EMX Changelog

15.0.5.2

Enhancements

• Implement solution to delete only one component in case it was assemble multiple times. [RM-18468]

Improvements

• Component modify "Flip Orientation of plane reference" button only available for guide components [RM-22006]
• Component Editor: Rename pushbutton "Archive all instances" to "Save all instances" and correct behavior.
  Instances and log file are created in the current working directory in offline mode. With active connection
  instances are exported to current workspace and the log file is saved to the current working directory. [RM-18496]
• BOM Excel Export: Additional clean up rows lead to empty pages. Make additional cleanup rows customizable. [RM-21758]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Project parameter value cell in table in Project Dialog does not support spaces. [RM-22374]
• Issue fixed: Premature exit occurs in specific moldbase with active insert mode and opening of moldbase definition dialog [RM-22148] [SPR-16584875]
• Issue fixed: Problem with performance due to additional insert mode cancellation in function to verify insert mode is not active below or inside of a group. [RM-22101]
• Issue fixed: Invalid dimensions in Meusburger cooling component E20809. [RM-22089]
• Issue fixed: Guide modify "Flip Orientation of plane reference" does not update cut out UDFs. [RM-22002]
• Issue fixed: BOM: Crash in case of copy and pasting of line in Bill of Materials Dialog. [RM-B21986]
• Issue fixed: Extract Fluid Circuits: Color are not applied correctly on tangent surfaces. [RM-21875]
• Issue fixed: Extract Fluid Circuits: Reference part is not extract in case Waterline model config option is set to part. [RM-21825]
• Issue fixed: Pneumatic and hydraulic colors are not correctly set in Exctract the fluid circuit model [RM-21774]
• Issue fixed: Invalid udfs used in pneumatics HOLE definition [RM-21773]

15.0.5.1

Enhancements

• Component Dialog: Add right mouse button in nominal values and udf dimension table to set back manually edited values to default in edit fields and spin boxes [RM-18336]
• Update existing MEUSBURGER components to version 6.2.13.0 [RM-20823]

Improvements

• Add improved counterbore values to Meusburger E20769 to cooling component [RM-18642]
• Component Editor: Cut quilt can be selected from feature in model tree. [RM-21644]
• Component Editor: Add additional push buttons to component editor tables besides buttons on right mouse menu to improve usability. [RM-21638]
• Harmonize usage of plus and minus icons with Creo appearance. [RM-21617]
• Remove all Ejector Pins should not delete the return pin from Moldbase Definition [RM-16658]
• Facelift for WEMA and ERMANNO BALZI cooling components. [RM-21085]
  a) Improve template. O-Ring position on correct side
  b) S3105 separate types "with o-ring" and "no-oring"
  c) Update instances for S3102 and S3105, additional O-Ring types HO and ST
  d) New images

Bugfixes

• Fix behavior of Identify Trim Surfaces dialog. Corrected missmatched highlighting
  in table and graphics window. [RM-21616]
• Issue fixed: Relation Error in MEUSBURGER E1272 Hoistring [RM-20820]
• Issue fixed with Engraved texts: Engraved text udfs are not deleted in case of "Delete All Ejector Pins". [RM-21262]
• Issue fixed: In case ejector pin is assembled in subassembly without cut outs rotfix angle is not set at all, stays at 10 degree template value [RM-21592]
• Issue fixed: Orientation of reference system udf for ejector pins is invalid in specific customer assembly [RM-21590]

15.0.5.0

Enhancements

• Implement HASCO cooling component Z814, Z878 [RM-21280]
• Implement KNARR Ejector with ventilation 300133, 300133 DLC, 300533, 300533 DLC [RM-19536]
• Implement HASCO cooling Z8190, Z8190HT, Z8190HT-VA [RM-20934]
• Restore expanded directories when library component dialog is opened.
  Selected and expanded directories are saved to a XML file in APPDATA.
  The file replaces "default_libpart.emx" and will be overwritten each time the dialog is closed.
  [RM-20509]
• Add additional options for EJP_ENGRAVED_TEXT_SKETCH_TYPE to suppress the solid text cutout and only show curve:
  a) contour_curve_text_only
  b) middleline_curve_text_only [RM-20311]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Ejector Eberhard sizes are not up-to-date in dat files [RM-20821]
• Issue fixed: Specific problem in Transfer surface parameters command: Not all area parameters are transferred. [RM-21197]
• Issue fixed: No additional cut-outs are generated in the second rail model on ejector side when creating guides on injection side. [RM-21141] [C17842345]
• Issue fixed: Futaba plate. The eyebolt's location in Cavity Plate A does not update when the thickness of Cavity Plate A is modified. [RM-21167] [C17846420]
• Issue fixed: Invalid clamping plate thickness on injection side in Futaba FG catalog. [RM-21138] [C17842341]
• Issue fixed with cooling components in EMX part mode. [RM-20824]
• In case USE_LAYERS_FOR_SIDE_VIEWS is set to Yes the layers are not displayed correctly for Show Moving Half and Show Fixed Half. [RM-20535]
• Issue fixed: Error “Standard Assembly designated as EMX Project is not supported” on accessing "Assembly definition". [SPR-16134532] [RM-20506]

15.0.4.9

Enhancements

• Enhance Trim Ejector Pin Heads features. [RM-16647]
• Extract Waterline Model enhancement for custom library components.
  In case library component is designated with BELONGS_TO_WATERLINE parameter, the model and it's cutouts will be considered in Extract Waterline feature.
• Add MEUSBURGER cooling components E2016, E20169, E20259, E2020HT, E2020 D and E20209HT [RM-19574]
• Update all existing MEUSBURGER components to state 6.2.11.0 [RM-19594]

Improvements

• Improve performance of Excel export [RM-20143]
• Write default component information in xml format instead of text files to app data folder [RM-20155]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Config Option AUTO_SAVE_LAST_COMP does not work in case of component with same Typename but different supplier [RM-19844]
• Issue fixed: "Use the selected insert assembly size" check button state is not written to the insert assembly in case dialog is opened on moldbase project level. [RM-19596]

15.0.4.8

Enhancements

• Improve the Extract fluid circuit functionality
  a) Improve algorithm to detect related fluid bores
  b) Implement new option to assembly a part for each cooling circuit
  c) Use progress bar and dialog alive keeper to avoid freezing of Creo window [RM-19465]
• Update SmartHolechart to Version 15.0.0.5
• Implement solution to directly use measured values from TinyMeasureTools in nominal values of component dialog. [RM-18342]
• Add meusburger guide component E1332 [RM-18812]
• Add meusburger guide component E1146 [RM-18316]
• Add Ermanno Balzi cooling component TR, TRI, RF, RFP, RL, RLS [RM-17642]
• Implement new cooling O-rings from new suppliers Hagenauer and Arcus [RM-18159]

Bugfixes

• Issue fixed: Apply update options to new drawings to fix display of tolerances:
  update_drawing 1143737 - tol_text_height_factor is used from dtl setup option.
  update_drawing 1126192 - spacing between the plus-minus tolerance text.
  update_drawing 1078508 - aligns prefix and nominal value of the dimension.
  [RM-18829]
• Issue fixed: update weblinks for Strack components. Remove outdated components Z58 and R523. Replace Z7771 with Z77711. [RM-19090]
• Issue fixed: All material values are listed and not only the ones defined in sel_list.txt with #MATERIAL. [RM-19147]

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

• Issue 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

• Issue 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]
• Issue 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]
• Issue 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