EMX Changelog

15.0.4.7

Enhancements

• Add HASCO cooling component Z9425, Z9425VA, Z87, Z87VA, ZI81 [RM-18545]
• Implement configuration option to allow setting of 'Special Shape' by default and allow manual editing of main plate dimensions for listed suppliers. [RM-19066]
• Implement configuration option BOM_ALLOW_EDIT_PROJECT_PARAMS to manual editing of project parameter in BOM [RM-18976]

Improvements

• Make sure COOL_CORE_DIA for all cooling bore entries is based on the actual bore drill diameter related to this thread [RM-18955]
• Improve automatic length calculation of ejector pin d-m-e inch SND sleeve. [RM-18830]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: correct radius R2 in Meusburger guide componnet E1030. [RM-19093]
• Issue fixed: correct data file for cooling component Meusburger E2079 to set drill point angle on edit. [RM-18961]
• Issue fixed: No P-Plates available for inch DME Cavity plates on the moving side. [RM-19057]
• Issue fixed: In case parameter with default rule, e.g. &partid is used in config option PARAM_EJP_ENGRAVED_TEXT values are only written to ejector pins and can not be edited [RM-18977]

15.0.4.6

Enhancements

• Introduce functionality to save configuration to current session only. [RM-18624]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Problems with renaming of plates and preview of components in case creo config option "save_file_iterations"" is set to "no". [RM-18599]
• Issue fixed: Component Editor - Archive all instances on assembly does not set dimensions correctly for first instance of subcomponents. [RM-18655]
• Issue fixed: Cooling bore data - inch BSP threads COOL_CORE_DIA values are incorrect. [RM-18662]
• Issue fixed: Festo QS-G-I and QS-R-I pneumatic components have invalid rule in UDF dimension POS_ARROW in case counterbore option is unchecked. [RM-18674]
• Issue fixed: Flexible guide components with quilt cut creates cutout within model itself. [RM-18581]

15.0.4.5

Enhancements

• Update SmartHolechart to Version 15.0.0.4 [RM-18564]

Improvements

• Allow flexible items for guide components. [RM-18330]
• Consider existing designation status for BUW_INCLUDE_IN_BOM component parameter. [RM-18534]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Exception during modification of patterned ejector pins with option "engraved texts". [RM-18490]
• Issue fixed: Crash in case of modification of return pins from moldbase definition with ative option "engraved texts". [RM-18487]
• Issue fixed: "Unhandled Exception" returns when trying to define or modify cooling components "ETP/Pipe Plug" from Pedrotti supplier. [RM-18436] [SPR-15667745]
• Issue fixed: List of part names is incorrect in component editor in case sub components are assembled twice. [RM-18407]
• Issue fixed: Regression in Option SAVE_SIZE_IN_EMPTY_ORDNUMBER. Order number parameter is not empty but is overwritten with size. [RM-18355]
• Issue fixed: In case template assembly is selected and user wants to open LoadMoldbaseAssembly Dialog an exception is thrown. [RM-18309]
• Issue fixed: Make the part name rule for side interlock part E1323 independent from the side. [RM-18297]
• Issue fixed: Remove meusburger_fb and meusburger_fw files from recipes suppliers.[RM-18303]

15.0.4.4

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: In case option "assemble predefined screws" exist in dat file and models with assembled screw is modified to different instance: auto screws are only deleted for first instances. [RM-18142]
• Issue fixed: If a article with more than 32727 surfaces is to be transferred, the “Transfer area parameters” command is interrupted.[RM-18284]

15.0.4.3

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Engraved text parameters are overwritten with default value in case Update Ejector Pin Dialog is used. [RM-18077]

15.0.4.2

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Preview for flexible spring throws exception in modify mode. [RM-18013]
• Issue fixed: In case a component is modifed, the assembly references are changed, preview is clicked and component is finally assembled, the supressed original model is not correctly deleted. [RM-18001]

15.0.4.1

Improvements

• Enhancements Engraved texts for ejector pins. New Option EJP_ENGRAVED_TEXT_TYPE: sketch can be set as contour or middle line. parameter defined in PARAM_EJP_ENGRAVED_TEXT will only created at ejector models. [RM-17885]
• Update existing MEUSBURGER components to state April 2024.

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Trim-To-Geom feature for ejector pins causes crash in case reference part is a multi body part and first body contains no solid. [RM-17798]
• Issue fixed: Model Size of Incomplete tessellated parts can not be calculated anymore. [RM-17819]
• Issue fixed: Crash in library component editor in case assembly and part have same file and type name. [RM-17817]
• Issue fixed: Improve HASCO Z051 top interlock. Cutout is not correct. [RM-17874]
• Issue fixed: Ejector Pin Designer: REF_PLANES have invalid offsets in reference model in case constraint assembly reference csys is shifted in positive direction. [RM-17896]
• Issue fixed: Meusburger guide component E1562 template has invalid LG1 dimension. [RM-17948]
• Issue fixed: Hasco guide component Z0100 has wrong values for RAD dimension. [RM-17941]

15.0.4.0

Improvements

• Update SmartHolechart to Version 15.0.0.3
• Avoid creation of automatic chamfers between fluid bore intersections [RM-17634]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Transfer of interface parameters from library parts does not work as desired [RM-17649]

15.0.3.12

Enhancements

• Add new feature to assemble engraved text notes for ejector pins. [RM-16657]

Improvements

• Update existing HASCO components to state April 2024.
• Update existing KNARR components to state February 2024.
• Improve performance of additional chamfer creation in case of multiple point features. [RM-17082]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed; Invalid values for radii in KNARR ejectors 326141 and 326141DLC. [RM-17538]
• Issue fixed: Misumi EPH ejector pin does not create a udf at first position. [RM-17511]
• Issue fixed: Invalid values for radii in KNARR ejectors 326141 and 326141DLC. [RM-17538]

15.0.3.11

Improvements

• Update existing MEUSBURGER components to state January 2024.

Bugfixes

• Issued fixed: BOM: assemblies tag as purchased part: All subcomponents are not correctly ignored in repeat region of drawing. [RM-16721]

15.0.3.10

Enhancements

• Add STÄUBLI CBX and CBI connectors to Hydraulics. [RM-16823]
• Add KNARR stainless steel screw eyebolt 40811 to components. [RM-16807]

Improvements

• Improve STÄUBLI RMI and CBI conectors. Make sealing and BF Option available. [RM-16822]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Setting up different guides supplier for moldbases in supplier_settings.txt file does not work as expected. [RM-16977]
• Issue fixed: CopyFile can fail on network drives, in case cache files are not synced fast enough. [RM-16949]
• Issue fixed: Hasco plate size 100x130 and 100x130 has invalid dimensions in clamping plate K10 and ejector base plate K70. [RM-16867]
• Issue fixed: It is possible to set main axis offset even if plates are assembled that have a locating cut feature delivered from the supplier. [RM-16791]
• Issue fixed: Crash in Bill of Materials Dialog in case edit cell is active ab Tab button is pressed. [RM-16779]
• Issue fixed: Reference patterns are incorrectly created in case references datum plane is first feature in reference group udf and selected surface is part of a pattern [RM-16746]
• Issue fixed: Performance issues on large assemblies with multiple patterned assemblies [RM-16650]
• Issue fixed: Rabourdin screw 1021: order number different from instance. [RM-16719]

15.0.3.9

Enhancements

• Add new HASCO Guide component: Z1300
• Add new HASCO Ejector Pins: DLC shouldered Z4430, cylindrical air-ventilated pin Z401
• Add new HASCO Top Interlocks: Cubic interlocks Z060 and Z080, spacer plate Z081.
• Add new HASCO Side Interlocks: Z085.
• Add new HASCO Attachment components: Flange Z167, Cycle Counter A5730, A5730HT, A57300, A57300HT, A5731, A5732
• Component Editor: Enhance functionality to enable editing of subcomponent instances dimensions. [RM-16954]

Improvements

• Introduce parameter EMX_EDGE_CHAMFER_IGNORE_FEATURE which allows to ignore edges from a certain feature for additional chamfer creation. [RM-16562]
• Update existing HASCO ejector pins, guides, locatings rings, screws, top interlocks data to state mid 2023.
• Introduce separate bore_cooling.cfg files for inch and mm. [RM-12618]
• Do not ceil length in ejector note with NR_DIGITS_BOM. Instead always use NR_DIGITS_COMMON. [RM-16394]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Crash in Model Size Dialog in case use tries to select another model in Part Mode. [RM-16350]

15.0.3.8

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: In case fluid component is assembled with orientation plane the cosmetic the points into opposite direction. [RM-16303]

15.0.3.7

Enhancements

• Update MEUSBURGER components to status July 2023.

Improvements

• Find a ways to make sure the MEUSBURGER F55 guide bores have additional cutouts with correct diameter based on the assembled guide component. [RM-15858]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Error message, when material is set in case working directory is on a network drive. [RM-15918]
• Issue fixed: Problem when redefining coolings in part mode. Invalid ids in cooling bores in case components are assembled in a loop [RM-15896]
• Issue fixed: DME cooling components N have wrong dimensions. [RM-15837]
• Issue fixed: Invalid core bore depth for MEUSBURGER F50/F55 plates. [RM-15752]

15.0.3.5

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Size calculation does not work with active option EXCL_SIZE_CALC_PARAM. [RM-15666]

15.0.3.4

Enhancements

• Add new guide component KNARR 517404
• Add new component types: Electronic and Attachment components. [RM-15640]
• Add MEUSBURGER cycle counters E2480, E24805, E24807, E2484 and E2485
• Add MEUSBURGER limit switches E6500, E65005, E6502, E65025, E6504, E6505 E65055, E6507, E65075, E6509 to electronic components.
• Add KNARR limit switches 807600, 807600-2, 807700, 807700-2, 807650 808600, 808600-2, 808700, 808700-2, 808650, 807600-4, 808600-4 to electronic components.
• Add STRACK limit switches Z7600. Z7600-2, Z7600-4 to electronic components.
• Add new pneumatic component: FESTO QSL- R

Improvements

• Move transport bridge bar E1930 from library to attachments
• Move Optiz date stamps from library to attachments
• Update instances of guide component RABOURDIN 1073

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: In case Meusburger F055 and F55 plate with active 1+3 pattern is assembled, the second main guide diameters are not correct. [RM-15641]
• Issue fixed: &supplier parameter can not be manually edited in BOM. [RM-15639]
• Issue fixed: 2nd rail model is not correctly found in customer specific assembly. [RM-15589]

15.0.3.3

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Allow subfolders for supplier sepcific component tempalte files. [RM-15462]

15.0.3.2

Enhancements

• Allow placeholder * for spaces in non-numerical and non-math-expression instance dimension values. [RM-15410]

Improvements

• Update existing KNARR components with February 2023 data.

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Rename Project Files does not work correctly in specific case with NAME_SUBASM_COMP active. [RM-15445]
• Issue fixed: Meusburger hydraulic component E7140 material is incorrect. Use 1.0037 steel instead

15.0.3.1

Enhancements

• Update Misumi components: EPH (Ejector Pin), GPH (Precision Leader Pins), EGH (Precision Ejector Leader Pins), GPHL (Precision Leader Pins), GBHE (Leader Bushings-Head), GBBM (Leader Bushings-Straight), GBHDZ (Oil Free Leader Bushings-Head), GBSDZ (Oil Free Leader Bushings-Straight), EGBLT (Ejector Leader Busings), EGBL (Ejector Leader Busings). [RM-12337] [SPR-13237836]
• Add American Standard components: Sealing Ring AS568 for different assembly situations. [[RM-15338]]

Improvements

• Improve trim feature behavior for ejector pins. [RM-15085]
• Improve Auto length behavior for several ejector pins, e.g. ejector_42.prt [RM-14905]
• Implement Option to decide whether inch nominal values should be displayed as fractions or decimals. [RM-14845]

Bugfixes

• Issued fixed: Accuracy issue in calculate model size with NUMBER_DIGITS_BOM set to "0". [RM-15278]

15.0.3.0

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Invalid density units in mtl material files. [RM-15078]

15.0.2.0

Enhancements

• Introduce new INFO type for Nominal values. [RM-14825]
• Add MISUMI GPH and GPHL guide components.

Improvements

• Update MISUMI EGH guide component.

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Outline drawing frame is not correctly painted in case a non default csys is selected.[RM-14796]
• Issue fixed: After modifying any plate or component all tolerances disappear from its drawing and dimensions having different decimal places change to the value as per EMX option set for NR_DIGITS_COMMON [SPR-14345577] [RM-14789]

15.0.1.4

Improvements

• Make guide assembly E1140/E1332 turnable and allow flipping of E1332 component within assembly. [RM-14775]
• Display Materials in Material Option Menu of BOM in upper case by default. [RM-14757]
• Also display post regeneration relations in component dialog relation field. [RM-14751]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Cooling UDFs have invalid extra surface at the cosmetic thread due to invalid definition [RM-14781]
• Issue fixed: Can not select plate F53 in Drawing Area of Moldbase Definition. [RM-14597]
• Issue fixed: Invalid LG2 value in blade ejectors EJP-EHNB and EJP-ELHB from DME. [RM-14628]
• Issue fixed: 'Archive Instance' does not work in case components folder has no write access. [RM-14617]

15.0.1.3

Improvements

• Meusburger Support Pillar E1513 needs option to create a flat blind hole in last cut out model. [RM-10022]
• So far only the EMX_SURFACE_FUNCTION parameter is transfered from library cut quilts to the resulting cut out surface. Now also all other string, integer, double and boolean parameters are transfered. [RM-13048]
• Add option for screws to allow cuting in previous plate. [RM-8037]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: In case library components are asssembled in a loop the cut quilt cut outs are not created. [RM-14546]
• Issue fixed: In UDF screw_cb_coax the CB_DEPTH dimension and CD_DEPTH_OPPOSITE dimension are flipped. [RM-14517]
• Issue fixed: Spaces in configuration paths are not considered anymore. [RM-14568]

15.0.1.2

Improvements

• Simplify assembly logic for Meusburger E1330 [RM-14475]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: EMX_SURFACE_FUNCTION parameter are not on both sides of holes in the plate templates [RM-13600]
• Issue fixed: auto_libtread, quilt_cut udfs etc. are not found in case udf folder exists in custom configuration, but udf is only available in installation [RM-14468]
• Issue fixed: Always paint mold base drawing area in case of editing nominal values, otherwise offset is not updated correctly [RM-14466]
• Issue fixed: Invalid orientation of rotation fixture for ejector sleeve templates [RM-14476]
• Issue fixed: In Modify Mode References get lost when changing type with different reference group type or are overwritten by Moldbase Default references [RM-10699]

15.0.1.1

Improvements

• Introduce new Option EXCEL_TEMPLATE_PATH. In case Excel file is Read-Only create copy in current working directory based on BOM_FILENAME option. [RM-14386]
• Improve the Library Component Editor. [RM-14329]
• EMX_BOM_INFO of sub components cannot be edited in Library Component Dialog. Manual changes in dat file get lost. Introduce new Source column to edited. Local Part Name entries. [RM-11390]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: In case no size files exist in config plates supplier the size is not set up correctly in moldbase definition modify mode [RM-14450]
• Issued fixed: First cut in face owner does not work anymore for cooling plugs. Introduce variable option ADD_CUT_IN_FACE_OWNER in sealing plugs. [RM-14377]
• Issued fixed: Automatic screw length calculation for socket flat head screws MEUSBURGER E1220 does not work as expected. [RM-10738]

15.0.1.0

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Options in user document folder for EMX 15.0.0.0 are referencing the EMX 14.0.0.0 configurations and settings. [RM-14277] [SPR-14073229]
• Issue fixed: Instances and ordering numbers in WEMA S3113 file with diameter bigger and equal 12 are invalid. [RM-14261]

15.0.0.1

Enhancements

• Update MEUSBURGER catalog to July 2022 status.

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: HASCO core retainer plates can not be selected. [RM-14001]
• Issue fixed: It is not possible to create waterline analysis parts and assembly in case emx is installed in a networkpath. [RM-13925]

15.0.0.0

Enhancements

• Ready for Creo 9.0.0.0