Carveco Release Notes

Build: 2021-10-20-1353-53492f22

Improvements (1.25 Release)

• Enabled selection of multiple vectors when creating a latent Image.
• Accelerated process for creating a latent image with two faces.
• Introduced new Shortcuts dialog providing a shortcuts reference, displayed by selecting the Help > Shortcuts menu option.
• Ensured single-key shortcuts for switching tools are more consistently available; see Shortcuts dialog’s General tab.
• Improved diagnostics access by moving information from the About box to a dedicated Diagnostics dialog, displayed by selecting the Help > Diagnostics menu option.
• Set Erase sculpting tool’s default mode to Erase to Base Plane.
• Clarified warning message displayed when node selection is unsupported while using the Node Editing and Spline Vectors tools.
• Removed option to disable the Toolpath Colour Simulation changes introduced in 1.17 from the Preview Features page.
• Implemented ability to remove unwanted files from the Start page’s Recent Files list.

Fixes (1.26 Release)

• Prevented a crash when saving toolpaths using tool names including symbols and diacritical marks.

Fixes (1.25 Release)

• Prevented an area selection outside the model limits from causing the origin workplane to change size.
• Removed need to open a model prior to saving a Diagnostics report.
• Increased size of Nudge Distance dialog to avoid use of scrollbars.
• Corrected various issues with the CNC3D Commander post processors.
• Ensured Ctrl+Enter shortcut pastes a copy of a piece of clipart.
• Removed Ctrl+Shift+drag shortcut for copying vectors to the active layer; this was challenging to use due to clashes with other shortcuts.

Improvements

• Added post-processors for the following machines or controllers:

  • CNC3D Commander

  • Onefinity (no toolchange)

• Added a /run="Add-in Name" command line switch to automatically open a Toolbox add-in on start-up. * Carveco only

Fixes

• Included missing units of measurement in the Panel Toolpaths tool’s Summary Report.

• Ensured the image embedded in the Panel Toolpaths tool’s Summary Report is displayed correctly when opened in the Firefox browser.

• Included missing namespace in exported SVG files; this omission was preventing some applications from recognizing the file type.

• Excluded User Parameters fields from the Project panel when a parent toolpath is selected in the tree; these fields are only applicable to child toolpaths.

Build: 2021-06-28-1545-4cf517c1

Improvements

• The Trim Vectors tool now enables you to continuously trim away unwanted vector spans by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the scissors cursor over them.

Fixes

• Updated license handling to reduce the likelihood of being prompted to activate the software again on the same computer.

• Updated Grbl (mm) (*.gcode) and Grbl (inch) (*.gcode) post processors for increased g-code precision.

• Ensured the Print Setup dialog displays readable text rather than Dummy Text labels.

• Ensured the Export View dialog’s tabs are displayed correctly after toggling the 3D Viewer preview feature.

Build: 2021-05-28-1121-a821dde3

Improvements

• View > Export View now enables you to export images of the 3D View at your specified size.

• Post-processors were added for the following machines or controllers:

  • Carbide 3D Nomad 833 ATC

  • OpenBuilds

• The software activation dialog has been updated with a welcoming design.

• A warning notification is now displayed on the Start page when a software update is available, but your maintenance plan has lapsed. * Perpetual license owners only

• In-software update notifications can now be disabled from the Options dialog.

• The default Feed Rate units in the Tool Database have been changed to mm/min.

• Improved the warning message displayed when creating a Custom Form Tool with a decreasing profile.

• Enhanced the appearance of tabs on the Transform and Sculpting tool panels.

• The Transform panel’s Combine Mode button has been replaced with a Paste Mode dropdown list for increased clarity.

• The Panel Toolpaths tool’s summary report has been overhauled, and is now compatible with any modern internet browser.

Fixes

• Ensured the Export View dialog’s Tolerance option displays the model’s units.

• Corrected G21 code in the Carbide 3D Nomad 833 metric post-processors.

• Added G20/G21 codes to all SainSmart post-processors.

• Ensured the Include toolpath summary checkbox correctly toggles the Toolpath data section in the panelling report.

Improvements

• Added SainSmart 4030 PROver post-processors.

Fixes

• Removed T1M6 commands from the SainSmart and 3018 post-processors. This was causing the controller to issue “unsupported command” errors.

Improvements

• Help > About Carveco shows a summary of Display Card diagnostics.
• The Start page shows a warning message when a computer’s Display Card fails to meet the recommended system requirements for Carveco.

Fixes

• The 3D View is disabled when a computer’s Display Card fails to meet the minimum system requirements for Carveco.
• Fixed an intermittent crash when working in Node Editing mode with the Virtual Mid-points check box selected.

Enhancements

Added SainSmart, Amana and S1R CNC tools to the Tool Database for new software installations.

Fixes

• Implemented support for importing larger binary STL files.
• Added Zero Inside Vector and Zero Outside Vector buttons to the Assistant panel.
• Fixed an intermittent crash on program start-up.
• Ensured lights settings are applied correctly when changing the simulation material from the Project panel.
• Fixed a crash in the Vector Doctor when selecting open vectors within vector text when the Ungroup vectors when necessary option is selected.
• Enabled the Group command to be used when tools other than the Select Tool are active.

Build: 2020-09-28-1034-ea87433f

Enhancements

Added post-processors for the following controllers or machines:

• • Digital Wood Carver.
  • DrufelCNC.
  • Onefinity.
  • Onefinity (probe change).
  • Sainsmart 3018 MX3.
  • Sainsmart 3018 PRO.
  • Sainsmart 3018 PROver.

• Implemented Add Flush options on the Tool Settings: Transform panel in Maker and Maker Plus, displayed when importing and pasting relief clipart.
• Added the Toggle Clipart Visibility button to the 3D View toolbar in Maker and Maker Plus.

Fixes

• Reinstated the Imported File dialog’s Centre in model check box when importing a DXF file.
• Ensured the correct text size is preserved when opening a PDF file including Type 3 fonts.
• Increased the number of decimal places in the UGS GRBL post-processor’s output to resolve a “code 33” error.
• Ensured the correct icon for the most recently selected sculpting tool is displayed on the Relief Editing toolbar.

Build: 2020-07-27-0736-50338108

Build: 2020-06-16-1750-95e752aa

Start Page Update Notifications

All Carveco versions now include an inbuilt update notification on the start page (see image).

This allows your Carveco software to periodically check for newer versions of the software from our update server and let you know when new releases are available to download.

The notification also contains a link back to the Release Notes page (this page) for details on all new fixes and enhancements contained in the release.

Build: 2020-05-12-1605-9a04f91a

Build: 2020-03-27-0957-caee0723

Build: 2020-03-05-1540-6f383cdf

Build: 2020-02-18-1133-4ff99a49

(Build: 2020-01-13-1252-b844ee86)

(Build: 2019-11-28-1043-7a05a1e0)

(Build: 2019-10-17-1305-62c25d7e)

Enhancements:

Carveco Deactivation / License Migration Carveco users can now migrate their Carveco license between multiple machines through an inbuilt license migration and deactivation tool, accessed via the Help > About  drop-down menu. This feature allows you to exceed the number of concurrent installations by revoking an activate license on one machine and reactivating on another. More information on Deactivation can be found in the Licensing section of the Help Centre.

(Build: 2019-09-27-1458-db770e66)

Enhancements:

• Users can now open legacy .ART files from ArtCAM® 2008.

Fixes:

• Software activation error when using Carveco from multiple user accounts in Windows.
• Script error in the crash reporter dialog.
• Repaired incomplete V-Bit carving toolpath issue.

(Build: 2019-08-16-1519-450086dd)

Enhancements:

Carveco Error Reporting

Following an unexpected error, Carveco software now has the capability to generate a diagnostic report that details what problem was encountered at the time of the software error.

These optional, user-submitted reports can help us identify, diagnose and fix problems within Carveco much faster; for the benefit of all Carveco users.

Please Note: This update restores the default user interface layout. To preserve custom interface changes, please save your custom layout prior to updating, then restore your custom layout following the update.

(Build: 2019-07-30-1604-b28285f7)

Enhancements:

• Added support for opening legacy files.

Fixes

• Relief layers now have the correct dimensions when exported as an SRF file.

(Build: 2019-07-03-1556-3e289e6)

Enhancements:

• Improvements to the licensing server allowing for subscription-based licensing.

(Build: 2019-04-29-1313-119d5fd)

Fixes:

• Ensured annotations are retained when importing DWG files.
• Ensured Carveco software can be started from a Guest account in Windows.

(Build: 2019-04-26-1524-cf6015a)

Fixes:

• Ensured Carveco software license can be activated on a Windows computer with a RAID array.

Minor fixes:

• Ensured translated Relief > Rotary Reliefs > Create Rotary Relief menu option is displayed correctly when French language option is selected.
• Clarified the error message displayed when an incorrect license key is submitted during Carveco software activation process.

(Build: 2019-04-16-1204-df1cbce5)

Enhancements:

• The original Notes functionality removed in the ArtCAM® 2018.2 Update has been reinstated. Notes are no longer displayed as part of the Project panel’s Model Information.
• Sheet Reports now open in your default browser rather than in Internet Explorer.

Fixes:

• Ensured Carveco Layout Files (*.alo) exported from Carveco can be loaded.
• Ensured PDF files (*.pdf) can be imported into Carveco using the drag-and-drop method.
• Prevented a Script Error in the Import 3D Model for Unwrapping dialog.
• Prevented a crash when opening a Project while a Project is already open.

Minor fixes:

• Ensured disabled buttons and check boxes do not appear as enabled.
• Ensured the correct title for the Copy Component to Vectors dialog is shown.
• Ensured the Slice Relief panel’s inline-help is arranged correctly when first shown.

(Build: 2019-04-01-1553-caa794a)

Ensured multi-language installation options are working as intended.