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
Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU6 (Build 12936) Key Summary Release Notes
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
Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU5 (Build 12552) Key Summary Release Notes
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
Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU4 (Build 12216) Key Summary Release Notes
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
Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU2 (Build 10981)
Key Summary Release Notes
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
Maintenance List for Edgecam 2017 R2 SU1 (Build 10536)
Key Summary Release Notes
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-5541 Editor - File permission problems on network Share points
Fixed in a previous version
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")
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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)
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-6460 Edit Sequence - "Cycle needs to be regenerated" message will not disappear
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Implemented in a previous version
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
Implemented. See What's New
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
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-10664 Code Wizard Template - Spindle Brake for C Axis does not come out
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed. See What's New
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
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed. See What's New
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
Implemented. See What's New
ECAM-21156 Live Job Reports - will not run if user logged in - but it runs with no issue on admin account
Implemented. See What's New
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"
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in previous version.
ECAM-23011 Update Fixtures Collision check Stock causes high clearance
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-24143 Rough Groove - Virtual memory error if tool has exactly the same size of groove
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-24144 Rough Grooving - Reference Input gives the toolpath a Y Axis component
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-24242 Simulator - After several fire up and close down it slows down severely and uses 100% processor
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-24820 Toolstore - duplicate session started Works as designed.
ECAM-24821 Hole cycle - cut order is wrong on attached
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-24893 Roughing - behaves differently if multiple boundaries selected
Fixed in a previous version
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)
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-25075 Rough Spiral (and concentric) - Peg of material left at centre of pocket
Fixed in previous version.
ECAM-25251 Solid Machinist for Granite - Support for Creo 4.0 files
Implemented
ECAM-25283 Features should be considered for zoom extents
Fixed in previous version.
ECAM-25296 Surface colour rendering changes to black if similar to background colour
Fixed in previous version.
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
Implemented in a previous version
ECAM-26269 Ability to use turning tools in the milling environment
Implemented in a previous version
ECAM-26270 Ability to Turn in Milling or Turn 'off-centre' in Turning
Implemented in a previous version
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
Fixed in a previous version
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
Fixed in previous version.
ECAM-28159 Profiling Milling - Start/end set o Maximum Y fails to generate cycle on wireframe profile
Fixed in previous version.
ECAM-28160 Profiling - Wireframe profile not respected depending on start point
Fixed in previous version.
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
Fixed in a previous version
ECAM-28616 Live Job Reports - Server Error in '/' Application - Instruction column
Fixed