Development Versions

Fixed potential inexact surface extent issue. #5502

Fixed potentially wrong placement of stock for stock simulation when using the stock from sketch in the job.

Updated generic Heidenhain post.

Fixed height selection issue for bore and thread milling.

Updated additional generic posts with parametric feed support.

Added generic DynaPath post.

Added generic Intelitek post.

Fixed potential encoding issue for generated setup sheets.

Improved error reporting.

Updated generic Fadal post.

Fixed ordering issue for pocket. #5740

Updated Czech translations.

Fixed problem with saving templates with overridden surface speed.

Fixed problem where changing reverse and propagation options were not saved introduced in previous development version.

Fixed missing support for multiple depths when using chamfer mills for facing.

Fixed rapid too close to stock issue for 2D pocket/contour. #5736

Updated German translations.

Fixed wrong STL export position for stock simulation when using fast 3D mode.

Improved open pocket linking for 2D contour. #5729

Improved linking for 2D contour. #5728

Fixed potentially wrong open pocket offset direction issue for 2D pocket. #5270

Fixed missing minimum retract for turning profile. #5713

Added support for confinement for turning using geometry selection.

Updated Czech translations.

Fixed missing rapid traversal issue for generic Deckel Dialog posts.

Renamed "From Point" to "From Selection" on the heights tab to indicate that faces, edges, and sketch segments can also be selected.

Improved geometry height analysis performance.

Fixed problem where feeds were not updated correctly when using Compare and Edit.

Fixed heights issue for assembly mode.

Added support for separate tangential start and end extension for 2D contour.

Improved linking at walls for parallel.

Improved linking for contour. #5686

Fixed toolpath issue for multi-axis contour. #5719

Fixed "only finish at final" issue for 2D contour. #5715

Fixed linking issue for adaptive clearing.

Fixed wrong toolpath issue for multi-axis contour. #5705

Added support for finishing pass for bore milling.

Added support for selecting faces in assembly mode as heights.

Improved error reporting when importing TSV files.

When selecting faces/edges/points as heights the radii are now used for 4-axis and turning mode.

Always show drilling toolpaths through model.

Fixed wrong retract height issue for bore/thread milling.

Improved error reporting when importing TSV files.

Added support for tangential fragment extension for swarf.

Added support for only updating tool number when renumbering tools.

Updated Czech translations.

Fixed undesired shaft collision warnings for stock simulation.

Fixed manual stock removal selection issue for stock simulation. #5609

Fixed right-click issue for post dialog.

Added support for G5 for the generic Andronic post.

Fixed section/global parameter issue.

Improved linking for contour. #5686

Improved linking for more tangential leads.

Added support for negative tangential extension for swarf. #5056

Added support for negative tangential extension for multi-axis contour. #5657

Fixed potential generation failure when compensation and overlap are used for 2D contour. #5684

Machining on the wrong side issue for multi-axis contour and flow. #5674

Fixed potential infinite loop issue for swarf. #5673

Fixed missing machining on island issue for adaptive clearing. #5652

Fixed rest machining issue for pocket. #5654

Fixed problem in R4 with "From Point" selections.

Added generic Thermwood post.

Added repeat pass support for all modes for swarf. #3940

Fixed wrong path issue for trace. #5651

Fixed zig-zag ramp issue for pocket. #5647

Fixed plunge outside stock issue for pocket. #5633

Fixed lead-out compensation for turning. #5622

Updated manual.

Added CTRL+L shortcut for showing the operation log from the operation manager.

Added support for shortest path linking for swarf and multi-axis contour.

Added support for setup sheet preview for the individual operations. Choose "Update Setup Sheet Preview" from the operation manager to store the current model view for the operation.

Added support for shaft and holder for flow and multi-axis contour.

Added support for forcing ramping in stock for horizontal clearing. The default is still to plunge outside stock when possible.

Added support for both ways linking for multi-axis contour.

Added Ramp Spindle speed parameter.

Added reset NC output folder option in the post dialog setup menu.

Added support for finishing feed for facing. #5578

Added support for new units for value expressions. The following units are now supported cm, ft (feet), mil (1/1000th inch), thou (1/1000th inch), yd (yard).

Major update of the manual.

Minor updates to Tutorial tool library.

Fixed issue that caused "Insert Component" action to fail.

Fixed licensing issue for contour and parallel.

Added PostProcessor.parseSpatial().

Added Section.isXOriented() and Section.isYOriented().

Added PostProcessor.getPlane() and PostProcessor.getISOPlane().

Added PostProcessor.getPostProcessorPath() and PostProcessor.getPostProcessorFolder().

Added generic Acu-Rite post.

Updated MachineConfiguration API.

Updated setup sheet.

Updated generic Fagor post.

Added support for shaft/holder for flow and multi-axis contour.

Improved lead in/out control for swarf. #5367

Added support for finishing feed for facing. #5578

Improved retracts for multi-axis contour. #5595

Improved 4-axis support for swarf.

Improved contact ramp for contour. #5559

Improved linking smoothness for contour. #4260

Improved performance for flow. #5532

Improved linking for parallel. #2913

Improved lead-outs for adaptive clearing.

Fixed repeat pass support for open pocket. #5608

Fixed entry position issue for retracts. #5553

Fixed missing arc issue for turning grooving. #5565

Fixed potential generation failure for turning grooving. #5500

Added generic Anilam conversational post.

Added generic WinCNC post.

Added inverse time sample posts.

Added Polish help.

Updated German translations.

Improved installation to reduce Windows issues and allow faster installation.

Fixed unit issue for PostProcessor.getPositionU().

Updated Czech translations.

Improved 4-axis support for flow. #5520

Fixed potential generation failure for turning profile grooving. #5500

Fixed upstand issue when using minimum cutting radius for pocket. #5557

Fixed cusp height issue for pocket linking. #5543

Fixed potential error when using ball tool for adaptive. The tool load is now automatically reduced to fit the fine stepdown.

Fixed adaptive linking issue. #5529

Fixed wrong smoothing for pocket passes. #5542

Fixed wrong pocket linking issue. #5530

Updated Polish translations.

Show used tools in bold. #4681

Show tools with duplicated/conflicting tool numbers in orange. #5291

Updated Czech translations.

Fixed out of memory issue which could result in wrong toolpath.

Fixed swarf issue.

Fixed clearance height issue when machining from the inside for turning. #5501

Fixed sharp corner issue when using compensation in control for 2D contour. #5313

Added "Show Operations" checkbox to tool library dialog. #2744

Updated Polish translations.

Fixed potential arc fitting quality issue when plunging onto cutting passes. #5451

Fixed arc fitting issue for overlapping passes. #5511

Updated generic Siemens 802D post.

Updated generic Bridgeport post.

Updated drilling for turning jobs.

Animation speed is no longer reset when stock simulation is restarted.

Updated Polish translations.

Updated Czech translations.

Updated German translations.

Fixed issue for stock simulation when simulation 4-axis substitution toolpath.

Fixed issue where reverse and propagate flags could get reset when editing an operation in a file from previous SolidWorks versions. #5468

Fixed potential failure to select cylinder issue for bore and thread milling. #5473

Fixed crash when no tool is selected for bore and thread milling.

Updated generic HAAS post.

Fixed wrong toolpath issue for turning grooving. #5489

Fixed 4-axis mode issues for swarf.

Fixed progress issue for spiral ordering.

Fixed generation failure issue for swarf.

Fixed potential failure for 2D contour when using rest machining. #5467

Fixed generation failure for 2D contour. #5363

Fixed missing passes issue when using 0 length linear leads for 2D contour. #5458

Improved contact ramp linking for contour. #5454

Fixed skipped pocket issue for horizontal. #5390

Ensure that "Shared Libraries" are shown in tool libraries.

Force "Machine areas using boundaries" when "Contact point boundary" is enabled.

Improved linking for parallel/radial. #5444

Added support for minimize axial motion for 4-axis swarf mode.

Fixed too many moves for retracts for 4-axis linking. #5438

Added support for toolpath trimming.

Added support for tool renumbering.

Added support for entry positions for bore and thread milling.

Major update for Distributed CAM for better server utilization and reduced calculation time.

Support negative tangential fragment extension.

Updated Polish translations.

Improved index in help.

Updated German translation.

Moved "Machine Cavities" to Geometry tab for 2D Adaptive.

Show Task Manager on Generation" is now off by default.

Fixed problem where pattern selections in inactive configurations could be lost on save.

Fixed problem where stock "From Extruded Sketch" did not work if the sketch plane was a face in a sub component. #5430

Fixed problem where Tool Orientation selections could be lost when saving.

Fixed problem where saved toolpaths could move on load if model had changed externally.

Fixed problem where toolpaths were no longer previewed after generating setup sheet.

Show WCS on setup sheet. #5258

Fixed right-dragging when editing an operation in this assembly causes SW to crash. #5201

Disabled unintended contour preview for bore milling.

Fixed potentially wrong arc smoothing issue. #5421

Added generic GPlus post.

Updated generic Siemens 840-D post.

Improved support for multi-CPU/core for swarf for reduced calculation time. #5414

Improved zig-zag ramp support for 2D contour/pocket. #5398

Improved linking for rest machining for pocket. #5348

Fixed keep sharp corner behavior for 2D contour. #5389

Improved automatic synchronization for swarf for 4-axis mode. #5364

Fixed too many points in contact ramp issue for contour. #5420

Fixed stay-down linking issue for pocket.

Fixed wrong retract linking issue. #5415

Fixed slow linking issue for horizontal. #5340

Fixed toolpath quality issue for swarf when using spiral mode. #4946

Fixed wrong progress issue for pocket. #5407

Fixed toolpath quality issue for pocket/horizontal. #5404

Fixed depth issue for 2D contour/pocket. #5369

Fixed potential generation failure for trace. #5394

Fixed wrong toolpath issue when using axial offset for multi-axis contour. #5358

Fixed stock import scaling issue for stock simulation.

Fixed default stock contours for 3D pocket.

Fixed default stock boundary for adaptive clearing. #5372

Fixed facing issue for 2D adaptive clearing. #5197

Updated generic Mazak post.

Allow Form Mill for drilling.

Adaptive 2D: Disable Fine Stepdown parameter unless using tapered walls.

Updated Czech translations.

Improved performance for stock simulation.

Fixed linear pattern preview issue due to negative number of instances.

Fixed potential face height issue in assembly mode. #5380

Fixed stock simulation update issue. #5205

Updated generic HAAS post.

Fixed drilling issue for generic Osai post.

Fixed arc issue for generic Siemens posts.

SolidWorks bodies hidden during simulation are now always shown when simulation mode is exited.

Updated generic Siemens posts.

Updated generic EZTrak conversational post.

Fixed fine boring simulation issue.

Fixed generation failure which could happen for some CPU models.

Fixed potential crash for stock simulation when using stock/part comparison.

Fixed operation invalidation issue when suppressing operations.

Fixed issue where post configurations were not listed in the post dialog because file extension was not in lower case.

Updated generic Mach2/3 post.

Updated generic posts.

Updated minimal Heidenhain post.

Improved linking for contour to avoid retracts in some cases. #5349

Fixed multi-axis tilt direction issue for flow. #5317

Now avoiding some moves that could cause some CNC controls to fail when using radius compensation. #5347

Fixed wrong passes issue for turning profile. #5352

Fixed radius compensation issue for 2D contour when retract height was below cutting pass. #5345

Fixed slow linking issue for horizontal. #5340

Added setting under preferences to avoid NC file overwrite confirmation message when post processing.

Fixed potential crash when unloading add-in.

Fixed potential stock simulation issue.

Fixed wrong entry positions when using multiple steps for thread and bore milling.

Fixed toolpath analysis issue.

Added generic Denford post.

Added generic EZ-Trak post.

Updated generic Heidenhain post.

Fixed potential rest material issue when using rest from previous tool for 3D finishing strategies. #5292

Don't show "Use Shaft" for "Detect tool length" where it's not supported.

Fixed potential generation failure for pocket. #5327

Updated simulation property page for simplified usage.

More simulation visualization settings now persist until HSMWorks is closed.

Fixed simulation issue for thread and bore milling. #5312

Added Section.getNumberOfCyclePoints().

Added generic Bridgeport post.

Updated generic Heidenhain.

Updated generic posts.

Updated generic Mazak post.

Updated generic Fanuc post.

Updated generic HURCO post.

Fixed wrong linking for pocket. #5320

Fixed wrong smoothing for pocket. #5311

Full circular move now always forced at floor for bore milling.

Fixed height issue for bore milling. #5293

Improved linking for rest pocket. #5196

Improved toolpath quality at inner corners for swarf. #5271

Fixed wrong toolpath issue. #5286

Added support for new stock preview feature available directly from the operation manager. The stock preview is automatically updated when the user selects any milling operations (2D, 3D, and multi-axis). All processing is done in the background and without blocking the user interface. Progress is presented in the HSMWorks task manager.

Added new rest handling when generating rest toolpath from previous operations to avoid air cutting.

Added support for multi CPU/core for stock simulation for significantly better performance.

Added new fast simulation mode for stock simulation.

Added support for recent folders in post dialog.

Added support for radial stock to leave for bore and thread milling.

Shaft and holder are now enabled by default for stock simulation.

Shaft and holder settings now persist for stock simulation until HSMWorks is closed.

Stock simulation is now fully integrated in the SolidWorks model view. This allows you to use 3Dconnexion mice in stock simulation mode also.

Relative NC output folders are now supported when post processing. When a relative output folder is given in the post dialog the generated NC files will be stored relative to the HSMWorks/SolidWorks file. This allows you to easily organize the NC files with the part files without selecting the output folder for each part file. Having part and NC files together may be preferred when managing the files using a PDM system.

Updated built-in properties in post dialog.

Updated German translation.

Fixed radius compensation issue for thread and bore milling.

Fixed radius compensation for thread milling.

Fixed wrong toolpath issue for smoothing filter. #5281

Updated support for simultaneous multi-axis toolpath.

Updated generic Fanuc post.

Updated generic Hurco post.

Improved default entry position for swarf. #5261

Improved synchronization for swarf. #5260

Fixed linking issues when using shaft/holder. #5285 #5239

Fixed wrong horizontal arc issue for contour. #5268

Fixed generation issue for 4-axis mode for swarf.

Fixed potential generation failure for facing. #5263

Updated German translation.

Fixed missing previews in property pages if entering a property page before selecting something in the operation manager tree. #5220 #5230 #5245

Updated support for simultaneous multi-axis toolpath.

Updated generic Siemens 840D post.

Updated generic posts.

Fixed allow tool sorting arc issue.

Fixed issue with Bore and Thread milling strategies in assemblies. #5253

Fixed potential posting failure for turning.

Updated generic Mazak post.

Updated generic Fanuc post.

Updated generic Heidenhain post.

Updated generic Okuma post.

Updated generic Siemens 840-D post.

Updated generic Siemens post.

Fixed potential issue for cycle expansion.

Improved sharp corner support for 2D contour. #5238

Fixed linking issues for pocket.

Added support for spindle shift orientation for boring cycles.

Added Portuguese translation.

Updated German translation.

Fixed repeat pass for thread and bore milling.

Updated HTML setup sheet.

Updated generic MillPlus post.

Updated generic HAAS post.

Updated generic Heidenhain post.

Fixed tool setup sheet issue.

Improved shortest path linking for pocket. #5196

Improved toolpath quality for 2D contour when using radius compensation. #4553

Fixed linking issue for pocket.

Fixed sharp corner issue for 2D contour. #5234

Fixed ordering issue for pocket. #5212

Fixed linking issue for turning. #5203

Fixed graphics issue for SolidWorks 2012.

Updated Polish translations.

Fixed graphics issue for SolidWorks 2012.

Fixed staydown linking issue for 2D contour/pocket. #5193

Fixed linking issue when using radius compensation for 2D contour. #5189

Updated Czech translations.

Added strategy description in header for edit and compare dialog.

HSMWorks 2012 R1 released.

Fixed graphics issue for SolidWorks 2012.

Fixed issue with empty toolpath when loading files with a 2D-only license.

Improved support for multi-CPU/core for pocket ordering for significantly reduced calculation time.

Improved performance for pocket ordering.

Improved performance for contour ordering. #5167

Updated Czech translations.

Added Spindle Direction option for milling tools.

Show warning instead of an error, if trying to regenerate a selection of operations containing protected operations.

Order by islands is now enabled by default for contour.

Fixed an issue where changes to operations were sometimes not saved.

Fixed an issue where SolidWorks' auto-save function was not invoked if changing data only within the CAMManager.

Fixed posting issue when using " in program name and comment. #5160

Added PostProcessor.getConfigurationPath() to access the path of the configuration file.

Updated generic Excel setup sheet.

Improved multi-CPU/core support for ordering in general for high-end workstations.

Added new ordering for turning to machine pockets independently.

Reduced calculation time for pocket ordering.

Improved progress support for contour ordering.

Improved multi-CPU/core support for contour ordering for significantly reduced calculation time. #5167

Reduced calculation time for contour ordering significantly for some examples. #5167

Improved toolpath smoothing quality for pocket/horizontal. #5155

Fixed potential missing passes issue for pocket. #5154

Added support for both ways linking for trace.

Updated Czech translations.

Fixed problem were Drilling was not allowed on a 2D-only license.

Updated generic Heidenhain post for Q-feed support.

Updated generic Mazak post.

Updated generic HAAS post.

Fixed minor issues with chaining. #5130

Fixed problem with chamfer drilling. #5085

Improved linking for 3D pocket when using rest machining for faster machining. #5014

Fixed potential toolpath quality issue for swarf. #5128

Added support for job and folder structure information in setup sheets and posts.

Updated Milltronics post.

Updated generic posts.

Improved 4-axis support for swarf when using contour mode.

improved linking for contour.

Updated generic Fanuc turning post.

Added support for rest machining for turning profile grooving.

Added additional columns to tool library dialog, including the "Library" column.

Added delay before showing parameter tool tips.

When holding shift and showing a parameter tool tip, we now only show the parameter info, and not the help for the parameter.

When editing an existing tool where length or diameter offset matches tool number, changing the tool number will now update length and diameter offset as well.

Updated Czech translations.

Fixed problem where top of stock value for Swarf was not saved. #5103

Improved error handling when e.g. deleting a point which was used in "From Point" in an operation.

Fixed potential freeze when selecting random faces for boundaries. #5023

Prevent holes appearing in wrong directions after changing tool view.

Fixed problem with "Select same diameter" on counter bored holes. #4930 #4959

Select reaming cycle if choosing reaming tool. #910

Prevent error message when pressing OK when editing a tool in a read only library.

Updated generic Heidenhain post.

Updated dump post.

Updated generic Hurco post.

Improved linking for rest machining for pocket. #5089

Improved toolpath quality when using tool compensation for multi-axis contour. #3638

Improved ordering for rest machining for 2D contour/pocket. #4178

Improved toolpath quality for multi-axis contour. #2912

Improved handling of multiple stock contours for facing. #4998

Added warning when tool is lifted from the guide curve for swarf. #4992

Improved horizontal leads for contour. #5071

Fixed back-off issue for slot when using repeat finish pass. #5090

Fixed support for predrilling for horizontal. #3892

Improved taper tool support for swarf. #3665

Improved entry point support for horizontal. #4986

Improved 4-axis support for swarf. #5075

Fixed support for using radius compensation with taper walls for 2D contour. #4792

Fixed ramp issue when using radius compensation for 2D contour. #4310

Fixed too high ramp clearance issue for pocket. #5052

Fixed missing stock issue for adaptive clearing.

Improved behavior when adding or removing a tool library folder.

Updated Polish translations.

Updated generic Fanuc turning post.

Updated Czech translations.

Updated Polish translations.

Fixed problem starting 32-bit version.

Turning L type holder end angle now follows insert.

Added support for sharp outer corners with loops for 2D contour.

Improved surface management for faster toolpath generation.

For drilling, choose appropriate type depending on tool type by default.

Calculate turning tool "Tip Tangent" compensation after tool rotation instead of before. #4990

Fix wrong view when using CAM orientation menu on Job.

Fixed potentially wrong rest material for previous operations issue. #4937

Fixed generation error for Slot strategy.

Fixed wrong linking issue for adaptive clearing. #5012

Fixed synchronization issue for swarf when using contour mode.

Fixed generation failure for turning profile. #4991

Updated splash screen.

Updated German translation.

Fixed tool origin issue for turning threading. #4996

Fixed wrong side for tip tangent point for turning threading tool. #4995

Fixed too many points issue for multi-axis flow and multi-axis contour. #4989

Fixed issue where you would get linear instead of circular motion for 2D pocket. #4974

Fixed wrong linking issue for 2D contour. #4973

Added support for simplified facing with 2D pocket.

Added support for multiple stepovers for swarf.

Added support for lead/lag and sideways tilting for multi-axis flow.

Added support for lift height for 2D contour/pocket.

Added support for tangentially extending the open contours for 2D contour.

Added support for dwelling for tapping cycles.

Added support for controlling staydown for slot.

Added support for forcing tool change using the manual NC operation.

Added support for only plunging outside stock for 2D pocket when machining open pockets.

Added support for editing multiple operations at the same time.

Added new bore and thread milling strategies.

Added support for marking operations optional.

Added support for selecting STL files for machining in the job.

Added support for leads relative to the machining direction for turning.

Added support sharp outer corners for 2D contour.

Moved model selection before stock definition for the job property page.

Renamed 3D path strategy to trace.

Changed show rapid motion button to show linking motion for simulation.

Keep tool down is now enabled by default for 2D contour/pocket.

Switched to new internal file format for reduced disk usage and processing time.

The settings for Manual NC operations are now shown directly in the operation manager next to the operation description.

Added support for resetting all properties when posting.

Fixed potential e-mail notification issue on toolpath generation. #4933

Fixed chamfer tool generation issue for 2D contour/pocket.

Fixed missing support for reference points as center, predrill, and entry positions. #4912

Fixed potential generation failure for scallop when using axis substitution.

Fixed issue where files were not opened in HSMWorks Edit by default.