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2 Contents General/System 3 New InstallShield Wizard >>...3 SURFCAM Recommended System Requirements >>...4 Utilities 5 New Support Assistant >>...5 Functionality 6 Improved Layer Control >>...6 Enhanced Masking Control >>...7 Chaining Undo Functionality >>...8 Operations Manager Multi-Select Support >>...9 Toolpath Generation 10 Adaptive Rough - HSM Roughing >>...10 CAD 11 Part Modeler Software >>...11 CAD Translators 12 Updated CAD Translator Interfaces >>...12 Updated AutoCAD Translator >>...13 Updated CAD Translators >>...14 Post Processing 15 Updated MPost Processors >>...15 Updated SPost OFG Version 6.5 P10q >>...16 NC Editor 17 Updated editnc Version >>...17 Updated editnc Search/Replace >>...18 Licensing 19 CLS Licensing >>...19 Language Support 20 Available in 15 languages >>...20 Corrections List 21 Corrections in SURFCAM 2014 >>...21 SURFCAM Page 2 of 21 October 2013

3 General/System New InstallShield Wizard >> SURFCAM 2014 now gives the user the option to bring forward customized files from SURFCAM 6 automatically during the install process SURFCAM 2014 application prerequisites automatically install if required SURFCAM 2014 will install as a new install only in both 32 Bit and 64 Bit SURFCAM 6 users can automatically import custom tooling and data files SURFCAM 2014 provides an optional silent installation that requires no user input See the Help System for more information SURFCAM Page 3 of 21 October 2013

4 General/System SURFCAM Recommended System Requirements >> Operating System: Windows 7 or Windows 8-64-bit Processor: Quad Core Memory: 8 GB RAM (64-bit) Hard Disk Space: 4 GB Free Video: 4 GB Windows 7 DirectX 11.0 or higher compatible display adapter capable of 1280x1024 resolution in 32-bit color / Basic Mode (Win 7). Note: Integrated graphics cards can degrade performance and are not recommended. DirectX: DirectX 10.0 (Loaded during the install if not available).net Framework:.NET 3.5 (loaded via the internet during install if not available) Pointer: Windows IntelliMouse Optical Mouse with wheel, optional Spaceball Communications Port: USB DVD Drive SURFCAM 2014 Executable & File Association Types SURFCAM bit.exe SURFCAM bit.exe *.SCPRT *.SCEDU *.SCCTL *.SCHPT *.SCMOD *.SCTPL SURFCAM Page 4 of 21 October 2013

5 Utilities New Support Assistant >> Enables SURFCAM users to automatically provide technical communication to SURFCAM support professionals Selected technical information is automatically compressed and easily accessed from the SURFCAM users desktop, allowing optimized communication Detailed Technical information is available for: Video, Databases, Post Processors, Active SURFCAM file, Operating System Information, Post Menu configuration SURFCAM Page 5 of 21 October 2013

6 Functionality Improved Layer Control >> The addition of an enhanced and interactive Apply button allows you to update your layer settings and see the results of those changes without exiting the layers control Selecting Apply automatically updates any changes made to the layers visibility and immediately reflects the requested updates See the Help System for more information SURFCAM Page 6 of 21 October 2013

7 Functionality Enhanced Masking Control >> The Mask button on the main toolbar now functions as an On/Off toggle SURFCAM Masking now supports Saved and User Defined Mask Names Tool Tip displays the Mask Name when you hover over the Mask button The Invert Colors function now graphically reflects the currently selected colors in the masking dialog. See the Help System for more information SURFCAM Page 7 of 21 October 2013

8 Functionality Chaining Undo Functionality >> Enhanced Undo functionality supports entire chained selections without exiting the chaining mode Undo now supports unlimited backup of individual chaining steps to previous Branch Points See the Help System for more information SURFCAM Page 8 of 21 October 2013

9 Functionality Operations Manager Multi-Select Support >> Enhanced Operations Manager now supports Multi-Select functionality Users can now select an operation with Shift+Click, and a second operation with Shift+Click to highlight all continuous operations in between The Ctrl+Click sequence will now select multiple single operations The Enhanced Right Mouse Button menu allows the ability to Check, Uncheck and Delete selected operations See the Help System for more information SURFCAM Page 9 of 21 October 2013

10 Toolpath Generation Adaptive Rough - HSM Roughing >> The Adaptive Rough toolpath is an advanced 3-Axis HSM roughing strategy that incorporates tightly controlled tool motion to achieve both multi-level step reduction and adaptive clearance functionality Smooth, efficient and highly accurate roughing approach Accurately control stock allowances, boundary offsets and minimum radius variables Additional control available for Machine Cavities Sample part provided in Sample Files (3DMilling - AdaptiveRough.SCPRT) Included in 3-Axis Advanced System Level and higher See the Help System for more information SURFCAM Page 10 of 21 October 2013

11 CAD Part Modeler Software >> Part Modeler is a NEW solid modeling CAD tool offered by SURFCAM, designed for quick and simple construction and modification of solid models with fully associative drafting capabilities. Available with both SIM and Keyless licensing SURFCAM Imports Part Modeler native format (*.pmod) files Included with Part Modeler are these industry standard translators: IGES Files (*.igs) DWG-DXF Files (*.dwg; *.dxf) Solid Edge Files (*.par) SolidWorks Files (*.sldprt) STEP Files (*.step; *.stp) Unigraphics NX Files (*.prt) ACIS SAT Files (*.sat; *.sab) Catia V5 Files (*.catpart; *.catproduct) Creo Parametric Files (*.prt; *.asm) Autodesk Inventor Files (*.ipt; *.iam) SURFCAM Page 11 of 21 October 2013

12 CAD Translators Updated CAD Translator Interfaces >> The enhanced translator interface has been updated to provide additional dynamic feedback when selecting specific options for translation Graphics and text are dynamically updated to guide the user through the selection process. Intuitive graphical feedback is presented to assist in optimal translation Log files can be created at the users request SURFCAM Page 12 of 21 October 2013

13 CAD Translators Updated AutoCAD Translator >> AutoCAD Translator Interface has been updated to provide additional dynamic feedback when selecting options for translation As new selections are made or a new options group is selected, the graphics and text will update to help guide the user through the selection process Intuitive graphics and text allow the user to see and understand the effects of the translation settings Ability to generate a PDF file Log files can be created at the users request SURFCAM Page 13 of 21 October 2013

14 CAD Translators Updated CAD Translators >> Included File Types: SURFCAM (.scprt) Version up to SURFCAM SolidWorks Parts (.prt,.sldprt) Version from SolidWorks Assembly (.sldasm) Version from SolidWorks via ACIS (.sldprt,.sldasm) Version from Part Modeler (.pmod) Version from AD3S Part Modeler SpaceClaim (.scdoc) Version from Autocad DWG (.dwg) Version up to 2013 Autocad DXF (.dxf) Version up to 2013 IGES (.igs,.iges) Version up to 5.3 STEP(.step,.stp) Version AP203 & AP214 (Geometry Only) ACIS (.sat,.asat,.asab,.sab) Version from ACIS ACIS R24 Parasolid (.x_t,.x_b) Version from bin Solid Edge (.par) Version up to ST6 VDA-FS (.vda) Version from 1.0 & 2.0 CADL (.cdl) STL (.stl) G-Code (.ncc) Cam Profile (.cm) Gear Profile (.gr) Involute Curve (.inv) ASCII Data (.asc) SURFCAM Tool Files (.scctl) Version up to SURFCAM Rhino (.3dm) Version up to V5 Mastercam (.mc,.mcx) Version from 8 - X7 Optional File Types: CATIA V4 (.model,.exp,.session) Version from CATIA CATIA CATIA V5/V6 (.CATPart,.CATProduct) Version from R2-R21 & CATIA V6 R2013 Inventor (.ipt,.iam) Version from 6-11, Version from ProEngineer/Wildfire/Creo (.prt,.prt.*,.asm,.asm.*) Version from 16 Wildfire 5 Creo Version 2 Unigraphics/NX (.prt) Version from 11 to 18, Version NX to NX8.5 Note: The STEP translator is now included with the standard SURFCAM translators. SURFCAM Page 14 of 21 October 2013

15 Post Processing Updated MPost Processors >> Updated Post Processors in the SURFCAM standard MPost library The MinArc / MinRad commands have been added in MPost files, allowing users to easily modify settings, making small arc to line conversions easier. The ArcToLine Warning command is available in Mpost files, allowing users to easily set this to On / Off A RapidCode Safety Clearance sequence is available in MPost files forcing the tool to retract in Z prior to any XY motion in a rapid sequence A Upon [Speed] command is available in MPost files ensuring secondary spindle speed changes SURFCAM Page 15 of 21 October 2013

16 Post Processing Updated SPost OFG Version 6.5 P10q >> Newly designed Graphical User Interface See help system for additional details and new functionality in SPost generator SURFCAM Page 16 of 21 October 2013

17 NC Editor Updated editnc Version >> Updated version of editnc contains many requested improvements for appearance and editing New syntax coloring as well as mixed bold and italic characters Line numbers are displayed (optionally) in the left margin area Most file-wide options can be undone via a single Undo See help system in editnc for additional information SURFCAM Page 17 of 21 October 2013

18 NC Editor Updated editnc Search/Replace >> New Search/Replace functionality allows for Saved searches New ability to use regular expressions ( regexs ) in searches The regex shown searches for the word WARNING or a + followed by three blanks. Add / Remove or access Saved Searches Result of search after user selected SPOST Warnings and Show All SURFCAM Page 18 of 21 October 2013

19 Licensing CLS Licensing >> New licensing technology for SURFCAM Now supports both SIM and Keyless (node lock) licensing Supports Network/Check-Out licenses SURFCAM Page 19 of 21 October 2013

20 Language Support Available in 15 languages >> English Chinese-Traditional Chinese-Simplified Czech French Finnish German Italian Japanese Korean Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish Swedish SURFCAM Page 20 of 21 October 2013

21 Corrections List Corrections in SURFCAM 2014 >> Please contact your account representative or reseller for a SURFCAM corrections list. SURFCAM Page 21 of 21 October 2013