What's New in CAMWorks For Solid Edge 2016
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WHAT'S NEW IN CAMWORKS FOR SOLID EDGE 2016 ...................................................................... 1
What’s New in CAMWorks For Solid Edge 2016 – SP0 2 Supported Platforms 2 Resolved CPR’s document 2
Improved Tool Management Interactions ......................................................................... 3 Tool tree view tab for easy tool management 3 Interface to select tools from the library (TechDB) 5 Filters to select Turn tools from the library (TechDB) 6 Feed per tooth and SFM/SMM can be defined for the tool 7
Feature Definition ................................................................................................................ 8 2.5 Axis Feature Definition supports non-planar faces and edges 8 2.5 Axis Feature Definition supports Second End Condition 9 2.5 Axis Feature Definition supports Join segments 10 Recognizing features depth wise 11 Change in display of Air Segments to dotted lines for slot features 12 Simplified 2.5 Axis Feature Recognition when defining/editing features 12
Operations and Toolpath .................................................................................................. 13 Simplified Operation Definition dialog box 13 Intuitive Chamfer Machining 14 Pre-Drilled Holes for VoluMill 15 Gun-drilling cycle in Milling 16 Define ‘Dwell’ and ‘Shift amount’ for drill cycles 18 Approach and Retract moves from machine home position for Mill operations 19 Turning with Incremental Angle for B Axis 20
TechDB............................................................................................................................... 21 Material considerations for Turn Feature – Operations Conditions 21 Copy or Delete Strategies 22
Setup Sheets ..................................................................................................................... 23 Option to generate Part and Tool Images for setup sheets 23
Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................... 24 ‘Light Rebuild’ from CAMWorks NC Manager Node 24 Modify the Feature Strategies in the Active part or Assembly 25 Defining the default value for Mill Part Setup origin 26 Option to set Mill Part Setup Origin as top or bottom center of the stock 27 Better representation of Mill Part setup origin in relation to stock 28 Adding new Wire Diameters in Cutting Conditions of Wire EDM 29 Improved UI for CAMWorks For Solid Edge License Manager and Port Number Detection 30
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What’s New in CAMWorks For Solid Edge 2016 – SP0
Supported Platforms
Supported Platforms for 64-bit
CAD
applications
The 64-bit versions of:
- Solid Edge ST7 MP10 or higher
- Solid Edge ST8 MP02 or higher
Operating
Systems
64-bit versions of:
- Windows 8.1
- Windows 7 (SP1 or higher)
[*Home Editions are not supported]
Resolved CPR’s document
Purpose: The Resolved CPR (CAMWorks Problem Report) document has been updated
to report the software errors that have been resolved in this release.
Implementation: To view the document, select:
Start>>All Programs>>CAMWorksForSolidEdge-2016x64>>Resolved CPR’s.
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Improved Tool Management Interactions
Tool tree view tab for easy tool management
Purpose:
The Tool Tree View tab is a new tab provided, adjacent to the Operations
tree. The tool tree and the context (Right Mouse Button) menu commands
within this tab provide a means to manage the tools with ease.
Interactions like replacing or assigning tools, reordering, deleting tools can
be done by few mouse clicks.
Implementation
The Tool tree tab is provided adjacent to the CAMWorks Operations tree
tab. The standard parameters in this tab include the CAMWorks NC
Manager, Machine and Active Tool crib. Be default, the tool crib items will
be expanded.
For twin turret Turn and Mill-Turn machines, both turrets will be
displayed in the Tool Tree view.
The RMB context menu commands on the Tool crib node allows users
to edit the tool crib, add new tools from the library, create new tools
and save Tool crib to the TechDB.
The RMB context menu of the Tool node allows user to display tool
parameters and properties, add new tool from the library, create or
replace tools, create new operations for the selected tool or delete
selected tool.
Each Tool node lists the operations using the selected tool.
Users can select operations and drag/drop them from one tool node to
another tool node. The operation will be regenerated after being
reassigned.
If user modifies the tool itself, then all the operations using that tool
will be regenerated. A corresponding warning message will be
displayed.
Tool Tree View for Mill Mode Tool Tree View for Mill-Turn Mode
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Assigning operations to tools in Tool View tab
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Interface to select tools from the library (TechDB)
Purpose:
The User Interface of the Tool Select Filter dialog box has been simplified to
allow the user to add a tool from tool library to the active tool crib in
minimal steps. A preview pane has been made available for the user to
have a better visualization of the tool being selected.
Implementation:
New tools can be added from TechDB at three places
1. Machine – Edit Definition - Tool Crib tab
2. Operation – Edit Definition – Tool – Tool Crib tab
3. New Operation dialog box
In the earlier version of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, the tool addition process
to the Active Tool crib includes two steps with two different dialog box i.e. Tool Select Filter and Tools Database.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, the Tool Select Filter dialog box and
Tools Database dialog box are combined to simplify the selection process of
tool from the Tool Library and adding to the Active Tool crib. The flow of the
tool selection process has remained unchanged.
A Preview pane is added to display the highlighted tool in the Tools
Database group box along with some dimensions.
Tool Select Filter dialog box
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Filters to select Turn tools from the library (TechDB)
Purpose:
The User Interface of the Tool Select Filter dialog box for selecting Turn
tools now support filters.
Implementation:
In the earlier version of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, for turn tools, filters
were not available to focus on certain tools.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, five different filters can be applied to
the turn tools. The flow of the tool selection process has remained
unchanged.
A Preview pane is added to display the highlighted tool in the Tools
Database group box along with some dimensions.
Tool Select Filter dialog box
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Feed per tooth and SFM/SMM can be defined for the tool
Purpose:
Feed using SFM/SMM and feed par tooth can be assigned to the tools in
the TechDB. Based on that data, user will be able to define the RPM
(Revolutions Per Minute) for a Mill or a Drill tool using the SMM or SFM.
The XY feed rate can be defined using the new parameter of Feed per
Tooth.
Implementation
The new parameters of SMM/SFM and Feed per Tooth/Revolution are
made available in the Cutting Parameters dialog box of Mill and Drill tools
in CAMWorks For Solid Edge and TechDB.
The RPM can be defined by specifying the SMM/SFM value. The XY feed
rate or Z feed rate can be defined by using feed per tooth/revolution
parameter.
Note: The Z feedrate (for Mill tools) and Leadin feedrate will not be
affected in the Cutting Parameters dialog box.
Cutting Parameters dialog box of CAMWorks For Solid Edge
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Feature Definition
2.5 Axis Feature Definition supports non-planar faces and edges
Purpose: To allow the user to define 2.5 Axis Mill Features using Non-Planar Entities.
Implementation
The user can select multiple non-planar entities resulting in satisfactory
profiles for the set feature type. This feature eliminates the creation of
sketches for defining complex feature shapes. The base profile of the
feature is created at the highest Z level as per the selected entities. The
user-given end conditions are applied from the base profile plane.
Define 2.5 Axis Features using Non-planar Entities
Feature profile defined by non-planar entities in yellow color. Feature profile created by projecting
at maximum Z level amoungst the selected entities in green color.
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2.5 Axis Feature Definition supports Second End Condition
Purpose:
To provide a method to the user using which
the depth of the 2.5 Axis feature being
interactively inserted can be defined in both
direction of the profile plane.
2.5 Axis Feature: End Conditions dialog box
Implementation:
User can now define the depth for the
interactively inserted feature in both directions
of the Mill Part Setup. This functionality helps
the user in avoiding the creation of sketches on
the exact planes as that of feature limits in
machining direction. The user defined draft
angle will be applied to the feature from the
lower most plane of the feature with respect to
the machining direction. The islands can be
added interactively or by using the Auto detect functionality on Island tab of the 2.5 Axis
Feature Wizard.
The End Condition Direction-2 can be applied
for all the editable features in edit definition
mode as well.
End Condition Direction – 2
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2.5 Axis Feature Definition supports Join segments
Purpose:
To provide method to close loops using join segment when defining 2.5 Axis
features that require a closed loop.
In most cases, join segments avoids need for having to create a sketch to
define 2.5 Axis features.
Implementation:
In many cases, where a clear closed loop is not available to define a 2.5 Axis
features, that need a closed geometry, user can pick possible open segments
and CAMWorks For Solid Edge will add a join segment to create a close loop
Only one direct join segment is supported at this point.
Future versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge will support multiple as well as
various forms of join segments like tangential or parallel, etc.
2.5 Axis Feature: Select Entities dialog box
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Recognizing features depth wise
Purpose: To recognize features depth-wise, so that the resulting features can be
simplified.
Implementation
In previous versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, feature recognition
combined multiple features to generate shapes of equal depth. The problem
with this approach was that the shapes couldn’t be simplified.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, the features can be recognized depth-
wise, resulting in better feature recognition compared to previous versions.
This functionality is enabled when the option Recognize features by depth in
the Mill Features tab of the CAMWorks Options dialog box is checked.
Note: The Recognize features by depth option is available in the Mill Features
tab only when Extract Machinable Features method is set to MfgView.
Through Feature type
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Change in display of Air Segments to dotted lines for slot features
Purpose: To enable easier identification of Material segments and Air segments of a
slot feature.
Implementation
In previous versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, all material and air
segments were displayed in solid lines. Users had to edit the slot feature to
identify which segments were air segments and which were material
segments.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, the air segments will be denoted with
dotted lines and material segments of the slot feature will be denoted with
solid lines.
Air segments represented with dotted lines for slot feature
Simplified 2.5 Axis Feature Recognition when defining/editing features
Purpose: Simplify the process of defining the features with closed shapes.
Implementation
1. When interactively defining the features with closed shapes:
i. If the Edge selection method is set to Open chain, then holding
Ctrl or Shift key and selecting the segments will pick the chain.
ii. Valid closed loops will be shown as a translucent 2D surface.
iii. Entities forming the valid closed loop will be made bold in the Selected entities list box.
2. Edit profile allows multiple entities to be picked.
Valid closed Loop displayed as Translucent 2D Surface
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Operations and Toolpath
Simplified Operation Definition dialog box
Purpose:
The User Interface of the New Operation dialog box updated to provide the user, easier and
intuitive method to define a new operation.
Implementation:
In the earlier version of CAMWorks For Solid Edge,
the insert new operation flow was split into two
different tabs.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, the tabs are
combined into a single tab of New Operation dialog
box. The changes are done by keeping the method
of inserting a new operation same as before. The
changes are listed below:
Select feature push button has been
provided for selecting the feature to be
machined. A new dialog box will list all the
available part setups and their respective features. The Create New Feature command
has been included in the new dialog box.
The new Parameters button added in the
Features group box displays the parameters
of active feature. For hole features the
machinable hole parameters will be
displayed and user will be able to modify the
parameters of the hole features for the
operation being inserted.
New Operation Dialog box
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Intuitive Chamfer Machining
Purpose:
To make the chamfer machining parameters of Chamfer Length and
Clearance to be intuitive so that based on the feature type of Blind and
Through and the tool diameter, the maximum possible chamfer length
can be informed to the user.
Implementation:
CAMWorks For Solid Edge will provide a feed back to the user regarding
the maximum chamfer length that can be achieved with respect to the
tool selected and feature depth.
The clearance amount will be reset to the maximum possible value
based on the tool diameter, chamfer length and feature depth, when
very high value is entered for the clearance amount. This behavior will
assist users in machining the chamfer with the largest diameter of the
tool, thus eliminating the manual calculations.
Through Feature type
Blind Feature type
Warning Message
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Pre-Drilled Holes for VoluMill
Purpose: Provide a new Entry type option for Rough Mill operations using the Pattern type of VoluMill.
Implementation
Along with the existing options of Spiral and Ramp, a new Entry method of
'Pre-drilled Holes' has been provided for the Rough Mill operations having the Pattern type set to Volumill.
When the Entry type is set to Pre-drilled holes, CAMWorks For Solid Edge
will identify all the entry points of the Volumill toolpath. A drilling toolpath is
generated at the identified entry points. The user can also specify the entry points under the Entry Points on the
Feature Options tab of the Operation Parameters dialog box. The Entry move of the Volumill toolpath is automatically adjusted in case if the
selected points tend to be within a predefined range.
This method is useful while using large depth of cuts.
VoluMill Settings dialog box
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Gun-drilling cycle in Milling
Purpose: Support Gun drilling cycles for Drill operation for Mill and Mill-Turn modules.
Implementation:
In previous versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, gun-drilling toolpaths
were generated using post parameters. Gun-drilling toolpaths couldn’t be
simulated and its parameters were specific to the post processor used.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016 version onwards, gun drilling cycles will
be supported in existing Drill operations with Gun drilling being a sub-
method.
The following parameters will be added to the Drill Hole Parameters tab of
the Operation Parameters when the Type selected for Drill operation is Gun
Drilling:
- Pilot feed-in distance
- Pilot feed-in federate
- Feed-in spindle speed
- Feed-in dwell
- Feed-back amount
- Feed-out feedrate
- Change retract RPM at
- Retract spindle speed
The Technology Database shipped with CAMWorks For Solid Edge has been
updated to support Gun Drilling toolpaths. When post processed, long code
will be generated for Gun Drilling toolpaths.
Gun Drilling Parameters in Drill Hole Parameters tab of Operation
Parameters dialog box
Post Processor
Prerequisites
The functionality to define Gun / deep drilling is available when the post
processor supports the post header “ALLOW_GUN_DRILLING”. Please
contact your CAMWorks Reseller to update the post.
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Multiaxis operations can now do drilling using 3D sketches
Purpose: To create drilling toolpaths in 5 Axis module with the help of 3D sketches.
Implementation
The user can now create drilling toolpaths for complex parts using the
Drilling pattern in Multiaxis Milling operation. The location of the drilling
toolpath and the depth of the drill toolpath will have to be specified through
the 3D sketches. There can be multiple segments in a single 3D sketch and
user can select one or more segments as required for generating the drilling
toolpath.
The user can now set the method to Drilling and select the Pattern type as Lines.
The lines to define the drill location and depth will have to be selected by
picking the Lines button.
Only 3D sketches are supported for the current version.
5 Axis Drilling using 3D sketches
Select a 3D Sketch
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Multiaxis operations for Gouge Check – Tilt Tool option to define Angle Range
Purpose: Define the minimum and maximum Tilt angles separately for Gouge
checking strategy of Tilt Tool.
Implementation The user can now define the minimum and maximum tilt angles separately
for Gouge checking. This option is available when the strategy is set to Tilt
Tool and angle definition is set as Use Lead/Lag Angle or Use Side Tilt Angle.
Angle definition using minimum and maximum limit fields
Define ‘Dwell’ and ‘Shift amount’ for drill cycles
Purpose: Provide the option to define ‘Dwell time’ for all Point-to-Point operations.
Also the user can now define ‘Shift Amount’ in case of selected type of
Boring operations.
Implementation:
The user can now specify the Dwell time for all Point-to-Point operations.
The units of the dwell time can be in Milliseconds or Seconds depending
upon the post processor.
For Boring operations using the type of Back boring or Fine boring, it is
needed that the tool should move towards the center line before retracting
to clearance plane. A value has to be specified for the tool to move towards
the center line of the feature. This value can now be defined in CAMWorks For Solid Edge using the parameter of Shift amount.
Both the above parameters can be defined in Technology Database
(TechDB) for the respective Feature and Operation conditions.
Previously these parameters used to be defined in the post processors.
Operation Parameters Dialog box
Post Processor
Prerequisites
The new controls for “Dwell” and “Shift amount” are mapped to the
corresponding post parameters. While the “Dwell” control is available to all
cycle types, you may not see its value if the post processor does not handle
it.
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Approach and Retract moves from machine home position for Mill operations
Purpose: Provides the ability to have approach and retract moves from machine
home position for Mill operations being carried out on a Mill-Turn machine.
Implementation:
A new group box named Advanced Approach and Retract has been provided
on the NC tab of all Mill operations. This control will be active when the
machine type is set to Mill-Turn.
Define the desired approach and retract methods by using the parameters given in the Approach and Retract dialog box that is invoked through the
Define button.
Approach and Retract dialog box
Post Processor
Prerequisites
This functionality is available when the post processors supports post
header MILL_ADVANCED_ENTRY_RETRACT. Please contact your CAMWorks
Reseller to update the post.
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Turning with Incremental Angle for B Axis
Purpose: Enables turning of complicated profiles using simple tools.
Implementation
Defining the B Axis incremental angle in the Tool tab: Holder Page tilts the
tool to a user-defined angle. Based on the orientation of the tool, the
toolpaths will be generated. The user defined tilt angle enables machining
of complicated profiles using simple tool inserts.
Note: If Tool Orientation is changed after the B Axis Incremental Angle was
defined, then the B Axis Incremental Angle will be reset to 0 degrees.
Post Processor
Prerequisites
The functionality to define B Axis for turning is available when the post
processor supports the post header “ALLOW_B_AXIS_OFFSET_REAR”.
Please contact your CAMWorks Reseller to update the post.
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TechDB
Material considerations for Turn Feature – Operations Conditions
Purpose:
Provide an additional parameter of Stock Material Group for all the Turn
Feature and Operation conditions.
Implementation
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, the user can define required stock
material group for all the Turn features and operations conditions in
TechDB. Till now this functionality was available for only Mill and Wire EDM
Feature and Operation conditions.
For each Feature condition, you can select a specific stock material group
from the available list. The list of stock material will be populated from the
Stock Material Group in TechDB.
Feature and Operation Form
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Copy or Delete Strategies
Purpose:
Provide the ability to Copy and Delete Strategies along with the associated
Feature and Operation conditions.
Implementation
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, the new Copy and Delete strategies
commands are introduced.
The Copy Strategy command allows you to duplicate an existing Strategy for
a feature type. All the features and operations conditions associated with
the original strategy type will also be copied with new name.
The Delete Strategy command allows you to delete any user defined Strategy
from the list along with all the associated features and operations
conditions.
Feature Strategies dialog box
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Setup Sheets Option to generate Part and Tool Images for setup sheets
Purpose:
The option to generate Solid Edge part or assembly images in the Setup
Sheets with desired orientation has been included in the Setup Sheet
Options dialog box. Also added is a new option to generate the images of
the tools used in the active part or assembly.
Implementation:
The Generate part/assembly images and Generate tools images check boxes
are introduced.
If Generate part/assembly images option is checked, CAMWorks For Solid
Edge allows the user to generate the part/assembly images with desired
orientation type for each Setup level. Click on the Options button and select
the desired orientation.
The default path for saved part/assembly images will be:
Drive: \CAMWorksData\CAMWorksForSolidEdge2016x64\Lang\English\
Setup_Sheet_Images\<Part/Assembly_Name>\PartImages
If Generate tools images option is checked, CAMWorks For Solid Edge will
generate the tool images used for operations in each Setup.
The default path for saved tool images will be:
Drive: \CAMWorksData\CAMWorksForSolidEdge2016x64\Lang\English\
Setup_Sheet_Images\<Part/Assembly_Name>\ToolImages
Setup Sheet Options dialog box
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Miscellaneous ‘Light Rebuild’ from CAMWorks NC Manager Node
Purpose: Provide the option to rebuild the CAM data using Light Rebuild functionality.
Implementation:
You can now select Light Rebuild command in the CAMWorks NC Manager
context menu.
Use the Light Rebuild option in the following scenarios:
When CAMWorks data contains only interactively inserted features.
When CAMWorks data contains both automatically recognized
features as well as interactively recognized features but the changes
made to the part model or sketches do not affect automatically
recognized features.
Light Rebuild command on CAMWorks NC Manager context menu
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Modify the Feature Strategies in the Active part or Assembly
Purpose: To provide an option to modify the strategy of one or more feature types in
a single step.
Implementation
The user can modify the strategies set for one or more feature type in a
single step using the Default Feature Strategies dialog box.
The list is populated with the default strategies set as per TechDB. In the
strategy column select the desired strategy for the required feature type. Select the Apply button to change the strategy type in the Active Part or
Assembly. If you wish to set the new strategy as default in the TechDB,
then click on Save to TechDB button.
Default Feature Strategies dialog box
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Defining the default value for Mill Part Setup origin
Purpose: Provide the default values for newly added Mill Part Setups in part mode or
assembly mode.
Implementation:
In the earlier versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, the default value of the
origin of Mill Part Setup was set to "User" with defined co-ordinates.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016 onwards, all the newly created Mill Part
Setups in part or assembly mode will have the default origin set to "Top
Center" or Fixture Co-ordinate System in case when a Fixture Co-ordinate
system has been defined in the Machine Setup.
Origin Tab of Part Setup Parameters dialog box
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Option to set Mill Part Setup Origin as top or bottom center of the stock
Purpose: Option to set the origin of the Mill Part Setup to the top center or bottom
center of the stock.
Implementation
In previous versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, the user could set the
Mill Part Setup Origin using the eight vertices available of the stock. From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016 onwards, the user can set the origin of
the Mill Part Setup using the top center or bottom center of the stock as
well.
New Stock vertices options in Origin tab of Part Setup Parameters dialog box
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Better representation of Mill Part setup origin in relation to stock
Purpose: Translucent display of stock in the graphics area when Stock Vertex option
is selected for the Mill Part Setup origin.
Implementation
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016 onwards, whenever the origin of a Mill
Part Setup is being defined using the stock vertices, then a translucent
display of the stock will be shown for better visual representation of the
selected vertex.
Figure (a): Origin of Mill Part Setup (Stock Vertex) displayed out in space
Figure (b): Origin of Mill Part Setup (Stock Vertex) displayed on translucent stock
display
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Adding new Wire Diameters in Cutting Conditions of Wire EDM
Purpose: Provide a functionality in Wire EDM module wherein user will be able to
input desired values for Wire diameter when defining Cutting Conditions.
Implementation:
In the earlier versions of CAMWorks For Solid Edge, while defining Cutting
Conditions in the EDM Setup tab of the EDM Settings dialog box, the
dropdown list for Wire diameter listed read-only values. There was no
provision for the user to modify or delete these values or to add new
values.
From CAMWorks For Solid Edge - 2016, an Edit Wire Sizes button has been
provided next to the Wire diameter dropdown list. Clicking on this button
activates the Edit Wire Sizes dialog box. Use this dialog box to modify or
delete existing values or add new Wire diameter values.
- Delete button deletes the selected wire size from the list.
- Add button adds a new wire size after the selected wire size in the
list.
- Insert button adds a new wire size.
- Change button applied the edited values to the selected wire size.
Click Edit Wire Sizes button in EDM Setup tab to open Edit Wire Sizes dialog box
Edit Wire Sizes dialog box
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Improved UI for CAMWorks For Solid Edge License Manager and Port Number Detection
Purpose: Provides an improved User Interface for Server Settings tab of CAMWorks
For Solid Edge License Manager dialog box and enables viewing of Port
Number detection for setting up client machines on a floating network.
Implementation:
To setup a machine as the CAMWorks License Server for a floating network,
open the CAMWorks For Solid Edge License Manager application and click
on the Server Settings tab.
- Click on the “Use this machine as License Server” button to setup
the machine as the License Server. Clicking this button displays the
settings for configuring the current computer as the CAMWorks
License Server. (Click on the Help button in the UI for steps to
configure a License Server.)
- Once the CAMWorks License Service is installed and the CAMWorks
License Server is activated by clicking on the “Install CAMWorks
License Service” and “Start CAMWorks License Server” buttons
respectively, click on the “Display License File” button to view the
port number configured in the CAMWorks License file. The port
numbers will be displayed in the Status box at the bottom of the tab.
Use this displayed port number to configure client machines on the
floating network.
Server Settings tab of CAMWorks For Solid Edge License Manager
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