VTube Important New Features Timeline
This page shows the historical timeline of important improvements in VTube-LASER and VTube-STEP.
We recommend that you review this page to determine if an update and/or SMA renewal is of high value to you.
Changes for 2025
April 21, 2025 - CSV (comma-separated value) reportsRead about Version 4.4 Build 1818 |
April 7, 2025 - Toggled Alternative/Reduced Tolerances for VTube-LASER Ensure Parts Stay in ToleranceRead About Version 4.4 Build 1805 | |
March 28, 2025 - Measure And Qualify Just the End Sections of Long Tubes Using Assembly TrimRead Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1798 | > |
March 24, 2025 - Now Add Linear Dimensions to Space Objects in VTube-STEPRead Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1787 | |
March 6, 2025 - More Powerful Batch File Process With Multiple Disconnected FoldersSometimes, you must change a value for all your VTube project files in multiple disconnected folders. VTube can do that now with this version.Read Update information: Version 4.4 Build 1781 | |
February 15, 2025 - Combine Multiple Parts Into One PartRead Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1769Learn how the command works: https://advancedtubular.helpsite.com/articles/130332-vtube-laser-tutorial-combining-several-parts-into-one-stick-for-bending | |
February 15, 2025 - Now Anticipate Secondary Process Deformation in VTube-LASERThis tool helps measure tube shapes after a secondary process deforms the tube after bending. The principle is to bend the part to adjust the shape to anticipate deformation in press crushes that occur to the part after bending is complete.Read About: Version 4.4 Build 1769 Learn how the new command works in this page: | |
February 15, 2025 - A Redesign of Tube Data Storage No Longer Causes Out-of-memory IssuesFor this version, thousands of alignment events can be stored without VTube running out of memory.Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1769 |  |
January 31, 2025 - The VTube Configuration Path Can Now Be ChangedRead Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1764New versions of Windows allow for Folder Access Control which can restrict a VTube's setup program from using even the Public folder structure. So now VTube's configuration file location can be changed using a text file in the VTube program folder. See this page for more information. |  |
January 25, 2025 - Best Fit Alignment 5 is 44 Times Faster Than Best Fit Alignment 3Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1756 | |
January 8, 2025 - Now Build Reports with the Free VTube Project ViewerThis license of VTube is intended for free distribution.Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1730 |
Changes for 2024
November 25, 2024 - Bend Plane Clock ToolVersion 4.3 Build 1700 | |
October 31, 2024 - Coil GeneratorVersion 4.3 Build 1680 |  |
September 9, 2024 - Tangent Distance CalculatorVersion 4.3 Build 1654 |  |
August 31, 2024 - Import ROUND SLOTSVersion 4.3 build 1653VTube-STEP can now import and set up nominal ROUND SLOTS from models. |
August 16, 2024 - Straightness CalculatorVersion 4.3 build 1642The new GD&T Straightness Calculator has been added to VTube-LASER to calculate the bow deflection straightness in straight tubes. |  |
August 15, 2024 - Measure and Qualify ROUND SLOTSVersion 4.3 build 1639VTube-LASER can measure Round Slots using probes, display slots, report on slots, and qualify 36 different metrics of slots. |   |
August 15, 2024 - Trim/Extend for SINGLE STRAIGHTVersion 4.3 build 1639Using A-End and B-End Solid Model Offset values, VTube-STEP can now trim/extend endpoint locations on both ends of a one-straight tube. |
August 15, 2024 - New Trim/Extend Point Locations on Both Ends During a Parametric AUTOBUILDVersion 4.3 build 1639VTube-STEP can now import and set up nominal ROUND SLOTS from models. |
July 18, 2024 - Project Auto-RecoveryVersion 4.3 build 1628We added a new project auto-recovery for crash protection to protect from loss of work in VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER. |
June 28, 2024 - REORDER Part Setup MenuVersion 4.3 build 1613A new edit button is added to the upper right corner of the LASER Part Setup menu to enter the grid menu control window. |
June 12, 2024 - Measure PLANE from PROBEVersion 4.3 build 1605VTube-LASER now allows you to measure a plane with a ball probe. |  |
June 7, 2024 - Reorganize MEASURE PROCESS ButtonsVersion 4.3 build 1591VTube-LASER now allows users to reorganize the MEASURE PROCESS menu buttons, making them a different order and even invisible. |
June 6, 2024 - Import CIRCLES from Tube Models for HOLE CLOCKING in FlangesVersion 4.3 build 1590VTube-STEP can now import and set up nominal CIRCLES from models and clock the angles relative to adjacent bend planes. |
June 4, 2024 - Measure CIRCLES from PROBESVersion 4.3 build 1588VTube-LASER can now measure circles with a ball probe. |