VTube Update History 4.4 - May, 2025

Version 4.4, Build 1848 - June 5, 2025

1 - We changed VTube-LASER to export the CSM M3 DAF corrections to the YBC correction fields rather than changing the nominal YBC fields.

2 - We changed VTube-LASER so that recalling (importing) CSM M3 files will combine the YBC and the YBC correction values in the Bender Data Setup blue columns.

3 - VTube can now handle CSM M3 files with a straight count different from the count in VTube-LASER.

The CSM control's internal STEP count often differs from the straight count in VTube-LASER's measure process when recalling the file to correct from the bender. VTube is not confused by this.  Permit VTube-LASER to have new or different counts during RECALL.

4 - We changed the VTube-STEP export to allow the user to choose or omit the data sections to export to new CSM M3 DAF file.

5 - We now allow easy CSM M3 output from the Bender Output menu in VTube-STEP.

Version 4.4, Build 1845 - June 2, 2025

1 - We fixed an application error that occurs when v4.4 build 1844 starts running.  

Version 4.4, Build 1844 - May 30, 2025

1 - We added a configuration path access check that occurs at VTube load time before VTube tries to use the configuration path to store configuration and temporary data.

This helps users know if their computer setup blocks VTube from the current configuration path before VTube tries to run.

If VTube cannot access the configuration path, it will display a dialog explaining how to fix the problem. The dialog will then allow users to close VTube gracefully.

2 - If the config file path test succeeds, a new log file is now added to the config/logs folder.

The file "vtube path access test.log" contains the date and time of the last successful check of the current config path. The ability of VTube to delete, save, and then load this log file will indicate to VTube that it has access to this path structure.

The file contents will look like this:

Last vTube config file path access test: 5/30/2025 11:32:21 PM

Version 4.4, Build 1843 - May 30, 2025

1—We improved the user interface for probe measurements of PLANE, CIRCLE, FLANGE, and ROUND SLOTS.

2 - FLANGES can now skip the center hole measurement if none exists in the flange.

3 - We added error code dialog messages for when computer systems block VTube from performing basic file operations when loading and saving config files.

This is a sample new dialog with detailed information about the error:

In the case above, several dialogs like this started to appear when the security blocked VTube from access to the Public folder.

See this page for how to change the default config file location for VTube.

Version 4.4, Build 1835 - May 23, 2025

1 - VTube adds a new switch 25 in the LASER menu that, when enabled, will automatically switch from LASER to tactile mode after a tube measurement is complete.

This new switch is OFF by default. The FileIO structure was updated to store this new value in project files. (If you update VTube on multiple computers, be sure to update all of them to the latest version so that they are all file compatible.)

2—The VTube-LASER user interface has been changed so that it no longer uses the word "suggests" when switching between LASER and tactile modes with a HEXAGON arm.

(In newer versions, VTube-LASER controls the switching of scanner mode  for HEXAGON arms.)

3 - The Laser Line Separation value box is fixed in the tube measure guide so that the  text does not trail below the box.

Version 4.4, Build 1833 - May 20, 2025

1 - We fixed the action when pressing the Inspection Gear button for Precision Weight Control.

It now shows the correct menu below.

Version 4.4, Build 1832 - May 19, 2025

1 - We added report tokens to allow Correction-Percentage filtered LRA data from the Bender Setup menu.

Now, these reduced LRA correction values can be shown in reports. The left screens show where the percentages are set in Bender Setup. The right screen displays the unfiltered and the filtered corrections in the same report.

The new tokens to allow this are:

Add this new iteration section to a report template to show this data in a report.

<table class="table_lra">


<tr>
    <th class="th_xyz_index">Bend</th>
    <th class="th_xyz">Length</th>
    <th class="th_xyz">Rotation</th>
    <th class="th_xyz">Angle</th>
</tr>


<vtube_iterate section=LRACOUNT_BENDSETUP>


<tr>
    <td class="td_index"><vtube_val>Array_INDEX</vtube_val></td>
    <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>array_length_adjustments_bendersetup</vtube_val></td>
    <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>array_rotation_adjustments_bendersetup</vtube_val></td>
    <td class="td_xyz"><vtube_val>array_bend_adjustments_bendersetup</vtube_val></td>
</tr>


</vtube_iterate>
    
</table>

2 - The Correction-Percentage Setup values can be displayed.

LRA Correction- Percentage filtered values are controlled in the Bender Setup menu. The current values can be displayed in any report.

The new tokens to allow this are:

This is a sample report template section that displays the percentages in a report.

<br>
<font class="subtitle">The data below shows the corrections from Bender Setup with the Correction Percentage filter.</font><br>
<font class="subtitle">Percentages: Length, <vtube_val>length_correctionpercentage_bendersetup</vtube_val>%, 
Rotation, <vtube_val>rotation_correctionpercentage_bendersetup</vtube_val>%, 
Bend, <vtube_val>bend_correctionpercentage_bendersetup</vtube_val>%</font><br>
<font class="subtitle">The Rotation corrections are CCW positive.</font><br><br>

Version 4.4, Build 1829 - May 12, 2025

1 - The alignment types have been reordered in the dropdown combo boxes to group the best-fit algorithms first and together.

The new order is:

2 - The Bender correction report templates have been improved to manage paper space better.

Customers who upgrade and want these improved templates can contact michelle.licciardi@advancedtubular.com for instructions on importing the improved templates .

Version 4.4, Build 1827 - May 7, 2025

1 - VTube can now automatically change the project default state when changing measuring devices in the Select Measuring Device menu.

This helps customers who use different measuring devices, each with its own configuration needs, to allow for on-the-fly changes to the Measure Setup.

For example, a Metronor M-Scan needs the LASER turned on by default in the Measure Setup LASER menu. But the Metronor LightPen needs the LASER switched to OFF in the same menu. Owners of the M-Scan will almost always have the LightPen available as an option during measurement in the same project.

So we added this feature to make switching default configurations between different measuring devices quick and easy.

Principles for the New Feature in "Select Measure Device"

• The drop-down combo boxes in the Select Measure Device menu contain available project default state names based on the System Options>Project Setup>Store Default States menu.
  
• When switching measuring devices, the current default project state will be overwritten with the new default state file if a state name other than "None" is selected for the active measuring device.
  
  
• Without clearing the project, VTube-LASER will automatically update its Measure Setup menu using the new default state variables. This will allow for changing measuring devices in the same project while in the middle of a measurement. 
  
  
  
  
• If a named default project state for any measuring device in Select Measure Device is no longer available in System Options >Project Setup > Store Default States, then the name will revert to "None," effectively turning this feature off for that measuring device.
  
  
  

2 - We reorganized the point cloud control Probe section to clarify the user interface reference to Point Cloud Bucket numbers.

3 - Progress was made on the Chiyoda EX File Server (not yet released).

(This is scheduled to be released in May of 2025.)

Version 4.4, Build 1825 - May 5, 2025

1 - Now, HTML and CSV report template tags can be any letter case (upper, lower, or mixed).