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Software Upgrade Information

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This page contains all the upgrade information in a simple chronological order for all our software products. This information is presented to not only help our existing customers keep on top of the changes being made to existing software, but to help potential customers see the rate and amount of thought and effort we at Kentech Inc. put into keeping our software on top.

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KipwareQTE®

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Current KipwareQTE® Costing Module Version Number = 7.0.1
Current KipwareQTE® CycleTime Version Number = Now KipwareCYC® software
Current KipwareQTE® Database Manager Version Number = 7.0.0
Current KipwareQTE® Analysis Module Version Number = 6.1.0
Current KipwareQTE® Assembly Module Version Number = 6.1.0

These upgrade features were posted on 03/27/08 and will be shipped standard from that date.

03/27/08

  • Print Number field bug fix.

    12/03/07
    The cycletime estimating module of KipwareQTE® has been revised and enhanced and is no longer sold as part of the KipwareQTE® title. KipwareQTE® now includes only the cost estimating and quotation features and KipwareCYC® is a stand-alone software package containing all the previous, but enhanced, cycletime estimating features. Users who upgrade will receive the latest KipwareQTE® cost estimating only software as well as the new and enhanced KipwareCYC® cycletime estimating software.

    07/19/07

  • Added a user defined precision setting where the user can set the number of places to the right of the decimal point for all monetary calculations.
  • Enhanced network capabilities and file sharing.

      04/11/07

    • Added the ability to user define PAYMENT TERMS and SHIPPING OPTIONS for inclusion in cost quotations.
    • Added the ability to select whether NON-MACHINING COSTS are used as-is or increased / decreased per user defined ratio when multiple quantities are included in cost quotations.
    • Various other minor features and enhancements.

        03/29/05

      • Cut Length Calculator rewritten as a 32 bit Windows program
      • Added the ability to add user defined currency symbols, now users can quote and estimate in any currency.
      • Users can now create a QUOTATION using an on-screen form and even include a company logo on the QUOTATION. This allows the user to create a QUOTATION with calculations performed by the software, or from scratch with user inputs and numbers.
      • Added a Non-Machining cost database file so users can easily access non-machining costs stored in that database when creating an estimate.

          11/10/04

        • Added currencies Chinese YUAN and South African RAND to the available currency selection.

          11/08/04

        • Added a Non-Machining Cost Database file to the Database Manager and Cost Estimating modules. This feature gives the user the ability to store items, costs or services in a database file for easy access and entry into the Non-Machining Cost area of the Cost Estimating module. This feature also gives the user the ability to utilize this area to store fixed costs that you may want to amortize over a particular period. Costs in this database may be entered either as a fixed cost of as an hourly rate cost.

          02/29/04

        • Added auto INVOICING function in the Cost Estimating Module. From the current or previously created cost estimate, users can no create and INVOICE that will automatically pull-in relevant cost estimate figures to create a formatted invoice. Users have control over the look and content on the invoice, even the ability to include a custom BMP image on the Invoice.

          10/09/03

        • With the finalizing of the KIPWARE® trademark for Kentech Inc., we are in the process of incorporating all our software products under the KIPWARE® label. Therefore, we have renamed our AlphaQuote program KipwareQTE®.

          10/09/03

        • Complete revision and upgrade for the ASSEMBLY module for KipwareQTE®. The program has been completely redesigned and enhanced using 32 bit power and interface enhancements. In addition to the user interface, the number of included previously created cost estimates that can be included is unlimited and so is the number of individual components such as screws, bolts, labor, etc..

          10/09/03

        • Complete revision and upgrade for the ANALYSIS module for KipwareQTE®. The program has been completely redesigned and enhanced using 32 bit power and interface enhancements.

          09/11/03

        • Enhancements including new formulas for FACING (mill), FACING (turn), TURNING and BORING calculations performed within the Cut Length Calculator module.

          03/24/03

        • Added a capabilities in all modules to quote and estimate in both INCH and METRIC units.
        • Added capabilities in all modules to quote and estimate using a variety of different CURRENCIES including:
          • Dollars
          • Euro
          • Pound
          • Yen
          • Franc
          • Peseta
          • Rupee
        • Bug fixes and repairs to ASSEMBLY module.

          02/05/03

        • Bug fixes and enhancements in Database Manager

          04/03/01

        • AlphaQuote has been totally re-designed to take full advantage of the 32 and 64 bit operating systems from Win'95 to Win ME and 2000. As a whole, the following basic changes have been made (detail changes are also listed below:
          • All Win 32 and 64 bit features are now available such as long file names, multiple open programs, etc.
          • The complete system has been compressed into three modules - Database Manager, CycleTime Estimating and Cost Estimating.
          • All modules use a TAB BAR feature that allows for fast page switching and faster calculations, data entry and data viewing.
        • The Database files have been revised:
          • All database file contents are no longer limited to 10 machines, materials, etc. in a file. One file now has all data and the size is unlimited.
          • The Database Manager program gives the user access to all database file contents in one program - not through seperate modules.
          • WorkCenters can now contain an efficiency factor (percentage) for more accurate Labor Cost estimating.
        • The CycleTime Estimating program has been revised:
          • Operations can now be re-sequenced, re-arranged and deleted in any order.
          • Total number of operations is now unlimited.
          • More and better UTILITY programs for printing, format saving and others.
        • The Cost Estimating program has been revised:
          • Number of tools, data storage and input screens has been revised for faster and easier input. Total tool numbers to be included in the estimate is now unlimited.
          • WorkCenters can now contain an efficiency factor for more accurate Labor Cost estimating
          • The number of Non-Machining costs is now unlimited and can be charged at a set cost or through an hourly rate calculation.
          • More powerful DATA VIEWING using tons of great charts and graphs with bigger and better breakdowns for easier data viewing.
          • Tons of other features that simply make the program easier, faster and more accurate.

          05/01/00

        • Improved user interface and Window Contrl.

          08/12/99

        • Now Excel (and other spreadsheet program) Compatible Newest version allows for the output of CycleTime ROUTE SHEETS and FORMATTED QUOTES from the cost estimating program to be output in the standard "CSV" or "comma, delimited" spreadsheet format. This allows these files to be automatically imported into most spreadsheet programs like EXCEL, LOTUS, WORKS or others. The user can then more easily adjust and alter these reports, if desired, for a more personalized output.

          06/02/99

        • NEW Windows HELP FILE : We've been a little late in getting our full blown Windows - On-Line - Help manual together but we've finally finished Version 1.0. This HELP file contains a lot of information on the How's - Why's - and What's It's for AlphaQuote.

          04/21/98

        • NEW MATERIAL COST estimating features :MATERIAL COSTING can now be done using a variety of different stock options including : length, weight, bar stock, plate stock, and casting/forging/piece.
        • MATERIAL COST database file now can hold costs for different stock options in all the above formats. That means that each material in the database file can hold costs for length, width, bar stock, plate stock or individual piece for each material. IMPROVED Material Estimating calculations will give detail analysis for the quantity of material required and will auto-calculate number of bars, number of plates, number of castings and more.

          12/30/97

        • NEW LABOR COST estimating features :We have added a complete labor center cost database for quick data entry. New AUTO-LOAD feature in the Labor Cost area allows for automatic entry of labor center hourly rates - makes labor cost estimating a real snap !! Many other new AUTOMATIC features allows for labor cost estimating with a more powerful point & click interface.
        • Improved and more powerful CUT LENGTH CALCULATOR - now after calculating the length of cut with the easy to use graphics, calculated values are automatically placed in the CycleTime estimate.
        • Order Processing feature that takes all the information in the estimate and prints a listing of items required or needed to order and times required to complete estimated tasks.
        • Improved and more powerful ASSEMBLY estimating module. Slightly new page design to better accommodate the START menu bar in WIN '95.

          KipwareQTE® Upgrade Pricing
          $195.00

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          KipwareCYC®

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          Current KipwareCYC® CycleTime Estimating Module Version Number = 2.1.0
          Current KipwareCYC® Database Manager Version Number = 2.0.0
          Current Cut Length Calculator Version Number = 7.1.2

          These upgrade features were posted on 03/27/08 and will be shipped standard from that date.

          03/27/08

        • Bug fix when using TPI in cycletime calculations ... it remained active causing the user to turn it off manually.

          12/03/07

        • Enhancements have been made to the Material Database for cutting parameters. For each main operation, ( for example, Rough Turning, or Rough Milling, etc.. ), the user can include up to (5) sets of cutting condition parameters. This allows users to include perhaps carbide and HSS cutting parameters for each major operation ... and this information appears as a "sub operation" under each main operation when estimating. In addition, we have added (3) sets of user defined major operations, each with the previously mentioned (5) sub-operations available for each.
        • Enhanced printed output for all areas including database outputs and report outputs.

          KipwareCYC® Upgrade Pricing
          $125.00

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          KipwarePLN®

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          Current KipwarePLN® Version Number = 11.2.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 03/27/08

          03/27/08

        • Bug fix to auto-loading of the YEAR to allow for international based Year-Day-Month format.

          07/19/07

        • Enhanced network capabilities and file sharing.

          12/28/06

        • Bug fixes enhancements to the schedule CONFLICT feature.

          05/03/06

        • Enhanced features and added features including:
          • Enhancements to allow flexibility for scheduling more than just machinery ... KipwarePLN® can now be used for scheduling personnel, deliveries or anything else.
          • Users can define the type of schedules being created by creating an unlimited number of SETTINGS files. Settings files contain the user defined labels and captions for areas of the software ... making much of the look and feel of the software user defined.
          • Users can create an unlimited number of Labor Hour Database files and load them as desired. This gives users the ability to create labor hour database files for multiple tasks like machinery, personnel, or anything else desired.
          • Provisional hour capability added. Provisional hours are defined as hours that are not directly linked to the standard 24 hour work day.

          04/05/06

        • Enhanced calculations and added feature including:
          • Added the ability to LINK schedules and view the START and END data for all linked schedules on one screen. This feature is especially useful for reviewing assemblies where multiple parts are included, manufactured on different machines at different times.
          • LINKed schedule filenames can be saved for fast recall and review in the LINK option.
          • Added AUTO CHECKING. Each time a schedule is created, previously saved schedules are checked against the start and end date for the current schedule and error screen with conflicting data is displayed if conflicts are detected.

          02/27/06

        • Enhanced calculations that pertain to HOUR calculations and results.

          08/18/05

        • Added the ability to incorporate hours into the schedule. Start and completion information now includes daily hours, not just the day. Time set aside for daily lunch and dinner breaks are included in each machines database and taken into account when calculating schedules.

          03/29/05

        • Added the ability to manually enter the Completion Date ... overriding the KipwarePLN® calculations if desired.
        • Added currency options for non US markets.

          11/10/04

        • Added currencies Chinese YUAN and South African RAND to the available currency selection.

          09/17/04

        • Added the ability for users to manually calculate a schedule based on a user defined completion date. Users now have the option of having the software auto-calculate the completion date based on the machine and database file, or to define a completion date in which case the software will only calculate hours and charges based on the defined completion date.

          08/17/04

        • Added was the ability to see all machines and their schedules in a tabbed, one year chart. Users simply choose which machines to include in the view using a drop down box that contains all the machines in the database file. KipwarePLN® automatically sorts and retrieves all schedules for each machine and shows the blocked / unblocked dates per the individual machine schedules. Users can tab through January to December and see the blocked / unblocked dates for all machines in each monthly page. The number of machines and schedules that can be included in this view is unlimited.

          06/14/04

        • The software has been re-designed and built around a file system that utilizes individual directories for machines that are included in the Labor Hour Database. Schedules are saved in individual machine directories allowing for many auto features that now make KipwarePLN® more powerful for report creation. We have also added a File Manager that uses a simple user interface to assist users in managing the schedule files created.
        • Added an Auto One Year View feature that allows for the auto creation of a one year view. The user simply selects the machine from the database list and KipwarePLN® auto searches all of the previously created and saved schedules for that machine and shows the available and unavailable times in a graph format.

          06/02/04

        • Changed the CycleTime input so the cycletime can be input using hours, minutes or seconds instead of just hours.
        • Added a CONFLICT feature so that when a One-Year View is created for a machine, the software automatically checks for scheduling conflicts ... alerts the user and specifies which files are in conflict.

          3/11/04

        • A general review and upgrade for the look and feel in some areas of the software.
        • Bug fixes for the importing of a KipwareQTE® CycleTime estimate and the ONE YEAR VIEW which did not clear previously created schedule information before generating a new view.

          10/13/03

        • With the finalizing of the KIPWARE® trademark for Kentech Inc., we are in the process of incorporating all our software products under the KIPWARE® label. Therefore, we have renamed our AlphaPlan program KipwarePLN®.

          KipwarePLN® Upgrade Pricing
          $95.00

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          KipwareTRK®

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          Current KipwareTRK® Version Number = 2.3.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 03/29/05

          03/29/05

        • Increased all database capacities to 1,000 entries each.

          11/10/04

        • Added different currencies to the software including
          • Dollars
          • Euro
          • Pound
          • Yen
          • Franc
          • Peseta
          • Rupee
          • Yuan
          • Rand

          10/13/03

        • With the finalizing of the KIPWARE® trademark for Kentech Inc., we are in the process of incorporating all our software products under the KIPWARE® label. Therefore, we have renamed our AlphaTrack program KipwareTRK®.

          KipwareTRK® Upgrade Pricing
          $95.00

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          KipwareM®

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          Current KipwareM® Version Number = 8.13.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 03/27/08

          03/27/08

        • Replaced the hard code K0 and added a USER DEFINED HOLE OMIT CODE ( e.g. K0 / L0 on Fanuc controls ).
        • Added OD Thread / Helical Milling menu
        • Added Tap Calculator in various screens to assist in calculating the feedrate when tapping. This option can calculate either for rigid tapping or using a percentage of the actual feedrate for floating holders.
        • Minor bug fixes for sub program merge and some incremental moves.

          07/19/07

        • Enhanced SHOP CALCULATOR with enhanced Feed / Speed database.
        • Enhancements to RECTANGULAR BOSS machining.

          04/11/07

        • Bug fixes and enhancements for the ROTATION feature.
        • Additional Traing Videos added for ROTATION explanation.

          03/12/07

        • Added different language for DRILLING menus for clarity.

          02/09/07

        • Added the ability to ramp in the Z axis while slotting.

          01/31/07

        • Enhanced 3D graphics

          03/09/06

        • Added the ability to call a canned drilling cycle directly from the Bolt Circle, Holes-At-An-Angle and Grid Pattern menu screens.

          02/27/06

        • Enhanced Helical milling routine.

          02/17/06

        • Enhanced calculations for the ROUGH and FINISH SLOTTING operations in both length / width and in Z depth. In certain situations ... depending on the size of the slot, the cutter radius and overlap amount ... missed areas in cutting would occur. These enhanced calculations resolve this issue. If this happens in older versions and you do not wish to upgrade at this time, you can fix the problem by simply changing the overlap amount and re-posting the program.

          08/15/05

        • Added "." in TEXT / ENGRAVING menu.

          03/29/05

        • Bug fixes for the "E" in TEXT / ENGRAVING and enhancements in the FINISHING ROUND POCKET menu.

          12/10/04

        • Added additional conversational menus including :
          • Linear Slotting - create slotting programs for slots emanating from an around a center.
          • Radial Slotting - create slotting programs for radial slots around a center.
          • Text / Engraving - create programs to create text on a line. Users have the ability to scale the size of the letters as well as select the distance between the letters.

          09/14/04

        • Added additional "cnc" features to the Editor including :
          • Color / Highlight user-defined text in the editor window using a user-defined color pallet.
          • Add spaces between addresses in the CNC program.
          • Remove spaces between addresses in the CNC program.
          • Remove sequence numbers in the CNC program.
        • Added additional user SETTINGS to allow the user additional control on the auto program format generated.

          03/29/04

        • Improvements have been made to the AutoPath feature to add a graphical interface. When the user clicks on the element in the box, the drawing shows a corresponding START and END point to make it easier to see which element is selected and the direction of linking of the remaining elements that will take place.

          02/29/04

        • Added to the SETTINGS page was the ability to define the tool change command as a single program command line with the T command and M06 on the same line, or a two line command with the T number on the first line and the M06 on the second line.
        • Added an auto SET-UP SHEET creation function that organizes and prints relevant program information such as tool #, offset #, cutting speeds, etc. onto a pre-formatted set-up sheet that can be used on the shop floor when setting up the CNC program for operation. The Set-Up Sheet is created automatically with one mouse click after creating a Main Program in KipwareM®.

          02/24/04

        • Pocketting routines have been upgraded to include TRIANGULAR POCKETS. Both roughing and finishing routines were added ... both using a conversational form to gather user inputs to auto-create the G code programs.
        • The AutoPath feature was enhanced to allow the user to select the PRECISION ( number of places after the decimal point ) to be used when searching through the SketchPad elements to create the Order of Machining. The reason is that some DXF files round up or down to fit the inch or metric ... 3 or 4 place ... precision oftentimes resulting in coordinates that can differ by one or two places.
        • Advanced handling for fixture / work offsets, allowing the input of a work offset or coordinate offset call in all auto-routine input screens as well as in each Tool Call screen.

          01/25/04

        • A new feature was created for the KipwareM® SketchPad called AutoPath. After either drawing a toolpath or importing a DXF file into the SketchPad, the Order of Machining can now be created automatically using the AutoPath option. When AutoPath is selected, the software displays a list of the current elements that are contained in the Sketch. The user simply selects the first element that is desired for the toolpath contour, AutoPath will then find, join and even reverse the start and end points of the elements automatically to create an Order of Machining that goes from the selected start point to the end point of the contour. This feature allows the user to draw the elements for a sketch in any order, with the start and end points in any order, and AutoPath will arrange and re-arrange the elements for the correct toolpath.

          9/25/03

        • Upgraded and enhanced the ZOOM feature in the SketchPad
        • Enhanced the SHOP CALCULATOR included with KipwareM®. Now users can quickly and easily get information from this handy add-in such things : IN - METRIC conversion; RPM - SFM conversions; Drill Point calculations; Feedrate conversions; Tap Drill sizes; Screw dimension information; and the Shop Calculator now includes a SPEED and FEED DATABASE for hundreds of materials with speeds and feeds for turning, milling and drilling.

          2/05/03

        • Added KipwareDNC® to the standard package. KipwareDNC® allows for RS-232 communications to upload and download programs to / from a machine tool.

          7/21/02

        • Added KipwareDXF® to the standard package. KipwareDXF® converts standard DXF files into Kipware® sketches for us in the SketchPad.
        • In addition, KipwareDXF® will search a standard DXF file for point locations and convert those locations into a standard CNC sub-program containing X and Y locations. This feature allows for the use of these sub programs in the KipwareM® conversational multi-operation hole machining menu. Although limited to 30 hole locations in the standard user-entered forms in this menu, this DXF conversion feature and the ability to use sub-programs for hole locations, allows for any number of holes to be machined with no limitations.

          01/01/03

        • Added user settable SETTING to allow for auto-creation of programs in either FANUC or OKUMA OSP format.

          04/07/02

        • Added new ROTATION feature that allows any KipwareM® program, in it's sub-program format, displayed in the KipwareM® Editor, to be rotated around a center of rotation, any number of times, at any angle(s). Example, taking a circle / helical mill program and rotate it around a bolt circle.

          03/16/02

        • Added new EDITOR options for re-sequencing programs (adding N numbers) and for mass SEARCH and REPLACE. Also added was a SHOP KALCULATOR feature to perform common shop floor calculations within KipwareM® such as, RPM / SFM conversions, IN / MM conversions, FEEDRATE conversions and DRILL POINT calculations.

          01/27/02

        • Enhancements to the SketchPad ARC drawing feature to include a drawing menu using just Start Point - End Point and Radius values.
        • Enhancements to the rectangle and square pocketting formulas when corner radii are involved.

          11/06/01

        • Bug fixes in the Conversational Drilling Cycle menu with reference to Bolt Circle, Grid and Line-At-An-Angle positioning.

          9/20/01

        • Totally new user interface for the KipwareM® as well as for the Trig Kalculator program. Bugs for some of the standard routines as well as the SketchPad are also repaired in this upgrade.

          07/23/01

        • Program name changed from idevMILLING to Kipware® after trademark registration of the name Kipware®.
        • Added was the TRIG KALCULATOR program which calculates a variety of point plotting and trig problems for use in the Kipware® SketchPad.

          03/18/01

        • Added was a CAD like SketchPad feature where the user can draw any toolpath desired using the simplified drawing menus of point, line and arc. After the Sketch is created, the user can use a conversational fill-in-the-blank form to create the G Code roughing or finishing program to machine per the toolpath drawn in the Sketch. Cutter compensation and depth of cut are created from the conversational inputs.
        • Added was a pop-up calculator available on every screen. Users can position the cursor in the field where they want the answer to go, open the calculator and when the SAVE/RETURN button is pressed, the answer is automatically placed in the desired field.

          01/01/01

        • New conversational menus added including Helical Mill, Thread Mill and Rough and Finish Slotting.

          03/20/00

        • Added was a Multi Operation feature. Users can describe up to four different canned cycle operations including tool and cycle data. Then, the user can input up to 30 hole locations and, using checkboxes, can choose which of the four or all four operations to perform at each hole locations. This allows for multiple operations such as spot, drill, c'sink and tap to be programmed only once and AlphaMill will create the program to include selected operations at each hole location.
        • Added was the ability to merge any file between Tool Numbers in the Main Program Creation module. Between each tool number icon, the user can click on a file- merge icon and input the path and filename to merge. When AlphaMill creates the main program, it will merge the selected files contents as selected. This feature gives AlphaMill better integration allowing for easier merging and inclusion of files written outside AlphaMill with the conversationally created programs created with AlphaMill. It also allows for easier program manipulation of AlphaMill created programs.
        • Multi-Shape programming feature has been slightly enhanced now allowing for the editing of code lines created conversationally.

          12/28/99

        • Added was the ability to repeat pocketing or boss machining features in one program by simply completing a MULTIPLE LOCATION DATA ENTRY screen which provides the various X and Y center locations for each machined feature. The sub program created will contain the toolpath to machine all the features at each respective location.
        • Added was the ability to link more then one sub program file to a tool. Each tool can now be linked to up to 5 separate sub program files. Combined with the upgrade feature listed above, AlphaMill now gives more flexibility to each tool to machine more than one type of feature in more than one location.

          12/12/99

        • Added as a standard feature was a Post Processor Editor. Although all AlphaMill G Codes are written as Fanuc Compatible code, the Post Processor feature allows the user to create custom program commands for the following :
          • Program Start-Up Blocks
          • 1st Tool Start-Up Blocks
          • Subsequent Tool Start-Up Blocks
          • Tool Sequence End Commands
          • Program End Blocks
        • The user can create as many Post Processor files as required and configure each area as described above without limitation. Block commands can be as large as required without restriction.

          KipwareM® Upgrade Pricing
          $95.00

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          KipwareT®

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          Current KipwareT® Standard Version Number = 10.0.0
          Current KipwareT® Live Tool Version Number = 10.0.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 04/30/08

          04/30/08

        • Added Fanuc style G92 threading cycle to threading options.
        • Added decimal point output in canned cycle lines as a user defined option.
        • Enhanced taper threading options.
        • Bug fix in ID Threading auto-depth calculation.
        • Added additional canned cycle output for HAAS, FADAL, YASNAC and SIEMENS controls.
        • Enhanced CUT-OFF output.
        • Enhanced INCREMENTAL output for non-fanuc compatible output. Now using U / W as well as G90 / G91.
        • Added POST option to output PROGRAM START and PROGRAM END characters ... for example, % sign can be output at start and end of each main program.

          07/19/07

        • Enhanced SHOP CALCULATOR with enhanced Feed / Speed database.
        • Revisions to Fanuc G72 canned cycle output.

          04/11/07

        • Enhanced Threading graphics.

          01/31/07

        • The ability to machine Radii and Chamfers using a conversational screen. Output is standard G code
        • Enhanced 3D Graphics.
        • Enhanced Drilling Options
        • Enhanced Grooving Options
        • Bug Fixes

          05/03/06

        • Enhancements for the TAPERED OD and ID THREADING options.

          03/09/06

        • Changes in the G code output regarding decimal point issues for some Fanuc model controls in canned cycles
        • Added the ability for the user to define the type of canned cycles generated with reference to Type I or Type II cycles in roughing.

          02/22/06

        • Added a new TAPPING conversational menu page. This TAPPING menu supports standard floating holder type tapping as well as rigid tapping with user configurable settings available.

          03/29/05

        • Enhancements and user defined options have been added to the auto-generated CANNED CYCLE commands.
        • Enhancements to OD and ID THREADING ... now the user can create either a one-line canned cycle with angular infeed or long hand threading cycles with a user defined G code for threading. This will make KipwareT® more compatible with older CNC controls.
        • Bug fixes for the START and END circles when viewing Sketch elements
        • Options have been added to the TOOL CALL ... user can select one line tool calls or have the tool call split into multiple lines where the first call simply indexes the turret and the offset is called on the first rapid line.

          09/14/04

        • Added additional "cnc" features to the Editor including :
          • Color / Highlight user-defined text in the editor window using a user-defined color pallet.
          • Add spaces between addresses in the CNC program.
          • Remove spaces between addresses in the CNC program.
          • Remove sequence numbers in the CNC program.

          07/20/04

        • Added Live Tool programming option for KipwareT® that allows users to create G code milling and drilling programs for live tool turning centers. Operations available within conversational menus include :
          • Bolt Circle - Face Pattern
          • Bolt Circle - O.D. Pattern
          • Random Hole Locations - Face
          • Random Hole Locations - O.D.
          • Radial Slot Milling - Face
          • Linear Slot Milling - Face
          • Slot Milling - O.D.
          • Pocket Milling - Face
          • Pocket Milling - O.D.
        • All drilling cycles can include straight drilling, peck drilling, boring, normal tapping and reverse tapping. G code produced are compatible for Fanuc and Okuma controls.

          03/29/04

        • Improvements have been made to the AutoPath feature to add a graphical interface. When the user clicks on the element in the box, the drawing shows a corresponding START and END point to make it easier to see which element is selected and the direction of linking of the remaining elements that will take place.

          03/21/04

        • User interface enhancements, minor bug fixes and some minor feature enhancements.

          02/29/04

        • Added an auto SET-UP SHEET creation function that organizes and prints relevant program information such as tool #, offset #, cutting speeds, etc. onto a pre-formatted set-up sheet that can be used on the shop floor when setting up the CNC program for operation. The Set-Up Sheet is created automatically with one mouse click after creating a Main Program in KipwareT®.

          02/26/04

        • Conversational BAR FEED menu added.

          02/24/06

        • Added was the ability to select the direction of threading in both the OD and ID threading menus ... allowing the user to select either a LEFT or RIGHT hand threading operation.
        • New CUTTER COMPENSATION call-out features were added in the SIMPLE FINISHING menu to allow the user to select whether or not to use TNR or cutter compensation when finishing the shaft shapes described in the SIMPLE FINISHING menu. Also added was a CUTTER COMPENSATION HELP screen where the TNR feature available in the CNC control is explained in detail ... including the use of G41 / G42 as well as an explanation of the T and R values required in the CNC OFFSET setting.
        • The AutoPath feature was enhanced to allow the user to select the PRECISION ( number of places after the decimal point ) to be used when searching through the SketchPad elements to create the Order of Machining. The reason is that some DXF files round up or down to fit the inch or metric ... 3 or 4 place ... precision oftentimes resulting in coordinates that can differ by one or two places.

          01/25/04

        • A new feature was created for the KipwareT® SketchPad called AutoPath. After either drawing a toolpath or importing a DXF file into the SketchPad, the Order of Machining can now be created automatically using the AutoPath option. When AutoPath is selected, the software displays a list of the current elements that are contained in the Sketch. The user simply selects the first element that is desired for the toolpath contour, AutoPath will then find, join and even reverse the start and end points of the elements automatically to create an Order of Machining that goes from the selected start point to the end point of the contour. This feature allows the user to draw the elements for a sketch in any order, with the start and end points in any order, and AutoPath will arrange and re-arrange the elements for the correct toolpath.

          09/25/03

        • Enhanced the SHOP CALCULATOR included with KipwareT®. Now users can quickly and easily get information from this handy add-in such things : IN - METRIC conversion; RPM - SFM conversions; Drill Point calculations; Feedrate conversions; Tap Drill sizes; Screw dimension information; and the Shop Calculator now includes a SPEED and FEED DATABASE for hundreds of materials with speeds and feeds for turning, milling and drilling.
        • Upgraded and enhanced the ZOOM feature in the SketchPad.

          02/05/03

        • Added KipwareDNC® to the standard package. KipwareDNC® allows for RS-232 communications to upload and download programs to / from a machine tool.

          01/01/03

        • Added user settable SETTING to allow for auto-creation of programs in either FANUC or OKUMA OSP format.

          07/21/02

        • Added KipwareDXF® to the standard package. KipwareDXF® converts standard DXF files into Kipware® sketches for us in the SketchPad.
        • Added a corner CHAMFER or RADIUS feature to the SIMPLE FINISHING menu. This feature will create auto-chamfers or corner radii code when the simple finishing menu is used.

          03/16/02

        • Added new EDITOR options for re-sequencing programs (adding N numbers) and for mass SEARCH and REPLACE. In addition, an INVERSE X COORDINATES feature was added that enables users to automatically invert X coordinates along with circular interpolation commands and all appropriate canned cycle commands all with one mouse click.
        • Added was a SHOP KALCULATOR feature to perform common shop floor calculations within KipwareM® such as, RPM / SFM conversions, IN / MM conversions, FEEDRATE conversions and DRILL POINT calculations.

          1/27/02

        • Enhancements to the SketchPad ARC drawing feature to include a drawing menu using just Start Point - End Point and Radius values.

          07/23/01

        • Program name changed from idevTURNING to Kipware® after trademark registration of the name Kipware®.

          03/18/01

        • Added was the TRIG KALCULATOR program which calculates a variety of point plotting and trig problems for use in the Kipware® SketchPad.

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          KipwareDNC®

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          Current KipwareDNC® Version Number = 2.0.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 09/10/03

          09/10/03

        • Added the ability to set-up multiple communication settings for different machines / controls and load the specific communication set-up file as desired.

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          KipwareTP®

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          Current KipwareTP® Version Number = 5.4.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 03/29/05

          03/29/05

        • Added our KipwareDXF® program to the software so users can import DXF files as stock models.
        • Enhancements to the EDITOR including user defined COLOR HIGHLIGHTING, SEQUENCE numbering functions and the ability to add or delete SPACES in the CNC program.

          03/29/04

        • Enhancements to the linking of the file in the EDITOR and the file being PLOTTED.

          02/24/04

        • Added TRIANGLE STOCK to the stock drawing options.

          09/23/03

        • Revised and enhanced the ZOOM feature.

          09/10/03

        • Added new SUB PROGRAM plotting feature. Users can define up to (6) different conversions through which KipwareTP® will convert a sub-program call in a program to plot a matching PC file. For example, a program call of M98 P0001 can be configured to plot the PC file with the name such as RoughOD.nc. Users can define any sub-program call and any matching PC file.
        • Added new HOT KEYS on the main screen to provide one touch settings for tool size, plotting window size, zoom window size, clearing of the screen and turning the new sub-program plotting ON and OFF.

          03/16/02

        • Added new EDITOR options for re-sequencing programs (adding N numbers) and for mass SEARCH and REPLACE. Also enhanced was the STOCK drawing option to include round stock and other drawing options.
        • Added new EDITOR options for re-sequencing programs (adding N numbers) and for mass SEARCH and REPLACE. Also enhanced was the STOCK drawing option to include round stock and other drawing options.

          1/27/02

        • Added full Text Editor for CNC program creation or alteration.

          01/02/02

        • Added features include the ability to plot ARCS and CIRCLES previously not available in the intro-version.

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          KipwareDXF®

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          Current KipwareDXF® Version Number = 2.0.0
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 09/11/03

          09/11/03

        • Enhancements to the conversion matrix within KipwareDXF®. We have done additional testing and confirmations with DXF files generated from Autocad, Surfcam and Dolphin software.

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          KipwareXC®

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          Current KipwareXC® Version Number = 10.2.2
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 03/27/09

          03/27/08

          • Added a variety of PRE-DEFINED options that can be attached to user defined Profiles including :
            • Acramatic / Siemens 2100 to Okuma OSP
            • Fanuc to Okuma OSP ... single line turning canned cycle conversions
            • Fanuc to Okuma OSP ... double line turning canned cycle conversions
            • A and B axis coordinate conversions
            • X decimal point bug fix

          10/09/07

        • Added the capability to BATCH convert files ... this feature includes the ability to define the ORIGINAL FILE folder and the CONVERTED FILE folder. KipwareXC will use the specified Profile and convert all files contained in the ORIGINAL FILE folder and save the newly converted files to the CONVERTED FILE folder using a new user specified file extension.

          04/11/07

        • Bug fixes for G02/G03 conversions when G02/G03 not present on the original line ... wrong code was inserted due to non-modal conversion condition.

          03/09/06

        • Added the ability for the user to select to convert the entire contents of a file or to specify only a section of the file to convert. The user can designate any character to use as the definition character .. and then place that character at the start and end of the file section to be converted.

          02/27/06

        • Added the ability to define MASS REMOVAL of letter addresses and their values by utilizing a user defined character ( such as a # or $ symbol ) in the KipwareXC® MACRO LINE VARIABLE option. Also added the INVERT U address option under the AXIS REVERSAL options for turning.

          11/16/05

        • Added the XC-Override feature in which the user can define up to (6) letter addresses ... then define whether to ADD or SUBTRACT either a pre-set value or a percentage of the current address value to that value. For example, the user could define to ADD 25% to all S ( Spindle Speed ) command ... or SUBTRACT 10% from all F ( Feedrate ) commands ... or ADD 2.00" to all Z commands.

          08/18/05

        • Added INCH to MM and MM to INCH conversions.
        • Converts Fanuc style auto-chamfer / radius ( G01 K--- / G01 R--- ) into long hand, two line commands for turning programs.
        • Sub program merge function where the user can define the sub program call command. KipwareXC® will auto-search and merge sub program creating one program.
        • Separate G code function where the user can define G codes to leave as-is ... all other G codes contained on a line will be stripped and placed on separate lines by themselves.

          03/29/05

        • Conversion option added that can convert I-J-K values to user specified radius commands such as R or P or L.
        • Added the ability to define up to (12) letter addresses and whether to ADD or REMOVE decimal points from each of those letter addresses.
        • Added the ability to auto-invert X axis commands and along with that G02/G03 and "I" commands in circular interpolation.

          12/05/04

        • Added the ability SEARCH within either the ORIGINAL or CONVERTED program screens. Also added the ability to convert circular cutting ABSOLUTE I-J-K commands to INCREMENTAL I-J-K commands and to convert INCREMENTAL I-J-K commands to ABSOLUTE I-J-K commands.

          10/18/04

        • Added the ability to color code and highlight text in either the original file or converted file window using a user defined custom color pallet scheme. Users can define what text to color and what color to use within the custom pallet set-up screen. Also, users can turn on and off the color scheme for each individual text / color option.

          03/21/04

        • Added the ability to define a MACRO to break a line up into multiple lines and also to add additional lines during the conversion.

          09/12/03

        • Enhancements to the CONVERSION EDITOR page including a new menu bar and new editor functions including :
          • Add SEQUENCE or N Number to the ORIGINAL file.
          • Add SEQUENCE or N Number to the CONVERTED file.
          • Remove SEQUENCE or N Number to the ORIGINAL file.
          • Remove SEQUENCE or N Number to the CONVERTED file.
          • Add SPACES between addresses to the ORIGINAL file.
          • Add SPACES between addresses to the CONVERTED file.
          • Remove SPACES between addresses in the ORIGINAL file.
          • Remove SPACES between addresses in the CONVERTED file.

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          KipwareEDU®

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          Current KipwareEDU® Versions
          Lathe Version Number = 1.2.0
          Lathe Wizard Version Number = 1.0.0
          Mill Version Number = 1.0.0
          Mill Wizard Version Number = 1.0.0
          Multi-Axis Version Number = 1.0.0
          Operator Panel Version Number = 1.0.0
          Fanuc Macro Version Number = 1.0.0
          Manufacturing Engineering Version Number = 1.0.0

          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 07/19/07

          07/19/07

          • Canned cycle bug fixes and enhanced G72 notes in Lathe Version.
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          PROTALK

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          Current Protalk Version Number = DISCONTINUED
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 11/14/06

          11/14/06

        • Protalk has been replaced by KipwareEDU®. We have taken Protalk one step further, not only does KipwareEDU® retain all of Protalk's original features but we have also added and enhanced many components. KipwareEDU® comes with 3-D animations complete with voice explanations, enhanced menus and navigations and more CNC controls have been added. Click here to visit the KipwareEDU® web page.

          Protalk Upgrade Pricing : Protalk users can upgrade to KipwareEDU® for the cost of $125.00

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          CNC XChange

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          Current CNC XChange Versions :
          Fanuc / Okuma Mill Version Version Number = 4.4.3
          Fanuc / Okuma Lathe Version Version Number = 5.1.3
          Dynapath to Vickers Version Version Number = 4.1.3
          Dynapath to Fanuc Version Version Number = 2.3.0

          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 03/27/08

          03/27/08

        • G54 conversion enhancements

          10/19/07

        • Added the capability to convert LIVE TOOL PROGRAMMING to Fanuc / Okuma Lathe Version of CNC XChange.
        • Bug fixes for DECIMAL CONVERSION, G92 and enhanced the T code conversion in the Fanuc / Okuma Lathe Version of CNC XChange.
        • Added the ability to convert arcs in all planes ( X/Y, X/Z and Y/Z ) to the Dynapath to Fanuc Version

          07/19/07

        • Enhanced Fanuc G72 conversion in Fanuc / Okuma Lathe Version
        • G02/G03 bug fix in Dynapath to Fanuc Version

          01/31/07

        • Decimal point conversion option
        • Add or remove decimal points according to user defined letter addresses.
        • The ability to turn option on and off
        • Now converts G54.1 etc in Fanuc Programs
        • IN-MM conversion

          05/03/06

        • Fanuc / Okuma Lathe Version
          • Enhanced auto corner chamfering and rounding conversions for both FANUC and OKUMA conversions.
          • Enhanced canned cycle conversions for both FANUC and OKUMA conversions.
          • Added the ability to auto-invert the X axis commands.
          • Added the ability to autoi-invert G02 / G03 commands as well as the I commands in circular cutting.
          • Bug fixes for G04 conversions.
          • Bug fixes for sub program conversions.

          08/17/05

        • Fanuc / Okuma Mill Version
          • User defined FANUC and OKUMA options now have an unlimited capacity. These are options not contained automatically within the software, that are defined by the user. The capacity of this database has been increased from 10 to unlimited.
          • Fanuc / Okuma Turn Version
            • User defined FANUC and OKUMA options now have an unlimited capacity. These are options not contained automatically within the software, that are defined by the user. The capacity of this database has been increased from 10 to unlimited.
            • Improved OKUMA canned cycle conversion

          02/05/03

        • Fanuc / Okuma Mill Version
          • Improved handling of sub-program (M98 / M99) Fanuc commands.
        • Fanuc / Okuma Lathe Version
          • Improved handling of sub-program (M98 / M99) Fanuc commands.

          07/03/00

        • Dynapath / Vickers
          • Improved handling of the Dynapath "E" offset command. If an E command is detected, a Pop-Up window displays the current E Value and asks the user to input a replacement Vickers offset command.
          • Added conversion for the Dynapath Event #5 - Bolt Circle Event.

          03/24/00

        • Dynapath / Vickers
          • Both the file to be converted and the converted file are now placed in a full Windows Text Editor after conversion. This allows for the user to make any edits or alterations directly within CNC XChange.
          • If a Conversion Error occurs, the file to be converted is placed in a full Windows Text Editor so the user can make any changes directly from within CNC XChange.
          • Improved printing capabilities.

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          ProHELP

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          Current ProHelp Version Number = DISCONTINUED
          Latest Upgrade Posting Date: 09/19/03

          05/01/00

        • ProHelp has been upgraded and enhanced into a 32 bit software and is being marketed under a new name .... KipwareTB®. Click here to visit the KipwareTB® web page.

          ProHelp Upgrade Pricing : ProHelp users can upgrade to KipwareTB® for the cost of $35.00

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