoff processing
17. Improves Lathe collision detection
18. Improves Lathe roughing cycles
19. Improves Millturn CNC support
20. Improves Fanuc turning cycle support
21. Improves Okuma turning cycle support
22. Improves File Menu to be easier to use
23. Improves File overwrite prompting
24. Improves Reverse post processing of complex templates
25. Improves APTCL support, error handling and ISO 4343 compatibility
26. Improves Siemens 840D support of G33
27. Improves Fagor pocketing cycle support
28. Improves New job wizard to automatically use the default machine
29. Improves Deleting all breakpoints
30. Improves External sub program search order
31. Improves APTCL support and documentation
32. Improves Online help
33. Improves Installation
34. Fixes a bug with tool inspection
35. Fixes a bug with the [Exclusive] reverse post section
36. 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:

1. Adds Mitsubishi common turning and milling reverse post processors
2. Adds Round boring bar display
3. Improves 4 axis arc interpolation display
4. Improves Spindle selection
5. Improves Multiple CNC program processing
6. Improves Offset support when changing between lathe/turret and mill/spindle
7. Improves Scanning CNC programs with thread cycles
8. Improves the Fagor 8050M reverse post processor
9. Improves Collision detection
10. Improves Register display
11. Fixes a bug with Multiple STL stocks and fixtures
12. Fixes a bug with Show Design within CAD Compare
13. Fixes a bug with Local variable assignment
14. Fixes a bug with Program Origin gnome and manual rotations
15. Fixes a bug with NCI style 20007 record processing
16. 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:

1. Adds G98 support to Fanuc_0_M.rpi
2. Adds Fanuc K register support with drill and arc cycles
3. Adds Fanuc M98 sub program calls with P, Q & L registers
4. Adds RVP code 7800 for disjoint stock rotation
5. Adds Automatic extensions with most command line arguments
6. Adds Demo command line argument
7. Improves Wire EDM RVP support
8. Improves Animation of arc interpolation
9. Improves Lathe tool changes
10. Improves Lathe tool CW vs. CCW verification
11. Improves Machine simulation collision detection
12. Improves APTCL output
13. Improves RVP processing for Wire EDM
14. Improves Wire EDM taper motion
15. Improves Saving JPGs
16. Improves Unit display within Job properties
17. Improves Error dialog
18. Improves Changing machines within Job properties
19. Improves Adding and removing CNC files
20. Improves Scanning of CNC programs
21. Improves Fanuc semicolon support
22. Improves Chuck and Barfeeder support
23. Improves Deep Zoom support
24. Improves Sectioning of Animation models
25. Improves Predator CNC Editor Backplotting
26. Improves Command line operation
27. Improves Gnome display
28. Improves Menus within Editor and Shopfloor modes
29. Improves Heidenhain and Siemens inch example machines
30. Improves the .OCX for OEMs
31. Improves CAD Compare image quality
32. Improves Fanuc style R planes in modal cycles
33. Fixes a bug with tool preview within Job properties
34. Fixes a bug with G60 after circular interpolation
35. Fixes a bug with inspection and slant angle lathes
36. Fixes a missing Heidenhain_TNC530_MM machine file
37. Fixes a bug with inspection
38. Fixes a bug with Design mode within CAD Compare
39. Fixes a bug with Fanuc G40 cutter compensation

March 7th 2018 – Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.204
This version includes the following improvements:

1. Adds Mouse wheel support to tool preview
2. Adds Unit display within Job Properties
3. Adds Tool shank color support
4. Adds Editor sub folder to improve backplotting
5. Adds Drill cycle flags for tap, left_tap, hipeck and retractstop
6. Improves Tool preview with Job Properties
7. Improves ATPCL output
8. Improves MasterCAM NCI output
9. Improves SurfCAM INC output
10. Improves Maximum number of tools in the display from 32 to 256
11. Improves Demo jobs
12. Improves Incompatible/bad G code warnings
13. Improves Flip part with Animation
14. Improves Tool holder display
15. Improves Shopfloor mode
16. Improves Automatic unit conversion
17. Improves Tool colors and tool holder colors
18. Improves Command line arguments to support dash vs. forward slash
19. Improves Fanuc_16_TA machine
20. Improves Fanuc G28 support
21. Improves Fanuc G17 and G18 arc display with tool center backplot
22. Improves Scanning CNC programs with no extension
23. Improves Integration with the Predator CNC Editor
24. Improves Fagor lathe support
25. Improves Heidenhain Cycle 254
26. Improves Lathe finishing cycles
27. Improves Backplotting
28. Improves Online Help
29. Fixes a bug with Fanuc G20 and G21
30. Fixes a bug with Zoom Fit after panning
31. Fixes a bug with reprocessing
32. Fixes a bug with turning small arcs
33. 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:

1. Adds overwrite prompting during install
2. Adds automatic critical file backup during install
3. Adds default machine component color of Aluminum
4. Adds Re-Install Examples option
5. Adds Fagor G08 Arc tangent to previous move support
6. Adds Fagor G09 Arc by three points support
7. Improves Fagor reverse posts
8. Improves Fagor scaling function
9. Improves focus with complex tabbed dialogs
10. Improves home position with active rotary compensation
11. Improves lathe booleans
12. Improves combining Rotation and mirroring functions
13. Improves Siemens ATRANS with polar coordinates
14. Improves Siemens SUPA support
15. Improves Siemens reverse posts
16. Improves Siemens lathe rounding and chamfering
17. Improves external editor support
18. Improves Windows registry processing
19. Improves inch to metric unit conversions
20. Improves T0 support with Fanuc reverse posts
21. Improves Heidenhain leanin/leadout with polar coordinates
22. Improves demo jobs
23. Fixes a bug with bad lathe drill definitions
24. Fixes a bug with external CNC files
25. Fixes a bug when switching tools
26. Fixes a bug with M06 support in lathes
27. Fixes a simulation bug before first tool change
28. 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:

1. Official v11 Release
2. Windows 10, IoT Enterprise and 2016 Server support
3. New Installation
4. New Command line arguments
5. New Real-time tool compensation
6. New Tool animation
7. New Manual re-fixturing within comments
8. New DPRNT serial, Ethernet and file output
9. New Revolved stock and fixture shapes
10. New Extruded stock and fixture shapes
11. New Hollow interior stock shapes
12. New 40+ materials for real world rendering
13. New Batch job processing
14. New ATAN2 function support
15. New 5 Axis interpolation and tool motions
16. New 2 and 4 Axis Wire EDM simulation via RVP files
17. New Active cycle display
18. New Spin Direction Gnome
19. Improved 5 Axis booleans
20. Improved Siemens, Heidenhain, Fagor & Okuma support
21. Improved Fanuc, Mazak, Mitsubishi & Haas support
22. Improved Work offsets
23. Improved G10, G66, G28 and G92 support
24. Improved Polar interpolation
25. Improved Cycle time calculations
26. Improved Spindle speed display
27. Improved Inspection
28. Improved Scanning of multiple CNC programs
29. Improved Transparent tool display
30. Improved Multiple views
31. Improved Preferences
32. Improved Machine properties
33. Improved Tool change performance
34. Improved Save as Zip
35. Improved Lighting and material properties
36. Improved DXF support
37. Improved SURFCAM INC support
38. Improved Program origin
39. Improved Reverse Post Processor
40. Improved Warning and error messages
41. Improved Examples
42. Improved Online Help

Milling Improvements:

1. New Parametric table creation
2. New Parametric vice creation
3. New Parametric clamp creation
4. New Multiple spindles within a single head
5. New Gang drill head support
6. New Mirror cycle support
7. New Engraving cycle support
8. New Rotary axis wrapping support
9. New Heidenhain Plane support
10. New Flashcut CNC support
11. New Heian CNC support
12. New Okuma CNC support
13. New Fagor G6, G37, G38 and G59 support
14. New Fagor #MCS ON and #MCS OFF support
15. New Fagor #RTCP ON and #RTCP OFF support
16. New Fanuc G50.1, G51.1, G53.1, G68.2, G68.3, G68.4 support
17. New Siemens A2, B2 & C2 angle support
18. New Siemens A3, B3 & C3 vector support
19. New Siemens A4, A5, B4, B5, C4 & C5 surface normal support
20. New Siemens A6, B6 & C6 arc axis support
21. New Siemens CUT3DC 3D cutter compensation
22. New Siemens CYCLE76 and CYCLE77 spigot cycle support
23. New Siemens CYCLE800 swivel cycle support
24. New Siemens CYCLE840, G73, G74 and G76 hole cycle support
25. New Siemens L external sub program support
26. New Siemens LEAD, NUT, TILT and THETA angle support
27. New Siemens ORIMKS and ORIWKS oirentation references
28. New Siemens ORIAXES, ORIVECT and ORIPLANE rotary axis interpolation
29. New Siemens ORIEULAR and ORIRPY angle support
30. New Siemens ORICONCW and ORICONCCW rotary axis support
31. Improved Scaling cycle support
32. Improved Haas G12 and G13 cycle support
33. Improved Fadal support

Turning Improvements:

1. New Parametric chuck creation
2. New Parametric turret creation
3. New Barfeeder simulation
4. New Chuck simulation
5. New Turret simulation
6. New Milling tools attached to turrets
7. New Trigon insert support
8. New Flip part support
9. New Turret center gnome
10. New Fanuc G92.1 support
11. New Fagor G66, G68, G69 and G87 support
12. New Haas SL series reverse post
13. New Siemens G33 thread cycle support
14. New Okuma CNC support
15. New Okuma reverse post registers
16. Improved Lathe cycle support
17. Improved Chamfering and rounding support
18. Improved Tool Names
19. Improved Fagor G68 support