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16 June 2009

VX 2009 14.01 offers all-new STEP translators and more

  • VX 2009 14.01 offers all-new STEP translators and more
VX Corporation's v14.01 upgrade to VX 2009 is the first point release since the March production release of VX 2009 v14.0.

It features a completely new STEP translator, v14.01 has more modelling, drafting and machining enhancements as well as several GUI improvements.

All-new STEP™ Translator supports AP 203 and 214 - improved support of primitive surface types on import and export is helpful for detailing and assembly mates - users have maximum control when importing and exporting. There is a switch to export an assembly as separate components, or as shapes in one part.

Easy dynamic viewing - more intuitive rotate and pan.

Show-n-Tell™ built-in learning - easier access to run Show-n-Tell 3D Tutorials that users have downloaded from the on-line learning centre; updated QuickTips™ provides more helpful information to VX users.

Modeling and detailing enhancements - new support for heart-shaped dome features; fast creation and easier editing options for BoM, hole, and trode tables; sketcher supports negative dimensions.

NEW Intelligent Feature Machining (Mill2 Tactic) - automatic operation and tool selections based on 2D part features reduces programming time and effort; now even faster calculation times for 2-axis feature machining.

More Milling and drilling enhancements - 5x sidecut enhancements tighten up tool path; new parameters give users more control with 5x Swarfcut; hole drilling now supports simultaneous spot drilling.

A complete list of VX 2009 highlights and V14.01 enhancements are listed on vx.com. A 30-day trial of VX Innovator is also available for doanload..

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Nicki McKenna


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