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Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU7 (Build 13432) Key Summary Release Notes

ECAM-5743 Profiling - start/end as Min/Max varies accordingly to cycle tolerance

Fixed

ECAM-6276 User defined macro has limit on number of characters it can handle

Fixed

ECAM-26199 PCI - does not accept comma as decimal separator Fixed

ECAM-30773 Roughing - cycle fails when window selecting surfaces - "No stock to machine"

Fixed. See VCP notes

ECAM-32320 Translation - Some options are not translated to German Fixed

ECAM-33622 New IGES import - EC hangs on importing attached file (No 'Clean and Heal')

Fixed

ECAM-34524 Slot Milling - Lead Ramp extended from the slot and gouging part

Fixed


ECAM-6505 Roughing - Waveform - Calculation hangs/freeze/crash using small stepover %

Fixed

ECAM-30313 Profiling Helical - avoid splitting NC code helices if Suppress Helical Clean Up Pass is active

Fixed

ECAM-31248 Workflow Sequence - Picked Fixture disappears after regenerating (2nd Setup)

Fixed

ECAM-31452 Themes - 'Overwrite theme' display of characters (German)

Fixed

ECAM-31658 Roughing waveform - part is not machined to depth when using any positive Z offset

Fixed

ECAM-31860 Rough Turn - Canned Cycle - wrong NC code due billet position and Z offset

Fixed

ECAM-32425 Simulator - Fatal Error when Stock Layer is switched off (multiple setups)

Fixed

ECAM-32486 Workflow Pick Fixture - Manual fixtures must be re-selected after 1st Regeneration

Fixed

ECAM-32906 Dialogs - mask menu, cannot use a with two dots etc. scandinavian letters ÄÖÅäöå

Fixed

ECAM-33597 File Open - Uninitialised header in put_header entnum Fixed


ECAM-15268 Grey out Feed fields when a technology is set Implemented

ECAM-22641 Plugin - execution time increases Fixed

ECAM-26294 Milling Operations - Missing "Tool Diameter" modifier on regeneration (cancel)

Fixed

ECAM-28320 Transform Commands - Error transforming/selecting fixtures with old Stock/Fixture command

Fixed

ECAM-29482 Align Component - Select point to translate to origin - fails for corner vertexes

Fixed.

ECAM-30518 Formulas in Dialogs - Problems with decimal separator on foreign languages

Fixed

ECAM-30519 Profiling - Incorrect toolpath due to Pick Solid Faces, Helical, Leads on closed profile

The issue has been encountered due to an improvement. When Pick faces is used the Protect Solid option is automatically enabled. The cycle is trimmed back because the lead move finishes inside the Safe Distance range. Either increase the lead move radius/angle or reduce the Safe Distance. Documentation note will be added.

ECAM-30625 Chaining Edges on Solids - still goes wrong when trying to chain (double click) (wrong direction)

Fixed.

ECAM-31116 Stock/Fixture command - Stock from Profile: error when changing Position Datum

Fixed

ECAM-31135 STEP File - missing faces on attached model (Simplify and Heal)

The files are loaded correctly with the Heal option checked.

ECAM-31495 Load IGES as Solid - won't load the file Fixed.

ECAM-31590 Associative Feeds Speeds - can be edited and Speed is not updated

Fixed

ECAM-32052 File Open - Solid reports wrong dimensions after re-opening the PPF file (however size seems to be correct)

Fixed.

ECAM-32287 Creo Parts - Dimensions Incorrect after being saved Fixed.

ECAM-32690 PDINet - Set_Mod_Opt_List is crashing Fixed


ECAM-13159 Internal Simulation - Display extra moves nonexistent on Simulator or NC code

Fixed

ECAM-18002 Multipass Rest Profiling - Incorrect region ordering by closest distance

Fixed

ECAM-25003 Wire - Toolpath not created when using EDM Expert (Certain Settings)

Fixed.

ECAM-26457 Profiling Helical - negative depth machined in Blind Pocket with bullnose or ballnose or lollipop tool

Fixed

ECAM-27447 Finish Turning - 'Ignore Undercuts' offsets toolpath in X using boring tool

Fixed

ECAM-27962 Save MEG File - wrong CPL - affected by Setup Browser / Position Datum

Fixed

ECAM-29828 PCI/JS - debugger is not working Fixed

ECAM-30111 Chamfering Cycle - gouges side walls of part Fixed.

ECAM-30463 Workflow Review Toolkit - Auto Renumber Tools does not work

Fixed

ECAM-30475 Error - Cannot run on server Keys unmatched Fixed.

ECAM-30533 Chamfering cycle - gouges the solid walls (Protect Solid failing)

Fixed.

ECAM-30560 New Picking - Unable to pick faces/edges from clipped solid (Workplane related)

Fixed.

ECAM-30624 Transform commands - Default Layer selection is now set to active layer instead of none

Fixed

ECAM-30836 ToolStore - Turning Tab Appears to be Active but in fact is not

Fixed.

ECAM-31160 PCI/JS - impossible to extract data from SQL Fixed

ECAM-31582 Profiling - Cut by Region does not work when "Bottom to Top" is checked

Fixed

ECAM-32012 Edgecam dialogs - mask menu options are not displaying translated text.

Fixed

ECAM-32026 Strategy Manager - SetPCIvar is not working with Attributes, User and Global variables

Fixed

ECAM-6002 Merge Sequences - Creates index instructions with wrong datum type

Fixed.

ECAM-8713 Chamfering cycle - toolpath collides with low walls on approach (gouge corners)

Fixed.

Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU3 (Build 11424)

Key Summary Release Notes

ECAM-22197 Multipoint ID - ToolStore Mounting tab definitions (Angle and X/Y/Z Gauge) are not being correctly followed

fixed

ECAM-30152 Rotary Rotate - editing duplicates system labels

Fixed. The Rotary Rotate commands needs to be re-created.

ECAM-16072 Quick Access Ribbon - Move Tool command causes application to crash depending on the license set

Fixed. A message is properly displayed if the user doesn't have 'Advanced Customisation' license.

ECAM-26247 Printing - Machine graphics missing for the attached post

Fixed.

ECAM-28490 Probing Cycles - Incorrect warning about Through Coolant

Fixed.

ECAM-28668 Feature Finder - fails to find features and hangs application

Fixed.

ECAM-30153 Instability Issue in application when running strategies.

Fixed.

ECAM-31003 Workflow Shipped Strategies - "Cannot set User.T_Flute in Flute Length node"

Fixed

ECAM-30462 EDM Expert - Selecting Technology Hangs and Does not populate Fields

Fixed.

ECAM-30021 Setup Browser - Material list is detached from application window

Fixed



ECAM-9535 PEPS Wire - some posts don't output NC code according to decimal places (Missing PPL Command/Unexpected Parameter)

Fixed

ECAM-10816 Ribbon Customisation - Application crashes following three steps

Fixed

ECAM-15679 Hole Cycle - Multi Level/Depth gives wrong depth for canned output

Fixed. See VCP Note

ECAM-24556 File Open - unable to open part file created in 2016R2 Fixed

ECAM-25976 Rough Groove - Toolpath incomplete on certain arc grooves Fixed

ECAM-26884 Workflow Tools - Fit Stock, Fixture Database, Create Sequence and Review Toolkit don't work unless Run as Admin

Fixed

ECAM-29351 Setup Browser - Refresh is showing wrong characters for translated application

Fixed

ECAM-29360 Switching languages causes error message to be issued Fixed

ECAM-29437 Ribbon Customisation - Added Commands not saved due to environment

Fixed

ECAM-30196 Editing instructions in sequence - Encountered an improper argument hangs application

Fixed

ECAM-30354 PCI/JS - DeleteAllVars() moves variable to Temporary but does not delete it at the end

Fixed



ECAM-29697 Licensing - 'Options' tab missing from M&H Probing's cycles Fixed

ECAM-24306 Finish Turn - Negative start extension not applied due Include First Entity (Break corners)

Fixed

ECAM-27111 Regeneration of 3D profiling cycle freezes application Fixed

ECAM-29546 Plan - Options dialog crashes application when OK is pressed

ECAM-29969 Current Stock - broken if there are multiple components (only single stock is being considered)

Fixed.

ECAM-27409 Back Bore Tools - Do not create the same Fixed

ECAM-28663 Finish Turn - Arcs being generated as linear moves Fixed

ECAM-29551 PCI/JS - GetEntityData() fails Fixed

ECAM-29484 PCI/JS - AskBox() fails Fixed

ECAM-25522 Sequence/Setups - Wrong Stock recognition in Assemblies when creating Sequence

Fixed.

ECAM-17178 Prevent "Unable to open toolgraphicdata.pci" error (tool graphic) Fixed

Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 RTM Key Summary Release Notes

ECAM-1584 PDI/Plugin - access to freeform Edges and Faces geometry

Implemented

ECAM-1587 Rapid/Feed Move - To keep value/formula when editing

Formulas are now kept on Move Relative commands.

ECAM-1597 Event Plugins: show list of event plugins and allow enabling/disabling

Implemented

ECAM-2738 Multiple Turrets - support balanced turning cycles

Implemented

ECAM-2855 Simulator - Add ability to restart Simulator without need to enable 'Quit on Close'

Implemented. See What's New

ECAM-3130 Advanced 5 Axis - "Autotilt 3 Axis to 5 Axis" takes the toolpath to a wrong place

Fixed.

ECAM-3318 Thread Mill - Support to Axial Rotary (XC)

Implemented.

ECAM-3319 Turning - B Axis - finish turn cycle to maintain tool normal to work piece

Implemented

ECAM-3399 Create Sequence Dialog - Can't display big post processor name

Fixed

ECAM-3597 Finish Turn - using 'Use Rough Turn Contour' the variable FIELD8 is wrong set causing wrong coordinates

Fixed

ECAM-4063 Simulator - Mounting Blocks disappear after changing something in the sequence

Fixed.

ECAM-4309 Solid Machinist/File Open - unable to open Creo 3.0 model (PTC Case C12828212)

Fixed.

ECAM-4337 Wire EDM - resolve "ref/sec plane change within output file" issue

Fixed in a previous version

ECAM-4492 Wire EDM - insufficient Lead On/Off distance causes gouge

Fixed with latest Wire Engine update.

ECAM-4700 WorkXplore to read CAM part files Implemented

ECAM-4853 Hole Features - CADLinks - Limits and fits - Additional attributes required for Min, Max & Basic

Implemented

ECAM-5485 Profiling - select multiple profile geometry and some toolpath is missing


ECAM-5541 Editor - File permission problems on network Share points


ECAM-5624 W30498 DEV00011742 Profiling - minimum radius incorrectly applied with multi-pass set

Implemented Minimum Radius for Multiple Passes

ECAM-5681 Simulator - Relative to the current CPL view doesn't work

This issue is no longer reproducible on latest version.

ECAM-5719 PCI/JS Recording -On JS save [PciVariable] from dialogs as "[PciVariable]" instead of GetPciVariable("PciVariable")


ECAM-5751 Code Generator - multiple Rotary Rotates of 5 axis or multiple 5 axis repeated crash edgempp

Fixed.

ECAM-5815 Reload is sometimes very slow and may crash

Fixed in 2017 R2.

ECAM-5816 Profiling - Helical does not follow Start/End Preference


ECAM-5891 Profiling - Plunge Point at centre of area does not work with helical

Fixed

ECAM-5913 Profiling Helical - fails to machine counterbore when tool diam > main hole diameter and goes below depth when tool < main hole

Fixed.

ECAM-5942 Profiling - gouges solid with specific tolerance, cusp height and offset

Fixed

ECAM-5949 Save PCI Template fails with PCI_to_JavaScript_Converter.exe hanging due to special characters in the Comment field


ECAM-5950 Create Images and Tooltips for Groove cycles

Implemented

ECAM-5953 Hole Cycle - duplicate holes in array (longhand fine)

Fixed

ECAM-5964 Macro Lookahead - INSCOUNTand INSNUM are inconsistent when transforms are used (causing %LOADINS to corrupt the nc code)

Fixed. See What's New

ECAM-6079 Entity Selection - Tab key does not go between entities (Picking)

Fixed

ECAM-6244 Strategy Manager - Add support that would expose all PCI Variables within the PPF automatically

No longer required

ECAM-6254 Flow Surface Cycle - "Blend between two curves" interactive picking is wrongly highlighted

Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-6269 W64554 Simulator - Chuck rotation is not displayed

Fixed

ECAM-6273 Stock Creation - Turn Billet creates incorrect stock in arcs from AutoCAD LT file


ECAM-6322 Workflow Measure Distance - Ability to measure between fixture from database and part

Implemented.

ECAM-6362 User Interface - Focus mouse in the area it is above (without click)


ECAM-6369 Chamfer Operation - Fragmented toolpath with specific flute length

Fixed

ECAM-6391 Chamfering/Profiling Cycle - Fragmented toolpath on hole feature

Fixed

ECAM-6402 Intellisnap - Highlights hidden solid Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-6431 Themes - Add an option to save the Style and window layout


ECAM-6460 Edit Sequence - "Cycle needs to be regenerated" message will not disappear


ECAM-6480 Chamfering cycle - Toolpath is over the edges when using solid (ok with wireframe)

Fixed

ECAM-6481 Simulator - Opens with extra instructions in the sequence

Works as Designed

ECAM-6536 Code Generator - NEXTSPEED/NEXTFEED lookahead should not stop at Move To Toolchange / Home

Fixed.

ECAM-6541 Code Wizard - Support for lathes with not aligned axis/compound direction

Implemented in a previous version

ECAM-6547 Rough/Finish Turn - Editing cycle with reference input command hangs Application


ECAM-6570 Simulator - Head/Table Machine - Simulation stops if index option "Simultaneous Move" is checked

Fixed.

ECAM-6602 Angled Head - Copying and Deleting Tool Creates Unnecessary CPL's

Fixed

ECAM-6625 Wire - "Machine Strategy" does not change anything on the code output

Fixed by previous Wire engine update.

ECAM-6719 Code Wizard - Make Format Table references available in ;CODE and as numbers on the Table


ECAM-6732 Stock problems with non inline sub spindles

Fixed

ECAM-6776 BLK FORM Pass stock sizes through to Code Generator and hence NC file


ECAM-6797 Import solid model tolerances from INVENTOR

Implemented

ECAM-6812 STP file - Large files fails to load Fixed in a previous version

ECAM-6886 Workflow Create Sequence - Part Stick Out is updated when user edited it in the Fixture Manager dialog

Fixed

ECAM-7541 Ribbon - crashes/behaves incorrectly when opening part/solid on a session with the ribbon minimised

Fixed

ECAM-7815 Profiling - apply the cycle in the same geometry twice causes the toolpath to be inaccurate

Fixed.

ECAM-7867 Multiple Turrets - Axial Rotary milling problems on Lower turret ("consistent lower turret angles" related)

Fixed.

ECAM-7917 Wire Profile Feature - Linking XY and UV profiles issue

Fixed.

ECAM-8042 Thread Turning - wrong approach move with mm part and inch post

Fixed.

ECAM-8909 Wire EDM - Option to manually set ID_PRIORITY (AC Vision)

Implemented.

ECAM-9079 CADLinks - CREO - Feature Finder can't find thread data on attached file (thread database)

No fix possible for this issue.

ECAM-9394 Profiling - Helical toolpath starts at depth (Pick Solid Feature) rather than level (Feature)

Fixed

ECAM-9594 Rough Profile Turn - Gouges part in undercut groove

fixed

ECAM-9595 Workflow Sequence - Mating position updates automatically if stock is edited or created

Implemented

ECAM-9788 Machine configuration - fill tank check box does not work for Mitsubishi wire machine


ECAM-10142 File Open - PPF fails to open after loading

Fixed.

ECAM-10438 Wireframe entities - lines - are misplaced to different CPL after re-opening file

Fixed

ECAM-10461 Rough Turn - Wrong NC code if using negative value for End Profile Extension and Canned Cycle

fixed

ECAM-10602 Code Wizard - Sub Spindle Graphics origin change after Lathe Setup

Fixed

ECAM-10611 Hole Cycle - Helical with Geometry Comp produces no code


ECAM-10664 Code Wizard Template - Spindle Brake for C Axis does not come out


ECAM-10728 Simulator - Toolchange position misplaced in ATC machines when using XY gauge

Fixed.

ECAM-10865 Wire Help - EDM Expert path description needs to be improved

Implemented

ECAM-11256 Entity Information - gives an extra colon in radius information row

Fixed.

ECAM-11603 Hole Cycle - generates peck safe distance on opposite side if fixed reverse axial tool

Fixed

ECAM-11758 Chamfer Mill Operation - wrong dialog images

Fixed

ECAM-11781 Profiling - Geometry compensation fails on attached part (CRC)

Implemented

ECAM-12130 MTM / High Speed mode - to control via toolchange dialog

Fixed

ECAM-12189 Hole Cycle - Clearance and level associated to "Use Current Stock" behave as non associative

Fixed.

ECAM-12324 Thread Mill - CL Data not ouput on all cycles


ECAM-12678 Part Modeler - "Encountered an improper argument" when loading the attached file

Cannot be reproduced on a new file

ECAM-12685 Translate Machining - cycle clearance is not being considered

Fixed

ECAM-12752 Autosave - loses selected fixture when opening Autosave

Fixtures are now included in the auto save.

ECAM-12848 Editor - Unable to find/use TOOLS menu Fixed.

ECAM-12943 Code Wizard - MTM Templates - Not outputting the correct Plane G code

Fixed.

ECAM-13437 PCI/JS - Solid Duplicates in both spindles

Fixed

ECAM-13585 Profiling Operation - direction arrow not working properly (Side and Start/End)

Fixed

ECAM-13663 Roughing Check Fixtures - Problems with Fixtures Offset (scdoc fixture)

Fixed.

ECAM-13688 MTM Setup - Machine Datum needs to be placed the same way as Milling

Fixed.

ECAM-13886 Hole Cycle - Helical - Clearance and level associated to "Use Current Stock" behave as non associative

Fixed.

ECAM-14468 Project Circular - generates bad/jerky toolpath due to tolerance

Works as Designed

ECAM-14484 Solid Machinist for Granite - fails to load face colour from Creo model

Fixed.

ECAM-14518 Import solid model tolerances from CREO/Pro-E

Implemented

ECAM-14519 Import solid model tolerances from SOLIDWORKS

Implemented

ECAM-14551 Update Stock incorrectly positioned due Grip Position/Part Stick Out change (Sub-Spindle)

Fixed.

ECAM-14583 Customisation - Command Save As records Create Setup (Miscellaneous > Instructions)

Fixed

ECAM-14712 Unable to 'Disable Visual Themes'. No need to disable visual theme.

ECAM-14760 'Save Limited' saves .ppf instead of .spf Fixed

ECAM-14861 Ribbon Customisation - [Unnamed Panel]

Fixed

ECAM-15014 Custom Fixtures - incorrectly aligned in turn environment

Fixed.

ECAM-15148 Profiling Milling - Compensation code is not generated if centre line is set (CRC)

Fixed.

ECAM-15162 PCI/JS - Modifier to set a previous sequence as reference inside 'Sequence Setup'

// Setting modifier 'Component' SetModifier(cmd1, 276, "Seq_Name 1|4");

ECAM-15297 EWS - Unable to use an EWS Model as Reference

Fixed.

ECAM-15821 Insert Component - 'Error in cross referencing part file' caused by CPL Source set to Pick

Fixed.

ECAM-15968 Chamfer Mill Operation - Unable to select multiple features of the same type


ECAM-16100 Simulator - X Gauge with ATC Lathes is being read in the opposite direction

Fixed.

ECAM-16125 Hole Cycle - Void Adjustment considers the stock / holes from initial CPL only

Fixed.

ECAM-16203 Text Feature - ability to explode vector text like true type

Download single line true type fonts from onelinefonts.com. This provides single line fonts, but with the capabiities of true type.

ECAM-16386 File Save - Crashes when certain solids are present

Fixed

ECAM-16441 Code Generator - Macro lookahead generates empty nc code


ECAM-16590 Profiling - cycle fails if tool has an angle Fixed

ECAM-16759 Wire EDM - AC Vision post reports "Please enter a valid filename. . , ; characters are invalid" if no technology selected

Fixed.

ECAM-16925 Wire - Smart Cycle not doing Corner Relief

Fixed

ECAM-16929 Hole Cycle - Wireframe - window selection of the points may create new additional points

Fixed

ECAM-17103 Independent Language selection per user login and work without Admin rights

Implemented

ECAM-17130 Profiling - Start/End Point Preference - Minimum/Maximum X/Y is not respected


ECAM-17171 Code Generator - fails to generate NC code due "Pivot About Tool Tip" (Index)

Fixed.

ECAM-17193 File Open - File that opens in 2016 R1 will not open in 2016 R2

Fixed.

ECAM-17251 File Open - unable to open PPF file containing parasolid solid

Fixed.

ECAM-17260 Hole Operation - depth visually different in a second operation

Fixed

ECAM-17307 Simulator - Reverse option doesn't behave the same in cam and Simulator for machines with ATC turret and no B axis

Fixed.

ECAM-17318 Code Wizard - Reverse X & Y does not affect Probing output

Fixed

ECAM-17327 Setup Browser - Move / Rotate - return the default angle 90 degrees

Fixed

ECAM-17851 User interface slows down over time Fixed in a previous release

ECAM-17903 Hole Operation - countersink is not loading the feature information

Fixed

ECAM-18077 Edit Stock / Fixture - Coord Input check box is missing when editing fixture

Fixed

ECAM-18144 License - Surfcam licenses cannot open CREO Assemblies

Fixed.

ECAM-18189 Customise Mode - Modality - Error loading modality overrides from ' 0,Off'

Fixed

ECAM-18251 Hole Operation - Drill strategy shown instead of Tap for wireframe (Finishing Tab)

Fixed

ECAM-18387 Setup Browser - Appearing blank Fixed in a previous version

ECAM-18425 5 Axis Swarf Operation - Multiple Cuts should read Finish Passes

Fixed

ECAM-18426 5 Axis Curve Operation - Multiple Cuts Rough Passes passes to wrong modifier

Fixed

ECAM-18437 5 Axis Blend Between Operation - Multiple Cuts Rough Passes passes to wrong modifier

Fixed

ECAM-18581 Hole Cycle - Void Adjustments doesn't consider 3D stock

Fixed

ECAM-18743 Launcher - Add to the launcher's help the support session link

Fixed

ECAM-18914 Rough Profile - Link moves gouge the component on sub-spindle (bore)

Fixed

ECAM-18974 Surfaces - undo of translate or rotate commands will not move surface back - until reopening the file


ECAM-19174 Hole Operation - Feature information disappears when editing operation

Fixed

ECAM-19189 Simulator - MTM - stock is badly rendered during the rotation

Fixed.

ECAM-19243 Roughing cycle - blank cut increment to cut to depth

Roughing cycle now generates a single pass if setting blank Cut Increment.

ECAM-19307 User Interface - Poor performance with solid containing many holes/pockets/features


ECAM-19308 Simulation / Angled Heads /5 axis - completely wrong when rotary axis on the head

Fixed.

ECAM-19575 Four Axis Rotary Operation - Incorrect toolpath when using Y/Z as 4th Axis

Fixed

ECAM-19620 Simulator - View comparison to not show cylindrical/turning parts striped

Fixed (from 2017R1 onward).

ECAM-19629 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application


ECAM-19636 Align Component - Ctrl+Click does not centre the CPL in the middle of the part

Fixed.

ECAM-19725 Profiling - Swaps side on regeneration Fixed.

ECAM-20004 Instruction Sequence - Regeneration causes file size to increase

Fixed

ECAM-20007 Roughing Waveform - Final Arc on Helical Entry is incorrect - TNC Controllers

Fixed. Post Processor needs to be updated to 2017R2 template or above to have the fix.

ECAM-20033 Rough Turn - wrong retract moves (collides with stock)

Fixed.

ECAM-20390 EWS - Crashes when selecting DXF Profile

Fixed

ECAM-20678 Feature Finder - 2D Pocket found with no slot properties (tolerance related)

Fixed.

ECAM-20741 Mirror Component - Not working Fixed

ECAM-20870 Setup Browser - does not consider stock created through old Stock/Fixture command (STL stocks)

Fixed

ECAM-20947 Hole Operation - "Tap cycle type incompatible" warning when using Rigid as Tap Type parameter (wireframe)

Fixed

ECAM-20961 Fixture Manager - Machine Mating Location does not allow Decimal or Comma input

Fixed

ECAM-21057 Wire - Support EDM Expert Cut Type variations


ECAM-21156 Live Job Reports - will not run if user logged in - but it runs with no issue on admin account


ECAM-21157 File Open - unable to open PPF file containing SolidWorks model SLDPRT

Fixed

ECAM-21264 Surface Boundaries (2D Entities) resets CPL level to -0.00

Fixed

ECAM-21390 Rough Turn - Missing retract move at end of cycle

Fixed.

ECAM-21456 Simulator - won't run with MEG Stock (Disconnected from Simulator)

Fixed.

ECAM-21696 MTM - inverse turn CPL as initial flips the stock

Fixed

ECAM-21718 Toolstore - toolstore from non English version looses cutting conditions

Fixed.

ECAM-21781 Turn Templates / Rotary Mode - Wrong Z coordinate on sub spindle (CY Lathe)

Fixed

ECAM-21847 Profiling - Pick Solid Faces can ignore small faces (tolerance related)

Fixed by previous change.

ECAM-21848 Editor - Global Arithmetic does not work Fixed.

ECAM-21869 Feature Find - Unable to Automatic Feature Find

Fixed.

ECAM-21886 Script error in /Tombstone/.. when starting application

Fixed

ECAM-21895 Workflow - Stock inserted into "Fixture" layer

Works as designed

ECAM-21959 Job Images - Ability to change the Job Images Folder Location

Implemented.

ECAM-21976 File Save - "Error in cross referencing part file" - Edge Loop Feature corrupts .ppf when machined using 3D Profiling or Chamfering cycle

Fixed.

ECAM-22000 Integrex Template - $TOOLID28 is twice defined

Fixed.

ECAM-22108 Support SolidWorks 2017 Implemented

ECAM-22174 Roughing - Current Stock - inconsistent non associative depth by picking

Fixed

ECAM-22278 Roughing - XY Offset and Stock Type prevents NC Smoothing

Fixed

ECAM-22381 Turn - axial profiling generates wrong nc code

Fixed.

ECAM-22445 Intellisnap - Exploded entities will not Intellisnap

Fixed.

ECAM-22458 Profiling - Optimise toolpath fails on multiple profiles

Fixed

ECAM-22473 Rotary Features Machining - impossible to machine helices / open-rotary-pockets - incomplete toolpath

Fixed

ECAM-22498 PCI variables not loading correctly from PPF with Inventor Solid

Fixed.

ECAM-22507 Index Collision checking - caching problems

Fixed

ECAM-22539 Machine Parameters - Editing the Sequence data does not store values first time

Fixed

ECAM-22569 Index Operation - Move to Home - First axis choice is affected by last Home command in sequence

Fixed

ECAM-22571 PCI/JS - takes longer time to load due to SetPackage function

Do not use SetPackage unless it is really necessary

ECAM-22572 Save / Open - Causing file to lose solid model and then corrupts the file and crash

Fixed

ECAM-22576 Wire EDM - create custom mdb for Sodick SLC600G - database number C0903

Completed

ECAM-22609 Intellisnap - Does not pick solid or edges through features

Fixed.

ECAM-22677 Apllication crashes when hovering the mouse over the solid in existing PPFs - Raymond.dll

Fixed.

ECAM-22680 Documentation - Update Fixtures - add information about Radius and Fixture Offset

Fixed

ECAM-22729 Wire EDM - Option to "Output SFCC" always greyout (Sodick)

Fixed.

ECAM-22744 Move SubSpindle - stock duplication and misplacement

Fixed

ECAM-22764 Setup Browser - Default CPLs to move with ComponentDatum when working with one solid

Fixed.

ECAM-22789 PCI/JS - wrong CPL when creating sequence by PCI

Works as designed

ECAM-22790 Wire EDM - customise the Excetek post for older and not so common types of machinetools

Implemented.

ECAM-22795 Profiling cycle can gouge with cut direction set to optimized (zigzag)

Fixed

ECAM-22829 Milling Operations - displaced toolpath in a solid created by PM (2D-3D)

Fixed

ECAM-22928 PEPS Wire - Impossible Geometry error Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-22929 Launcher - Loads white and inactive Fixed

ECAM-22945 PEPS Wire - "Previous Level Call" problem when using "Output Start Hole File"


ECAM-22946 Launcher - CLS License Manager is greyed out

Fixed

ECAM-22971 Profiling - gouges the model with Helical + Rollover

Fixed

ECAM-22974 PEPS Wire - add support for rotary tables (Sodick)

Implemented in previous version.

ECAM-22980 PEPS Wire - Excetek.ucp generates "Variable Bot Defined ..." error due to technology


ECAM-22984 Launcher - Pressing the ALT key on the Keyboard Freezes Launcher

Fixed

ECAM-22986 Feature finder is slow and/or crashes on this ACIS part

Improved

ECAM-22991 Feature Find New Holes - Feature is not recognised - Old Hole is fine


ECAM-23011 Update Fixtures Collision check Stock causes high clearance


ECAM-23065 Strategy Manager - Feature.Hole2.Diameter is not returning the correct value

Fixed

ECAM-23150 Rectangle Selection - Window selection left to right and right to left not working as expected (text entities)

Fixed.

ECAM-23303 Create Sequence - Sequence name - not accepting more than one decimal separator


ECAM-23340 Stock - Replacing the stock by using undo does not show stock info

Fixed

ECAM-23399 Workflow - issues to pick/select/highlight faces of models (size related)

Fixed.

ECAM-23452 Rough Cycle - Prompted to select level at every regen with current stock and wireframe strategy selected

Fixed

ECAM-23497 5 Axis - 5th axis locked still output small movements (mk2)

Fixed.

ECAM-23505 Wireframe Transformation - Transformed entities are difficult to pick

Fixed.

ECAM-23534 Customisation - Masks - JavaScript callback does not work anymore

Fixed

ECAM-23612 Act on the return value from the plugin pre-command event handler

Implemented

ECAM-23616 Setup Browser - Incorrect move/rotate after Pick Stock (Turning Environment)

Fixed

ECAM-23646 PCI/JS - When creating Milling Sequence from Turning Sequence(s) all stock is shown


ECAM-23735 3D Profiling sometimes produces zagged "stair step" toolpath

Fixed

ECAM-23752 Simulator - Fatal Error when Stock Layer is switched off

Fixed.

ECAM-23875 Workflow Shipped Strategies - Fails to create auto tool for Open Mill Feature

Fixed

ECAM-23893 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application (TextboxHeaderRowCOL_COMMENT)

Fixed

ECAM-23932 Rough Groove - does not ask for start/end extension

Fixed

ECAM-24021 Essential/Express License - Setup Browser does not work due to lack of ComponentDatum CPL (missing CPLs)

Fixed

ECAM-24022 Rectangle Selection - right-left selection selects entities outside the rectangle

Fixed.

ECAM-24035 Setup Browser - does not consider stock inserted as STL

Fixed.

ECAM-24060 Hole Operation - shows script error instead of dialog - operation does not work


ECAM-24086 Milling cycles - takes much longer to calculate or regenerate in 2016 R2 and later versions

Fixed

ECAM-24108 Develop a way for CLS to self configure on a new Windows User (login) - Configuration/Preferences file

Implemented in a previous version, see 'User Specific Configuration'

ECAM-24128 Turn Setup/Update Stock - 2D stock is wrong depending on Initial CPL position

Fixed.

ECAM-24142 Rough Grooving - safe approach is always first Z then X may gouge part


ECAM-24143 Rough Groove - Virtual memory error if tool has exactly the same size of groove


ECAM-24144 Rough Grooving - Reference Input gives the toolpath a Y Axis component


ECAM-24158 Rough Groove - extensions not working Fixed

ECAM-24187 Setup Browser - when Surfcam is started from Launcher then Setup Browser is empty and "Encountered improper argument" error is displayed

Fixed

ECAM-24188 Parallel Lace - "Ignore External Edges" is ignored - scraps the part

Please use Pick Solid faces. The machining will be limited to the selected faces and the rest of the model is protected.

ECAM-24237 Profiling - misses lead at open pocket if start/end is a corner with radius=tool.radius

Works as designed. As the tool radius is equal to the geometry radius an is not created. Therefore the lead angle should be set to 90.

ECAM-24239 Profiling Helical - gouges solid model - tolerance and/or boundary related


ECAM-24240 Roughing - Avoid Rollover gauges the part when machining with boundaries

Fixed in a previous version.

ECAM-24241 Turning - fix problems when tool setting position is not at Y0


ECAM-24242 Simulator - After several fire up and close down it slows down severely and uses 100% processor


ECAM-24250 Part Modeler - Ability to load SolidWorks 2017 files

Implemented

ECAM-24277 New Rough Turn / Finish Turning - cutting condition SUBFUNCT wrong depending on compensation setting

Fixed.

ECAM-24303 Create Turning Sequence - not possible to pick subspindle grip diameter

Fixed.

ECAM-24307 Five Axis - Generating Code on Head Table Configuration is very Slow and Unresponsive

Fixed.

ECAM-24314 Hole Operation - Safe Peck Distance value not saved (Chipbreak)

Fixed

ECAM-24319 Patch Update to install and register Solidworks 2017 DLL files

Fixed.

ECAM-24323 Launcher - Icons are not Aligned and Sometimes Greyed Out

Fixed

ECAM-24390 Rough Waveform Turn - Safe distance applied wrong


ECAM-24452 Rough Turn - Help Documentation to include the enhancement to Current Stock and Canned Cycle

Documentation updated.

ECAM-24523 Launcher - MRU doesn't update anymore Fixed.

ECAM-24614 Create Sequence - Slow to create Mill Sequence after existing Turning sequence (hangs)

Fixed.

ECAM-24637 Support Parasolid models V28 Implemented.

ECAM-24649 Workflow - Chuck has wrong position in Milling Sequence created from Turning Sequence

Fixed.

ECAM-24667 Roughing - Make "Stock Level" visible Use Stock Level check box has been added to the Depth tab

ECAM-24714 Turn Template - Add [THREADCHAMFMCODE] token to all templates

ECAM-24781 Translate Machining - does not work if picking the increments

Fixed.

ECAM-24819 STL Triangulation - Bad results cause cycles to fail


ECAM-24820 Toolstore - duplicate session started Works as designed.

ECAM-24821 Hole cycle - cut order is wrong on attached


ECAM-24823 Hole cycle on Manual Features from Pro-E (Granite Creo) or CATIA outputs each line twice

Fixed in a previous release

ECAM-24824 Simulator - arcs are being simulated wrongly - tolerance related


ECAM-24840 Operation - toolpath misplaced if feature CPL differs from sequence Initial CPL

Fixed

ECAM-24864 Strategy Manager - decision node is returning a true condition as false

Fixed

ECAM-24883 Feature Finder - Finds a false countour pocket and fails to nest 2D pockets


ECAM-24885 Config Files - PDI loosing Feedback descriptions if moved away from Extras

No longer relevant

ECAM-24886 Solid Machinist for Inventor - CADLinks Thread data not applied to hole feature


ECAM-24893 Roughing - behaves differently if multiple boundaries selected


ECAM-24894 Can't import IGES exported from Catia V5 R19/R18

In Preferences check "Load IGES as Solid"

ECAM-24980 Code Wizard - Siemens Lathe Template Helical Hole Tokens in Wrong Order

Fixed

ECAM-24988 Sequence - Regenerating Sequence Deletes the Initial CPL

Fixed.

ECAM-24990 Rough Waveform Turning - Error Regenerating Instruction

Fixed

ECAM-24998 Feature Finder Turning - ability to find off [&TURN] CPL (rotated and/or Translated)


ECAM-24999 Setup Browser - Auto scroll-up when moving/rotating part

Fixed

ECAM-25000 Profiling - missing CRC toolpath when transformed toolpath

Fixed ina previous version. The CRC path is not displayed, but the output is correct.

ECAM-25002 Rough Turn - sometimes uses high feed sometimes rapid on return depending on leads


ECAM-25075 Rough Spiral (and concentric) - Peg of material left at centre of pocket


ECAM-25251 Solid Machinist for Granite - Support for Creo 4.0 files

Implemented

ECAM-25283 Features should be considered for zoom extents


ECAM-25296 Surface colour rendering changes to black if similar to background colour


ECAM-25329 Workflow - need Mating CPL setting Fixed in previous version.

ECAM-25364 Wire EDM - "MDB ERROR" accessing technology database (Makino)

Fixed.

ECAM-25417 Profiling - Pick Solid Faces applies wrong Extensions

Case 859807 is fixed

ECAM-25442 ToolStore - Tool Type filter to be modal or a switchable option

Implemented the option to Save Toolstore Filters when selecting a tool from the Toolstore.

ECAM-25474 Launcher - Double click new or recent file errors with "Unable to load command file 'Edgekrnl.bin'"

Fixed

ECAM-25476 Simulator - does not load fixtures created by the old command Stock/Fixture

Fixed.

ECAM-25491 Part Modeler - problem loading NX files (empty file)

NX files load without issue in Part Modeler 2017 R2.

ECAM-25512 File Save - Store Graphic Data crashes Fixed

ECAM-25636 Setup Browser - still appearing blank Fixed

ECAM-25700 Launcher - Don't display Twitter when no internet connection is available

Fixed

ECAM-25717 Launcher - Delete the configuration file whenever it could be not read to avoid errors

Implemented

ECAM-25722 Help - Choice of Web or Local help Implemented

ECAM-25730 Launcher - MRU list order is bad Can no longer reproduce

ECAM-25839 Setup Browser - Position Datum does not work anymore (duplicated)

Fixed

ECAM-25853 Wireframe colour rendering changes to green if similar to background colour

Fixed.

ECAM-25890 Simulator - fast simulation speed incorrectly cuts stock

Fixed. See VCP

ECAM-25993 Templates Turn - close brackets tokens do not work properly

Fixed by the implementation of variable formatting and the new Siemens template.

ECAM-26030 Code Generator Lookahead problems Fixed. See What's New

ECAM-26108 Launcher - Crashes on specific limited network environment

Fixed

ECAM-26267 Support INTEGREX e-1060V/8 Implemented in a previous version

ECAM-26268 Machine Simulator - Tilted B axis Turning Head


ECAM-26269 Ability to use turning tools in the milling environment


ECAM-26270 Ability to Turn in Milling or Turn 'off-centre' in Turning


ECAM-26275 Turn on Milling Implemented in a previous version

ECAM-26276 Wire Profile - wire features are increased due show/hide layer

Fixed.

ECAM-26311 Live Job Reports - Instructions are wrongly ordered - TS-2264

Fixed

ECAM-26364 Solids appearing with Broken / Translucent Faces (Store Graphics Data issue)

Fixed

ECAM-26397 Documentation - Update 'Supported CAD Systems' on Installation Guide for 2017 versions

Fixed

ECAM-26465 Create Sequence - fixture misplaced if post has no graphic - Position Datum and Mating

Fixed.

ECAM-26482 Chamfer Cycle - Applying cycle on IPT causes crash

Fixed

ECAM-26485 Turn Setups - Replacing chuck causes jaws to separate (no stock)

Fixed.

ECAM-26547 Transform Commands - unable to use "Select All Entities" on Stock Layer

Fixed

ECAM-26585 Part Modeler - Can't open document WKF files (VISI)

Fixed

ECAM-26632 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application (TextboxHeaderRowCOL_COMMENT) - comment column

Fixed

ECAM-26716 Simulator - tool misplaced / out of head Fixed. See VCP

ECAM-26720 Roughing from Current Stock - picking the depth

Fixed

ECAM-26725 Plugin toolpath with cutter compensation Implemented

ECAM-26801 Code Wizard - Compiling CGE from Command Line fails silently

Fixed.

ECAM-26951 Toolstore - regenerate sequence time excessive with associative technology using a big database


ECAM-26985 Turn Features - unable to highlight old turn features

Fixed.

ECAM-27108 Hole Operation - Feature Diameter filter no longer works in 2017R1

Fixed

ECAM-27195 Hole Cycle - index - NC code contains all holes whilst toolpath and simulator drill only last one selected

Fixed.

ECAM-27224 Profiling - Cusp Height lower than 0.03mm forces all cusp height cuts - No Cut Increment

Fixed

ECAM-27413 Rough Turn Operation - forgets selected Start Point

Fixed

ECAM-27530 Feature Finder - fails to find features and hangs with STEP

Fixed.

ECAM-27784 Instruction Sequence - Regeneration causes slow performance and file size to increase (Stock related)

Fixed.

ECAM-27793 Job Images - save only the relative path inside database

Implemented.

ECAM-27834 PDI does not run in 2017 R1 Works as designed. See What's New

ECAM-27909 Profiling - Cut Increment change in behavior (increment up from depth)

Fixed

ECAM-27934 Live Job Reports - Problems to open CAD/CAM/NC from mapped drive on the network

Fixed

ECAM-28146 Profiling Milling - Strange created toolpath due start/end preference


ECAM-28159 Profiling Milling - Start/end set o Maximum Y fails to generate cycle on wireframe profile


ECAM-28160 Profiling - Wireframe profile not respected depending on start point


ECAM-28236 System Requirements - IGES loader "Load as parasolid body" not working due Visual C++ 2008 missing

Fixed.

ECAM-28501 VISI assembly does not translate Fixed

ECAM-28607 String modifiers being interpreted as numbers

ECAM-28609 Job Manager - Make the automatic Purge optional when changing Reports Location


ECAM-28616 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application - Instruction column

Fixed

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