Autodesk FeatureCAM.2018.3.0 Update
Autodesk Inc., a world leader in 3D design software for entertainment, natural resources, manufacturing, engineering, construction, and civil infrastructure, has released an update to FeatureCAM 2018, is an easy-to-use solution for milling machines, turning and turn/mill centres, and wire electrical discharge machines (EDMs).
Version: 2018.3.0 Build: 020
User Experience
- This update includes a new feature, Shared Views, which allows collaboration on a representation of a part within a web browser. Using a link provided by you, anyone can view and comment on a Shared View without needing to have an Autodesk product installed. Shared Views is only available to subscription users.
Import
- Fix a bug in which certain hole types imported from SolidWorks were not recognized.
- Fix a crash when opening or importing a file from the SolidWorks PDM vault and then saving it to another location.
Transform
- Fix an issue with the Transform tool: When snapping to point, the geometry being transformed was deselected, and the point selected for transforming instead.
Simulation
- Fix a performance issue when programming with multiple turrets; certain helical toolpaths on the second turret could cause centerline simulation to become very slow.
Post-processing
- Fix a problem during post-processing of index moves that start at C-90 so that splitting the moves generates proper output.
- Fix a crash that could occur when setting post variables from the feature properties or manufacturing attributes dialog.
- Fix a crash which could occur at the end of NC code generation.
- Fix a problem with the tooltip info displayed from the Windows file browser for posts (.cnc files). In some cases, a .cnc file could not be deleted from the hard drive.
User Interface
- Fix a crash which could occur when setting a value for the plunge point.
- Fix several crashes that could occur during display refresh.
- Fix a crash that could occur when dragging items in the Part View.
- Fix a crash which could occur when customizing the quick access toolbar with certain commands.
- rotect against potential crashes in several areas of the user interface.
API
- Provide access to expand and collapse items in the Part View from the API.
- Add a function for creating a cap surface from the API.
Autodesk PartMaker 2018.1 Update:
Version: 2018.1.0 Build: 1070212
Summary of Fixed Issues for 2018.1.0
Analytics
- Added the ability to analyze crash and usage information to help improve software performance and reliability
Process Table
- The process(es) currently being simulated are now highlighted in the process table
- Fixed a problem with calculating total toolpost machining time when one ore more processes using that toolpost are excluded
General User Interface
- Fixed a problem with the selective verification of operations in a group
Machine Tool compatibility
- Added NC code viewing and alignment capability for the following machines : Traub_TNLK_12-7, Citizen_L20E_2M12, Tsugami_BO206-3
- Fixed NC code viewing and alignment capability for the following machines : GD_SPEED_20-8, Sprint_42-8_linear
Simulation
- Fixed a problem simulating rotary attachments
About Autodesk FeatureCAM 2018. The updates to FeatureCAM 2018 are significant, including the updated ribbon-style user interface. This change enhances the look and feel of the software. With an icon, accompanying text and dynamic help, users will have easy access to the tools they use most often as well as more visibility and insight into different functionality they may not have known was available within the software. Finally, the layout of the ribbon is customizable so users will have the option of creating their preferred working environment.
Beyond the user interface, the updates to functionality are also pretty cool:
- Automatic toolpath angle: users can now quickly fine-tune the angle for their parallel finishing toolpaths, based on the region that is being machined and create more efficient toolpaths from multiple surfaces.
- Automatic 3+2 positioning: New automatic 3+2 positioning allows users to use the axis limits of the machine to quickly determine whether the axis needs to be in a standard or an alternate position, which helps validate that the program is within the machine's working envelope.
PartMaker, available as part of FeatureCAM, also received a pretty significant makeover. PartMaker is production-oriented CAM software for complex, high-precision part manufacturing with Swiss-type lathes. The 2018 version now includes:
- Laser machining: there has been a lot of interest around Swiss machines in the industry and they are becoming more and more popular. This new update will allow users to program and simulate Swiss machines with integrated laser cutting capabilities as well as control the pulse width, frequency, assist gas and power levels for intricate cutting results.
- Keyway broaching: a popular technique for high production runs, keyway broaching allows the user to set the index position of the stock prior to machining and choose the number of cuts they want to make.
- Workflow improvements: to further improve user experience, we have also created a new 3D view of models within setup sheets to enhance visualization. We have also updated toolpath verification with the ability to pause, rewind and display the tool shank and enabled undocking of windows for use on a second monitor.
Note: Though the software is integrated in FeatureCAM, it needs its own update, since it's not updated by FeatureCAM updates
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Product: Autodesk FeatureCAM & PartMaker
Version: 2018.3 Build 020 Update & 2018.1.0 Build 1070212
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : Language: english
System Requirements: PC
Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP / Vista / 7even / 8.x / 10
Software Prerequisites: Autodesk FeatureCAM 2018
Size: 414.0 mb
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