• CIMCO Software version 5.6 released!
• New features in CIMCO DNC-Max
• New features in CIMCO NC-Base
• New features in CIMCO Edit
• New features in CIMCO CNC-Calc
• System requirements for CIMCO Software

http://www.cimco-software.com/geteditor (Editor only)

http://www.cimco-software.com/getdncmax (DNC-Max, NC-Base, Editor etc)

For DNC-Max and NC-Base updates please contact your reseller.
519.658.1471 email

NEW FEATURES IN CIMCO DNC-MAX

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FTP server port

FTP server protocol has been added to DNC-Max. Many of the new controllers are coming with an Ethernet connection that requires the FTP protocol to send programs to/from the CNC. In previous versions you had to install a separate FTP server to communicate with these machines. You no longer need to do this. Just select the FTP template when adding a new port in DNC-Max.

Groups and Subgroups added to DNC-Max client 

In the DNC-Max client you can now arrange ports into groups and sub groups. Here we can see the machines in Hall 1 subdivided into Mill and Turning groups. In Hall 2 they are subdivided into Cell 1 and Cell 2. Right click in the DNC-Max client to add groups and sub groups.

NEW FEATURES IN NC-BASE

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Version 5.6 saw many new options and features in NC-Base. Most of these were the result of an install at a very large customer (350 CNC machines) with many users using the NC-Base client. For a full list of the changes please see the history.txt file installed in the program folder.

The most important changes

Secure mode for NC-Base where the clients do not need write access to the NC-Base directory. Previously users needed write access and could accidentally move or delete files by browsing to the base directory using Windows Explorer. This would cause problems with broken links in NC-Base.

Added option to use option to automatically log on NC-Base using Windows user name.

Added option to expire passwords and strong passwords.

Added option for Editor to run in “Minimal NC-Base Client mode”. This mode removes many menu items. This mode can be disabled if you hold down “Shift and Ctrl” when you start the editor.

A further option called “super minimal mode” sets everything to read only so no changes can be made.

Minimal mode

Normal mode

NEW FEATURES FOR CIMCO EDIT

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Better support for Multi Monitor configurations 

Many users use 2 monitors with the same PC and we now support this better in CIMCO Edit. Previously if the monitors were running different resolutions there was a problem maximizing the Editor.

Mazatrol viewer supports Milling controls

The Mazatrol viewer has been enhanced to support Milling controls M2, M32, M+ and Fusion M640. We are looking for sample files to include with the installation so if you have any that can be distributed please contact us.

Both Turning and Milling support for Mazatrol files are separate options in the order system. If both are ordered there is a discount on the second option of 50%

Saving NC backplot to DXF files has been released

Lathe and 3 axis milling programs in the top plane are supported.
New Function: Make Tool List

NC Functions – Make Tool List is a new function that scans the NC file and makes a list of the tools used.

In the Editor Setup there is an option for how the Tool List is made.

NEW FEATURES IN CNC-CALC

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The dialogs and default values for contour and pocket milling have been changed to make it easier to create a toolpath.

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR CIMCO SOFTWARE

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With the release of Windows 7 in November 2009 we are getting a few questions about what versions of Windows are supported by CIMCO Software.

• Operating systems: Windows 2000 or newer. All versions of XP, Vista and Windows 7 supported. 32 bit and 64 bit versions supported. Server 2000, 2003 and 2008 supported.
• Windows Embedded to be tested. Windows CE not supported. Linux not supported. Apple OS X not supported.
• CIMCO Pocket PC client requires Pocket PC 2002 or newer
• Processor 1.5GHz. Intel or AMD
• Memory: 1 GB Ram, 500MB free hard disk space required.
• Graphics: Open GL compatible card required for backplot option in Cimco Edit
• Monitor: 800 x 600
• Mouse: 2 or 3 button mouse.