Mill v5.1 Now Shipping - AutoCAD files now supported up to v2009 (both DXF and DWG). - Windows Vista users take a deep breath...we have you covered: - New installer engine works better in Vista and in 64-bit version of XP and Vista. - Digital file signatures now used on all G-ZERO executables, so Vista's UAC allows cleaner start-up. - Collision detection improved so that offending lines in source are immediately caught and more easily corrected. - Owners of the Station Option now see better F2 graphics when CHILD is used.
Lathe v5 in early testing (may ship late summer) - Zigzag ROUGH enhancement extends cutter life up to 40%. - Feedrate finetuning allows precise feed control for each individual move of the cutter - Cleaner menu, including larger fonts and Widget connectivity. - Drawing speed control, plus Step Tool mode, plus translucent - Dynamic part material list - UNDO/REDO - SUPERG71 improved to support cast rough boundaries - SUPERGROOVE enhanced to make finish tool stop at mid-point, not at wall - ID jaw support added to MAT’L command. Just give a minus value for clamp amt. - Adding new part materials greatly simplified. Just add data to ADDMATS.F - G70 canned cycle no longer confused by blank source lines - New colors for source lines help readability - New CAD file support for DXF (up to rev 2009) and DWG (up to rev 2009) - Flipped part work can be shown in separate spindle, or back of part (both ops showing on same part correctly) - Sub-spindle work can be shown in separate spindle, or back of part (TAKEOVER aware) - Livetool mill passes - F10 – max viewport mode - Id/od tools types (set point) expanded to include 5=inside neutral, 6=outside neutral, 7=face neutral(rough outward), 8=face neutral(rough inward), 9=inside neutral (rough backward), 10=outside neutral(rough backward), 11=livetool axial (face work), 12=livetool radial (side work).
