New 4- and 5-Axis Patch

During our continued testing of the released SURFCAM Velocity v3.0 (B165), we discovered two technical issues and an implementation oversight relating to our new 4- and 5-axis operations. The technical issues are resolved with the attached Patch file. The implementation oversight will be addressed in the forthcoming service pack.

PATCH FILE:

Issues: In certain cases, generating 4- and 5-axis operations may prevent subsequently generated toolpath templates (for any toolpath type) from being properly saved. Also, the C-View associated with a 4- or 5-axis operation does not always properly update during regeneration.

Resolution: The fixes for these issues are contained in the attached file. Please overwrite the current “New5Axis.dll” file located in the SURFCAM load folder (for example, C:\SURFCAM\Velocity3) with the downloaded file.

http://www.surfware.com/downloads/VelocityVer3/New5Axisdll.zip  (be sure to unzip the file after downloading).

After this new file is installed, any regeneration of 4- or 5-axis toolpaths that were created in build 165 (or earlier, in the case of beta versions) requires the reselection of geometry. Regenerating such toolpaths with original geometry most likely will not work. Toolpaths generated after the installation of this patch should have no such restrictions.

SERVICE PACK (15 APR 07)

Issue: The implementation oversight concerns the axis of rotation for new 4-axis toolpaths only. Rotations are currently limited to be about the X axis.

Resolution: This limitation will be removed in the Velocity v3.0 Service Pack 1 release.

Please remember that the current 4- and 5-axis functionality remains available in the “Classic” multi-axis functions, which can be accessed through the Tools > Options > NC Defaults dialog box. Please contact Technical Support for any required assistance.