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ReadMe for Mastercam X8

Please review this ReadMe file for last-minute product information about Mastercam X8. Please report any problems to [email protected].

Operating Systems Supported in X8Mastercam X8 will no longer support 32-bit operating systems.

Component Minimum Recommended

OS Windows 7 or 8/8.1 64-bit Professional

Windows 7 or 8/8.1 64-bit Professional

Processor Intel or AMD 64-bit processor Intel i7 processor

Memory 4 GB 16 GB

Video OpenGL 3.0 support with 256 MB memory. No onboard

graphics.

NVIDIA Quadro graphics card with 512 MB dedicated memory

Monitor 1280 * 1024 resolution 1920 * 1080 resolution, dual monitors

Storage 250 GB drive with 20 GB free,DVD drive for installation

250 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) with 20 GB free,DVD drive for installation

Mouse 3-button Microsoft compatible mouse

3-button wireless Microsoft or Logitech mouse

3D Mouse 3DConnexion 3D mouse

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Issues Addressed in Mastercam X8 Update 4


Category DescriptionBug Numbers

Files Large file opens in X7 but not X8. R-02910

Files Fix slow load time for files with many solids and toolpaths.

R-02950

Geometry Copying/Pasting geometry from one session of X8 to another is not correct.

R-02710

Import Importing operations from an X7 file deletes the tool in existing operations.

R-02914

Lathe Lathe ops are getting incorrectly marked dirty upon opening.

R-03050

Operations Edit selected operations - Renumber work offsets not working.

R-02614

Planes Opening an X7 file in X8 is changing op defined work offsets.

R-02420

Planes A line created between two planes moves to second plane.

R-02866

Printing X8 produces lesser quality than previous versions.

R-02803

Translation Missing half of all menus when Mill/Milling used.

R-02401


Converters Add support for SOLIDWORKS 2015 R-02393

Converters Add support for SolidEdge ST7 R-02394

Converters Add support for PTC Creo 3.0 R-02395

Lathe 3/8 - 16 tap in ltap tool list is not set correctly D-15204

Lathe Lathe Rough - violating chained geometry R-02809

MT Licensing Ambiguous error message when opening a machine with license that expires soon

R-02452

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Tools Drop profile is not working correctly with custom tool defined in X7

R-02885

Tools Shoulder length less than flute length error when opening earlier version tools

R-02821

Tools Updating tools-6 file to x8 tooldb is changing slot mill and counter bore diameters

R-02817

Tools Thread pitch is not being set for inch taps when selecting from standard sizes drop down

R-02832

Tools Sort standard drill types in search / filter drop down

R-02824

Tools Selecting Yes in corrupt tool warning in Lathe is not updating the slot properly

R-02383

Tools Save holder is not working properly in toolpath dialog

R-02823

Tools Reamer is causing an issue with stock model R-02716

Tools Migration - Updating Holder Library Changes Holders to Metric

R-02522

Tools Holders are not coming through in legacy toolpaths

R-02819

Tools GUID form temp reference positions not converted properly

R-02733

Tools Chamfer on reamer is updating when changing diameter

R-02715

Tools Tool names are not updating properly in X8 R-02816


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Planes Unwanted Plane Created R-02686

Planes T/Cplane Getting Set to ISO when GView is Set to ISO

R-02419

Planes Plane Manager Does Not Respect "Planes ALWAYS = WCS

R-02360

Planes Getting Plane Info Inefficient R-02455

Planes Crash When Launching After Clicking Through Plane Menus

R-02482

Planes Cannot Delete Unused Plane R-02719


Localization ‘Save As’ Dialog concatenated string. R-02387

Localization Unlocalizable Strings in Plane Manager Context Menu.

R-02386

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Issues Addressed in Mastercam X8 Release


API ToolDisplay property no longer raises an “out of range” error in .NETHook API.

D-14696

Converters Fixed issues with Unigraphics file importer. D-13765

Converters File/Save as STL Options dialog now enables the “Current WCS” option if the WCS has a different origin than 0,0,0.

D-14895

Dimensions Adding a symbol to a Smart Dimension no longer causes the dimension to be overwritten.

D-14751

General Fixed crash when user moves Shared McamX folder.

B-27336

General Fixed D and R keys in FastPoint mode. D-14863

Graphics Fixed display of highlight geometry colors. D-14706

Mill-Turn Simulation

Showing 5-axis drill correctly in Mill-Turn with multiple holes.

D-09024

Simulator Polygon mesh now recognized as workpiece. D-08455

Simulator Issues a warning if a workpiece is too big. D-09769

Simulator Lathe Stock Flip operations now centering stock correctly.

D-13378

Simulator File Save STL no longer creating geometry in the wrong location.

D-13392

Simulator Simulator no longer acting on inactive values in drill cycles.

D-13395

Simulator Fixed crash when all levels are selected. D-13511

Simulator Fixed normals in Save Stock as STL output. D-13717

Simulator Fixed issue with custom tool and stock to leave on walls.

D-13872

Simulator Backplot/Verify Options no longer changing without user input.

D-13992

Toolpaths Import Operations no longer adding tools to incorrect machine group.

B-27345

Toolpaths Fixed Import Operations for Agie, Mitsubishi, and Makino machines.

B-27436

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Toolpaths, Probe

Fixed invalid coordinate system error when creating a Probe operation with a Japanese OS language pack.

D-05001

Toolpaths, Probe

Calibration Center (P) now allows selection of the point from the part.

D-07090

Tools Fixed issue with incorrect tool number, offsets, and feed/speed values when posting.

B-27332

Tools Fixed delayed update of TOOLDB files. B-27771

Tools Changing offset through tool branch in Toolpaths Manager now properly updating operation.

B-27772

Viewsheets Viewsheets no longer acting randomly. D-14951


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Issues Addressed in Mastercam Beta 3


Backplot Fixed tool visibility in Backplot when using translucent shading.

D-14748

Customize Added support for localizing right-click menu in Customize dialog box.

D-14396

General Fixed Machine Type menu when launching Mastercam Design.

D-14598

General Fixed localization issues with function panels. D-14556

General Fixed tooltips for operations in the Transform dialog box.

D-14531

General Fixed MRU list configuration control for drop-down toolbar menus.

D-14467

General Fixed issue with dialog boxes and panels hidden behind interface.

D-14376

General If enabled, viewsheets remain enabled after File, New.

D-14299

Graphics In Classic Backplot, the tool tip no longer shows through the part.

D-14472

Lathe Fixed the default tool library for VTL machine definitions.

B-27206

Lathe Fixed defect with stock update cutting through part ID.

D-13798

Lathe Lathe custom tool from a file now properly saves width and height in tool definition.

D-13948

Lathe Lathe toolpath chain highlighting now displaying correctly.

D-14387

Lathe Tools Custom lathe tools no longer causing errors depending on how they are selected from the library.

D-14133

Lathe Tools Same tool number error message no longer displays incorrect tool information.

D-14269

Machine Definition

Fixed icons in Machine Definition, General Machine Parameters, Cplane page.

D-13638

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Migration Migration no longer overwriting modified X8 files with modified X7 files.

B-26905

Mill Tools Exiting tool editing without making changes no longer updating operation offsets.

D-14366

Mill Tools Copying toolpaths between machine groups now numbering tools properly.

D-14335

Mill Tools Fixed the Save to Library function on the Holder page in tree-style toolpath dialog boxes.

D-14314

Mill-Turn Providing motion block under Turret Park operation.

B-26881

Mill-Turn Fixed incorrect spindle direction warning for Pinch Turn operation.

D-13466

Mill-Turn Retract no longer affected by manual entry operation.

D-13710

Mill-Turn Invalid pickoff position no longer creates false error.

D-13775

Model Prep Doing a Move in Solid Prep no longer causes a crash if the gnomon is displayed.

D-14390

Planes Stock plane now being set to default WCS instead of default Cplane.

D-14391

Solids, Swept Addressed an issue with along chains after deleting part of the chain.

D-14555

Simulator Fixed issue with starting Simulator after editing plane manipulation keymap.

D-14550

Simulator Fixed a problem with running Simulator a second time.

D-14380D-14452

Simulator Added deviation values to Display Points information.

D-14345

Surface Fixed problem with ruled surface on two sets of splines.

D-14616


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Toolpaths Fixed an issue with posting incorrect tool number, offsets, feed rate, and spindle speed values.

D-08564

Toolpaths, Multiaxis

Multiaxis roughing no longer outputting incorrect backfeed rate.

D-14462

Toolpaths, OptiRest

OptiRest operation no longer creates an empty toolpath.

D-14405

Wire Fixed operation import/export for Agie, Mitsubishi, and Makino machines.

D-14585


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Converters Correctly apply wireframe color, surface color, and solid color when colors are not defined in incoming CAD models.

B-26360

Converters Fixed wireframe colors on UG import. D-13344

General Viewsheets now cleared correctly on File, New. D-14091

General Selection

Improved D+Z+ plane support in FastPoint mode.

D-14024

Mill Tools Improved the scrolling animation in the standalone Tool Manager.

B-26467

Mill Tools Changing overall length now properly updating tool display.

D-14121

Mill Tools Adding a new tool to an older lathe tool library or compressing it no longer maintains the machine pointer.

D-14122

Mill Tools Fixed issue where replacing a Mastercam library tool with the exact same tool created in the standalone Tool Manager resulted in a different toolpath.

D-14124

Mill Tools Updated tool projection when user changes the overall length.

D-14140

Mill Tools Converting tools-* library to TOOLDB via the Migration Wizard no longer locks the resulting TOOLDB file.

D-14141

Mill Tools Fixed import operations duplicate tool checking.

D-14142

Mill Tools “Assembly has changed” dialog box no longer displaying multiple times when you change holders in certain toolpaths.

D-14143

Mill Tools Deleting unused tools no longer causing a crash.

D-14206

Mill Tools Same tool number error message now displays correct tool information.

D-14269

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Mill Tools Fixed Save to Library function on Holder page in Mastercam tree-style toolpath dialog boxes.

D-14314

Planes Improved performance when hiding/showing planes from the Plane Manager.

D-14018

Planes Work offset no longer lost when incrementally rotating a plane.

D-14064

Planes Work offsets now correctly updated when changing the Tplane for an operation.

D-14154

Planes Work offset no longer lost when dynamically rotating a plane.

D-14257

Planes User-specified WCS and Tplane no longer being changed in Lathe.

D-14258

Planes Selecting Lathe Diameter = +D+Z from the Planes status bar menu now activates the plane.

D-14318

Planes Work offsets no longer lost when opening X7 files in X8.

D-14319

Planes Sorting in the Planes List no longer causes a crash.

D-14373

Simulator Fixed crash in Simulator when all levels were selected.

D-13511

Simulator Fixed issue with custom tool and stock to leave on walls.

D-13872

Solids Improved solid hide/unhide interaction D-14329

Toolpaths, Contour

Fixed issue with contour plunge. D-13722

Toolpaths, Transform

Operations with aggregate tools can now be transformed.

D-14179

Wire Fixed erratic motion in 4-axis wirepath with Direct 4-axis format.

D-14123

Wire Wire transform no longer causes “Taper exceeds machine limits” warning.

D-14193


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API NETHook API calls now update the selected state of operations in the Toolpath Manager..

D-13911

Converters Save As AutoCAD DWG/DXF now saves to correct version.

D-14025

General Fixed issue where Comp Side preview did not match Tplane.

D-10075

General Posting no longer prompts twice to overwrite files with no extension.

D-13239

General Axis origin (F9) lines are now refreshed on plane changes.

D-13991

General Blank lines in Manual Entry operations no longer produce bad NC/NCI output.

D-13806

General Using F2 to un-zoom now works correctly. D-14045

General Fixed issue where the File Save dialog was not saving the current file when creating a new part.

D-14088

General In “non-tree style” toolpaths, the tool used in the toolpath is now highlighted.

D-14107

Machine Simulation

A1_5XHURCO_VMCTTAC now works in X8. D-06388

Mill Tools Saving a tool twice to the same tool database no longer deletes the tool from the library.

D-08465

Mill Tools Dove tail tool is no longer invalid in Mastercam Simulator.

D-08978

Mill Tools Min/Max tool diameter and work piece material are now imported from Mastercam into the Extensions Tool Manager when searching for cut parameters.

D-09103

Mill Tools Mastercam Simulator no longer issues an invalid tool warning on a parametric dove-mill definition

D-11199

Mill Tools Fixed issue with tool profile when opening an MCX-6 file in X7 or X8.

D-11200

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Mill Tools Fixed issue with editing the default holder in a toolpath.

D-13302

Mill Tools Fixed profile builder to filter out 0 length lines in tool profiles.

D-13369

Mill Tools Lollipop tool data in X7 updates correctly and no longer displays as an invalid tool in X8.

D-13382

Mill Tools Toolpath now updates when tool number is changed.

D-13455

Mill Tools Fixed potential data loss when updating X6 TOOLDB to X8 (shoulder diameter, taper length, helix angle and helix type).

D-13524

Mill Tools Changing the "tool projection" by a small amount is no longer changing the profile of the tool.

D-13674

Mill Tools Fixed problem with corner radius value when creating a new ball tool.

D-13701

Mill Tools X6 dove mill data now updates correctly into X8.

D-13708

Mill Tools Fixed potential crash with extra long tool and/or assembly names.

D-14094

Mill Tools HolderDiameter and HolderHeight attributes now import into TOOLDB during migration from TOOLS-n files.

B-23847

Mill-Turn Turret park left with tool change now simulates properly.

D-05860

Mill-Turn IOF Simulation no longer freezes when using toolpath mode.

D-05900

Mill-Turn Simulation error on a 5-axis toolpath file fixed. D-05929

Mill-Turn Tool simulation now shows the tool correctly. D-06014

Mill-Turn Fixed issue with binned files not displaying a machine in machine simulation.

D-06522

Multiaxis 5-axis Drill toolpath no longer gouging the part when moving between points.

D-01716


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Multiaxis Curve 5-axis toolpath no longer chaining geometry twice when chains need to be re-defined.

D-01718

Multiaxis Curve 5-axis toolpath with the "Relative to direction" option selected now works as expected.

D-01719

Multiaxis When creating "Morph between 2 curves" toolpath, the toolpath dialog now minimizes when selecting "Z coordinate of a point".

D-01839

Multiaxis Convert 5-axis Tool Axis Control parameters no longer changed when the toolpath parameters are re-opened.

D-03648

Multiaxis Pattern Type images now display on the Project Curves, Cut Pattern page.

D-04743

Multiaxis X6 Machine Simulation XML file now works in X7.

D-06017

Multiaxis Starting Machine Simulation on a Japanese OS no longer crashes Mastercam.

D-06257

Multiaxis Blade Expert - Morph between Shroud and Hub strategy no longer crashes Blade Expert.

D-06587

Multiaxis Port Expert - Mastercam no longer stops responding after clicking on "Stock" in the toolpath parameters.

D-06899

Multiaxis Holder no longer displays below tool spindle in Machine Simulation.

D-07032

Multiaxis Incorrect toolpath no longer generated by Convert to 5axis with .lmd.

D-07272

Multiaxis Enabling entry/exit on a SWARF 5-axis toolpath no longer causes Mastercam to crash when you regenerate the operation.

D-07710

Planes Drafting entities created in "Non-standard" planes are now created at the proper "Z" depth.

D-13802

Planes Reinstated the warning to update operations when modifying work offsets in the Plane Manager.

B-26410


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Productivity Plus

Heidenhain file path now written to the same location as the NC file.

D-06312

Simulator Verify no longer appears to gouge part when comp is set to "Control".

D-04933

Simulator Mastercam Simulator now displays block drills with the correct tool tip angle.

D-05066

Simulator Fixed issue with toolplane changes on transformed operations.

D-06033

Simulator The projection of custom tools is now the same in the tool manager and Mastercam Simulator.

D-06062

Simulator Toolpath Nesting in Mastercam Simulator now recognizing tool changes.

D-06073

Simulator Verify now correctly reads tool profile data and no longer issues a zero length warning.

D-06086

Simulator Fixed memory issues when saving to STL at 0.001 tolerance.

D-06108

Simulator Simulator now compensates the tools correctly when simulating a Transform Operation.

D-06143

Simulator Stock Compare keeps inputted values. D-06179

Simulator Fixed Windows 7 32-bit Verify bug. D-06243

Simulator Face Mill tool no longer getting unnecessary undercut warning.

D-06255

Simulator Canned Rough and Finish toolpaths no longer cause Verify to crash.

D-06311

Simulator Move list details have been added to the programmed feed of the tool.

D-06380

Simulator Fixed various translation issues. D-06394

Simulator Rotary axis moves no longer "unwinding" in Verify.

D-06444

Simulator Fixed issue with Mastercam Simulator not displaying holders correctly in older surface toolpaths.

D-06524


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Simulator Toolpaths that are programmed in Control now showing in Simulator.

D-06581

Simulator Custom tool tip profile now projected onto stock model in Verify.

D-06927

Simulator Fixed issue with the Stock Opacity setting not retaining changes.

D-06970

Simulator Comp in Control: Verify no longer shows the wrong tool path.

D-07158

Simulator Fixed issue with stock positioning. D-07638

Simulator Fixed display of imported STL files. D-13917


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Issues Addressed in Mastercam X8 TP4Mastercam X8 Technical Preview 4 includes several bugs fixes, including the following list:


Analyze Angle Analyze Angle now references current C-plane. D-13479

Code Expert Code Expert simulation now correctly shows right spindle ops offset.

D-09876

Code Expert No longer raises Invalid Path Exception Message Posting when running a VBScript.

D-09943

Code Expert Fixed display of Code Expert information. D-10122

Code Expert Code Expert now able to change colors for Feedrate & Linear Arc identifiers.

D-13418

Converters Configurations referenced in SOLIDWORKS assembly now imported correctly.

D-13379

Converters Non-visible surfaces in Inventor files no longer being imported.

D-13454

General Edit/Common Parameters no longer creates a new toolpath group.

D-10012

General Regenerating FBM operations created in X7 no longer updates mcamx7\mill\Tools tooldb.

D-10163

General Fixed issue with visible levels when opening parts with Level Manager already open.

D-10173

Graphics Translucent shading now shows one part inside another.

D-09886

Graphics Improved display of wireframe entities along solid edges.

D-13420

Graphics Improved display when switching between viewsheets.

D-13435

Lathe Lathe internal groove toolpath no longer has unexplained retract move.

D-09944

Lathe Lathe now has the ability to have the same tool number for twin turrets.

D-09747

Lathe Fixed defect with "stock amount" in groove toolpath.

D-11207

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Lathe Corrected a problem with extended lead out when using a boring bar.

D-13250

Mill Tools Holder list now populated with holders from the default tool library as specified in Mastercam config.

B-22385

Mill Tools Corrected issue where a custom Lathe tool could not be copied to the upper window in the Mastercam Tool Manager.

D-09605

Mill Tools The graphical preview is now repainted when changing tool type from Endmill to Bull-Endmill in create tool function.

D-09270

Mill Tools Right-mouse click now selects item in Tool Manager.

B-23848

Mill Tools Spindle direction is now changing as expected when creating taps.

D-09454

Mill Tools Updated Lathe Tool Library Translator. D-09726

Mill Tools Updating X6 Tool database to X8 no longer resets coolant values.

D-09693

Mill Tools DXF tools can now be created from a directory that contains double-byte characters in its name.

D-09905

Mill Tools Tools can now be deleted from a .TOOLS-7 file. D-09369

Mill Tools Existing tools in Surface toolpaths can now be edited.

D-09610

Mill Tools Enumerations updated for localization in datagrid groups.

D-10134

Mill Tools Fixed crash when selecting tool in operations manager.

D-08546

Mill Tools Fixed crash when editing custom tool from DXF in Mastercam.

D-08666


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Issues Addressed in Mastercam X8 TP3Mastercam X8 Technical Preview 3 includes several bugs fixes, including the following list:

Mill Turn Fixed issue with Mill-Turn toolplane setup on certain parts.

D-09945

Mill Turn Fixed issue with that disabled “Derive from geometry” option.

D-13259

Planes T/C plane once again switches to top after selecting isometric view.

D-13279

Nesting Nesting now waits for multi-thread toolpath operations to finish calculating.

D-13224

Nesting Improved loading of customized default sheet. D-09961

Setup Sheet Setup Sheet now shows all coolant types in use.

D-07953

Setup Sheet Fixed issue with Setup Sheet reporting incorrect tool descriptions and tool names.

D-08271

Setup Sheet Added ability to output manual entry toolpaths in sequence with other toolpaths.

B-22275

Toolpaths, 2D High Speed

Changed “Core” and “Area” terminology to “From outside” and “Stay inside”.

B-24911

Toolpaths, Surface High Speed

Improved retract height for OptiRest and Rest Roughing.

B-22806

Category Description Defect #

Add-ons ATP - Operations are no longer created with Top of Stock=0.0 instead of value in operations file.

D-06136

Converters Specific DWG files now open correctly in Mastercam.

D-03506

Converters Importing a specific SolidEdge assembly no longer crashes Mastercam.

D-08539


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Issues Addressed in Mastercam X8 TP2Mastercam X8 Technical Preview 2 included several bugs fixes, including the following list:

Converters Duplicate notes no longer being produced in specific DWG files.

D-09720

General The "Only display selected toolpaths" option now gets saved upon re-opening a file.

D-09180

General Geometry Groups: View option is now working properly in X8.

D-09804

General Wrong spindle speed no longer output if entry override is on.

D-09862

Mill Tools Added warning for users when they are going to overwrite tool data in the Create Tool/Holder Wizard.

B-21975

Mill Tools Holder segment data now available in post processor.

B-22386

Mill Tools FBM Mill tools no longer generating corrupt or invalid file errors.

D-08991

Mill Tools Drag and dropping a compound holder assembly is no longer re-ordering holders.

D-09809

Planes Delete button no longer tries to delete Plane that cannot be deleted.

D-09981

Wire Added infinite look ahead checkbox to Agie dialogs.

B-07786


Backplot Drills now displayed correctly in Classic Backplot with user-defined WCS.

D-08883

Code Expert Fixed an issue with ToolCallOuts in NC Configuration.

D-09748

Category Description Defect #

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Code Expert Code Expert editor position when searching for specific NCI line adjusted to be at mid-screen.

D-09445

Code Expert Code Editor now allows printing of a section of a document.

D-09478

File, Translators

Fixed an issue with geometry missing in specific DWG files.

D-09336

File, Translators

Corrected colors for incoming IGES file. D-09483

File, Translators

DWG file no longer missing surfaces when converted.

D-09728

Lathe Lathe groove operation no longer cutting too deep on last move.

D-09580

Machine Simulation

External posting now properly supports custom tools, transform operations, and transform to WCS feature.

D-09199

Mastercam Simulator

Tool changes now registering correctly in both Simulator and the binary NCI file.

D-08037

Mastercam Simulator

C-axis Face Drill now shows correct path in Simulator.

D-08082

Mastercam Simulator

The Hide Machine Housing button now keeps its setting correctly.

D-08088

Mastercam Simulator

Stop on tool change now stops correctly even if only the tool number is different.

D-08340

Mastercam Simulator

Tool numbers corrected in Move List. D-08586

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed error occurring in IOF C-Hook involving a cutoff.

D-08911

Mastercam Simulator

Simulation is now showing 5-axis drill in Mill-Turn with multiple holes correctly.

D-09024

Mastercam Simulator

Verifying a Surface High Speed toolpath displays correctly whether playing or stepping through the toolpath.

D-09119

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with incorrect tool plane on C-axis Face Drill toolpath after first hole.

D-09173


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Mastercam Simulator

Mastercam Simulator and Machine Simulation will now run if the user changes the location of the My McamX folder in Configuration.

D-09175

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed an issue with displaying C-axis motion. D-09251

Mastercam Simulator

Improved chamfer endmill display. D-09271

Mastercam Simulator

Stock transfer with spindles synced now shows spindles spinning.

D-09352

Mastercam Simulator

In IOF Simulation, improved speed on the sub spindle operations.

D-09533

Mastercam Simulator

Workpiece is now coming across even with arc issues.

D-09662

Mill Tools Using "Get Holder from Library" in the CheckHolder C-Hook now works properly.

D-05868

Mill Tools Fixed a crash when FBM creates tools from scratch.

D-07862

Mill Tools Fixed an issue using Lathe Tools with very long custom profile paths.

D-08559

Mill Tools Simulator no longer getting a tool error because of incorrect tool profile data.

D-08788

Mill Tools The tool material is no longer getting changed to Carbide when the original material was HSS when the tool was created in an earlier version (X6 or X5 tool library).

D-08966

Mill Tools Addressed issue with cutting depths being incorrect for flat endmill on DXF Import.

D-09013

Mill Tools Using Edit Holder option on a default tool assembly now properly updates Holder Name in tool list.

D-09214

Mill Tools Opening an X7 .TOOLDB file in X8 is no longer crashing X8.

D-09268

Mill Tools Chamfer size now applied properly. D-09553

Mill Tools Undo of assemblies is no longer losing components.

D-09565


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Issues Addressed in Mastercam X8 TP1Mastercam X8 Technical Preview 1 included several bugs fixes, including the following list:

Solids to Surfaces

Fixed problem with trimmed surface boundaries found in X7 MU1.

D-08827


Fixed erratic moves in Morph Between 2 Curves toolpath.

D-08749


Swarf toolpath now calculating correct result when climb cutting selected.

D-08998


Mesh toolpath with a flat tool now performs 5-axis moves correctly.

D-09065


New swarf algorithm supports additional part shapes.

D-09210


New swarf toolpath no longer repeating itself based on the number of layers when layers are set to "Slice".

D-09273


Fixed an issue with a specific part in Blade Expert.

D-09506

Toolpaths, Probe

Probe Calibration Center now allows selection of the point from the part.

D-07090

Xform Removed Xform, Drag since its functionality is superseded by Dynamic Xform.


API Changing the chain direction correctly affects a single entity.

D-02301

ATP Fixed ATP Import Operation exception. D-05727

ATP With Educational SIM, inform user and exit ATP.

D-07684

ATP ATP now processes Helix Bore and Circle Mill toolpaths correctly.

D-08338


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ATP Fixed nesting sort order. D-08568

C-Hooks Pts2Arcs C-Hook no longer reports "Unknown file type" when run.

D-06624

Code Expert Launching Code Expert in "Editor" mode no longer creates and uses a separate folder in my mcamx7\Config.

D-05063

Code Expert Bookmarks working correctly after "Save As". D-05412

Code Expert Insert Block Numbers now includes an option to not number comments.

D-06610

Code Expert "Do not prefix with N" option in Code Expert no longer allows Insert Block Numbers to add multiple sequence numbers.

D-06621

Create, Bounding Box

Improved WCS support. D-06775

Create, Drafting

Fixed fractional display. D-06194

Create, Point Endpoints now finding all cases. D-06411, D-06443

Create, Spline Fixed issues with creating splines. D-07989

Create, Surface

Fixed issues with filleting to a curve. D-04521

Create, Surface

Create, Surface, Extruded no longer rotating surfaces by 90 degrees.

D-05699

Create, Surface

Trim now yielding correct results. D-06134, D-06500

Create, Surface

Fixed issues with Create, Surface, Extend trimmed edges

D-06639

Create, Surface

Improved speed on Create, Surface, Ruled D-07310

Create, Surface

Can now cancel out of Create, Surface, Trim, To curves even once chaining dialog box displays.

D-07523

Create, Surface

Corrected issues with net surfaces. D-07970


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Create, Surface

Corrected issues with trimming surfaces to curves.

D-08977

File, Translators

Fixed geometry creation issues when importing a specific Unigraphics file.

D-06298

File, Translators

Fixed problems with annotations when importing a specific Unigraphics file.

D-06560

File, Translators

Fixed crash when importing a specific STEP file.

D-06607, D-08544

File, Translators

Fixed crash when importing a specific Unigraphics file.

D-06670

File, Translators

Fixed crash when importing a specific ProE/Creo file.

D-07422

File, Translators

Multiple sheet DWG file now imports correctly into Mastercam.

D-08010

File, Translators

Masking option in DWG/DXF importer works in all cases.

D-09238

General Edit common parameters now updating all parameters.

D-03585

General Edit common parameters now correctly updating the work offset number.

D-05076

General Improved surface de-selection in large surface files.

D-06097

General Wire default machine can now be changed in configuration.

D-06217, D-06676

General Solids layout no longer triggers database corruption.

D-06259

General Screen start-up size has been adjusted. D-06564

General Fixed issue with adding a cancel button to Mastercam file dialog.

D-06754

General TrueType font now stays between sessions. D-06900

General Project Manager now saving the NCI to the correct folder.

D-06957


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General When opening previous version file, the machine definition is properly updated to current version.

D-07094

General Productivity+ displays in Mastercam Launcher. D-07132

General Japanese characters are now being displayed correctly in the graphics area when a plane is highlighted in Plane Manager.

D-07265

General Fixed an issue with deleting passes in the Toolpath Editor.

D-07313

General No longer allowing the user to close a parent dialog box when the child dialog box is still open.

D-07321

General Viewsheet message appears when opening a current version file.

D-07327

General Removes or suppressed the "Work offset number already used" warning.

D-07409

General Solids no longer unselectable. D-07497

General Fixed defects in changing levels in the Level Manager.

D-07498

General Visible level list functions properly when using solid functions with viewsheets.

D-07827

General Viewsheet prompt is no longer shown when editing operation defaults and library files.

D-07873

General Fixed issue with copying and pasting operations.

D-08001, D-08366

General Fixed drag and drop tool in Operations Manager.

D-08055

General Changing the "Mastercam Current Version Parts" path in configuration is no longer moving the "shared Mcamx" folder.

D-08092

General Fixed operation selection in stock model dialog box.

D-08337

General Toolpath group no longer keeps old machine group comment, even if the toolpath group is renamed.

D-08416


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General Using "Microsoft Windows Standard" file dialog style is no longer missing a button in the File, Save Some dialog.

D-08440

General EA Manager no longer disabled if operations are imported.

D-08595

General Fixed issue with being unable to save and then reopen a file.

D-08760

General Fixed issue with multithreading hanging. D-06238

Graphics Fixed display of complicated splines D-04684

Graphics Fixed issue with print preview of white solids. D-07650

Graphics Fixed issue with solids going dark. D-07810

Graphics Fixed issues with graphics when using custom WCS.

D-08113

Lathe Tool orientation is disabled for lathe drilling operations.

D-05078

Lathe The "D" and "Z" in a Transform, Mirror operation are no longer reversed in VTL mode.

D-05758

Lathe Remaining stock working correctly. D-05861

Lathe Lathe Groove, Smooth Depth Cuts no longer skipping sections.

D-06254

Lathe Chain direction on closed contours is no longer ignored on splines if "Use Cursor position" is disabled.

D-06365

Lathe Improved lathe stock calculation. D-06376

Lathe Improved processing time for lathe groove roughing.

D-06398

Lathe Remaining stock display corrected after operation with tool inspection.

D-06466

Lathe Fixed issue with tool inspection using the toolpath’s lead in/out arcs.

D-06467

Lathe Removed extra step when “no plunge allowed” is selected.

D-06542

Lathe Lathe rough toolpath no longer roughing the same area twice.

D-06590


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Lathe Fixed issue with Lathe dynamic rough toolpath gouging.

D-06591

Lathe Fixed issue with Lathe groove lead-in arcs. D-06875

Lathe Adjust stock now highlighting the stock. D-06937

Lathe Tool no longer ignores clearance set in Tool Settings dialog box when executing rapid move.

D-06959

Lathe Fixed issue with rotation type under axis control.

D-06979

Lathe Lathe Dynamic Rough now works with revolved stock.

D-06999

Lathe Fixed issue with display of Adjust Stock. D-07251

Lathe When using Tool Inspection to do a pecking routine, the tool retracts at the end of the toolpath.

D-07326

Lathe Lathe operation no longer yields "invalid arc" warning in Classic Backplot and or causes Verify to hang.

D-07330

Lathe Tool orientation on machine corrected with custom tool.

D-07475

Lathe Start position in editing lathe toolpath no longer coming from origin.

D-07616

Lathe When using metric configuration, and using a cutoff toolpath, the secondary feedrate/spindle speed section updates correctly to mm/rev.

D-07619

Lathe Setup Sheet - Cycle Time - Reports correct time for Thread C operations.

D-07744

Lathe Lathe tool is no longer cutting too far. D-07919

Lathe Fixed Lathe Groove, Peck Groove, Peck Parameters.

D-08183

Lathe Fixed defect in Lathe Rough toolpath found in X7 MU1.

D-08509

Lathe Drill Clearance correctly applied at Start and End of toolpath.

D-08578


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Lathe Manual Entry toolpath no longer causes X8 to crash upon file load.

D-08645

Lathe Fixed reference points retract. D-08740

Lathe Lathe roughing operations are no longer gouging and returning a lot of collision warnings.

D-08805

Lathe Deselecting the Update stock option in Point toolpaths turns off correctly.

D-08854

Lathe Fixed gouge with Lathe Groove toolpath (chain).

D-08887

Lathe The correct prompt is displayed in Lathe home position.

D-09010

Lathe Tool Inspection point now written when reference points are enabled twice and set same.

D-09055

Lathe Miscellaneous operations are no longer grayed out with 2-axis lathe in right-click menu.

D-09063

Machine Simulation

X6 XML file now runs properly in X8. D-05987

Machine Simulation

Fixed issue with A1_5XHURCO_VMCTTAC file. D-06388

Machine Simulation

Holder no longer displaying below tool spindle.

D-07032

Mastercam Simulator

Improved NCI processing time. D-04169

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed Backplot and Verify Gviews to match SOLIDWORKS views.

D-04414

Mastercam Simulator

Axis substitution file no longer shows tool colliding with part.

D-04617

Mastercam Simulator

Improved support for multiple machine groups.

D-04875

Mastercam Simulator

Stock Setup now being reset on File New correctly.

D-04906

Mastercam Simulator

Verify no longer appears to gouge part when compensation is set to Control.

D-04933


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Mastercam Simulator

Verify updates stock correctly when switching between machine groups.

D-05039

Mastercam Simulator

Simulator displaying block drills with the correct tool tip angle.

D-05066

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed an error that displayed if you attempted to verify a Lathe toolpath without defining stock first.

D-05106

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed problem with Mastercam crash after Backplot.

D-05257

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed inconsistent Backplot and Verify options when working with Mastercam Simulator.

D-05673

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed verification of Router horizontal block drill.

D-05794

Mastercam Simulator

Turret park left now simulates properly, even with tool change.

D-05860

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with verifying with precision set to High.

D-05878

Mastercam Simulator

Simulator no longer freezes when using toolpath mode.

D-05900

Mastercam Simulator

Workpiece displays in Verify in Demo/HLE product.

D-05904

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed Mastercam Simulator lockup. D-05905

Mastercam Simulator

CPU usage now released properly when closing Simulator.

D-05919

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed error on 5-axis toolpath file. D-05929

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed leftover STL image after selecting File, New.

D-05989

Mastercam Simulator

In Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, simulation messages being forced to the top.

D-06003

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed problem with tool plane changes on transformed operations.

D-06033

Mastercam Simulator

Projection of custom tools now the same in Tool Manager and Mastercam Simulator.

D-06062


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Mastercam Simulator

Toolpath nesting in Simulator properly recognizing tool changes.

D-06073

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed tool issue with zero length warning. D-06086

Mastercam Simulator

Addressed Save to STL memory problem at 0.001 tolerance.

D-06108

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed transform defect in Simulator. D-06143

Mastercam Simulator

Changing stock compare values in XML file now sticks.

D-06179

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed Windows 7 32-bit issue. D-06243

Mastercam Simulator

Removed undercut warning for face mills. D-06255

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with starting Simulator on Japanese operating system.

D-06257

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with canned rough and finish toolpaths.

D-06311

Mastercam Simulator

Enhanced move list with toolpath info. D-06380

Mastercam Simulator

Contour-Axis substitution clockwise around cylinder no longer 'unwinds' end of operation.

D-06444

Mastercam Simulator

Contour toolpath displaying correctly in Simulator.

D-06581

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue in Verify in Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS.

D-06632

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed incorrect verify result in Lathe C-axis toolpath.

D-06804

Mastercam Simulator

For custom tools defined in both quadrant 1 and 4, the length compensation is corrected in Simulator.

D-06809

Mastercam Simulator

Custom tool tip profile now projected onto stock model in Verify

D-06927

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed setting for stock opacity. D-06970


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Mastercam Simulator

Fixed custom tool holder display with transform toolpath backplot.

D-06977

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with running Simulator on a 3D part file.

D-07075

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with errors during C-axis drill toolpaths.

D-07154

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with display of compensation in control during Verify.

D-07158, D-07299, D-07990

Mastercam Simulator

Verify now shows correct tool number in move list.

D-07344

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with display of geometry lines. D-07474

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed stock positioning error. D-07638

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed transition error between operations. D-07771

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed incorrect order when Probing operations are involved.

D-07826

Mastercam Simulator

Simulator now shows part correctly with custom tool (concave).

D-07858

Mastercam Simulator

Stock Model in Verify no longer shows incorrect position according to user defined WCS.

D-07892

Mastercam Simulator

STL saved from Verify no longer causes Mastercam to crash when opened.

D-07985

Mastercam Simulator

Custom tools with transform operation no longer gets invalid tool in Simulator.

D-08008

Mastercam Simulator

Simulator and Machine Simulation will now run if the user changes location of the My McamX folder in configuration.

D-08084

Mastercam Simulator

Source toolpath’s transition to transform toolpath operation no longer shows incorrect gouge.

D-08175


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Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with Japanese characters in file name for Save Stock as STL.

D-08280

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed “Index out of bounds of array” error. D-08339

Mastercam Simulator

Stop Condition message text now supports Japanese characters.

D-08364

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed model shift between stock model and workpiece.

D-08717

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with verify visibility. D-08810

Mastercam Simulator

Fixed issue with C-Axis face drill tool plane being incorrect after first hole.

D-08857

Mill Tools Changing the tool name in Extensions correctly displays in Mastercam.

D-03458

Mill Tools Naming convention for a tapered end mill now using shank dia. instead of tip dia.

D-04971

Mill Tools Tool coolant made compatible with MGP’s coolant.

D-05092

Mill Tools Deleting an assembly no longer causing an error.

D-05122

Mill Tools Fixed an issue with setting tool projection. D-05123

Mill Tools Eliminated crash on right-click in database explorer

D-05165

Mill Tools Fixed search library when entering tool number.

D-05211

Mill Tools If Assign tool number sequentially option on, change tool number manually now works correctly.

D-05219

Mill Tools After deleting an assembly, Assembly Undo no longer missing the tool and holder.

D-05250

Mill Tools Can now delete tool from library in Tool Manager.

D-05360

Mill Tools Fixed auto-highlighting of fields in Tool and Holder Wizards.

D-05361


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Mill Tools Select Library Tool no longer crashing Mastercam.

D-05461

Mill Tools Multiple tool holder assemblies can now be added to a .TOOLDB file.

D-05493

Mill Tools Fixed crash on save to library. D-05501

Mill Tools Tools deleted in X6 no longer show up in X8. D-05552

Mill Tools Creating a new assembly in Tool Manager sets the offsets properly.

D-05553

Mill Tools Fixed validation error in holder page. D-05603

Mill Tools Undefined tool now received correctly by Mastercam Simulator.

D-05689

Mill Tools Fixed radius type for boring tool. D-05696

Mill Tools Fixed crash during custom tool creation. D-05697

Mill Tools Fixed Get Block Drill issue. D-05726

Mill Tools Fixed custom face mill display. D-05802

Mill Tools Issue with custom tool holder now displays correctly in Mastercam Simulator.

D-06160

Mill Tools Percentage of tool stepover now brought correctly into Mastercam.

D-06251

Mill Tools Fixed issue with tool material code. D-06329

Mill Tools FBM Tool list updating correctly. D-06333

Mill Tools Projection of custom tools now matches in Tool Manager and Mastercam Simulator.

D-06425

Mill Tools Posting correct tool numbers. D-06536

Mill Tools Shank diameter greater than tool diameter and tool projection equal to shoulder length no longer causing problems in holder display and Backplot.

D-06595

Mill Tools Assembly with two holders displays correctly in Backplot and Holder page.

D-06614

Mill Tools In Mill-Turn multiaxis toolpaths, selecting a holder then changing to another branch is no longer crashing Mastercam.

D-06729


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Mill Tools Fixed issue with saving tools to a library. D-06974

Mill Tools After editing a tool in the lower window of the Mastercam tool manager, another random tool no longer is highlighted.

D-07000

Mill Tools Fixed issue with importing metric tools as inch values.

D-07067

Mill Tools Tool profiles with arcs display correctly. D-07068

Mill Tools Speeds and Feeds Calculator's # of Flutes, % Material Cut now saving properly.

D-07150

Mill Tools Warn of duplicate tools option working correctly.

D-07323

Mill Tools Changing the overall length of a custom tool no longer crashes Mastercam.

D-07342

Mill Tools Fixed Tool Manager error where user was unable to add tool to tool list.

D-07348

Mill Tools Updated X6 .TOOLDB files with custom lathe tools can now create toolpaths.

D-07353

Mill Tools Transform operations using custom tools no longer create an invalid tool error in Mastercam Simulator.

D-07357

Mill Tools Create new database in Mastercam Tool Manager now overwrites existing database.

D-07493

Mill Tools Fixed issue with “barrel” tool being drawn inverted.

D-07501

Mill Tools Fixed duplicate tool warning when posting a nested file.

D-07636

Mill Tools Fixed problem with importing custom tool geometry from a level.

D-07713

Mill Tools Saving the same tool twice now does exactly that.

D-07779

Mill Tools Fixed inconsistencies with importing custom tool geometry from an MCX file.

D-07901

Mill Tools Fixed issue with regenerating Mill toolpaths causing Lathe toolpaths to be marked as dirty.

D-08567


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Mill Tools Editing a custom tool without making changes no longer reports an invalid tool in Verify.

D-08676

Mill Tools Fixed sequential tool numbering in ATP Import Operations.

D-08686

Mill Tools Fixed taper angle issue in Tool Wizard. D-08731

Mill-Turn Fixed tool simulation error. D-06014

Mill-Turn Mill-Turn Transform Op now respects Y-axis capability on lower turret.

D-06253

Mill-Turn Enhanced simulation button tooltip. D-06377

Mill-Turn Fixed incorrect stock position in Mill-Turn simulation

D-06452

Mill-Turn Mill-Turn Facing toolpath transform no longer inverts transitions between passes.

D-07533

Mill-Turn Fixed lower turret transform tool loading error. D-08380

Mill-Turn NetHASP now working properly with Code Expert

D- 08673

Mill-Turn Issue with Simulation – Backplot and Verify acceptable.

D-08300

Nesting Fixed issues with trying to bring in previous version files directly into Toolpath Nesting through “Add Operations from files” option.

D-05506

Nesting Fixed issue with dialog box resource message. D-06115

Nesting Fixed issue with adding operations. D-06625

Nesting NESTING.INI file via MCLINK now working correctly.

D-07970

Nesting Addressed geometry nesting error. D-08468

Nesting Geometry nesting no longer reports error with chained cluster.

D-09227

Planes Planes Manager now behaving correctly when switching views.

D-08129

Planes WCS and T/C Planes now display correct name when selected from Plane Manager

D-08329

Router Fixed drill block selection tool crash. D-08107


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Router Tools Changing the block drill sizes in MGP correctly propagates to the tool manager.

D-05057

Screen Statistics now giving correct entity counts. D-08331

Setup Sheet Fixed issues with sorting. D-06183

Setup Sheet Now includes stock diameter for cylinders. D-06199

Setup Sheet Added tool sorting option. D-07452

Setup Sheet Displays appropriate min/max values for X, Y, Z.

D-08161

Setup Sheet Work offsets no longer overwriting the tool list. D-08284

Solids Fixed an associativity issue. D-06873

Solids Fixed Solids, To Surface issues. D-08827

Solids Solid Layout now supports WCS. D-09130

Stock Model Resolved a conflict between stock model and solid layout.

D-06035

Stock Model Fixed incorrect stock model result. D-06171, D-07097

Stock Model Fixed stock model crash. D-06955, D-07303

Stock Model Fixed issue with stock model not processing “tip only” correctly.

D-07306


Fixed issue with 2D HST Blend compensation direction.

D-05921


Improved importing legacy Peel Mill toolpaths. D-06021


2D HST island facing now leaving stock above islands.

D-06135


Fixed issue with Peel Mill not regenerating. D-06246


2D HST island facing now yielding correct motion.

D-06284


2D HST blend no longer ignoring stepovers for along motion.

D-06299


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Fixed issue with 2D Dynamic Contour failing to process.

D-06628


Improved error handling for 2D HST multithread operations.

D-06735


Fixed issue with no compensation being output to the NCI file for Peel Mill finish pass.

D-06745


Improved Dynamic Rest detection. D-06880


Improved Dynamic Rest motion. D-07164


Fixed issue with Dynamic Contour cutting to the wrong depth.

D-07223


2D HST Area Mill no longer cutting outside the machining region.

D-07230


Fixed issue with incorrect pass/cut markers in 2D HST.

D-07468


Fixed large gap in Dynamic Mill toolpath. D-07492


Improved Dynamic Mill smoothness. D-07542


Dynamic Core now appropriately applying breakthrough parameter.

D-07612


Fixed Area Mill feed plane issue. D-08152


2D HST no longer machining inside an avoidance region.

D-08410


Fixed retract issue with 2D HST Blend Mill. D-08443

Toolpaths, Circle Mill

Improved Circle Mill stepovers when lead in/out enabled.

D-08251

Toolpaths, Contour

Fixed 2D contour corner rounding and compensation in control.

D-02676

Toolpaths, Contour

Fixed issue with 2D contour reversing direction.

D-07138


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Toolpaths, Drill Fixed an issue with general selection not being available during drill point selection.

D-06173


Fixed issue with 5-axis Drill gouging the part between points.

D-01716


When opening an X4 file with a Curve 5-axis toolpath in it and the chains need to be re-defined, when the geometry is re-chained, the geometry no longer gets chained twice.

D-01718


Fixed an issue with Curve 5-axis with the "Relative to direction" option on in the Lines selection for the toolpath.

D-01719


Fixed issue with dialog box not minimizing. D-01839


Convert5ax no longer changes tool axis control parameters then next time the toolpath parameters are opened.

D-03648


Project Curves dialog box includes dynamic images for different pattern types on Cut Pattern page.

D-04743


Convert5ax toolpath now regenerates correctly.

D-05926


Morph between 2 Curves - Cut method "Spiral" is no longer generating multi passes when depths are set to "First Slice Only".

D-06419


Minimum tilt now recognizes check surfaces properly.

D-06555


Fixed Blade Expert crash. D-06587


Mastercam no longer stops responding after clicking on "Stock" in the toolpath parameters.

D-06899


Multi-axis toolpaths correctly generating toolpaths from STL Mesh.

D-06952


Fixed issue with Curve 5-axis moves. D-07241


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Morph between 2 curves reports an error and now keeps the values that avoid the error.

D-07266


Correct toolpath now generated by Convert to 5axis with .LMD file.

D-07272

Toolpaths Multiaxis

Tool Axis Control settings to "Run Tool - At user given point" is no longer reversed.

D-07540


Fixed swarf crash. D-07710


Fixed crash when attempting to create a new advanced multiaxis toolpath in attached file.

D-07992


Advanced multiaxis toolpath created in X6 no longer crashes when clicking on Parameters.

D-08004

Toolpath, Multiaxis

Math functions are now being calculated after pressing [Tab] in Advanced multiaxis toolpath fields.

D-08087

Toolpath, Multiaxis

Fixed cuts along curve issue. D-08178

Toolpath, Multiaxis

New swarf “machining side” options now working correctly.

D-08256

Toolpath, Multiaxis

Fixed curve tool axis control problem. D-08297

Toolpath, Multiaxis

Fixed issue in Blade Expert where reposition moves were violating the hub boundary.

D-08312

Toolpath, Multiaxis

New Swarf Milling toolpath now supports Japanese characters.

D-08365

Toolpath, Multiaxis

Swarf toolpath now calculating correct result when climb milling selected.

D-08998

Toolpaths, Probe

Fixed Heidenhein file path. D-06312

Toolpaths, Probe

Mastercam no longer crashes when posting probing operations in specific file.

D-07486

Toolpaths, Probe

Probing data no longer lost after opening and closing Machine Definition Manager

D-07508

Toolpaths, Probe

Probe now moves to selected Z position when measuring points.


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Toolpaths, Probe

Probing example no longer shows incorrect tool movement in Backplot.

D-07915

Toolpaths, Probe

Statement label is now found after file is saved and re-opened.

D-08127

Toolpaths, Probe

Fixed crash when posting probing operations in attached file.

D-08173

Toolpaths, Probe

Fixed issue with probe position differences. D-08545

Toolpaths, Surface

Finish Contour passes output now scaled correctly.

D-07299

Toolpaths, Surface

Fixed Surface Rough Pocket crash. D-07891


Fixed issue with 3D HST Project toolpath using a tapered tool.

D-05073


Fixed OptiRest holder gouge D-05538


Fixed error where 3D HST Project toolpath produces no motion.

D-05842


Fixed Hybrid computation error. D-05859


Fixed incorrect Hybrid toolpath with check surfaces.

D-06010


Fixed an issue with OptiCore hanging during processing.

D-06105


Improved rest toolpath associativity. D-06208


3D HST rapid moves no longer feed moves. D-06351, D-06374


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OptiRest step-up parameter value stays. D-06364


Corrected Area Clearance results with tapered tool.

D-06420


Fixed issue with OptiRest violating rest material.

D-06966


Fixed issue with Hybrid toolpath failing to process.

D-07556


3D HST Scallop now using stock to leave value.

D-07701


Fixed an issue with Waterline toolpath failing to process.

D-08289


Fixed Rest Roughing gouge. D-08316


XY coordinates no longer change with older file.

D-01092


Transform Mirror no longer flips scallop cut order (using NCI).

D-03398


Fixed Transform Mirror retracts (using NCI). D-03970


Fixed Transform Mirror erratic result (using NCI).

D-04911


Transform using NCI no longer reversing some arcs.

D-06202


Fixed retract to clearance height in transform operation.

D-06470


Fixed issue with Toolpath Transform missing area.

D-06642


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Fixed Transform Mirror with 5-axis toolpath. D-06644


Fixed issue with Toolpath Transform chain direction not mapping correctly.

D-06972


Toolpath transform delta no longer showing "Y" instances when it is not used.

D-07015


Transform translate using NCI no longer creates incorrect toolpath.

D-07058


Transform Toolpath dialog no longer disabling Delta fields.

D-07273


Toolpath no longer compensated to the wrong side when using 'Source: Geometry".

D-07550


Fixed issue with transform of transform. D-07553


Fixed issue with Transform Translate using wrong direction and start point when using geometry as source.

D-07957


Transform Translate, Helix bore toolpath that is transformed no longer outputs reversed arc moves.

D-07968


Transform Toolpath - Work offset increment now accepts a negative value.

D-07988


Transform Mirror, Geometry source result no longer different than from NCI source

D-08135


Fixed bad result in Transform Mirror when using geometry source.

D-08136


Fixed an issue with Transform Mirror. D-08138

Xform Fixed an issue with projecting lines converted from text to a surface.

D-04157

Xform Fixed issues with Xform, Project by Normal D-04961

Xform Corrected issues with projecting points onto surfaces.

D-05318

Xform Corrected problem with offset failure. D-07062


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