Categories: SprutCAM America News
      Date: Jul  5, 2011
     Title: New Release of SprutCAM

This release includes the main features that short described below:

• Added support for scripting languages. In VBScript and JScript, possible to program the desired toolpath or convert the original toolpath;
• In "Lathe contouring" operation был added a new type of machining - Advanced grooving;
• In all milling operations, added ability to specify a safe distance as a percentage of the machining step;
• In the template toolpath (parameters of operation window) possible to save and reuse the command groups. This will allow users more flexibility and clearly to customize output support the command in the G-code at the beginning and end of operation;
• Functionality has been expanded macros mode for template of the toolpath. Each macro has been added to the state of the macro: Auto, On, Off;
• Added a new command CLData - PPFun EndTechInfo, which is automatically added at the end of each operation;
• For 2D contouring operation added ability to use options "Base surface" exactly the same as earlier in the operations, "Pocketing" and "Engraving";
• In "Rotary machining" operation added the "Job zone";
• In "Rotary machining" operation improved algorithm for the "Side angle" parameter;
• In "Hole machining 5D" operation added a new way to make transitions between the processed holes - crossing a safe level;
• Improved algorithm for the use of workpiece type of prism;
• Updated scheme of machines, included in the installation: MoriSeiki NL2500 and Leader;
• The Lathe Threading operation improved algorithm taking into account the adjustment point tool;
• And few dozen bugs fixed.

Wishes and recommendations of users that work with previous version are taken also into consideration in new build.