VTube Update History 4.4 - January 2025
Version 4.4 Build 1739 - January 13, 2025
1 - The SOCO TXT file import engine will automatically adjust lengths in the tube less than or equal to zero.
The new lengths will be set to 1 micron (0.00004 inches).
2 - The SOCO TXT file import engine will automatically add material to the end length if the cut length is too short for the tube.
For parts with inch linear units, it will add 2 inches to the end length. For metric linear unit parts, it will add 100 millimeters to the end length.
Version 4.4 Build 1736 January 13, 2025
1 - The "Enforce ACS at tube measure" option can now be switched On or Off in Measure Setup.
If you click on More Info..., this dialog will appear:
2 - The Enforce value can be copied in the Measure Option Batch copy in System Options.
Version 4.4 Build 1735 - January 10, 2025
1 - VTube will now automatically switch to the ACS (Arm Coordinate System) when performing measures that create measured tube data or rely on measured tube data.
The ACS is the coordinate system of the measuring device. When the switch to the arm's coordinate system occurs, VTube notifies the user of the change in a guide box.
2 - VTube now calculates up to 10 measured-aligned coordinate systems in the DRO dropdown box below the ACS option.
Measured-aligned coordinate systems are created every time a user performs a new alignment. Each new measured-algiend coordinate system is tagged with a unique date/time. The newest measured-algiend coordinate system is always inserted at the top below the "ACS" choice.
3 - When VTube is in a measured-aligned coordinate system, the DRO now shows a ilght green border around the top panels.
This helps users know that they are measuring non-tube objects in a measured-aligned coordinate system.
Version 4.4 Build 1730 - January 8, 2025
1 - This version includes the official release of the new VTube Project Viewer.
The Viewer license is free. It allows anyone to load and view a VTube project file created by VTube-STEP.
Distribute this software to colleagues who only need to view the data you entered and saved in VTube-STEP. You can also invite your customers to install the Viewer license so they can view and build reports from the VTube-STEP project files you created.
See the download link at https://www.advancedtubulartech.com/downloads-vtube-viewer
2 - The Nikon NMAPI Server for the Metronor M-Scan with NIKON scanner is updated.
See VTube-LASER and Metronor M-Scan for more information about this measuring device.
Version 4.4 Build 1725 - January 6, 2025
1 - The Inspection Data menu adds a new End Angle Default Tolerance value.
This allows users to set a project's default end angle tolerance during part setup and before an tube alignment.
2 - Bend Profile grids now update the user interface when users manually change the grid values.
3 - The VTube version has been increased from 4.3 to 4.4 for 2025.
New passwords have been implemented. Contact support@advancedtubular.com for an updated password before installation.