Changelog

11.0.2.3

Enhancements

• EMX is now ready to be used with B&W SMARTColor. [RM-7943]
• Update HASCO Plates. [RM-6557]
• New STRACK Z4 latch lock. [RM-7540]
• New KNARR plates knarr_f (MEUSBURGER compatible) and knarr_k (HASCO compatible). [RM-7815]
• New KNARR guide components 551000, 551000DLC, 551010, 551010DLC, 551100. [RM-7815]
• Enable Spinbox in nominal values table of Component and Library Component Dialog to set minimal and maximal values [RM-8278]
• New Button with weblink to component data sheet in Component Dialog. Implemented for MEUSBURGER, HASCO,STRACK, KNARR [RM-8402]
• New KNARR ejector pins 39111, 39111DLC and 39414 [RM-8409]
• New KNARR insulation plates 77335 and 77336. [RM-8511]
• Show cooling threads not only with cosmetic thread but also with additional surface. [RM-7013]
• Rename quilt cut UDF group by parent model name. [RM-7425]
• New Lifter E3244, E3246 and E32481. [RM-8236]
• Add new Option SHOW_CHAMFER to display all Chamfer in all plates. [RM-8327]
• Improve Runner Library Components [RM-8262]
• Introduce new configuration file which allows user to define custom order number rules depending on supplier, unit, type and file names. Can be edited in EMX Options. [RM-7118]
• Introduce new functionality to trim ejector pin head against each other. [RM-6728]
• Introduce new Update Existing Ejector Pins Dialog which allows user to update ejector pins in case the required reference distance has changed [RM-7199] [RM-7344]
• Improve the performance of parameter write and read functions. Assemble 240 ejector pins is 45% faster, Open the BOM Dialog is 40% faster and close the BOM Dialog is 55% faster [RM-6945]
• New MEUSBURGER cooling component O-Ring E21311. [RM-8057]
• New MEUSBURGER ejector pins E17003 and E1723. [RM-8057]
• New HASCO slide plates Z555, Z556 and Z557 [RM-7319]
• New and updated HASCO ejector pins Z412, Z4650, Z4651, Z4670, Z4671, Z413, Z443, Z457, Z461, Z465, Z44, Z441, Z45 and Z451 [RM-6552]
• New HASCO guides Z14 and Z1105. [RM-6558]
• New HASCO cooling components Z9430 and Z9400. [RM-6558]
• Show outline dimensions in model size dialog drawing area. [RM-6511]
• Allow user to toggle between Diameter x Length or XxYxZ value in Model Size Dialog. [RM-6724]

Improvements

• Improve shoulder screws functionality. [RM-7878]
• Designate screw_bore and cooling_bore entries as INCH or MM thread. [RM-8669]
• Component status should be enabled by default [RM-7762]
• Component editor - When adding a component with family table the nominal dimensions are not automatically listed [RM-7392]
• Do not set Option DEFAULT_WATERLINE_DIA to 8 mm. Set it to "-" instead. [RM-8383]
• Copy parameter from EMX_SURFACE_FUNCTION from quilt surface to cut surface. [RM-8397]
• Introduce additional ray algorithm for all kinds of components when searching for intersecting models [RM-8590]
• Waterline Designer: Components are always assembled to top assembly of working model. Auto cooling subassemblies are not considered. [RM-8293]
• Plate Dialog: Avoid interaction with plate features in case it is a standard plate. [RM-8113]
• Set Option SHOW_PRYSLOTS new default value to NO, use feature_data.txt values instead as default. [RM-8326]
• Duplicate Cavity: Use External Merge KE to create copies and avoid dependency with and modification of original manufacturing assembly [RM-8107]
• Ejector Pin Designer: Improve behavior of simplifier representation. [RM-8156]
• Improve Duplicate Cavity procedure to avoid invalid placement of reference parts. [RM-8219]
• Update DIN Screws. More lengths are now available. [RM-6307]
• Update existing MEUSBURGER E-components to latest state: 1st quarter 2019. [RM-8057]
• Remove deprecated HASCO screws Z30. [RM-6558]
• Updated HASCO screws Z33 and Z330. [RM-6558]
• Updated HASCO knockout Z02. [RM-6558]
• Updated HASCO locating rings K100, K107, K500, K501, K505, K506, K1000, Z7510 , Z7515, Z7520, Z7525, Z7530, Z7535 and Z7540. [RM-6558]
• Updated HASCO dowel pins Z25 and Z26. [RM-6558]
• Updated HASCO guide Z01, Z010, Z10, Z20, Z040, Z0100. [RM-6558]
• Updated HASCO cooling components Z94, Z940 and Z9661. [RM-6558]
• Model size algorithm improved: Some cylindrical parts are recognized as squared parts. [RM-6305]
• Improve calculation time of model size algorithm. [RM-7582]
• Partname default rules need additional "_" between name and id, e.g.

  BAFFLE<3id>. [RM-6425]

• Images and thumbnail image for Library Component Editor are not created with imagemagick anymore. This avoids possible issues while creating gif images. [RM-7581]
• Agathon top interlocks should automatically assemble screws with additional fastener cutouts. [RM-6108]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Components assembled from top assembly to top_sub_sub assembly loses reference when modified in top_sub assembly. [RM-6242]
• Issue fixed: MEUSBURGER pryslot features have invalid geometry.[RM-6397]
• Issue fixed: Ejector length is not calculated correctly if an offset is added to the ejector [RM-6398]
• Issue fixed: In case NAME_SUBASM_COMP option is active, predefined screws are not assembled to NAME_SUBASM_SCREW assembly [RM-6399]
• Issue fixed: Radius in Meusburger E1702 is not set correctly. [RM-7975]
• Issue fixed: Wrong screw core dia in DIN flat screws. [RM-8063]
• Issue fixed: Guide Bush E1105 needs additional nominal instance DM1. [RM-8237]
• Issue fixed: Avoid error message when start EMX. [RM-8324]
• Issue fixed: "One plate" option is not available for din screw DIN7991. [RM-8328]
• Issue fixed: Problems with cooling components in INCH assemblies. [RM-8372]
• Issue fixed: Problems with screw components in INCH assemblies. [RM-8382]
• Issue fixed: Unable to create Mold Base of size 7.875 x 11.875 for A-Series. [RM-8385]
• Issue fixed: Incorrect orientation of Inserted Screws. [RM-8387]
• Issue fixed: Relationship import from .rel files are wrong if converting is not UTF8. [RM-8393]
• Issue fixed: In case Creo is minimized with Moldbase Definition dialog open, Creo is set to a white screen. RM-8408]
• Issue fixed: Double and integer parameter values predefined at component templates are not recognized and overwritten by default values. [RM-8424]
• Issue fixed: Curves and components assembled with the Waterline Designer have a rotated position in case of invalid default coordinate system.[RM-8442]
• Issue fixed: Crash after second saving component dat file with Component Editor. [RM-8447]
• Issue fixed: Component drawings are always created even if CHECK_DWG_TYPES is disabled. [RM-8486]
• Issue fixed: Return Pins are not updated by Update Ejector Pins Dialog. [RM-8523]
• Issue fixed: The feature of cut_s in lifter E3246 is not correct. [RM-8533]
• Issue fixed: Assembly references can not be modified in AUTO_SCREWS. [RM-8552]
• Issue fixed: Turn Option is missing in E1144 guide components. [RM-8553]
• Issue fixed: Creo 6.0 with EMX 12.0 exits prematurely when changing Mold base size. [RM-8558] [SPR-8697407]
• Issue fixed: Failed to hide the machine part in the drawing view of EMX project assembly by Hide RMB command or layer status in EMX 12.0.0.0/11.0.2.0/10.0.0.0. [RM-8559] [SPR-8736403]
• Issue fixed: Crash in Show Waterline Dialog. [RM-8584]
• Issue fixed: Colors in Show Waterline Dialog have incorrect order when waterlines are defined with Waterline Designer. [RM-8589]
• Issue fixed: EMX crashes if cooling components are not selected (displayed) when creating waterlines in waterline designer. [RM-8591]
• Issue fixed: Ejector guide bush cutout incorrect if retainer plate ref distance > 0. [RM-8592]
• Issue fixed: When adding tolerances manually to cut out of UDF Dimension they are removed when modifying the component. [RM-8594]
• Issue fixed: Wrong display for holes in support pillar cutouts. D1 and D3 values inverted. [RM-8595]
• Issue fixed: Ejector Pin Designer does not work with auto sub assemblies (NAME_SUBASM_COMP) active. [RM-8598]
• Issue fixed: Working dir is changing when assembling Ejector Pins from Ejector Pin Designer. [RM-8602]
• Issue fixed: Incorrect angle "A" of HASCO Z01 pin. [RM-8627]
• Issue fixed: Dimensions for MEUSBRUGER insulation plate 1403 is wrong. [RM-8630]
• Issue fixed: Can not open drawings after renaming , [RM-8641]
• Issue fixed: Several issues in Update Ejector Pin Dialog [RM-8674]
• Issue fixed: Hasco Z35 Dowel pins cutout images are display flipped. [RM-6187]
• Issue fixed: Cooling cut outs can not be created in parts with assembly material cuts in case option ADD_COOLING_REF_IN_PART is set to YES. [RM- 7985]
• Issue fixed: Cut position for circlip in Hasco Z11 is incorrect. [RM-7973]
• Issue fixed: All components in old EMX 4.1 moldbase are deleted in case cooling component is deleted with EMX 10 and above. [RM-7939]
• Issue fixed: Offset value is incorrectly set when editing tolerance value in UDF Dimensions table [RM-7902]
• Issue fixed: Invalid UDF Dimension settings in Meusburger E2071 in case SECONDBORE option ist unchecked. [RM-7875]
• Issue fixed: Traceback while assembling ejector pins with component status dialog user is ask for trim surface. [RM-7847]
• Issue fixed: Drawing files are not found for library parts in case file name is defined capitalized, but file it self is named with lower characters. [RM-7823]
• Issue fixed: Delete toggle direction option for Stop Dics/Pins at all, because it is not working correctly. [RM-7822]
• Issue fixed: W value for RAIL_OFF feature of D plate of Pedrotti supplier is not correct with respect to the catalog [RM-7816] [SPR-8109506]
• Issue fixed: Open window title "Open comp_data.txt-file to split its content into separate *.dat-files" is not localized [RM-7656] [RM-8057258]
• Issue fixed: Dialog title "Main_Axis Position" is not localized for "Define Main Axis Offset" operation. [RM7655] [SPR-8057412]
• Issue fixed: Crash in Waterline Designer in case waterline is added to model with assembly material cut [RM-7587]
• Issue fixed: When assembling plates to the moldbase for some bores only one cylinder side gets colored. [RM-7584]
• Issue fixed: Files are not deleted from disc in case plate is deleted with "No Components" checkbox even if DELETE_FILES_AFTER_DELETE option is active. [RM-7585]
• Issue fixed: D-M-E Extension Plug JPB cannot be assembled correctly. [RM-6179]
• Issue fixed: Invalid position of placement surface in cooling component MEUSBURGER E2046. [RM-6163]
• Issue fixed: Hasco cooling Seal Plug Z942 should not have counterbore option. [RM-6180]
• Issue fixed: False entries for Dimension LG2 of Meusburger component E1115. [RM-7263]
• Issue fixed: with $Enviroment variables in EMX_USER_CONFIG_PATH are not replace. [RM-7603]
• Issue fixed: Classification function overwrites predefined parameters for cavity parts with defaults from partnames.cfg [RM-6532]
• Issue fixed: When placing cooling chanels in part mode invalid partname message appears. [RM-7660]
• Issue fixed: EMX is crashing when clicked on Options from "Administrator Tools" panel in Italian. [RM-7654] [SPR-8057371]
• Issue fixed: Component Editor is not overwriting existing dat files. [RM-7622]

11.0.2.1

Enhancements

• Add STRACK compact slider assemblies Z4290, Z4290L, Z4292, Z4293, Z4294, Z4294L, Z4295, Z4296, Z4296L, Z4298. [RM-5033]
• Add STRACK ejector pins R1628 and R1634 and update Z90, Z92, Z95 and Z98.
• Add HASCO Z330 torx set screw. [RM-7544]
• Update HASCO Insulation Plates Z121, Z121 with hole, Z1212, Z1213.
• Add MEUSBURGER cooling component E2112. [RM-7120]
• Add MEUSBURGER guide components E5000 and E5200. [RM-6308]
• Add MEUSBURGER ejector pins E1711 and E17264DLC. [RM-6550]
• Update MEUSBURGER components to state 4th quarter 2018. [RM-6882]
• Add DIN ejector pins DIN1530-D, DIN6751, DIN8405, DIN8693 and DIN8694. [RM-7498]
• Implement a direct Export to Excel Interface for the Bill of Material. [RM-7431]

Improvements

• Highlight BOM Item in Graphics window with one click instead of double click. [RM-7009]
• Readd old Hasco slider set "With retainer" [RM-6272]
• Highlight BOM Item in Graphics window with one click instead of double click. [RM-7009]

Bugfixes

• Issues fixed in MEUSBURGER cooling component E2110 [RM-7119]
• Issue fixed: Format file in Working directory is deleted when modifing Project. [RM-6452]
• Issue fixed: Thread is not created in plate, in case screw length exceeds plate thickness [RM-7428]
• Issue fixed: Check thread of Meusburger cooling component E2025. [RM-6204]
• Issue fixed: Some issues at Meusburger Cooling E2110. [RM-7119]
• Issue fixed: Angle for cooling component MEUSBURGER E2088 does not work. [RM-6166]
• Issue fixed: Meusburger plates have steel materials assigned without "1." prefix. [RM-7427]
• Issue fixed: In case assembly cuts exists in model tree, Bill of Material can not collect all models. [RM-5744]
• Issue fixed: mm Sliders do not have detail images. [RM-6607]
• Issue fixed: Ejector Pin Symbols: ejp holes and ejp symbol circles are not coaxial. [RM-6961]
• Issue fixed: Ejector Symbol have incorrect height in drawing views with different scale then drawing sheet. [RM-6963]
• Issue fixed: In case first bom item in BOM is edited with EditBOMItemDialog, parameters are incorrectly written to models [RM-7441]

11.0.2.0

Improvements

• Add a new config option which allows user to use layers for side views. [RM-7345]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Changing of "project name" and "prefix" for Moldbase in EMX may delete drawing formats in working directory. [RM-7331] [SPR-7799658]
• Issue fixed: Strings for button caption are too long in "Component Editor" windows and truncation happened for localized client. [RM-6979] [SPR-7397756]
• Issue fixed: Crash when selectiong invalid node in tree of moldbase definition dialog [RM-6435] [SPR-3674069]
• Issue fixed: Waterline Designer: Crash when deleting waterlines defined on parts that are assembled twiche in the moldbase. [RM-7349]
• Issue Fixed: Mathmatical Expressions can not be evaluated in with Creo 5.0.3.0. [RM-7343]
• Issue fixed: When modifing component and current type is not available anymore in list of all types, incorrect type (first in list) is displayed. [RM-7338]
• Issue fixed: User Name can not be modified in Project Modify Dialog. [RM-6421]
• Issue fixed: In case the rule EJP_LL-RAY_THICK is replaced, the LL value in the ejector cutout is incorrect. [RM-7325]

11.0.1.2

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Warning "Can't Read Partnames File" appears in case partname file is not writeable and missing partname entries should be added to part name file. [RM-7322]
• Issue fixed: Copy to Clipboard in BOM Dialog is not working correctly. [RM-7259]
• Issue fixed: Crash when creating new project with stored template assembly from archive path. [RM-7224]
• Issue fixed: Component type specific post regen relations are not passed to components. [RM-7152]

11.0.1.1

Enhancements

• Unicode characters are supported for filenames, parameter names and parameter values [RM-6798] [RM-6789]
• "Use One Model Rail" can be modify in Plate Dialog, The EMX Option USE_ONE_MODEL_RAIL only sets the default value. [RM-6289]
• Add new MEUSBURGER cooling component E20749 and E2074D. [RM-6717]
• Allow arrow keys in BOM to activate current cell and re-enter neighbored cell [RM-6385]
• Create button to reset component dialog settings from emx roaming folder. [RM-6028]

Improvements

• Manual edited entries of the BOM are not desginated by a "*"-character, An Asterisk-Icon is used instead [RM-6327]
• The EMX Option ENABLE_MULTI_EJP should be a check box in Ejector Component Dialog.
• When assembling screw UDF SCREW_CB is placed on REF_PLANE, use RAY_PLANE instead [RM-6947] [RM-6504]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Centering sleeves are assembled in opposite direction [RM-6803]
• Issue fixed: EMX Options SAVE_SIZE_IN_EMPTY_ORD_NUMBER is not working with Option RECALC_SIZE_WHEN_OPEN_BOM activated. [RM-6946]
• Issue fixed: PITCH and THREADS_PER_INCH values are set to default values. COOL_PITCH from cooling_bore entries is ignored. [RM-6820]
• Issue fixed: Freeze Position IDs does not work correctly with position parameter written to part. [RM-6806]
• Issue fixed: Counterbores of Meusburger E1367 locating ring is not regenerating for some instances. [RM-6804]
• Issue fixed : When define Sprue Bushing, if the Offset value is a negative number and its absolute value is equal to (or bigger than) K-value, then there is not cut created in the plate. [RM-6709] [SPR-7587367]
• Issue fixed: In case points of ejector pins are below trim surface it is not possible to select a valid ejector length. [RM-6696]
• Issue fixed: In case user clears Project Prefix or Project Name in Project Dialog input panel, names are always reset. [RM-6704]
• Issue fixed: Confusing behavior when changeing screw types [RM-6536]
• Issue fixed: Relations in guide component template guide_e1110.prt are incorrect [RM-6301]
• Issue fixed: With new localized EMX Options, some text descriptions are incorect. [RM-6401]
• Issue Fixed: Sorting BOM by Parameter values from column header does not work as expected. [RM-6292]
• Issue fixed: Incorrect groove diameter for PARKER nitrile o-ring. [RM-6286]
• Issue fixed: Arrows (flow in and flow out) from cooling components without counterbore are incorrectly positioned [RM-6175]
• Issue fixed: Cool Plug UDF in Hasco Z942 is duplicated when modifying component position. [RM-6719]
• Issue fixed: Ball plug offset Meusburger E2071 is not set up correctly in case udf dimension value is modified. [Bug #6707]
• Issue fixed: While Modifing Components from Moldbase Definition, types are not updated correctly in any case. [RM-6706]
• Issue fixed: In EMX Options Dialog validate cell content, avoid, spaces, invalid characters. [RM-6657]

11.0.1.0

Bugfixes

• Drawing Areas of Moldbase Definition Dialog not visible in Creo 5.0.2.0 [RM-6937]

11.0.0.2

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed with placeholder "pos_id" Option PART_RENAME_FORMAT

11.0.0.1

Enhancements

• In Plate Dialog a third visibility option "visible locked" is now available, which allows user to lock a resumed feature within the plate. It will no be suppressed during size change of the plate. [RM-6611]
• Clamping slots are now available for LKM side gate moldbases. [RM-6476] [SPR-7559604]
• Introduce new validated cut out udfs for ejector pins. Rework variable option behavior. [RM-6569]
• Update MEUSBURGER plate catalog to latest state of March 27th 2018. [RM-6230]
• Update KNARR ejector, guides, component data to the latest state June 14th 2018. [RM-5933]
• New udf cut out images for Cooling, Guides, Dowel Pins and Ejectors. [RM-6227]
• Add new EBERHARD ejectors 6116, 6118, 612R, 6143, 6178, 6261, 6271, 6281, 6331, 6335, 6341, 6351, 6361, 6371, 6381, 6441 and 6622. [RM-5843]
• Add new STRACK side interlocks W44, Z38 and Z46. [RM-5467]
• Add EMX Functions to Creo 4 Quick Access Toolbar. [RM-6152]
• Keep selection of selected datums when defining a new component. [RM-5291]
• Add new STRACK spring components SN2520, SN2540, SN2560, SN2580 and SN2590. [RM-5465]
• Add new STRACK urathane springs SN2600 and SN2625 [RM-5465]
• Cutout data for Progressive ESTW-ejector sleeves is incorrect [RM-6294]

Improvements

• Make sure Ejector Pin Option TRIM and AUTO_LENGTH are not used at the same time. [RM-6590]
• In Ejector Pin dialog add icons to rotation fixture option menu. [RM-6507]
• Allow PLATE_THICKNESS as keyword in rules of feature_data.txt. [RM-6428]
• Add GROOVE feature to plate_5_es template. [RM-6429]
• Updated STRACKk ejector component data. [RM-5457]
• Nominal values for DME stop disc SB are not correct Bug [RM-6274]
• Increment name from ejector pins are not correct when placed in subassemblies. [RM-6189]
• Some improvments in Component Editor GUI.

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Ejector pin preview sketch udfs does not support rotfix angle. [RM-6626]
• Issue fixed: On trimmed ejectors, in case distance from head surface to trim surface exceeds nominal ejector length, ejector is incorrectly extended to invalid length, which does not fit order number. [RM-6340]
• Issue fixed: While trimming ejector pins, trim quilt surface is not found correctly in case of edge cases. [RM-6275]
• Issue fixed: BUW_BOM_MANUAL Parameter is overwritting existing EXCEL_IGONRE and BUW_INCLUDE_IN_BOM setting. [RM-6373]
• Issue fixed: Japanese Project Name display garbled characters in model tree. [RM-6372] [SPR-7397766]
• Issue fixed: Relation in screw_7-templates are wrong [RM-6316]
• Issue fixed: Cutout data for Progressive ESTW-ejector sleeves is incorrect. [RM-6294]
• Issue fixed: Ejector pin instance is not found with COLOR added to nonimal values. [RM-6240]
• Issue fixed: Colors of surfaces are not applied on both surface sides [RM-6287]
• Issue fixed: Values of the guide counterbore cut outs are wrong for dme-moldbases larger 396x396. [RM-6277]
• Issue fixed: Problems while assembling Auto screws on misumi locating rings. [RM-6229] [SPR-7533175]
• Issue fixed: For Eberhard blade ejectors the A and B values of the squared tip need to be flipped. [RM-6209]
• Issue fixed: Dowel pin cut out images are not correct for CounterboreTop-BlindholeBottom and CounterboreBottom-BlindholeTop. [RM-6205]
• Issue fixed: Option SAVE_SIZE_OF_PART_IN_EMPTY_ORDNUMBER is not working correctly. [RM-6190]
• Issue fixed: Pos id in PART_RENAME_FORMAT is not replaced correctly. [RM-6191]
• Issue fixed: Strack cooling extension Z7714 has incorrect cut out definitions. [RM-6178]
• Issue fixed: Cooling component Meusburger E2300 has incorrect orientation plane defined. [RM-6171]
• Issue fixed: Cooling component Meusburger E2318 has incorrect cut out. [RM-6169]
• Issue fixed: Components assembled on inverted surfaces in case placement surface is created by published geometry. [RM-6137]
• Issue fixed: With PRO_LANG set to "Chinese_Taiwan.950" emx uses incorrect encoding. [RM-5325] [SPR-6248970]
• Issue fixed: Japanese Project Name display garbled characters in model tree [RM-6372] [SPR-7397766]
• Issue fixed: Ejector pin instance is not found with COLOR added to nonimal values [RM-6240]
• Issue fixed: Components assembled on inverted surfaces (e.g. created by published geometry) are assembled in opposite direction [RM-6137]
• Issue Fixed: No default partname entries for cooling meusbruger E2081, E2082 and E2088. [RM-6165]
• Issue Fixed: When Modifying screws the thread depth information is not initially painted.[RM-6309]

11.0.0.0

Enhancements

• Add Option to tag ejector bores with parameter BELONGS_TO_WATELRINE to make it visible vor mold design wall thickness check. [RM-5810]
• Provide a pulldownlist in the Component Editor to define CUTQUILT-specific parameters [RM-5765]

Improvements

• In the udf cut out table for cooling components important D5 and T5 value should always be first in list.[RM5849]
• In the udf cut out table for cooling components important D5 and T5 value should always be first in list.[RM-5849]
• Enable options CREATE_LAYERS_PER_PART and CREATE_GROUP_LAYER again [RM-4217]

Bugfixes

• Fixed issue: Creo Parametric exits prematurely when selecting Assembly Definition with specific assembly. [RM-5500][SPR-5258833]