What's New in BobCAD-CAM V37 SP1

Introduction

The first update to our BobCAD-CAM V37 includes the addition of a LUA Function folder, general corrections, CAD corrections and a couple CAM corrections.

Enhancement

CAM

General

BC_Lua_Functions Folder

With BobCAD-CAM’s latest update, we’re making LUA scripting even more streamlined. Now, each software installation includes a dedicated folder structure—BC_Lua_Functions—accessible in the Mill, Lathe, and MillTurn post-processing folders. This setup allows post processors to reference predefined LUA functions across multiple posts and custom LUA blocks without duplicating code, saving time and ensuring consistency in your customizations. Advanced users can now seamlessly these call shared LUA functions through lua_func_FunctionNamein standard post blocks or call the functions directly in Lua blocks 2701 - 2799, enabling efficient, modular scripting for more adaptable workflows. Please reference "Built-in Lua Functions.pdf" (Located here: C:\BobCAD-CAM Data\BobCAD-CAM V(Version#)\Posts\Documentation) for more information about this process and to see a list of all LUA functions added to the library.

Corrections

General

  • Corrected an issue which caused the Picking Manager to remain visible after close.

  • Corrected an issue which caused a crash on some work stations when attempting to print.

  • Corrected an issue which prevented user created Tool Libraries from being exported in the Migration utility.

  • Corrected an issue which prevented the Migration utility from opening efficiently.

User Interface

  • Corrected an issue which prevented the Hot Keys section of the Tool Crib from being localized to the installation language.

  • Corrected an issue with missing and duplicate items in the Migration interface.

CAD

  • Corrected an issue which prevented the Modify Attributes and Modify to Current options being shown in the context menu if more than one item was selected.

  • Corrected an issue which prevented the same color from being used concurrently when updating entity colors from the contextual toolbar.

  • Corrected an issue which prevented a Line Tangent from being created between two arcs.

  • Corrected an issue preventing deletion of a layer on which a custom UCS was created.

  • Corrected an issue which caused a crash when using the Align Horizontal function.

CAM

General

  • Corrected an issue which resulted in assigning wrong tool to operations.

 

Mill

Mill Express
  • Corrected an issue which allowed a Machine Setup to be moved to a child position under a feature.

  • Corrected an issue which prevented the proper Ok/Cancel options from appearing with a right-click while using the Toolpath Editor.