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What are the Differences Between VTube License Types?

Compare The Four Levels of Licenses

There are four levels of licenses: VTube-STEP, VTube-LASER, and VTube-LASER Programmer, and VTube-VIEWER.


VTube-STEP: VTube-STEP imports parts and creates master nominal bender data. VTube-STEP is priced at about 25% of VTube-LASER. VTube-STEP is file-compatible with VTube-LASER, which means it can be used to create VTube project files for VTube-LASER systems. Unlike VTube-LASER Programmer, VTube-STEP can only import and save the project MASTER data. It cannot control measure setup parameters.

See the price for VTube-STEP at our store.

Download the software from: https://www.advancedtubulartech.com/downloads-vts-usb-cloud

VTube-LASER: VTube-LASER is built on VTube-STEP (which means every VTube-LASER also has VTube-STEP features). Plus, VTube-LASER can measure and qualify parts using a scan arm measuring center. VTube-LASER alone can correct bender data. VTube-LASER is the top-tier license we offer that includes every feature available in the VTube software lineup.

VTube-LASER connects to HEXAGON scanner and probe arms, FARO scanner and probe arms, Metronor LightPens, Metronor M-Scan 120, Kreon scan arms, and Microscribe arms. It can also import STL files from handheld scanners like Creaform, Atlascan, Shining 3D, Keyence WM-6000, Artec, etc. (See https://advancedtubular.helpsite.com/articles/122592-vtube-laser-stl-model-import-from-handheld-scanners)

See the price for VTube-LASER at our store.

Download the software from: https://www.advancedtubulartech.com/downloads-vtube-laser-factory

VTube-LASER PROGRAMMER: This license is identical to VTube-LASER, except it cannot connect to a measuring center. It is ideal for a complete VTube-LASER set up by technicians. VTube-LASER PROGRAMMER is priced at 50% of VTube-LASER.

See the price for VTube-LASER Programmer at our store.

Download the software from: https://www.advancedtubulartech.com/downloads-vtlp
VTube-VIEWER: VTube-VIEWER allows you to view the data from any project file created using any of the other VTube license types. It does not allow for data entry or modification. It is free.

Download the Viewer license from: https://www.advancedtubulartech.com/downloads-vtube-project-viewer



Frequently Asked Question: What are the differences between VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER PROGRAMMER?

VTube-LASER PROGRAMMER does everything VTube-LASER does except connect to measuring centers. It is intended to give complete offline control over VTube-LASER project setups.


Here is a matrix that lists the differences between the license types:



VTube-STEPVTube-LASER PROGRAMMERVTube-LASERVTube-VIEWER
Load and View VTube project filesYesYes
Yes
Yes

Import Solid ModelsYesYes - in the STEP windowYes - in the STEP window
This allows for nominal or master model import, so VTube knows what a perfect tube shape is for any part.
Export Bender DataYes*YesYes
All versions of VTube can output most CNC bender data formats.  (*The exception is that VTube-STEP cannot output legacy Eaton Leonard data.)
Set Default Tangent Point ToleranceYesYesYes
The tangent point default tolerance is used to qualify parts shapes in VTube-LASER.
Build Master Data Reports
YesYesYesYes
These are reports that show nominal (perfect) data.
Send Layouts to SOLIDWORKSYesYesYes
VTube automates the export of tube layouts to SOLIDWORKS.
Create Space Object planes, circles, and round slots from modelsYes - Nominal onlyYes - Nominal and MeasuredYes - Nominal and Measured

Unbend tubesYes - Master data
Yes - in the STEP windowYes - in the STEP window

Transform tubes in spaceYes - Master data
Yes - Master and Measured
Yes - Master and Measured


Measure Space Object planes, circles, and round slots from models

Yes

Only VTube-LASER can measure space objects.
Measure Wall Thickness

Yes
Only VTube-LASER can measure wall thickness.
Measure flanges

Yes
Only VTube-LASER can measure flanges.
Measuring Setup
YesYes
The measuring center setup is a section that controls all parameters that apply to measuring tubes.  If your technicians want complete control over every part of the VTube-LASER measuring setup, VTLP is the license that allows for this.
View Historical Data in Tube Data Storage
YesYes
Tube Data Storage allows viewing the historical data for all measurements.

Align two tubes to each other for qualification.
YesYes

Bender Setup Screen Access
YesYes
This screen is used to connect to and correct benders.
RECALL Data from Benders
YesYes

Build and print Inspection Reports

YesYes

Connect to a Measuring Center



Yes
Only VTube-LASER can measure parts.
Import Point Clouds from Handheld Scanners


Yes
Only VTube-LASER can measure point cloud data.