
Feature Extraction | Alphacam 2016 R2
A new method has been added for extracting contours in work planes – by selecting faces to create the work plane for the extraction direction. This improved feature extraction on user-selected multiple angled faces, is a real time-saver. Feature Extraction has also been enhanced using an updated algorithm for finding contours.
Machining | Alphacam 2016 R2
Some machining dialogs now have a new tab containing specific options for either 2D or 3D lead-in and lead-out paths, and there is also an option to save and open user-configured lead settings in addition to the defaults. It’s now possible to copy all settings both ways between the lead-in and lead-out section.
Parametric Sketcher & File Inserter | Alphacam 2016 R2
New ribbon bar command buttons have been added to the Parametric Sketcher dialog, enabling users to associate an image with Parametric Sketches (.aeps) and Variables (.aepsvars). The associated images will be displayed in the Project Manager’s Insert page.