Changelog

12.0.0.2

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]
• 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]
• Model size algorithm improved: Some cylindrical parts are recognized as squared parts. [RM-6305]
• 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: When placing cooling chanels in part mode invalid partname message appears. [RM-7660]

12.0.0.0

Enhancements

• Update to Smart Holechart to version 12.0.0.0.
• Enhancements to Moldbase Defintion: New summary tree with all plates, guides, screws, equipment listed. Improved placement of plates with right mouse butoon menu pane functions. Plates can be placed above and below existing plates. Guides can be placed with right mouse menu pane functions. Components can be deleted and modified with right mouse menu pane fucntions [RM-6033]
• 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]
• 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]