CIMCO Software 2026.01.17 released

A new version of CIMCO Software has been released and is available for download.

Changes since previous version

CIMCO Edit

• New: Datron milling reverse post. (S27194)
• New: Hurco turning reverse post. (S29095)
• New: Added Off Center Turret generic lathe and 45 degree table/head machine.
• New: Fanuc milling reverse post: arc tolerance control setting.
• New: Backplot from File now shows NC code.
• New: Backplot active selection with live updates as you change the selection.
• New: Tool path statistics: min/max spindle speed.
• New: Tool list: extraction from tool call line.
• New: G320 measurement cycle supported in Fanuc.
• New: Custom turret slot orientations now supported.
• New: Siemens ONE milling reverse post. (S24625)
• New: EControl milling reverse post.
• Fix: Fanuc turning reverse post: added "R point programming" control setting for G81-89 of G-code system A. (S28324)
• Fix: Haas milling reverse posts: added missing variables support.
• Fix: Okuma milling reverse post: LAA, ARC, OMIT. (S25608)
• Fix: Heidenhain reverse posts: SYSWRITE ID230. (S28713)
• Fix: Fixed an issue for custom machine home position.
• Fix: Heidenhain reverse posts: AXIS SPAT.
• Fix: Reverse post: failing during subprogram search in some cases.
• Fix: Siemens milling reverse posts: CYCLE72. (S28552)
• Fix: Siemens milling reverse posts: G147/148/247/248/347/348. (S28557)
• Fix: Heidenhain milling with turning reverse post: cycle 800.
• Fix: Fanuc milling reverse post: G31.
• Fix: Heidenhain reverse posts: * is used as comment only at line start.
• Fix: Heidenhain reverse posts: TOOL CALL now accepts QS variables as tool name.
• Fix: Siemens turning reverse post: cycle800.
• Fix: Heidenhain reverse posts: cycle 251/252.
• Fix: Fixed regex Find/Replace replacing next match instead of highlighted match. (S29840)
• Fix: Reverse post: "#3000=1 (MESSAGE)" shows MESSAGE text for supported reverse posts.
• Fix: Standardized C++ API.
• Fix: Mazak Integrex reverse post: tool change command.
• Fix: Okuma turning reverse post: TD.
• Fix: OSAI milling reverse post: h. (S29796)
• Fix: Haas reverse posts: now outputs error message when compensation input starts with an arc.
• Fix: MillPlus reverse post: G43, G779, G781-789.
• Fix: Reverse post: tool compensation for milling tools in mill-turn mode.
• Fix: An issue where machine builder preview didn't work when a Backplot window was open.
• Fix: Centroid milling reverse post: G43.3. (S28768)
• Fix: Fixed an issue with syntax highlight coloring when switching between File Types. (S29792)

CIMCO CNC-Calc (Add-On for CIMCO Edit)

• New: Option to select active post processor from bottom panel.
• New: Enabled coordinate system axis indicators for milling. (S28930)
• Change: Unit scale rendering (lower right corner) changed to fixed size.
• Change: Improved visibility for some cursors.
• Change: Helix Milling cut transitioning.
• Change: Consistent window selection (zoom/selection).
• Fix: Active mouse interaction stopping when mouse leaves CAD view.
• Fix: Dynamic layout in side panel not resizing buttons properly.
• Fix: Artifacts in side panel when element info field are hidden.
• Fix: Helix Milling 'Start at center' being ignored when lead in/out disabled. (S17940)
• Fix: Non-ANSI characters in file paths preventing opening files.
• Fix: Zooming in/out scaling factors.
• Removed: Disabled persistence for CAD function input.

CIMCO DNC-Max

• Change: Updated the saving of the auto-import configuration in the DNC Server Setup.
• Change: Updated DNC service to handle SERVICE_CONTROL_PRESHUTDOWN.
• Fix: Changed the port license check when adding a new port from configured ports to active ports.
• Fix: Fixed an issue that could corrupt the configuration in the DNC Server setup for I/O units. (S29556)
• Fix: Updated Haas serial monitor protocol to work together with DPRNT messages. (S29608)

CIMCO MDC-Max

• New: Added an option to display a column with the name of the operator who was logged on when the undefined downtime was generated.
• New: Added copy widgets checkbox when creating a new historical dashboard.
• Change: Added an option in ExternIO to select the TLS version. By default, TLS 1.2/1.3 is negotiated automatically.
• Fix: Web Client: Fixed issue with shopfloor font settings resetting to default.
• Fix: Web Client: Fixed pdf preview in operator screen.
• Fix: Updated evaluating of execution status (MTConnect, Focas, OPC).
• Fix: Fixed translations when importing from the Excel.
• Fix: Fixed potential crash of server when unsupported time period is given in historical dashboards.
• Fix: Fixed an issue where notification settings did not retain the selected reports.

CIMCO NC-Base (Add-On for CIMCO Edit)

• New: Added four new permissions to control which parts of the configuration each user group can access.
• Change: Cleaned up the server configuration. Replaced the old Advanced, Advanced 2, and Other Server settings sheets with Program & Files, Version Control, Locking & Read-only, Import Queue, and Status System sheets.