CIMCO Edit 2023 Releases

CIMCO Edit 2023.01.38 PreviewReleased: 22-02-24Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.38
  • Fix: Siemens Milling reverse post: OFFN command support.
  • Fix: Tool 3D files now scales with tool units.
  • Fix: A license server issue where if it cannot connect to one found server, it shows no servers.
  • Fix: Siemens Milling reverse post maximum variable number updated to 999.
  • Fix: Siemens milling reverse post CYCLE977 collision. (S20500)
  • Fix: Siemens reverse post REPEAT command support. (S8992)
  • Fix: Siemens reverse post DEFINE command support.
  • Fix: Siemens reverse post ignoring rotary axes in some cases (Zendesk ticket #25699).
  • Fix: Tool path statistics showing incorrect rotation angles.
  • Fix: An issue where supported axes indication in ribbon bar was not always correct for turning controls.
  • New: Tool Setup: Assembly Number is now shown for cutters/holders. If the component is not attached to an assembly "None" is displayed, if it is attached to multiple assemblies "Multiple" is displayed.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.37 PreviewReleased: 16-02-24Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.37
  • Fix: Haas milling reverse posts not backplotting correctly G12/13. (S20477)
  • Fix: An issue where C axis would show incorrect values when animating threading moves.
  • Fix: Heidenhain reverse post work offset coordinates setting with FN 17: SYSWRITE.
  • Fix: C axis value in axis control is now shown modulo 360 when limitless.
  • Fix: Removed C axis limits in turning backplot.
  • Fix: Threading moves in stock sim.
  • Fix: Heidenhain reverse post uses absolute rotary axes traversal when incremental rotation angles are programmed.
  • Fix: Siemens milling reverse post CYCLE800().
  • Fix: Subprogram files search was not looking in subprograms directory for Heidenhain CALL PGM command.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where adding stock when there is no toolpath, would not add a stock.
  • Fix: An issue where turret numbers converted to inches.
  • Fix: G71 missing finishing cut in Fanuc/Haas turning reverse posts. (S20427)
  • Fix: Drilling axis for G83-89 cycles in Fanuc turning reverse post.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where dwell commands (G4Pxxx) were being mistaken as Mazak synchronization codes (Pxxxxxxxx). (S20325)
  • Fix: Machining speed when using legacy converters (Zendesk ticket #25046).
  • Fix: Cycle 240 support by Heidenhain reverse post. (S20283)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.36 PreviewReleased: 05-02-24Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.36
  • Fix: M89 support in Heidenhain reverse post.
  • Fix: Numeripath reverse post arc and parsing errors.
  • Fix: Spiral/Conical interpolation support in Fanuc Milling reverse post.
  • Fix: Rapid moves speed when using inch toolpath units with metric machine. (S20008)
  • Fix: Full circle moves length and machining time.
  • Fix: An issue where full 360 degree circles would not always work in Backplot.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.35 PreviewReleased: 01-02-24Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.35
  • Fix: Rapid feed units conversion issue.
  • Fix: Siemens reverse post issues with MSG, MCALL commands and arc plane detection for G2/G3 commands.
  • Change: Larger speed slider with better control of simulation speed.
  • Change: Moved simulation play button to center in navigation slider.
  • Fix: An issue where the animation speed would sometimes not be consistent.
  • Fix: An issue where axis sliders didn't work when in inches.
  • Fix: Filter by tool drop down menu shows tools as appear in program (same as in V8). (S19959)
  • Fix: NumeriPath reverse post commands: PGM,DFS,RPT. (S19671)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.34 PreviewReleased: 25-01-24Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.34
  • Fix: Fixed a syntax highlighting issue when undoing and redoing line insertions at the beginning of the file. (S20203)
  • New: Now possible to hide certain parts of stock based on stock compare values.
  • Fix: Fixed not working cycle 10.0 in Heidenhain reverse post.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue with line break characters in Fanuc file type templates.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where some windows, such as the warning dialog that appears when deleting a file type, would show the wrong strings.
  • New: Now remembers axis control visibility.
  • New: Now remembers toolpath visibility when remember animation mode is enabled.
  • Fix: An issue where the view in Backplot for horizontal machines was rotated.
  • Fix: Now remembers where the setup file is when simulating programs with the setup file in custom locations.
  • Fix: G11 support in Okuma Milling reverse post. (S20100)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.33 PreviewReleased: 17-01-24Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.33
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.33
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.32 PreviewReleased: 16-01-24Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.32
  • Fix: Fixed feedrate in Haas Turning G70.
  • Fix: A freeze in the simulation collision detection system.
  • Fix: An issue where closing the simulation window while parsing NC lines would not reset the progress bar.
  • Fix: Fixed ignoring tool change sequence on tool command in some cases. (S20054)
  • Fix: Unscaled start position when using tool change position as a start position.
  • New: Now possible to manually edit axis slider values.
  • New: Tool Setup: It is now possible to add filepaths for 3D tools on either .stl or .ToolData formats.
  • New: Now supports angled head machines.
  • New: Spindle geometries that rotates with the tool spindle can now be defined.
  • Fix: An issue where it would sometimes use machines from a V2022 installation.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.31 PreviewReleased: 10-01-24Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.31
  • Fix: An issue where collision detection with models defined in inches would sometimes not work properly.
  • Fix: Allowed 4 digits after decimal point for "Cutter Allowance" and "Collision Step Size" values. (S19961)
  • Fix: An issue where changing between milling and turning controls while backplot was active, did not update view modes.
  • Fix: Feedrate and spindle speed information text now has trailing zeros trimmed.
  • Fix: Issues with Siemens Turning reverse post drilling cycles in mill-turn mode.
  • New: Optimized Editor start-up time.
  • Fix: Fixed pecking retract distance in cycle 203 for Heidenhain reverse post.
  • Fix: Fixed cycle 83 in Siemens turning reverse post.
  • New: Main stop condition button can now be used to toggle all collision and limit errors on/off.
  • New: Collision detection now works in backplot mode if you have machine simulation license.
  • New: Now doesn't detect collision with invisible models.
  • Fix: Fanuc milling G66 issue.
  • Fix: An issue where toggling machine sim back and forth could make strange transformations to base models.
  • New: Added "Subprogram folder" simulation setting.
  • Fix: Fixed Heidenhain cycle 209.
  • Fix: Mirror issue for turning toolpath. (S12579)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.30 PreviewReleased: 03-01-24Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.30
  • New: Now shows stopping condition reason when stopping.
  • Fix: An issue where going to Holder/Stock collisions would sometimes go to a collision-free part of the toolpath element.
  • Fix: Tool/Stock collision highlighting.
  • Fix: Fixed reverse post Siemens milling cycles 83/84. (S19871)
  • Fix: Fixed Heidenhain default work offset behavior.
  • Fix: Fixed rectangular stock origin type scanning. Fixed custom tool scanning issue.
  • Fix: Fixed incorrect lathe threading simulation. (S19802)
  • Fix: G100 support in Brother reverse post. (S19816)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.29 PreviewReleased: 21-12-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.29
  • Fix: Siemens probing CYCLE978 measuring position.
  • New: Added Mastercam compatible keyboard/mouse mapping setting.
  • Fix: Added support for G66/67 in Fanuc Milling reverse post.
  • Fix: Disabled material removal and gouge check for probe moves.
  • Fix: An issue with integration tools, where geometries would not always be found when setup and NC file was in different locations.
  • Fix: Fixed rotation work offsets used with PLANE SPATIAL in Heidenhain.
  • Fix: T0 cancel tool offset in Fanuc Turning. Issue with displaying next tool before tool change command.
  • Fix: Improved quality of stock compare around sharp edges.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.28 PreviewReleased: 18-12-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.28
  • Fix: Retract feedrate for Heidenhain tapping cycles 207 and 209.
  • Fix: Spindle is now stopped during retract in Heidenhain cycle 202.
  • Fix: A work offset issue that sometimes caused false positive collisions.
  • New: Fixtures can now be mounted on any axis, making it possible to setup geometries like tailstock and steady-rest.
  • Fix: An issue where counter clockwise arcs in custom tools was actually clockwise.
  • Fix: An issue affecting the quality of stock refine edges in certain cases.
  • Fix: Multiline search and replace now works as expected.
  • Change: Selected stop conditions are stored in configuration. (S19076)
  • Fix: Rapid feedrate issue for imperial units. (S19006)
  • Change: Improved tool tracking.
  • Fix: An issue where machine origin would move with the machine table.
  • Fix: An issue where very slight limit over-travels would sometimes be highlighted in axis control during rotational axis unwinding.
  • Fix: An issue where radius compensation was disabled by default.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.27 PreviewReleased: 06-12-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.27
  • Change: Now simulation stops at M0/M1 if "Optional" stop condition is checked.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.26 PreviewReleased: 05-12-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.26
  • Change: View Bookmarks dialog has been reworked to be "independent" (non-modal).
  • New: Cut while spindle is stopped collision detection.
  • New: Fanuc now supports M13 and M14.
  • Fix: An issue where stock from STL would not work with special characters in STL path.
  • Fix: Fixed issue where imported file could not be edited in file compare view.
  • New: Solid simulation now supports tools with up to 128 cutter entities.
  • New: Tool Setup: Cutters and holders now have a file path argument. It can be set in scanning with: FILE="..\..\folder\file.stl"
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.25 PreviewReleased: 22-11-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.25
  • Fix: Fixed Editor crash when trying to print file on import queue or non existent file.
  • Fix: An issue where machine limits didn't respect the machine units when in inches.
  • Fix: An issue where going to the next tool would in some cases do nothing.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.24 PreviewReleased: 16-11-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.24
  • Fix: An issue where collisions with workpiece and fixtures were not reported correctly.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.23 PreviewReleased: 13-11-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.23
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.23
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.22 PreviewReleased: 10-11-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.22
  • Change: Toolpath visibility is now off by default in machine simulation.
  • Fix: An issue where stock compare didn't work.
  • New: Stock simulation now uses less memory.
  • Fix: Fixed Advanced Renumbering and NC Converter dialogs not showing localized strings in certain languages. (S19339)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.21 PreviewReleased: 06-11-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.21
  • Fix: An issue where collision detection didn't work for machine table models in turning operations.
  • Change: Improved performance of stop conditions.
  • Change: Improved loading of stock from STL.
  • New: Added 6 more generic CIMCO machines.
  • Fix: An issue where the simulation would sometimes make small jumps when interacting.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where syntax highlighting would show incorrect colors after certain text operations, such as undo / redo or line insertion / deletion. (S19177)
  • Fix: Fixed a possible crash when loading toolpath statistics using Legacy Heidenhain (Adv) and Legacy Heidenhain Universal controls. (S19034)
  • New: Added new option to remember last used Animation Mode between sessions in Backplot. See the Mode menu in Backplot ribbon tab. (S17149)
  • New: Added support for tailstock in machine simulation.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.20 PreviewReleased: 10-10-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.20
  • New: Added 2 default lathe machines.
  • New: Lathe machine simulation is now supported (Single spindle, single turret).
  • Fix: An issue where tool offset for the first tool was sometimes not being applied.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.19 PreviewReleased: 09-10-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.19
  • Fix: An issue where turning tools were flipped.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.18 PreviewReleased: 05-10-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.18
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.18
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.17 PreviewReleased: 02-10-23
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.17
  • Fix: Fixed a possible hang/crash during file compare when multi line comments was enabled but "Multi line comment end" character was not defined.
  • Fix: Fixed a possible crash when inserting a macro that contains an image but does contain any user parameters. (S19025)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.16 PreviewReleased: 25-09-23Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.16
  • Fix: A crash in the fast simulation window that happened for users with special characters in the windows profile name.
  • Fix: Fixed cancel operation not working in Multi Channel Configuration dialog.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue saving user defined multi channel configuration when values contain special characters.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue saving Advanced Open search history when values contain special characters.
  • Fix: Fixed problem loading bookmarks from files containing special characters in their file path.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where bookmark names containing special characters would get mangled.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.15 PreviewReleased: 13-09-23Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.15
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.15
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.14 PreviewReleased: 11-09-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.14
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where predefined tool libraries would reset on Editor startup.
  • New: Tool Setup: It is now possible to reorder libraries by selecting a library and pressing ctrl + Up/Down Arrows.
  • New: Tool/Workpiece/Fixture Collision detection now work with turning tools and revolved models.
  • Fix: An issue where collision detection for workpiece or fixtures would not work with stopping conditions when changing the models out.
  • Change: Top/Bottom/Front/Back/Left/Right ribbon bar options changes to small icons in a 3x2 grid.
  • Change: Axis control now has it's own ribbon bar button.
  • Fix: A ribbon-bar flicker when interacting with the backplot window.
  • New: Axis control now works without machine simulation.
  • Fix: An issue where small incorrect limit errors were sometimes reported.
  • Fix: An stall that could happen when generating collision report.
  • New: Machines can now be duplicated in machine configuration editor.
  • New: Machine group visibility can now be toggled in the machine configuration editor preview.
  • Change: Stock compare color setting moved to global colors and is now saved.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.13 PreviewReleased: 31-08-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.13
  • Fix: Fixed a crash of Editor when Editor is being closed when NCBase and Backplot plugins are active.
  • Fix: Fixed a rare issue where it could become possible to run collision checking while loading machine models leading to a crash.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where changing geometry transformations would sometimes not have an effect.
  • Change: Tool no longer disengages from the spindle when controlling machine axes.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.12 PreviewReleased: 24-08-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.12
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where translation would break stock from STL when in inches.
  • New: Machine Configuration Editor can now preview the machine.
  • New: Added axis controls to machine simulation.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.11 PreviewReleased: 21-08-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.11
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.11
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.10 PreviewReleased: 03-08-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.10
  • Fix: Fixed an issue that prevented the editor to start on a monitor to the left or above of the main monitor when using multiple monitors.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the editor window would start outside the monitor when going from a multi monitor to a single monitor setup.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where macro parameter "Do no insert empty lines" was not included when making a copy of a macro.
  • Fix: Tool Setup: Units on default tools now correspond to machine setup.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.09 PreviewReleased: 20-07-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.09
  • Change: Fast simulation window is snappier when resizing.
  • Change: Improved simulation startup time.
  • Change: Improved stock/holder collision checking accuracy.
  • Change: Improved stock/rapid move collision checking accuracy.
  • Change: Stock simulation performance optimizations.
  • Fix: A rare crash when changing stock parameters while simulating stock updates.
  • Fix: Crash when using high quality stock on integrated AMD GPU's.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.08 PreviewReleased: 05-07-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.08
  • New: It is now possible to set the colors used in stock compare.
  • Change: Slightly improved accuracy of stock compare.
  • New: Fast simulation window now supports lathe threading.
  • Fix: Improved robustness of the fast simulation window.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the fast simulation window would sometimes crash when using tapping tools.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the simulation speed would sometimes be slower than it should be.
  • New: In fast simulation: StockCompare colors can now be set Simulation Report.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.07 PreviewReleased: 29-06-23Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.07
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.07
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.06 PreviewReleased: 20-06-23Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.06
  • No changes in this version. Released as part of CIMCO Software version 2023.01.06
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.05 PreviewReleased: 12-06-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.05
  • Fix: Fixed a possible crash when starting Backplot from the command line. (S18185)
  • New: Output work offset command next to its number in Geometry Manager.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.04 PreviewReleased: 07-06-23Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.04
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the Rotate NC Function was inserting incorrect values when number of decimals was set to zero (0). (S18109)
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.03 PreviewReleased: 07-06-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.03
  • New: Fast simulation now supports Turning and Mill-Turn.
  • New: Stock from box supported in Turning and Mill-Turn (Fast simulation only).
  • New: All fast simulation features now available in Turning and Mill-Turn (I.e. Stock compare, Quality zoom, Cross section planes).
  • Change: More consistent and smoother frame-rates while processing stock.
  • Fix: Fixed a rare issue where the previous tool could still make a single cut after a tool change.
  • Fix: Added back in quick access toolbar.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.02 PreviewReleased: 26-05-23Register to download
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CIMCO Edit 2023.01.02
  • Fix: Fixed an issue with installing GroovingKernelWrapper.
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.01 PreviewReleased: 25-05-23Register to download
Changes since previous version:
CIMCO Edit 2023.01.01
  • Fix: Fixed an issue with toggling Output errors simulation setting in fast simulation.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where base machine models did not scale to inches.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where workpiece and stock rotation transform was in the wrong direction.
  • New: Added stock to leave offset to stock compare.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where initial stock from box would be slightly off.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where the current tool distance along the toolpath would be incorrectly calculated.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where rapid to stock collisions would be reported which were actually not collisions.
  • Fix: Reduced size on size rapid to stock collision false positive rate.
  • Fix: Fixed a rare issue where tools would not cut the stock for very specific moves.
  • Fix: Fixed an issue where certain tools would make corrupt cuts in the stock.
  • Change: Improved edges of the stock.
  • Change: Increased animation slider maximum speed.