Whats New. Tutorial de EdgeCAM

Whats New in
Edgecam 2016 R2
This document highlights new product features and enhancements in Edgecam 2016 R2.
To run Edgecam and Part Modeler 2016 R2, the expiry date in the license must be March 2016 or later.
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Contents
WHATS NEW DOCUMENT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................. 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 5
General Enhancements
64-BIT EDGECAM .................................................................................................................................................... 7
GRAPHICS TESSELLATION ........................................................................................................................................... 7
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION OF USER POST MACROS ......................................................................................................... 8
Manufacture Enhancements
TURNING WITH ROTATING HEADS (MULTI TASK MACHINES).......................................................................................... 10
SUPPORT FOR NUTATED HEADS (MULTI TASK MACHINES)............................................................................................. 13
PROFILING CYCLE - BREAK CORNERS OPTIONS WITH GEOMETRY COMPENSATION ............................................................... 14
OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 14
OPERATIONS - ASSOCIATIVE FEEDS AND SPEEDS FROM THE TOOLSTORE ........................................................................... 14
TRIM TO FACE SILHOUETTE CHECK BOX ADDED TO THE CYCLES ........................................................................................ 15
COMMENT FIELD ADDED TO THE CYCLES ..................................................................................................................... 16
INDEXING AND CPL HANDLING ................................................................................................................................. 16
ADVANCED FIVE AXIS IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 17
ROUGH GROOVE CYCLE IMPROVEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 19
ROUGH GROOVE INTERMEDIATE SLICES ..................................................................................................................... 20
PATHCOMP ADDED TO ROUGH GROOVING CYCLE ......................................................................................................... 21
TURNING APPROACH FOR TAPERED THREADS .............................................................................................................. 21
WIRE ENHANCEMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 22
ROTARY AXIS CONTROLS - WIRE ............................................................................................................................... 23
TRANSLATE FOR WIRE............................................................................................................................................. 24
PROBING CYCLES SUPPORT DIRECT PICKING ON A SOLID ................................................................................................ 25
MULTIPLE HOLE TEMPLATES NOW FOUND ................................................................................................................. 25
CREATE SEQUENCE - UPDATE STOCK MODIFIERS .......................................................................................................... 26
MANUAL TURN PROFILE FEATURES - ABILITY TO RE-SELECT ENTITIES DURING AN EDIT......................................................... 27
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Interface Enhancements
COMPONENT SETUP REPLACED BY SETUP BROWSER ..................................................................................................... 28
INSERT SOLID - AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT .................................................................................................................... 28
WORKFLOW VIEW AND RENDER BUTTONS ................................................................................................................. 29
IMAGES ON DIALOGS (MILLING CYCLES) ..................................................................................................................... 29
FEATURE FIND HOLE GROUPING ............................................................................................................................... 31
PICK BY COLOUR .................................................................................................................................................... 32
Simulator Enhancements
TURNING SLANT BED SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................. 33
SIMULATOR SHOWING / HIDING MACHINE TOOL COMPONENTS..................................................................................... 33
MACHINE AND COMPONENT MOVEMENT ................................................................................................................... 33
Edgecam Workflow Solids

IGES IMPORT ....................................................................................................................................................... 34
EDIT DIMENSION FOR 2D RELATIONSHIPS ................................................................................................................... 35
Code Wizard Enhancements

SUPPORT FOR NON-COLLINEAR TURRETS (SLANT TURRETS) ............................................................................................ 36
AXIAL ROTARY OUTPUT IN POLAR MODE ................................................................................................................... 37
Code Generator Enhancements

NEW MILLING MACROS .......................................................................................................................................... 38
ToolStore Enhancements
HTML JOB REPORTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETELY REMOVED ............................................................................................... 39
T-SLOT CUTTERS - ADDITIONAL GAUGE POINT ADDED .................................................................................................. 40
INSCRIBED CIRCLE ADDED TO TURN THREAD TOOL INSERT DEFINITION .............................................................................. 41
Strategy Manager Enhancements

JAVASCRIPT ENGINE ............................................................................................................................................... 42
USER INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS ............................................................................................................................. 42
MAINTENANCE DATABASE REPORT....................................................................................................................... 43
NEW FEATURES IN VERSION 2016 R1 .................................................................................................................... 44
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Whats New Document Overview

Purpose of this Document and Other Sources of Information
The purpose of the document is to highlight new and changed items in the current release. Non-release specific
information such as installation and licensing information, system requirements and CAD Links information can be
found in the relevant document.
For help with your installation, please refer to the Installation Guide. This is available from the DVD or the Help
sub-menu in the Edgecam program group.
For help with licensing your standalone or network license, please refer to the Licensing Guide. This is available
from the Help sub-menu in the Edgecam program group, the CLS menu and the License Manager dialog.
For information on system requirements and supported CAD systems, please refer to the Installation Guide.
Targeted Information inside Edgecam and Other Programs

In addition to this document, targeted information on new items is available in the dialog help and user guides for
other applications. This allows you to focus on new features/enhancements for a specific program or the cycle you
are currently working on, for example.
Dialogs that have new functionality or where the cycle behaviour has changed have an additional Whats New tab
in the help. This explains what has been added to the dialog or changed in this release.
Whats new topic(s) have been added to help files for other programs, such as Code Wizard, Code Generator, and
ToolStore etc. This only lists new functionality for that program, allowing you to focus on those items.
The Development History of Edgecam

Additional functionality and enhancements are developed with each release of Edgecam software. For an overview
of new features and enhancements in the last release, please refer to New Features in Version 2016 R1.
For a summary of new features in previous releases, please visit the History section of the Edgecam website.
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Important Information
SOLIDWORKS
Edgecam 2016 R2 supports SOLIDWORKS 2016.
Code Generator Compiler License merging into the Advanced

Customisation License
From Edgecam 2016 R2, the license EN000-G 'Code Generator Compiler' will be removed from the price list. Its
functionality will be added to the ENPCI-J 'Advanced Customisation' license. The old EN000-G license will continue
to work for customers who already have it. Customers with ENPCI-J will be able to access this functionality as long
as they have a current maintenance contract. The Reseller license will continue to have this functionality. These
changes are being made to simplify the price list for this little used license.
RS232 Comms Product Retirement

At Edgecam 2016 R2, the RS232 communication product will be frozen and removed from the Edgecam Launcher
and DVD installation image.
The product will still be available as a separate download via the VCP as 'Unsupported Freeware'.
Removed from Launcher. Access via Start Menu only.
CLS licensing check will be removed.
Support will be limited to advice only.
We continue to offer Edgecam Comms as a free unsupported solution to our users and downloadable from our
website. If resellers wish to use this for new customers then that is there decision, or they can partner with a local
supplier. (Note: Current users do not need to download and upgrade Comms when upgrading Edgecam)
This solution will continue to work. However, as Microsoft increase control\restrictions of the PC (via User Access
Control - UAC) and our users are not given Administration rights, Comms will struggle to install and function. UAC
was introduced at Windows 7 and Microsoft continues to deny more and more access in Versions 8, 9..
Therefore, as the users upgrade their shop floor PCs the challenges will continue to rise, and ultimately we expect
Comms to stop working. With Machine tools that require RS232 on the decline and PCs not general fitted with a
serial port, it does not make sense to invest time to rewrite this package.
2017 R1 will not support Windows 8

Support for Windows 8 will be removed from Edgecam 2017 R1 onwards.
Windows 8.1 will continue to be supported.
Migrate MDB function removed from ToolStore Administrator

The Migrate MDB function was used to convert toolstores from the old Access MDB format to SQL.
This function is incompatible with 64-bit and has, therefore, been removed.
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Software Update Policy

Development has changed the Software Update schedule since the start of 2016 R1.
Update Schedule
We can potentially issue a Software Update every 3 to 4 weeks when required. In general, these updates are
smaller than in previous versions but more frequent. The updates will include bug fixes and non-language
enhancements, such as support for the latest CAD systems.
R1 Releases
Updates will be made available up to the following R2 release; approximately a 6 month period. After that point,
we expect the R2 release to be installed.
R2 Releases
Updates will be made available up to the following R2 release; approximately a 12 month period. We realise that
some of our larger customers only wish to update once a year. We advise these customers to base their yearly
update on the R2 release.
The first 6 months will be normal updates and the following 6 months will be for critical updates only.
Benefits
Delivering small updates throughout the life of a software release allows users to benefit from improved quality
and functionality earlier, and is in line with the processes adopted by other successful software providers - from
Microsoft, Google and Apple to our CAD partners and industry-standard component providers.
Software Required - Internet Explorer 9

The Setup Browser requires functions that are not available with Internet Explorer 8. Edgecam 2016 R2 requires
Internet Explorer 9 in order to function correctly.
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General Enhancements
64-bit Edgecam
Edgecam is now a 64-bit application.
The main benefit is access to memory past the 2 GB limit imposed on 32-bit applications. This gives the ability to
store larger (or more) solid parts and toolpaths.
Notes:
Any plugins which target X86 rather than the default Any CPU will need to be rebuilt as either Any CPU
or X64.
Legacy 32-bit PDI executables will continue to work correctly.
Part Modeler will remain a 32-bit application.
Graphics Tessellation
A new Store Graphics Data option has been added to the
Preferences.
For this release, we are using a different technology to
store the solid model triangles which enables a solid model
to be loaded much faster the next time that the PPF is
opened. Tessellation works by inspecting the model and
breaking it up into triangles which are then stored in a way
that can be read back much faster than before.
The loading of a PPF file containing nothing but a solid
model may be up to 20 times faster than before. The
geometry of the solid model (different patterns) will affect
how much faster the solid can be loaded.
Currently, tessellation has only been applied to solid
models and a clean PPF will load much faster. However, a
PPF containing a single solid model and a large amount of
toolpath will not show much difference in the loading time
since loading the toolpaths, sequence and other graphics
will have a major impact.
Note: A similar technology already exists for Inventor files
(Fast Render for Inventor) where a much rougher
triangulation is saved to improve loading speed. Inventor
models will not, therefore, be impacted by this
functionality.
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Language Translation of User Post Macros

Previously, M-Functions (or User Post Macros), had a
limited and incomplete method for translation, which
required the user to manually type in their own translation
when the post was first used based on the displayed
dialogs.
For this release, this mechanism has been changed,
allowing a complete translation of the Macro, including its
sub-menus and options:
When the post is first used, a text file of the same

name as the post will be created in the language
folder of the user documents area:
C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Vero
Software\<version>\Edgecam\language.
If a different language is in use, it is placed in the
corresponding folder:
C:\Users\<user>\Documents\Vero
Software\<version>\Edgecam\language\<Language
Name>
The text file contains all user macros present in the
post including the standard shipped macros and
user-created macros.
Edit this file to translate the relevant text.
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Once the text file is saved, Edgecam will detect that

it is different from the mnu file being used and a
Translate option will be added to the Shortcut
menu in the sequence browser.
After clicking the Translate option, the macro

dialog will reflect the changes.
Note: If you change \language\<Language Name> and the

text file has not been created, the default is used. Copy the
text file to the <Language Name> folder and click the
Translate option to use the new file.
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Turning with Rotating Heads (Multi Task Machines)
For this release, we have introduced support for Milling
machines that do turning by rotating a turn tool. This is
usually seen when machining very large components
where the part is stationary and the machine moves
around to machine the turn profiles, typically large bores.
The turning diameter is controlled by a secondary axis
attached to the head.
The first configuration to be supported is a Horizontal
Machine with a B-axis on table.
Note: Advanced Multi Task Machine Options is required
to use the Auxiliary X Axis functionality. The prerequisite
for this module is an Advanced Production or Ultimate
Production license.
This involves enhancements to Edgecam, Code Wizard /
Code Generator and the Simulator:
Edgecam
Sequence creation
The machine needs to be registered in Machine
Manager for Edgecam to accept setting a
sequence up 'as milling'. The sequence can be
setup either as milling or as turning, as for other
MTM machines. However, we suggest that
sequences are setup as milling because turning
will not allow changes on part positioning; there
is no real Turn spindle on this machine.
Toolchange
A turn toolchange can be selected as in other
MTM machines. The difference is that there is no
Turning Plane because the turn tool will spin.
Since the rotation is done by the driven spindle,
all speed parameters are derived from the only
driven spindle present in the machine; there is no
turn spindle on the table.
The tool can be mounted at different orientations
(Axial, Radial, etc.), but unlike normal MTM, this
will not index the rotary axis, instead it will alter
the tool mounting at the head.
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Normally on machines that do these sort of

operations, there are special mounting
arrangements and mounting blocks.
A milling toolchange is not permitted when the
Auxiliary X axis is active or if it is not at its home
position (0 position). The following feedback
message will appear: 'Before a Milling toolchange,
the Auxiliary X Axis needs to be retracted and
deactivated'.
Auxiliary X Axis (X2 / U axis)
New Select X Axis and Retract Auxiliary X are
available. The commands will only be available if a
Turn tool is selected. If a milling tool is selected,
and X2 is extended, some warnings will be issued
and the toolchange will potentially fail; X2
movement is not expected to work for Milling
tools.
Indexing
Turn tools on this environment will be able to
index to predefined Turn (2D) CPLs.
If the Turn CPL does not align with the machine
axis, Edgecam will align it in the usual manner.
This is the first instance where Turn tools can
index to specific CPLs. Note that on MTMRotating-Heads the index will rotate the rotary
axis, in the same way a milling tool would - the
tool will continue to be mounted (on the
head/spindle) as it was prior to the index.
Indexing to a Turn CPL in this new MTM

environment will also offer the option to move
the machine head to the centre of the selected
CPL. By enabling theGenerate Move To Centre
option, the Index will create a rapid movement to
align the head of the machine with the indexed
CPL, as otherwise the centre of turning would not
match the turned geometry centre.
Move To Toolchange
When moving to Toolchange or Home position,
the Auxiliary X Axis can also be retracted.
Therefore, the Move to Toolchange and Move To
Home commands now contain an Auxiliary Axis
option when a Turn tool is being moved. The
Auxiliary Axis can be set to remain Fixed, or to
retract before or after the main axis.
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Code Wizard / Code Generator

When creating a Mill machine, and selecting 'Turning
Capability', Code Wizard will allow you to select a
Horizontal configuration, which will then automatically
select the secondary X axis:
Template
The templates are the MTM templates (Multi
Task Machines), as these contain a combination
of a milling machine plus turning cycles and
turning toolchange.
Some additions for the Auxiliary X Axis are
present, for example, tokens, NC-Style tab, and
formats. In principle, the output of the secondary
X axis functions in the same way as Auxiliary Z
Axis (Quills).
The user needs to place the token [AUXXMOVE]

where and if necessary, as it is not added to the
default output.
Auxiliary X Axis (as a device)
The Auxiliary X Axis is inserted upon the driven
spindle, as this is the kinematic arrangement that
allows it to alter the turning diameter during a
turn cycle. The X2 movement, combined with the
driven rotation of the head, will provide the
ability to create a turned profile.
System variables / Macros
Similar to Quills, two new macros are available:
%MACRO=722=..=Select X Axis= for
Selecting / Deselecting X2 axis
%MACRO=725=..=Retract X Auxiliary= for
the retraction move
The ACTIVEX System variable identifies whether
the secondary axis is active, and X2MOVE details
by how much it is extended at each given move.
Simulator
Simulator will represent the rotation of the tool
assembled on the auxiliary axis. Tool and fixtures /
holders will generate a spun profile, which can fully
detect collisions.
Spindle Control can be used to control the spinning. For
these machines it is normally a request to start spinning
only when the tool is ready to start cutting. For this, the
user can set the tool to Stopped at toolchange, and later
(immediately before the cycle) reactivate the spindle
rotation using a Spindle Control command:
This is fully replicated in the NC code.
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Support for Nutated Heads (Multi Task Machines)

We now support Nutated Heads on Multi Task Machines.
As for normal machines, only XZ and YZ turning planes
are allowed.
When the axis is nutated, a rotation can easily result in
the turning axis not being aligned with XZ or YZ because
the rotation takes place around more than one axis.
Therefore, Edgecam will check the nutated axis and offer
only the available orientations. 'Angle' is also available
but the toolchange itself will fail if the selected 'Angle' is
not achievable.
It is important to consider the following points for
nutated configurations:
Imprecision when specifying the vector of the

nutated axis may result in orientations other than
Axial not being available.
For example, a vector of [0,57735 ; 0.57735 ;
0.57735] would result in the axis being 'nutated'
about all three axis by 45 degrees. That means
the table could achieve a 'Radial' (or 'Reverse
Radial') orientation by rotating the table by 120
degrees (machine angle). Straight to the point,
non-Axial orientations will only be available if the
turn axis becomes perfectly perpendicular when
attempting to achieve them.
Tools in non-axial planes may diverge from axial
ones in their hand / orientation.
On normal machines, the CPL will rotate evenly
with the rotary axis, always resulting in a situation
where its alignment still matches the tool
orientation. A 'left handed non-reversed' tool will
always be 'left handed non-reversed' on a normal
machine.
On nutated machines, because the CPL rotates
about two or three axes, the tool needs to be
reversed to still respect its hand in relation to the
CPL.
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Profiling Cycle - Break Corners options with Geometry Compensation

Previously, when Geometry compensation was in use, users were limited to the Sharp and Round corner strategies
in the Profiling cycle. To enhance the capabilities of the cycle, we have now added more corner strategies:
Notes:
1.
2.
When compensation is being used, the High Speed and Sharp corner strategies will produce the same NC
Code as the Round strategy if the back offset is identical. In the machine, Sharp and High Speed are
probably not applicable; a Feedback message has been added to these cases to warn the user.
For the Twizzle corner strategy, it is important that the generated NC Code is tested in the machine first.
Some controllers might encounter problems with the toolpath crossing itself.
Operations Improvements
The Edgecam Operations have been improved in the following area:
Index
All Milling Operations that can machine 2D Features will apply a safe Index command when the selected
feature belongs to a plane other than the current plane. The user is required to select the feature from a
single plane. Multiple features can be selected in that plane but the Operation cannot perform multiple
indexes.
Operations - Associative Feeds and Speeds from the ToolStore

For this release, we have added an Associative checkbox
to the Milling and Turning Operations. When checked,
the toolchange parameters will be automatically read in
from the ToolStore entry.
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Trim to Face Silhouette check box added to the Cycles

A new Trim to Face Silhouette check box has been added
to the Control tab of the Parallel Lace, Constant Cusp
Finishing, Rest Finishing and Pencil Mill cycles. When
checked, a boundary is automatically generated from the
silhouette of the selected faces and used to trim the tool
path.
Note: This modifier is for compatibility with pre 2015 R2
cycles using Features. It is NOT displayed on the dialog by
default but can be displayed by creating a mask and
making it visible by setting the initial modifier value to On.
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Comment field added to the Cycles

A new Comment field has been added to the General tab
of the Milling and Turning cycles.
A general description of the cycle can be entered which is
output through the Comment code constructor.
Indexing and CPL Handling

A new Define CPL Name modifier has been added to the
Index dialog - General tab.
Define CPL Name is a string, where the user can
dynamically assign a new name to the CPL being indexed.
Basically, Edgecam will create a copy of the resultant
indexed CPL with the assigned name. Define CPL Name
works in conjunction with the automatic realignment and
alternative rotational solution but, because it is a new CPL,
the usual warnings are not necessary and are omitted.
Note: The new modifier is only available for Indexing
(Milling and MTM).
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Advanced Five Axis Improvements

A number of improvements have been implemented in the Surface, Port and Multiblade modules:
Calculation based on Surfaces Collision check - Move tool away on tool plane
The aim is to be able to move the tool in its tool plane;
the tool plane in the plane that is normal to the tool axis.
If a collision occurs, the tool will be pushed on the tool
plane but orthogonal to the cutting direction.
The main benefit is that this collision avoidance is
independent of the machined surfaces and it will not
push the tool into a specific single direction. As the tool
moves it can compensate collisions in its plane while
maintaining the tool orientation or height. That is
applicable when, for example, the tilting is set to be
relative to cutting direction.
See Strategy and parameters on the Gouge check tab.
Calculation based on Surfaces - Flowline

The flowline will create a toolpath that is aligned (or
mapped) to the U or V direction of the machining
surface. The user can choose the direction from the
interface. Note that only a single surface can be
machined at a time.
The main benefit is that the flowline toolpath can be
created without selecting additional bounding
geometries such as wall surfaces or edge curves. The
maximum stepover can be maintained with a constant
distance even if the surface topology is very complex.
Also, calculation time is very fast. The only issue is that
only a single surface can be machined at a time because,
with multiple surfaces, multiple ISO directions can occur
which would cause the pattern to break.
See Pattern list on the Surface Paths tab.
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Calculation based on Surfaces - Mirror Tool path

Creates a mirror image of a toolpath by reflecting it
symmetrically with respect to a defined axis and point.
See Mirror on the Roughing tab.
SWARF machining - Maximum angle step for rotation axis

Limits the rotation angle of the machine head to a specified value measured from the last toolpath point. If the
rotation angle is too large due to the kinematic properties of the machine, the distance between two toolpath
points will be refilled with additional points. The number of points is calculated by division of rotation angle and
maximum angle step. The result is an angle change in small steps.
Some machine controls are not able to determine how to compensate large rotation angles resulting in
unpredictable tool movements which cause surface or even tool damage.
See Max. angle step for rotation axis on the Utility tab.
Port Machining - Edge rolling

Edge rolling will create a toolpath extension enabling the
tool to approach and enter the port in a smooth and
gradual manner. The flute cuts out material step by step
from the tip and is not in full contact with the material on
full diameter.
See Roll over edge on the Surface Path tab.
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Port Machining - Automatic Spine

The behaviour of automatic spine creation for port
machining has changed. To create a toolpath, there must
be sufficient space between the spine and the machining
surface. In previous versions, no toolpath was created
when any part of the spine was too close to the
machining surface. With the new behaviour, the toolpath
is created up to the point where the spine gets too close
to the machining surface. The resulting toolpath is
checked for collisions up to this point.
See Automatic spine on the Surface Path tab.
Multiblade machining - Fillet machining

This finishing cycle creates a finishing toolpath on the
fillet area between the hub and the blade.
The system automatically finds the fillet of the part. The
area to be machined on the hub and shroud can be
defined by:
A determined number of cuts and a stepover

distance
A big tool diameter. Define the roughing tool
diameter to determine which area of the fillet
could not be machined. Additionally, an overlap
can be set.
See Pattern on the Surface Path tab.
Rough Groove Cycle Improvement

We have made a change to the Rough Groove cycle in
that the top radius or chamfer are now ignored when
their width is less than the stepover increment.
For simple grooves, this causes passes to be made down
the walls of the groove to avoid leaving wedges of uncut
material.
If the radius or chamfer are large enough to require
roughing then it may be necessary to do a separate cycle
to machine these areas.
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Rough Groove Intermediate Slices

We have enhanced the Rough Grooving cycle to do
intermediate cuts after the primary cuts in order to
remove regions of uncut material:
A Number of Intermediate Cuts field has been

added to the General tab allowing you to specify
the number of equally spaced intermediate slices
to be applied to each uncut wedge.
A Safe Distance field has been added to the
General tab allowing you to control the approach
/ retract distance from the top of each uncut
wedge.
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Pathcomp added to Rough Grooving cycle

The Rough Groove toolpath now generates a
compensated toolpath which considers the tool tip
radius; for existing parts, the original behaviour is
maintained.
Turning approach for Tapered Threads

For this release, the Thread cycle has a different
approach mechanism to prevent problems with Tapered
Threads.
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Edgecam now ensures that the approach move will

always be above the Start/End of the profile. This has
been adjusted to avoid problems with Canned Cycle and
Single Block output which could potentially cause
machines to indicate an alarm because the Cycle Start
point was below the X end coordinate of the tapered
thread.
Notes:
This also works for internal tapered threads as the

approach will send the tool to a lower coordinate
than the profile start/end.
Finish At set to Cycle Start will respect the
approach move coordinate.
This change also influences the longhand output.
Previously, this adjustment was partially done in
the post processor. We now handle this
adjustment in Edgecam providing a more reliable
simulation.
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Wire Enhancements
For this release, we have included a number of Wire
enhancements:
Machine Configuration settings have been aligned

to match the PEPS Wire Engine; new output
options have been added. See the Machine
Configuration dialog help for a complete list of
output options for each controller family.
Updated Makino technology database for support
of additional machines and controller versions.
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Rotary Axis Controls - Wire

Rotary Axis controls have been added to the General tab of
the Move Wire command which allow the rotary and
linear axes to be moved simultaneously or independently.
A new Rotary tab which allows rotary axis configuration

when positioning using the Move Wire command has been
added to the following machine controls:
ACcut.
AccuteX.
ACfanuc.
ACmillennium.
ACVision.
Chmer.
Fanuc.
Makino.
Mitsubishi.
Sodick.
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Translate for Wire

A Translate Wire command has been added to the Wire
Ribbon Interface allowing single or multiple wire
instructions to be translated:
From and To labels group the instructions to be

transformed.
X Increment and Y Increment modifiers control
the translation increments and Repeat specifies
the number of repetitions.
The strategy defined in Wire Setup is upheld for
the transformations; for example, when set to
Unattended night run (pockets), all repetitions
are machined before returning to cut all of the
tags.
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Probing Cycles support Direct Picking on a Solid

For this release, we have added support for direct picking
on a solid to Probing Cycles.
This gives the ability to use Probing cycles without
needing to create / extract wireframe geometry from the
model.
The cycles can pick:
Linear edges (endpoints and midpoints).

Vertices.
Circular edges and faces.
These picks are associative to the model which means

that the toolpath updates following a design change to
the solid.
However, a limitation exists in that edge midpoint and
face centre point picks remain non-associative.
Multiple Hole Templates Now Found

For this release, we have added the ability for multiple
hole templates to be able to be found in a single hole
definition. This allows users dealing with complex holes
to be able to match the steps of the hole to pre-saved
hole templates.
When constructing hole templates that will be used to
find partial hole definitions in a larger hole definition, set
the Match To Subset flag to Yes using the drop-down list.
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Create Sequence - Update Stock modifiers

For the previous release, in milling, we added the ability
to define Update Stock automatic parameters using PCI
variables. These milling parameters can now be defined
using the Update Stock option in the Create Milling
Sequence dialog:
Those fields will populate the PCI variables that

were created in the 2016 R1 release.
Note that the Update Stock command is not
modal. If you call a new Update Stock command
later, you will need to remember which settings
you set up for consistency.
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Manual Turn Profile Features - Ability to re-select Entities during an Edit

For this release, we have improved the editing of Manual
Turn Profiles.
Previously, the user had no way of editing selected
entities for the turn profile; only the front and rear
extensions could be edited. The profiles defined in
Manual Turn Features can now be redefined.
Before
Note: Once the Turn Profile Feature has been saved as a

template it is not possible to edit the subsequently
'found' template profile. Should you wish to edit a
template, it needs to be redefined on the feature from
which it was created.
After
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Component Setup replaced by Setup Browser
For this release, we have replaced the Component Setup
dialog with the Setup Browser window.
Insert Solid - Automatic Alignment

For this release, when inserting a solid, a message will be
displayed indicating whether or not the solid will be
automatically aligned.
The location and orientation of the solid can be manually
changed by clicking Change Alignment Options.
Note: This will disable automatic alignment.
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Workflow View and Render Buttons

For this release, we have re-introduced the options to
toggle the display of different machine parts (Base,
Guards, Axes, Turret and Table). We have also added the
options to Show or Hide all of the machine graphics.
Images on Dialogs (Milling Cycles)

As part of our continuing effort to improve the user
experience, images and help tooltips have been added to
the following machining cycles:
Plunge Roughing.
Project Toolpath.
Five Axis - Depth tab.
Rest Finishing.
Project Boundary Collapse.
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Feature Find Hole Grouping

For this release, we have added a new Through Clearance
option to the Hole Options on the Mill tab. This allows you
to group similar holes based on the Through Clearance
value that you specify.
Similar holes can have different clearances beneath them
and may not be recognised and grouped together. Use this
setting to define the clearance beneath the hole for which
holes will be grouped provided that the Through Clearance
distance contains no faces.
The Through Clearance option has also been added to

General tab of the Hole Feature and Group Hole Features
dialogs.
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Pick by Colour
For this release, we have improved the Filter Entity Types
command to take account of the geometry colour and it
is now possible to select all blue lines or red surfaces, for
example, in a given part.
For example, to machine all the blue arc entities in a
given part:
Select a machining cycle.

On the Picking Options, select Filter.
Click None, change the colour to blue and then
check the Arcs geometry type.
Drag a window over the whole area to select all of
the appropriate entity types.
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Turning Slant bed support
For this release, Edgecam users can now simulate turrets
that do not share the same X axis (1,0,0).
Simulator Showing / Hiding Machine Tool Components

For this release, we have added the option to Show or
Hide all of the machine graphics.
Machine and Component movement

For this release, we have removed the Stock Movement option from the shortcut menu.
When simulating parts where the machine has no graphics, the Machine Simulation button can be used to control
whether the tool moves around the part or the part moves according to the machine kinematics.
Note: For machines without graphics, Machine Simulation is off by default.
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IGES Import
For this release, we have added the ability to import IGES
files into EWS:
added to the Storyboard after importing

allowing wireframe entites to be individually
selected.
When creating a ruled part suitable for wire
EDM, a second sketch can be created when
extracting entities from an IGES file using the
Extract from Wireframe button.
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Edit Dimension for 2D Relationships

For this release, we have added the ability to edit a
dimension for 2D relationships.
To edit a dimension that contains mathematical
operations, double-click the dimension to display the
Modify Dimension dialog. Modify the Distance field, as
required, and click OK to accept the changes.
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Support for non-collinear turrets (Slant Turrets)
For this release, users can now simulate turrets that do
not share the same X Axis (1,0,0).
By changing the X-axis properties, the turret will machine
the turning profile at a different angle (not 180). This is
replicated in the Simulator as the toolpath and tool
positions are rotated by a given angle that represents the
machine tree settings.
Error messages will be displayed when the user attempts
to program unsupported instructions, for example,
simultaneous instructions, with driven tools, in both
lower and upper turrets.
Notes:
1.
2.
3.
As machines with Slant Turrets are expected to

have the capability to compensate the turret
angle offset, users will only experience changes in
the Simulator. No changes in the output code /
post templates / internal simulation are expected.
In addition, it is important to recognise that
parametric graphics will not be precisely
visualised in Code Wizard because there is no
change in the Graphics or Home positions.
Machines with the turrets facing the Spindle will
also have to be changed in the Turret direction
which represents a vector in which the tools are
mounted around. A regular turret is usually set
with a vector of (0,0,1) while a turret facing the
spindle needs to be corrected to the same vector
set in the X Axis.
Slant Turrets is a different machine configuration
to Compound Axes Turrets. In Slant Turrets, X, Y
and Z are considered to be perpendicular to each
other. Compound Axes Turrets will independently
move in vectors that do not have 90 of angular
difference. When a Slant Turret is being
configured, the user needs to ensure that the
vectors set for X and Y axes will be perpendicular.
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Axial Rotary Output in Polar Mode

Work has been done in the adaptive turning templates to
improve flexibility in the application of 'Polar' mode to
rotary axial moves. The controlling tab in 'NC Style' has
been renamed 'C/Y Rotary (Polar) Axial Milling and new
options toExclude Rapids from Manual Polar have been
added.
If Polar Switching is set to Automatic, the changes
should be minimal except that identification of rapids
converted to feed and thus included/excluded from the
polar condition is improved.
Polar switching set to Manual will do what is requested
and change to Polar Mode when the instruction is used
within the sequence. Use of the new option will allow
delay of the application until after the Rapid after
Toolchange or to exclude all rapid moves before and
after the polar cutting moves. This option is designed to
help in cases where rapid approaches are created by a
cycle following the use of manual polar.
Notes:
1.
2.
Use of delay or automatic does mean that the

transition to Polar may not coincide with the
sequence switch to Rotary and that this could
result in Simulation differences from the NC code.
Users should satisfy themselves that these
changes are compatible with the requirements of
their particular machine before use on production
work.
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Code Generator Enhancements

New Milling Macros
Two new Milling Macros have been added to the Code Generator:
Milling Macro Reference (MACRO 722 - SELECT X AXIS).

Milling Macro Reference (MACRO 725 - RETRACT AUXILIARY X AXIS).
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ToolStore Enhancements
HTML Job Reports have been completely removed
The Old HTML Job Reports have been completely removed.
These were superseded by Live Job Reports in a previous release but some references to them remained in the
ToolStore Applications and File Locations.
All references to the HTML reports have now been removed from the software.
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T-Slot Cutters - Additional Gauge Point added

For this release, we have added a Secondary Gauge Point
for T-Slot milling cutters. The Secondary Gauge Point
enables the gauge point to be set at the top of the flute.
This makes it easier to set the depth in the cycle when
cutting with the top edge of the cutter.
Changing the set point from Primary to Secondary and
vice versa causes the Z Gauge value to update; a
separate tool length offset is required for each gauge
point setting.
On the Edgecam Milling Cutter dialog, the gauge point is
set on the Loading tab.
Note: When setting the Z clearance value in the cycle,
you need to allow for the depth of the flute and adjust
accordingly.
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Inscribed Circle added to Turn Thread Tool insert definition

An Inscribed Circle modifier has been added to the turn
thread tool definition in ToolStore and Edgecam to help
control the size of the threading insert. In previous
versions, the insert size was based on a proportion of the
insert reach. The insert size is now controlled by the
Inscribed circle value unless the insert reach becomes
too big in which case it reverts back to a proportion of
reach.
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Strategy Manager Enhancements

JavaScript Engine
Strategy Manager has been improved by adding JavaScript string functions to the Decision and Data Nodes.
Functions such as IF INCLUDES, OR, MID and LEN now have equivalent JavaScript functions which reduces the
complexity of the logic necessary and increases the opportunities to access data and output debug information.
The use of JavaScript Engine by the strategies also means that Edgecam can understand and apply the decisions
much faster. Decision and Data nodes are 15~20 times faster, in general, but may be up to 50x faster. They are one
of the reasons why regenerating a part is different to applying a strategy and these savings should improve
performance when applying strategies.
User Interface Improvements

Process Browser - Allow Sorting and Drag and Drop
To reorder processes in the Process Browser, either rightclick on the browser and click Sort Processes By Name or
drag and drop the processes.
Process Browser - Cut, Copy and Paste using keyboard
To Cut, Copy and Paste processes in the Process Browser,
use the CTRL + X / C / V keyboard shortcuts , respectively.
Delete processes, nodes and constraints using keyboard
To delete processes, nodes and constraints, use the Delete
button from the keyboard.
Remove zeros after the decimal separator
Zeros after the decimal separator are no longer generated
by Strategy Manager.
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Maintenance Database Report

For a full list of maintenance items resolved in Edgecam 2016 R2, please refer to the Maintenance Database
Report.
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New Features in Version 2016 R1

Below is an overview of new features and enhancements in the last release.
For a summary of new features in previous releases, please visit the History section of the Edgecam website.
Rough Turn - New Ramp Cut Strategy
A Ramp cutting strategy has been added to the Rough Turning
cycle:
The Ramp method is typically used for machining deep

recesses.
The contact point on the insert is constantly changing
which helps to avoid notching.
From the start point, the tool ramps into the material
to a depth equal to the cut increment; the uncut wedge
is removed on the return move.
The ramp angle is controlled by the cut increment.
The tool is subsequently returned to the point on the
toolpath at which it was retracted, feeding back onto
the toolpath, before commencement of cutting.
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Finish Grooving - Optional Pre-Finish Plunge

For this release, we have added the option to include a PreFinish Plunge cut prior to performing the traditional Finish
Groove passes. When selected, you can:
Control the amount of material to leave on the base for

finishing by setting a Plunge Stand Off distance.
Set the initial start point for the plunge by setting a
Plunge Clearance value. A positive value positions the
tool clear of the high point of the input geometry and a
negative value positions the tool below the high point.
Control the feedrate of the plunge cut independently
of the finishing passes by setting a Plunge Feed rate.
A single plunge cut is generated at the centre of the lowest flat

base region of the groove.
On completion of the plunge cut, the tool is retracted straight
back out along the plunge cut following the Link Type setting
(Rapid, Feed or High Feed).
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Rough Turn / Finish Turn - Canned Cycle Shared Contour includes finishing Speeds and Feeds as defined in the
Machine Attributes table
When Rough and Finish Turn have been instructed to share the same profile and canned cycle output is required,
the individual element speeds and feeds defined in the Rough Turn Machining Attributes table are now output to
the shared contour output blocks. These speeds and feeds are ignored by the roughing but are used for finishing.
An example is shown below.
G71 U2.0 R.5
G71 P200 Q250 U.4 W.1 F0.4 S3200
N200 G0 X60.0
G42 G1 Z-19.0 F0.17 S2600 M3 M8
G2 Z-19.7 R1.0 F0.18 S2700
Z-19.899 R1.0
X62.0 Z-20.0 R1.0
N250 G40 G1 X84.0 F0.19 S2800
G28 U0. V0. W0. M9
M5
N2 M6 T002 (USER DEFINED)
.........
.......
G70 P100 Q150 F0.21 S3500
G28 U0. V0. W0. M9
Head-table Support for MTM Machines
In this version, we are working to fully support head-table
machines for MTM (milling machines with turning capabilities):
Previously, the post and part could be created but the

rotational move for orienting turning tools was not
complete which also included the output.
Supported configuration: Head-table BC.
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Operations Upgrade
The Edgecam Operations have being upgraded to use JavaScript PCI and also include maintenance improvements.
There are several reasons for the upgrade:
Operations are used as sample code for developers and can be used to learn commands and best
techniques; having samples in JavaScript helps new developers.
Legacy PCI is being superseded and, therefore, we need to stop using it.
Implementing enhancement requests and fixing bugs that could not be fixed using Legacy PCI.
Create new Operations for the new cycles, for example, Chamfering.
Using masks to display pictures and videos rather than hard coded images in the source code.
Existing sequences will continue to call the PCI with which they were created. There should be no changes in the
interface or regen for existing parts. However, when calling a new command in the interface, the JavaScript PCI
version of the operation will be used.
Note: For Edgecam 2016 R1, the Milling, Multiplane Milling (5 axis) and Turning operations have been upgraded.
The Hole Operation will be upgraded in a future release.
Chamfering - Radius Compensation (CRC)
CRC compensation has now been added to the Chamfering cycle
with new Compensation and CRC Register parameters on the
General tab.
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Hole Cycle Enhanced Collision Avoidance

The Hole Cycle has been enhanced to intelligently lift up to
avoid fixtures when moving between holes and then go down
again to the specified clearance height. This has the following
benefits:
Minimises tool movements to unnecessary heights

while moving between holes.
Helps to avoid collisions with fixtures that might be on
the path between holes.
Allows holes to be safely drilled very close to these
devices.
The Update Fixtures needs to have been programmed with the

appropriate offsets defined, and with the collision options
enabled. The Hole Cycle will then detect and retract where
necessary.
The NC code will also be changed with retracts and re-approach
moves inserted where necessary. One Hole Cycle will be split
into two or more cycles, with those retracts inserted in
between.
Notes:
The Hole Cycle will not leave a hole un-machined if a

fixture completely obstructs the hole. In this case, the
hole should not be selected, as it is not machinable
under the current fixture arrangement.
Rotary Radial Cycles are not yet avoiding fixtures.
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Smart Combined 2 Axis and 4 Axis Wire Machining Cycle

A Smart Combined 2 Axis or 4 Axis wire machining cycle has
been added to complement the existing wire cycles with the
following benefits:
The Smart cycle has the intelligence to decide whether

it needs to apply 2 Axis or 4 Axis machining depending
on the input geometry and command settings.
Determining which cycle to apply to any specific
geometric feature is not always obvious and,
occasionally, you may have a mix or 2 Axis and 4 Axis
features in the one cycle.
When machining 2 Axis and 4 Axis geometries in one
Smart cycle, the output automatically switches
between 2 Axis and 4 Axis, as necessary.
The NC code is easier to read/edit for 2 Axis X#Y#
Taper# and is preferable to the more complex
X#Y#U#V# 4 Axis output.
The existing cycles are still relevant. For example, 4 Axis
output may be required even though the input
geometry could be machined with 2 Axis.
'Return Distance' on Five Axis Rotary Retracts

During a Five Axis cycle, if the tool has to make a large angular
move greater than the Angle Change Limit, it will rapid retract
right off the part, perform an angular move to stay within the
limits and then feed back down onto the part.
For this release, the downward feed movement has been split
into a rapid followed by a feed move of length determined by a
new Return Distance option, if specified.
This will help make the movements quicker but still safe.
Note: The specified Return Distance should not be greater than
Retract Distance.
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Spindle Priority Mode in Multi-turret Environment

When support for twin turrets was implemented, the Spindle
Priority Mode option could be edited at the sequence providing
the user with the ability to override speed data on cycles even if
these were not in control of the spindle.
Basically, when two turrets are working on the same turn
spindle at the same time, only one of them can realistically
control the speed and direction of the spindle. In this situation,
either one turret outputs speed data or both output exactly the
same speed data as on, for example, Okuma machines.
Disabling Spindle Priority Mode permits conflicting data and
also causes other problems at later stages.
After consultation, it was agreed that the ability to disable
Spindle Priority Mode should be removed.
From Edgecam 2016 R1, the option will no longer appear on the
dialog. It is hidden by the masks mechanism, and ON by default.
If the option is required for old parts, the dialog can be
unmasked and the option can be edited.
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Workflow Shipped Strategies Improvements

As part of the ongoing improvements to the Workflow Shipped
Strategies, the following enhancements have been
implemented:
Centre Drilling
The strategies will always use fixed tools for centre drilling
allowing us to support centre drilling for essential licenses.
Previously, the Planning Board would not assign any strategies
to centre drilling because Driven Tools are not supported on
Essential licenses. A Centre Drilling Tool Mode option has been
added enabling fixed or driven tools to be selected.
Lower Turret Support
Lower Turrets are now used more efficiently by the strategies
with the addition of Preferred Turret options enabling drilling
tools to be picked from the lower or upper turret as required.
There are options for Turning, Milling and Drilling:
If a Toolkit has been selected, the strategies will first

look for a tool in the selected turret. If it cannot be
found, it will try to find it in the next turret.
If a match is found, it will be used in that turret. If it
cannot be found, then it will look in the ToolStore and
the default turret will be used for the tool.
If a tool cannot be found, an autotool will be created in
the preferred turret.
The preferred turret will always be used unless an
appropriate tool is found in the other turret.
Centre Cutting Tool

Previously, the strategies would pick tools that did not support
the Centre Cutting Tool and try to apply the cycle with bad
parameters or would fail. For this release, the strategies will not
pick tools that do not have Centre Cutting when this is required
for the machining.
Improved Radial Milling
Radial milling has been improved to always apply a Move
Angular prior to the machining. Also, the Slot cycle will be used
to finish Pockets or Open Pockets when a tool with the same
size as the pocket can be found. The strategies will check if
there is a C and/or Y axis and, if none are available, it will always
use the Slot cycle for roughing and finishing.
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Features Enhancements
Single Solid Component Support for ACIS Models
For ACIS models, we now store only one copy of each solid and reference it for all other instances.
Feature Find Partial Hole Angles
For this release, we have added a new Partial Hole Angle option
to the Hole Options on the Mill tab. This allows you to define
the minimum Partial Hole Angle for which features will be
found.
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Images on Dialogs (Milling Cycles)
As part of our continuing effort to improve the user experience, images
and help tooltips have been added to the following machining cycles:
Parallel Lace.
Pencil Mill.
Face Mill.
Flat Land Finishing.
Constant Cusp Finishing.
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Web based Help

The previous local CHM based help system has been upgraded to a web based version:
Unique help system for each release.

Documentation website with access to the help systems for each release (help.edgecam.com).
Displays local CHM version of the help if no internet connection exists.
Provides the ability to update help between releases, if necessary.
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Simulator Test for Separation / Wire EDM Slug Removal
During the Wire EDM process, slugs of material can become
detached from the main stock body:
The user needs to know if these detachments can be

separated and in what direction they can be
separated.
For complex 3D shapes, it is not always obvious if
separation is possible.
It is also a requirement to know if the detachment will
fall into the machine and potentially cause damage.
Finding out this information during CAM simulation is
preferable to finding out on the machine when an
error could be costly.
Simulator can now test for detachment separation and inform

the user of potential problematic situations; from which the
user can decide to change the machining process to avoid a
potential problem. In Simulator Options there is a new Wire
EDM Test for Separation check box.
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Simulator Update Stock Performance Improvements

We have optimised Update Stock for improved performance when using the Simulator.
For these improved performance enhancements to take effect, the Simulator Quit on Close option needs to be
unchecked ensuring that Simulator stays in memory throughout the CAM process.
In a future release, we are planning to remove the Simulator Quit on Close option because we see no reason why
this should still be needed; when checked, it only appears to have the effect of slowing Edgecam down. This will be
replaced by a Restart button, which will close simulator and restart it; this can be useful when setting up new Code
Generators and for proving out tooling setups.
The Update Stock command was taking a long time to process for machines that included heavy customised
graphics and on parts which included complex stl fixtures and solid tool holders.
The machine, fixture and tool holder graphics are no longer passed through to Simulator during the Update Stock
process as these are not needed and were slowing down the process.
Update Stock generated by Rapid Result is unaffected by these changes because it is already optimised for
performance.
We have also enhanced the mechanism for the handling of large toolpaths such as are common with Roughing or 5
axis cycles. These toolpaths can include many thousands of individual moves; Simulator now groups these cuts
intelligently to provide an optimum performance benefit.
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2D Offset Tool for Sketching
For this release, we have implemented a 2D Offset tool for
sketching which will enable the user to offset geometry while
sketching and reduce the time taken to construct and trim
similar geometry.
Ability to Edit Dimension without having to Exit the Command

In previous releases, when dimensioning, in order to edit the
dimension it was necessary to exit the command before editing
the dimension.
For this release, it is possible to edit the dimension without
having to exit the command.
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2D Dimension Relation Equations Manager

For this release, we have implemented a 2D Dimension Relation
Equations Manager. Clicking a dimension on a 2D sketch which
is related to another dimension will now allow the equation to
be edited by clicking Relation manager in the dialog.
Sketching Tools Snap at Common Angles

For this release, sketching tools snap to angles of 30, 45 and 60
degrees.
Create Circle by Centre and Radius or Dimension

For this release, we have added a Set Diameter/Radius option
to the Circle command which allows multiple identical circles to
be added to a sketch.
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Command Line improvements
New command line capabilities have been introduced to support existing features and some aspects have been
improved to facilitate usage and align with other applications.
The following Command Line options are available:
Parameter
Function
Notes
-h
-help
Display of options in 'codewiz.log'.
-t
-build
Compile template file from source file. Only used by Vero for development
purposes.
-e
-extension
Create CGE file from source (CGS).
-g
-import
Import CGE into an existing CGD.
-r
-clear
Clear embedded CGE from a CGD (only clears the embedded content; does not
remove the CGE content).
-a
-merge
Merge with latest template (update); also applicable to CGX.
-s
-save
Save file.
-c
-compile
Compile CGD
-i
-input-file
Arguments for input files, allowing usage of quotes.
Tool Mounting Tab

For this release, the Tool Mounting Position machine
parameters have been moved from the Turret tab to a new
Mounting tab. Previously, the limit for each turret was 4
Mounting Positions; 10 or more can now be supported.
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Milling Machine with Turning Capability Support for Siemens

output
For this release, Turning on Milling machines has been
enhanced and the Siemens template is now available when
creating posts in Code Wizard.
Notes:
The Turn Rapid After Toolchange code constructor has

the " CYCLE800 ()" as default to allow the Turning
Plane to be established. It is also present in the Turn
Rapid To Toolchange to reset the plane of the machine
when the Move to Toolchange is relative to the
machine.
The Siemens, TNC and ISO templates are all CGX
capable.
As turning capability has now been added to the milling post,

additional items will be available on the template including:
Turn M-codes which can be separately configured.

Other options for the turning set-up merged into the
NC Style tabs.
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Essential turning code constructors are separate.
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Unlock Locations Option

In Code Wizard, you may start with parametric machine
graphics and subsequently replace these with custom graphics,
often resulting in a mix of both types. However, while
parametric graphics exist in the machine tree, the rotary axis
origin locations and primary component location cannot be
edited because these positions are linked to the parametric
machine graphics.
An Unlock Locations option has been added to the machine
tree context menu which will allow the user to unlock the
linkage between parametric machine graphics and the Rotary
Axis Origins and Primary Component Location. Selecting Unlock
Locations allows these locations to be edited; breaking the link
with the parametric graphics.
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Toolstore Administrator Enhancements

SQL Server 2014
ToolStore now uses SQL Server 2014 instead of SQL Server 2008 R2:
Systems that have previous versions of Edgecam installed will have their 32-bit ECSQLEXPRESS upgraded. In
addition, we now install SQL LocalDB.
Previous installations of Edgecam installed a 32 bit SQL server instance. There is no direct upgrade path
from 32-bit SQL instances to 64-bit, so systems installed with previous Edgecam versions will be maintained
as 32-bit.
For new Edgecam installations, we now install SQL Server 2014 64-bit LocalDB. SQL Server express is no
longer installed as part of the standard Edgecam installation. LocalDB is quicker to install, takes up less
computer resources and can be installed more reliably; SQL server is not needed for standalone Edgecam
installations or installations where databases are kept locally.
For new Edgecam installations, if you want to share ToolStore databases across a network, you will need to
install ToolStore Server as an add-on; this installs the ECSQLEXPRESS instance of SQL Server Express.
ToolStore Server can be installed from the Edgecam DVD Image.
ToolStore Administrator
Clicking on the Browse. button under Toolstore Databases allows you to choose between the LocalDB,
ECSQLEXPRESS and any other instances on the local machine.
If you have additional SQL instances such as Adveon installed, these will also be listed but will not have Edgecam
Toolstores associated with them.
LocalDB Toolstore databases are local to the current machine and CANNOT be shared across a network.
ECSQLEXPRESS Toolstores are server databases on the local machine and CAN be shared across a network.
Active Database Highlight Colours
We have introduced colour coding to identify the active database location:
For a local non server database, the background of the database field is brown.
For a remote server database, the background of the database field is blue.
For a local server database, the background of the database field is white.
Note: Additional Administrator command line options have been added. Please see the ToolStore Administrator
Help for a list of command line options.
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Miscellaneous Enhancements
PCIs - Special Characters in Strings
PCIs can now handle special characters (. , [ ] = | * ; ") in strings.
Notes:
For Text Features, M-Functions Comments or Insert, CPLs, Layers and Tool User Strings, a JS file is required
(not supported with *.pci).
For Vector Text, the @ character terminates the string due to compatibility issues with Kanji characters.
Note that this does not affect True Type text.
The | character is not supported for Layers or CPLs or other modifiers that are displayed as drop-down
lists. This character is used to separate the text of the list item from the index value, for example:
SetModifier(cmd1, 212, "Absolute|1");
NC Gage
NC Gage enables easy, quick and safe application of touch
probes without requiring the operator to have programming
skills or special knowledge of measuring technology.
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Licensing
Maintenance Plan Functionality
EWS and the Software Maintenance Plan
While the Edgecam license is in maintenance, users can create new and edit EWS models in Edgecam part files.
When the license is out of maintenance, Edgecam part files that include EWS models can be loaded, but not
edited.
The Advanced Customisation license
The Advanced Customisation License (ENPCI-J) is free of charge and is added to a customers license configuration
on request.
Access to the functionality that is on the Advanced Customisation license is only available while the license is in
maintenance. When the license is out of maintenance, the functionality is not available.
The Advanced Customisation license enables access to:
Advanced JavaScript functionality such as Webforms.
Managing Themes (Import/Export).
Custom Dialog Masks.
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Edgecam Workflow Solids

Code Wizard Enhancements

Code Generator Enhancements

Strategy Manager Enhancements

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Whats New Document Overview

Targeted Information inside Edgecam and Other Programs

The Development History of Edgecam

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Code Generator Compiler License merging into the Advanced

RS232 Comms Product Retirement

2017 R1 will not support Windows 8

Migrate MDB function removed from ToolStore Administrator

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Software Update Policy

Software Required - Internet Explorer 9

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Language Translation of User Post Macros

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When the post is first used, a text file of the same

Once the text file is saved, Edgecam will detect that

After clicking the Translate option, the macro

Note: If you change \language\<Language Name> and the

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Normally on machines that do these sort of

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Indexing to a Turn CPL in this new MTM

Code Wizard / Code Generator

The user needs to place the token [AUXXMOVE]

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Support for Nutated Heads (Multi Task Machines)

Imprecision when specifying the vector of the

What's New in Edgecam 2016 R2

Profiling Cycle - Break Corners options with Geometry Compensation

Operations - Associative Feeds and Speeds from the ToolStore

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Trim to Face Silhouette check box added to the Cycles

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Comment field added to the Cycles

Indexing and CPL Handling

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Advanced Five Axis Improvements

Calculation based on Surfaces - Flowline

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Calculation based on Surfaces - Mirror Tool path

SWARF machining - Maximum angle step for rotation axis

Port Machining - Edge rolling

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Port Machining - Automatic Spine

Multiblade machining - Fillet machining

A determined number of cuts and a stepover

See Pattern on the Surface Path tab.

Rough Groove Cycle Improvement

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Rough Groove Intermediate Slices

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A Number of Intermediate Cuts field has been

Pathcomp added to Rough Grooving cycle

Turning approach for Tapered Threads

Edgecam now ensures that the approach move will