16.10.2024 CamDRAW 3.11.21 ========================= +Optimized some language translations +Added new logo files +Added translations for subscriptions license infos 25.03.2024 CamDRAW 3.11.20 ========================= +Added support for CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2024 (Version 25) +Added support for CorelDraw Standard 2024 (Version 25) +Added support for CorelDraw Technical Suite 2024 (Version 25) +Fixed installer for newest CorelDraw versions (wrong directory) 26.02.2024 CamDRAW 3.10.19 ========================= +Wazer-Plugin: Added new logo files 15.12.2023 CamDRAW 3.10.18 ========================= +Added new presetting files / postprocessors: Masso G3, PolyShaper +Installer (Setup program) optimized +Changed branding of the application: New Camdraw branding 21.03.2023 CamDRAW 3.9.18 ========================= +Added up to 10 profiles / postprocessors files settings +Problem solved with wrong rendering: Postprocessor header 13.03.2023 CamDRAW 3.8.17 ========================= +Added Workpiece coordinate system selection (G54, G55, ...) Under workpiece data user can now select coordinate system which will output in G-Code file Postprocessor parameter +Added output of an individual comment character in the postprocessor settings +Added postprocessors for MultiCam and Kosy MaxComputer CNC Routers +Problem solved with turning off spindle output after operation if command textbox is empty +Added cut start/end postprocessor textes in pocket engraving operation For laser pocketing machining +Problem solved with wrong XY zero point postion if CorelDraw document not created with CamDRAW plugin 03.01.2023 CamDRAW 3.7.16 ========================= +Fixed bug with showing wrong license status if valid license is available +Added new postprocessor for X-Carve and X-Carve Pro CNC Machine from Inventables 04.11.2022 CamDRAW 3.7.15 ========================= +Problem solved with feed rate output for rapid movement +Problem solved with output first line of machining: Movement to first position after custom post processor sections (e.g. cut start, cut end) Now software will output first position with repeat all positions and feed rates (because possible movements and feeds in custom post processor sections) +Added/Changed draw workpiece origin (zero point) according to standardized symbol +Added error message if tool diameter is not defined or zero (while creating toolpaths) +Added information for remaining days of trial version +New company logo used 22.08.2022 CamDRAW 3.6.12 ========================= +Changed display of comment characters in postprocessor settings to text form +Added Wazer specific translations (OEM CAMEO) +Added Wazer specific display of functions 16.08.2022 CamDRAW 3.6.11 Highly recommended update! ========================= +Tool library expanded: Tool shape added (cylindrical/conical) Tool angle (e.g. graver) added Finishing and roughing feedrate added Lead-In and Lead-Out informations can be stored in the tool Tab width can be stored in the tool Additional information such as material, pierce time etc. can now also be stored in the tool Added option for duplicate selected tool Added options for move selected tool upwards and downwards in tool list Added options for import and export tool library Added tooltips for all inputs in tool library +Display tool diameter in operation toolpaths: Support for conical tool --> Display of the correct tool diameter +Added option for normal, finishing and roughing feed rate in any machining operation: Parameters for different feeds are stored in the tool data Option specifically for laser, plasma and waterjet cutting for different cutting quality +Added new placeholders for postprocessors to use in G-Code: --> Tool data e.g. for workpiece or raw material --> Tool data Holding time to wait until the material is cut through --> Tool data Additional information 1 --> Tool data Additional information 2 --> Tool data Additional information 3 --> Width of all active tool paths --> Height of all active tool paths +Optimized Lead-Ins and Lead-Outs for contour milling: Lead direction detection added Automatic add lead-in or lead-out at longest segment of contour (closed curves) Combined curves are recognized as belonging together --> required for lead direction detection for inner or outer milling contours +Added cutting data input/area for all machining operations: The plugin reads the cutting data from the tool data Now these cutting data can be overwritten for individual operations (If desired, otherwise the tool data are taken over) +Optimized data input (keyboard input) for all operation windows: Refocus textboxes after drawing Added progress ring while drawing and generating toolpaths +Changed feedrate for drilling (important): Feedrate for drilling changed to normal feedrate instead of plunge feed rate Tool data must be adapted +Added default post processor for Laser / Plasma / Waterjet cutting One with only XY axis movement One with XYZ axis movement +Added operation type to tooltip of operation +Removed "HelpObjects" layer on creation of new CorelDraw document +Fixed: Problem with wrong machining directions in contour milling and contour cutting operations Problem in contour engraving operation with drawing toolpaths left side Problem with installer if more than one Addon file exists (now all addon files from Shaping folder will copied) Problem while creation of toolpaths for pocket milling and pocket engraving (Application did not display the toolpaths - layer problem) Problem with deactivation of selected shapes while add new machining operation Problem with double toolpaths in contour milling and contour cutting operation if leads are active 25.07.2022 CamDRAW 3.5.10 ========================= +gCode Generator becomes CamDRAW Same application / plugin but different name All settings of gCode Generator are automatically applied (tools, postprocessors and so on) Application can be easily updated: To do this, install and start CamDRAW once in CorelDraw +Added tangential axis / tangential knife: Software can now produce G-Code for cnc machines with tangential axis Tangential axis is rotation axis around the Z-axis (in degree) Always orients the tangential axis tangential to the contours With detection for Z upward movement (if angle greater than constant value in postprocessor settings) --> lift off and rotate tangential axis +Added repeatly rapid movement and position on the start of any machining operation +Changed "turn spindle on" to "turn spindle off" in postprocessor settings: If next operation needs another tool, then software will turn off spindle on the end of current operation with this text (e.g. M5) +Added post processor for GRBL milling: XYZ axis +Added post processor for GRBL Carbide 3D milling: XYZ axis +Added post processor for tangential axis: XYZA axis Where A is tangential axis +Added post processor for Industrial CNC Routers: XYZ axis +Added option to show/hide autmatic strategies for generating G-Code Automatic strategies are for generating G-Code of whole CorelDraw sheet Default setting is hide the automatic strategies +Added post processor setting: Output without spaces in lines +Added post processor setting: Inch or Millimeter texts Software reads out the CorelDraw sheet units before generating If Inch --> Will take Inch text (mostly G20) If Millimeter --> Will take Millimeter text (mostly G21) Placeholder for postprocessor is 10.05.2022 gCode Generator 3.4.10 ========================= +Added new sorting algorithm for contour cutting (laser/plasma/water): Always work from inside to outside + detection of lead direction for centered contours For inside contours lead from inside, for outside contours lead from outside +Added tab feature for laser/plasma/waterjet cutting: Tabs leave small pieces of material when contour cutting. These fix the material after cutting through. Number of tabs can be set. Width of tabs can be set. Automatic position (even distribution of tabs). Individual tabs can be moved to any position with the mouse. Leads are always created at the beginning and end of tabs. +Changed leads position in cutting operation (laser/plasma/water): No longer with percentage, now automatically in the middle of the longest segment of the curve. +Optimized lead direction detection for cutting operation: Combined curves are detected as contiguous (required for lead direction detection for inner or outer cutting contours) +Changed operation windows to no dialog: Operation windows are displayed in the foreground CorelDraw application is still controllable if operation window is open (view, zoom, etc.) +Added progress ring for cutting contour window (during calculation of toolpaths) +Added placeholder in postprocessor texts: (define x-position of left workpiece edge) (define x-position of right workpiece edge) (define y-position of top workpiece edge) (define y-position of bottom workpiece edge) +Added placeholder in postprocessor texts: (define left x-position of bounding box of all active toolpaths) (define right x-position of bounding box of all active toolpaths) (define top y-position of bounding box of all active toolpaths) (define bottom y-position of bounding box of all active toolpaths) +Installer: Added install directory detection if plugin is currently installed +Fixed bug with closing progressbar window and cancel generation +Fixed bug with sorting to numeric textfields (textfields without numbers) 22.04.2022 gCode Generator 3.3.9 ========================= +Added to OEM versions: Load different default postprocessor file / profile at first start of application 19.04.2022 gCode Generator 3.3.8 ========================= +Added automatic selected language on first start from windows UI language +Added version number to postprocessors +Added/Changed width and height inputs: Default strings for inputs in postprocessors are empty --> Only overwrite if string in postprocessor is not empty (all inputs are now translated) +Added function to automatically add text fields for all curve objects (new curve objects menu) +Added function to sort all curve objects by text field numbers (put them on layer "SortedCurves") +Added: Text/Block for G-Code output for operation end (blocks for operation end can now be inserted in postprocessors) +Changed menu "Curve duplicates" to "Curve objects" with more functions +Changed function check for curve duplicates: Open window without searching for duplicates (searching with click on button check) +Fixed bug with open older CorelDraw documents: Error message string out of range +Added postprocessor for CAMaster with WinCNC - INCH (without tool changer) +Added postprocessor for CAMaster with WinCNC - INCH (with tool changer) +Added postprocessor for Weihong NCstudio +Added postprocessor AM.CO.ZA EasyRoute +Added message if no curves for automatic strategies have been found +Added more supported comment characters in postprocessor settings +Added postprocessor setting: Adjustable output comment on operations start --> e.g. (Contour 1) +Updated all postprocessor files to V1.1 +Changed comments detection while rendering in gcode +Fixed bug with open document and postprocessor not founded 12.04.2022 gCode Generator 3.2.7 ========================= +Added OEM version: RouterCAM +Added license info on Docker and window titles 28.03.2022 gCode Generator 3.2.6 ========================= +Added tangential Lead-Ins and Lead-Outs +Fixed bug with wrong climb or conventional machining when using Lead-Ins and Lead-Outs 21.03.2022 gCode Generator 3.1.5 ========================= +Added and optimzed Lead-In and Lead-Out strategies: Entry and exit are now separately adjustable (Option for lead-in or lead-out or both) +Fixed bug with wrong Lead-In & Lead-Out if sweeping angle is 90 or 180 degrees (Curve algorithm welds leads) 17.03.2022 gCode Generator 3.1.4 ========================= +Fixed bug with wrong operation window height with high WINDOWS scaling mode (125%, 150%) 16.03.2022 gCode Generator 3.1.3 ========================= +Added languages: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese +Added Lead-In and Lead-Out option for contour milling and contour cutting: Sweeping angle, linear distance, keep tool down +User interface (design) optimized: Used Expander instead of GroupBoxes in Operation Windows 01.03.2022 gCode Generator 3.0.3 ========================= +Fixed bug with turning on spindle by G-Code creation in strategies of all CorelDraw drawing objects +Language translations optimized +Added feed rate unit to strategies of all CorelDraw drawing objects 23.02.2022 gCode Generator 3.0.2 ========================= +Removed maximum number of lines for trial version: Trial version is now no longer limited to 500 lines of G-Code +Added tool list informations in G-Code: Tool number, diameter, spindle speed, tool name +Changed location in G-Code where spindle turn on: Now spindle will turn on on start of operation (spindle output in post processor setting will activate/deactivate spindle output) Important: Please remove "M03 S" in your post processor settings at the end of tool change text or use the new post processors +Added post processor setting: Command name to turn spindle on (M3/M4) 09.02.2022 gCode Generator 3.0.1 ========================= +Changed location in CorelDraw main menu to activate the plugin/docker: -Now plugin can activated in "Extra" tab of CorelDraw main menu --> "Extra / gCode Generator" -Before that it was under "Window / Dockers / gCode Generator" -Please reset your workspace with press and holding "F8" while CorelDraw starts! +Fixed bug in pocket milling cycle: Plunge in the material for the next cutting plane on wrong shape (last shape instead of first shape) +Fixed bug with generated G-Code: Remove space at the end of the line +Added and optimized node/curve precision algorithm: -Now user can set up a curve precision in length unit (e.g. Millimeter or Inches) -This curve precision is used for linear interpolation on curves -Curve precesion is the smallest segment length / distance (for which CNC machine will drive linear with G1) -This curve precision is independent of the total length of the curve --> (This means fewer support points on short curves) +Added new default curve precision value to postprocessors settings +Increased tooltip time for machining operations: Showing machining parameter, e.g. cutting speed etc. +Added feature for climbing and conventional milling +Added feature: Select your curve sorting algorithm for contour milling and engraving -Now user can select whether the software should sort all curves of operation automatically -Or machining sequence of the sequence on the CorelDraw layer +Changed name of pocket and island milling --> Pocket milling +Changed name of pocket and island engraving --> Pocket engraving +Added translations of all error messages and info messages in software +Added translations of all window titles in software +Added and optimized new software user interface (GUI design): -Complete new design of software available -User can change theme colors -User can change theme mode: Light and dark mode -Default theme color --> "Steel" -Default theme mode --> "Light" -Optimized window handling: Automatic window size to screen resolution, most windows can now minimized or maximized +Added new MessageBox for error and info messages +Changed button to open the settings window --> Button is now the company logo on the top of the plugin/docker +Added support for Windows 11 +Removed functions in software (not really in use): -Request support button on setting window -Additional text features -Additional nodes features (add and remove nodes) -Additional alignment features -Additional import function +Added function to automatic copy all application settings from gCode Generator 2 to gCode Generator 3 (only once on first start) +Fixed bug with no output numeric line numbering (User defined textes) +Changed locations of rendering settings: Settings for rendering engine are now in profile / postprocessor settings +Fixed bug with no rendering if no z axis output +Added axis designations to 3D viewport +Fixed bug with rendering: Other G commands than rapid and linear movements +Optimized rendering engine +Fixed bug with showing logo in different colors +Changed setting for round workpiece shape: Now available under measure range (measurement grid) 13.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.6.12 ========================= +Fixed bug with AutoNum algorithm and closed shapes/curves (numbered order for machining through text fields): The machining sequence was not adhered to because text fields were within closed curves 12.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.6.11 ========================= +Problem solved: When creating or editing a tool operation, a toolpath is not created or the current one is not changed and the selected drawing object is deleted. The message was "Reference object no longer available" +Fixed incorrect machining depths in the contour and pocket milling cycle (wrong depth with multiple pockets / contours) +Changed all error messages (windows) in application to full error description of the exception +Problem solved where corel crashes while a document is being saved (now data transfer is deactivated while document is being saved) +Higher Z coordinate added for the first plunge process. For a better overview from where the machining operation starts 11.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.6.10 ========================= +Changed: Now application hides the layer "ToolPaths" when a new tool operation is created or edited --> Only the current tool path is displayed --> Better overview +Added/Changed: Now application shows operation information like cutting depth or feed rate when the mouse is over it --> Extra area / box with op information removed 10.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.6.9 ========================= +Problem solved: Corel crash if user want add a tool operation (all toolpath window) and click on "Cancel" instead of "OK" +Changed reference point for pocketing cycle to center of shape/curve (find next and nearest pocket/shape) +Changed start pocket/shape for pocketing cycle to closest shape to left and top corner of CorelDraw page +Problem solved with Corel crash if user import cdr drawing instead of open cdr drawing (only drawing which is created with gCode Generator) 09.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.6.8 ========================= + Pocket cycle / inlay cycle / engraved pocket cycle optimized: Fewer plunge processes, problem solved with repeated immersion for individual contours of the pocket + Default value of the contour accuracy (tolerance) for new operations set to 6 + Rendering: Problem solved with driving directly from zero 06.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.5.8 ========================= +Sorting algorithm expanded / adapted for contours: Machining from inside to outside Now sort the curves from the inside to outside (e.g. rectangle with hole) +Application layer, e.g. "ToolPaths" are now set to not editable. This means that when a document is opened again, the user's drawing layer is always active Fixed problem with drawing on application layer after open a document. +Application message added if user is using a Coreldraw version lower than 17.6: The creation of parallel toolpaths from open curves/contours is only supported by CorelDraw 17.6 or higher +Problem solved: With incorrect 3d visualization (rendering) for very large drawings / page sizes +Maximum number of G-Codes output lines in trial version changed to 500 02.09.2021 gCode Generator 2.4.7 ========================= +Changed logo and icon style 25.08.2021 gCode Generator 2.4.6 ========================= +Problem solved: Wrong depth in G-code if the cutting depth of the tool is greater than the total depth of the operation (milling operations) +Problem solved: Incorrect display of the info box with drilling operations +Problem solved: Wrong plunge height during drilling cycle if starting height is not equal to 0 23.08.2021 gCode Generator 2.4.5 ========================= +Problem solved with workpiece dimension input +Problem solved with position of first measurement point after set workpiece XY zero Now always the actual values will transfer to machine setup file +Problem solved with error message "Index out of Array" while add a operation with more than 200 seperate selected shapes (Now the maximum number of seperate selected shapes is 2000) +Problem solved with find duplicates function: Fixed bug with progress bar (showing progress of the search) Fixed bug with Corel crash, if searching not done and user close find duplicates window Now all curves/shapes for finding duplicates function are supported except text shapes +Problem solved with adding a toolpath (tool operation) if no toolpath can be generated (e.g. tool diamater too big): If no toolpath can be created the software gives a message and add no operation +Problem solved where the xy zero point was not correct after opening a document (problem only in CorelDraw 2019) +problem solved where some input values were not saved in the document 09.08.2021 gCode Generator 2.4.4 ========================= +Fixed bug with zero point size +Removed scale function zero point +Fixed bug with measurement parameter load from document +Changed document save option (save app parameter into CorelDraw file) Now it is only saved if values ​​change +Fixed bug that caused a lot of error messages when opening a wrong document (e.g. wrong CorelDraw version document) +Added function to open folder of nc program with windows explorer +Added border distance parameter in X- and Y-direction for surface measurement +Fixed bug while drawing measurement points with inch units 27.07.2021 gCode Generator 2.4.3 ========================= +Changed surface measurement (create measure grid): Now the measuring grid is defined over the number of point in X- and Y-direction Measuring points size will draw depending on workpiece size (size of Corel sheet) +Added machine setup file: The machine setup file is created parallel to the job file of G-Code while G-Code generation This file can use for setting up the machine, e.g. measure the workpiece surface or set zero points This machine setup file have to run before job running All placeholder / postprocessor parameters are available in this file, e.g. number of measuring points +Changed the trial version restriction to a maximum G-Code line number of 300 +Fixed bug with rendering G-Code (e.g. Gosub line command) +Added scale function to zero point of drawing (the size of zero point now set automatic) 27.06.2021 gCode Generator 2.3.2 ========================= +Added automatic generate G-Code function for contour milling and engraving +Change node algorithm to curve precision: Now the node factor is call curve precision Curve precision is the precision for the linear interpolation for curves Each curve or arc (except straight lines) is approached by small segments Original shape/curve of drawings will not be changed +Added some new postprocessor settings: Standard values +Added postprocessor setting: Mark/sign for comment in G-Code can be adapted to brackets "()" oder semicolon ";" 21.06.2021 gCode Generator 2.2.2 ========================= +Added funtion for automtic generate G-Code for contour cutting (laser/water): This strategy is for generating G-Code of whole CorelDraw page Sequence of toolpaths can be numeric (with numeric textfields e.g. 1,2,3 or 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) Sequence of toolpaths can also be optimized automatically A specific feed rate can be assigned to each layer +Added postprocessor function for repeat/not repeat coordinates +Added postprocessor function for output/not output each axis +Fixed bug while G-Code generation: "Could not generate G-Code!" +Fixed bug if docker closed and reactivate: application crash +Added function for search and find curve duplicates 08.06.2021 gCode Generator 2.1.1 ========================= +Added function/button to show the generated gcode (open with notepad.exe) +Solved bug with drilling operation: start text for operation is now displayed in gcode file +Added more machining strategies (engraving, milling, cutting laser/water) +Changed engraving depth regulator strategy: Now with its own strategy +Optimized pocketing strategy: Less plunge cycles +Changed and optimized progress window while generating GCode +GCode generation is now on own thread +Changed and added some postprocessor settings: Repeat, Factor, Sequence of GCode line supported, increment and start for line number +Added more supported postprocessors which are included in installation (EdingCNC, Mach3/4, cncGraf, WinPC-NC, PlanetCNC, Benezan Beamicon, BZT, Estlcam) +Changed maximum workpiece size for different editions: See "Compare editions" +Changed docker size width: Now the docker/plugin automatic adapts to the coreldraw docker size width +Added icons for different machining operations/strategies +Changed and fixed rendering of GCode: Now zero point is shown +Changed/Added display of machining data and parameters: Select operation and all data will list up directly under +Fixed bug while GCode generation: app crash +Fixed bug with edit a operation 12.05.2021 gCode Generator 2.0.0 ========================= +Changed App structure (Now only the CAM envirenment is available, CNC environment to control cnc machine is out) +Added many new features: Save and open gCode Generator project files (App save all settings, inputs and toolpaths to current document. After open or change a document, all settings are instantly available) Work on different documents at the same time (Document tabs) Toollist (All tools are stored here. This tools are used for machining operations) Create contour tool path (middle, left, right, inside, outside a curve shape) --> Contour machining Create pocketing tool path (App create curve shape to mill a pocket) --> Pocket machining Create drilling tool path with different drilling cycles () --> Drilling machining Automatic increase in the number of nodes ... +Changed the path optimization +Changed input mask for workpiece data 15.01.2021 gCode Generator 1.8.0 ========================= General +App/Plugin is now completely available in English and German (more languages will follow) +Support for more CorelDraw versions (e.g. CorelDraw Home&Student) +Changed/fixed installer for support other CorelDraw versions CAM +Changed and optimized workpiece data input mask +Added support for rotation machining if z zero point is on cylinder axis (switchable between cylinder axis/surface) +Added support for rotation machining above/below cylinder axis +Added settings for different postprocessors and profiles: Now each postprocessor can be stored in a profile in the app The correct profile/postprocessor is selected before each processing 12 standard post processors are also installed Each processors can be customized Processors can be saved / exported 05.12.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.7.0 ========================= General +Added option to activate or deactivate CNC environment (cncserver) If user dont need cnc connection (e.g. only CAM) +Changed license system +Changed activation window 29.10.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.6.0 ========================= General +Changed directory for default icons for macro buttons: ...\Addons\gCodeGenerator 1\Icon\default +Removed unnecessary files in installer for x86 and x64 systems CAM +Solved bug with app crash if user click import without select a item in listbox CNC +Changed cameratool to WPF window: New design with top bar and icons Camera settings are now available on same window Lists all available cameras on PC Lists all available resolutions from selected camera User can change resolution and fps on running stream Removed function to snip picture and copy to CorelDraw page Integrated jogging functions in window of camera tool Jogging with keys are now supported Show wait window until camera stream has started Add setting autoFocus --> For camera with auto focus 22.10.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.5.1 ========================= General - CAM - CNC +Solved bug with jogging is not available if machine door is available but function no jogging is deactivated +Solved bug with window position of jogPad is outside screen +Solved bug with window position of jogPad in combination of camera tool 22.10.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.5.0 ========================= General +Added Cleaning up backup files, limited now to 50 files, older ones are deleted +Changed AppUI scale: Now App (Docker) height adapts dynamically +Added support for different languages: Main language ist german Docker UI is now available in english Further windows and translation for englisch will follow Further languages will follow +Added support for different units: Inch / Feet / mm / cm / m +Added splash screen for application start CAM +Solved bug with text field with many characters: These text shape is converted to curve and Corel grouped it Grouped shapes are not allowed during Gcode creation +Added option to activate or deactivate spindle for different profiles +Added option to reset/delete current CorelDraw page and machining mode +Added option to add text with different text height units (pt/mm/Inch) CNC +Added spindle settings: Support for six spindles with name, activation (offset), turn on/off Now it is possible to configure the activation text e.g. "M90" or "M91" Now it is possible to configure the turn on/off text e.g. "M3" or "M4" or "M5" +Added options to edit cnc.ini, macro.cnc or usermacro.cnc from gCodeGenerator UI (without restart the application) +Added options to refresh cnc.ini, macro.cnc or usermacro.cnc from gCodeGenerator UI (without restart the application) +Added options to import cnc.ini, macro.cnc or usermacro.cnc from gCodeGenerator UI (without restart the application) +Added adjustable user macros in gCodeGenerator UI (from macro.cnc and usermacro.cnc): Support for 8 macros +Added options for subroutines: All subroutines are in macro.cnc and usermacro.cnc All subroutines are adjustable These subroutines can be edited from gCodeGenerator UI (without restart the application) These subroutines can be assigned to various buttons in gCodeGenerator UI +Added adjustable macroStart text: This text/lines will be executed before a macro is executed Only single line commands are supported macroStart is for transfer gCodeGenerator parameters to machine (e.g. workpiece dimensions or measurement parameters) +Added estimated time for cnc job: The estimated time to complete the job (before job start) +Added remaining time for cnc job +Added support for tool measurement with different spindles: Each tool measurement will be executed with a subroutine (macro) These subroutine is adjustable The tool measurement must be calibrated first +Added subroutine to move to rotation point of rotation axis +Added safety options: Security settings are now password protected Support for machine door (available or not) Output for open/close machine door Input for detect machine door is closed (safety switch) Function no spindle, if the door is open Function no jogging, if the door is open Function to reduce feed override, if the door is open +Added synchronization options: To synchronize the machine for jumping in middle of gcode Different adjustable synchronization profiles can assigned Therefore user can select different steps in different sequence for each profile During synchronization this profile can select and machine will be synchronized automatically 12.08.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.4.0 ========================= General +Add reset button for Viewports to reset the camera settings (camera target + camera position) CAM +Solved bug with wrong generation of G-Code by grouped shapes (all shapes were double generated) Therefore cnc job has been work double +Solved bug with app crash when .cdr files will import from another CorelDraw version +Workpiece border and zero point in CorelDraw are now inactiv (not selectable) +Add path optimization (unsorted shapes will now sorted first, after that the G-Code will generate) +Add query for deleting current engraving contour, if user changed engraving mode +Add time optimization for generating gcode: Now the app is much faster (about three times faster) CNC +Changed synchonize spindle in jump in middle of gcode (now spindle turn on/synchronize before z-axis move down) 04.08.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.3.1 ========================= General +Solved bug with scaling app ui with windows scale factor CAM +Solved bug with app crash, when engraving text font is empty +Solved bug with drawing origin in CorelDraw page: In CD 2019 page fits not exactly with drawing origin CNC +Solved bug with spindle not synchronize (turn on) after job resumed from pause modus 29.07.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.3.0 ========================= General +Added support for windows app scale factor (display settings) Now it is possible to run app e.g in 125% scale factor CAM +Added function to import files (.cdr, .pdf, .bmp, .dxf, .jpf, .gif, .png, .plt) to "Gravurlayer" Before import, App shows a preview of the current file +Added support to align shapes in reference to center or border +Added support to change position or size of the align object (e.g. align shape in user defined area) +Added a object manager in app ui: Show all shapes, contours, layers of current CorelDraw page/document +Added support to move selected shapes on a help layer, which will ignore in generate the gcode All shapes on this layer will ignore through the generation of the gcode program +Added CAM settings: G-Code-File will generate with this user defined settings/lines Programm_Start: At the beginnging of the G-Code-program Programm_End: At the end of the G-Code-programm Contour_Start: Before a single contour will engrave +Solved bug with import path from ini file: app crashes if directory not exists CNC +Added show current calibrated radius for rotation axis (Y-->A mapping) +Added/Changed surface measurement algorithmus: Now it is possible to measure (probe) round workpieces Only measure points in/on the workpiece will measure (measure points outside will ignore) +Added selection for the measure point for zero Z-Axis (Z-Auto) On this point, machine will zero the Z-Axis +Added informations about the measurement range: number of measurement points +Added progress bar and passed time for the current surface measurement (statur for measurement) +Added visual representation of the finished surface measurement: All measurement points will plotted three-dimensional in a 3D-Room The measurement points are conected with a grid +Added support for import/export/activate measurement data (for Z-height-compensation) +Added support for import/export 3D point cloud (Plot 3D) +Added progress bar an passed time for current cnc-job +Added show number of current cnc-job line +Added support for start a cnc-job from user defined line (e.g in middle of gcode) Therefore any line in gcode will search and show/render in 3D-Room If line is searched successfully then job can start there All axis and spindle will synchronizie automatically +Added check for start a job, if a newer job is generated +Added Z-Auto correction: This is a correction value for zero the z-axis (negativ/positv) +Solved bug with loading/import a measurement file (zheightcomptable) +Added CncServer.exe and important files for machineControl to install directory from gCodeGenerator: User can choose the Cncserver.exe work directory (default-->gCodeGenerator or user defined-->e.g EdingCNC directory) +Added window message in cameratool, if a new X- and Y- zeropoint is set +Remove auto scale algorithmus in cameratool for scaling a picture and load it in CorelDraw +Added new camera settings: Activate/deactivate auto focus Crosshair with circle, which is selectable in size 06.06.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.2.2 ========================= General +Changed Application closing action: Solved bug with closing machine door on CorelDraw exit App ask for closing (every time), if machineControl is included Kill CncServer and check, if CncServer is down CAM +Changed user inputs for ring inside engraving: App show ring width, if user input ring diameter CNC - 04.06.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.2.1 ========================= General +Solved bug with application crash, if 3D-window of Viewport open twice CAM +Solved bug with text input for preload (Vorspannung) +Solved bug with wrong immersion height (Eintauchhöhe) +Added input control for cut depth (Schnitttiefe): App realize, if cut depths and engraving depths do not match CNC +Changed path for measure table in AppData +Solved bug with rotation axis cannot be deactivated, if workpiece radius is zero 01.06.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.2.0 ========================= General - CAM +Changed rendering algorithm for Viewport (CAM) --> Now it's noticeably faster +Added linear progressbar for generating gcode --> Now user see that application currently working CNC - 29.05.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.1.0 ========================= General +Added new modern App UI +Added support for CorelDraw Standard 2020 CAM +Added new node algorithm Static: Add/Remove nodes in center of segment Dynmaic: Add/Remove nodes dependent on curvature and segment length Therefore: Settings parameter segment_length and curvature added to DockerUI +Solved bug with missing cutting planes +Solved bug with application crash, if window "Viewport big" is open and user changed engraving mode CNC - 26.05.2020 gCodeGenerator 1.0.0 ========================= +Release of first gCodeGenerator Version +Support for different versions of CorelDraw (X7,X8,2017,2018,2019,2020) +Also supporting SpecialEditions of CorelDraw (OEM versions) +Also supporting 32- and 64 bit CorelDraw versions