VTube Update History - Most Recent
Previous Version History - v4.1 builds 1262 through 1275: VTube update history for version 4.1
See this PDF document for updates previous to 4.1.1262: VTube v4 Update History.pdf
Version 4.2 - Build 1311, September 20, 2023
Version 4.2 - Build 1309, September 19, 2023
Before starting a build, the SOLIDWORKS builder warns users of any negative straights in the bender data.
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Adjustments were made so VTube can now always draw a model with near zero-length distances between bends.
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Multiple enhancements were made to the true views in SOLIDWORKS tube layouts.
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SOLIDWORKS Builder no longer causes SOLIDWORKS to crash every other load. |
Version 4.2 - Build 1305, September 16, 2023
BENDER PROJECT CONTROL Enhancement - The part number boxes are now read-only.Also, when they are not being used, VTube colors them grey. | ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1303, September 14, 2023
Version 4.2 - Build 1301, September 12, 2023
Tube model images now display in Bender Project Control bender buttons. | ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1300, September 10, 2023
The Pass-Fail icons are now disabled when starting the alignmentThe icons previously stayed red or green during the alignment phase - making it seem like the alignment state was set before the alignment was complete. This change clarifies that VTube-LASER is still working on an alignment pass-fail decision. | ![]() |
Point values can now be pasted into the tangent centerline point grids.Set the proper point count for regular centerline points, turn the grid locking off, enter the tangent grid, right-click to get the pop-up menu, and press Paste the XYZ data. VTube will take in the data and automatically calculate regular centerline XYZ coordinates. |
Version 4.2 - Build 1298, September 7, 2023
We added the VTube-LASER Bender Project (BPC) Control feature.The BPC feature is designed to allow projects to be controlled by bender numbers. The goal was to allow bender operators to associate a VTube project file with any bender and then quickly switch to that project by selecting the bender number. | ![]() |
The Bender Project Control window shows numbered buttons that are associated with each bender in a bender network. To change the project loaded in VTube, press the appropriate bender number button. | ![]() |
Press a bender number, and a dialog appears that allows you to associate a VTube project file with that bender. If an association exists, you can immediately open the new project in VTube-LASER. | ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1292, August 29, 2023
VTube has a new report token that automatically adds parentheses around alternative unit values in reports.The token is "<vtube_val_alt_parens>" and is used like this: <vtube_iterate section=XYZ> <tr> <td class="td_index"><vtube_val>Array_point_label</vtube_val></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>Array_X</vtube_val></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val_alt_parens>Array_X</vtube_val_alt_parens></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>Array_Y</vtube_val></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val_alt_parens>Array_Y</vtube_val_alt_parens></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>Array_Z</vtube_val></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val_alt_parens>Array_Z</vtube_val_alt_parens></td> <td class="td_xyz_radius"><vtube_val>Array_RADIUS_XYZ</vtube_val></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val_alt_parens>Array_RADIUS_XYZ</vtube_val_alt_parens></td> </tr> </vtube_iterate> This token is beneficial because it allows the template to show the parenthesis only when floating point values are inserted in the report. | ![]() ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1291, August 26, 2023
We fixed an issue with the Han Jie SVNET protocol that would not allow 180-degree bends to be corrected.180-degree bends can now be handled during correction. | ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1290, August 24, 2023
This build includes a new VTube-STEP Viewer Mode license that is free to install and use anywhere.The mode is designed to allow VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP customers to share their VTube projects with customers or users who only need to view the data stored in VTube project files. Share this program with any customer or business partner who needs to view the data you saved in VTube-STEP or VTube-LASER. Download the viewer installation from this website. The installation program requires a password to finish the install. Request the password from support@advancedtubular.com. | ![]() |
The Viewer Mode UI includes a new Upgrade Options button in the top toolbar.Press this new button to display an Upgrade Options dialog that explains the upgrade options for full-powered VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER. | ![]() ![]() |
VTube now stores deleted COLLECTED and CONSTRUCTED entities for UNDO. | ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1285, July 28, 2023
Version 4.2 - Build 1284, July 27, 2023
Version 4.2 - Build 1281, July 24, 2023
VTube can now display linear unit values in any unit in the same report - regardless of the current user interface linear unit setting.The linear units can be...
See this page for how to form the HTML tags to allow this formatting in VTube report templates. | ![]() |
This is how the alternative user units can be displayed in a report. The sample code for this output is: <tr> <td class="td_index"><vtube_val>Array_INDEX</vtube_val></td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>Array_X</vtube_val> (<vtube_val_alt>Array_X</vtube_val_alt>)</td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>Array_Y</vtube_val> (<vtube_val_alt>Array_Y</vtube_val_alt>)</td> <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>Array_Z</vtube_val> (<vtube_val_alt>Array_Z</vtube_val_alt>)</td> <td class="td_xyz_radius"><vtube_val>Array_RADIUS_XYZ</vtube_val> (<vtube_val_alt>Array_RADIUS_XYZ</vtube_val_alt>)</td> </tr>Note also that the alternative units will use the proper decimal place formatting set in System Options. | The alternative unit will be millimeters if the display linear units are inches.![]() The alternative unit will be inches if the display linear units are millimeters. ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1279, July 12, 2023
Version 4.2 - Build 1277, July 11, 2023
Note: If you use Bend Profile Inside-Radius measuring, upgrade to version 4.2 build 1279 described above. This build 1279 is a critical update for you.
A few user interface captions were fixed in VTube SOLIDWORKS Builder. | ![]() |
Version 4.2 - Build 1276, July 6, 2023
Note: If you use Bend Profile Inside-Radius measuring, upgrade to version 4.2 build 1279 described above. This build 1279 is a critical update for you.
Links to Previous Versions
See VTube update history for version 4.1
See this document for older updates: VTube v4 Update History.pdf