New version .02 is released. It contains more pointers, more spokes, better graphics in the toolpaths.
The 4th axis is not yet released, though it does show the virtual 4th axis table we'll be using to display exactly how
the toolpaths will look. 4th axis toolpatsh will be the next module to be released, followed by escapements.
You may import GM projects now into GT..BUT, this will be a feature that will disappear when GT is complete.
The reason for this is that I dont want to waste development time redoing import routines to deal with the
old data when it will end up being useless when GM is replaced. BUT, I do see facility in allowing you to
import gm data with the understanding that its hit or miss, numbers will get weird, things may or may not mesh
as GM doesnt have much of the new data in its outputs. SO as long as the user understands this ( having read
this notice
), you may import a GM project by hitting the following keys in order ""Escape"gmi" , thatsthe escape key followed by the letter g , then the letter m then finally the letter i.
Think of it as the "GMI"mport command.
Im allowing the imports because I am aware of a couple of dxf output errors in GM ( GT puts out much much
better dxf's than GM including full headers. ), and I think the ability to at least use GT for outputs is a
usefull workaround when you have any trouble. SO since printing , STL and DXF output works in GT as well as 2.5D
machining output, this may help a great deal in giving you almost full access to outputs you need from new code
on old data.
Some have reported some locking up errors, I think this should fix most of the ones Ive heard of. Also,
most requests logged are fulfilled in this one, belt lengths stay on screen, the shape of the toolbit and
the profile of a slit saw to cut gears is now output on the design screen as well in the final DXF of
any gear. This includes even the Epicycloical teeth as well as timing pulleys. So if you wanted the profiles to
cut custome teeth you shoudl be fine to go.
During install you will be asked only for the type of CPU if youd liek the redistributables installed,
you need install these only 1 time ever, so uncheck it if your upgrading. Ill fix that up eventually so
it doesnt ask at all, but it now knows if your 64 or 32 bit.
I guess thats it for now, I will release a video on CNC toolpathing when 4th axis is done. Till then,..
Have fun
Art