New in this version

• Added support for SolidWorks 2019.
• Added support logging SolidWorks API integration. This is a hidden feature to allow deep analysis of HSMWorks-SolidWorks integration issues.
• Major extension of HSMWorks API.
• Added HSMWorks_postProcess() API.
• Added HSMWorks_createObject2() API.
• Added HSMWorks_isToolpathObject() API.
• Fixed support for using 0 as default container for HSMWorks_createObject() API.
• Added API HSMWorks_writeAPILog() to allow write of log file for all API calls.
• Show required range for out of range errors for properties when post processing.
• Show range in property tool tip for all number types when post processing.

Changes to toolpath generation

• Fixed issue where Adaptive Clearing would not complete. #10362
• Fixed potential generation failure for turning. #10072
• Fixed generation failure for Slot. #10048
• Fixed potential failure of Adaptive Clearing on Windows when installation path contained characters not in the active codepage. #9968
• Fixed wrong toolpath for Turning Profile. #9941
• Fixed issue where shaft/holder would not pull away when using Shaft and Holder for Adaptive Clearing. #9938
• Improved linking for Adaptive Clearing to avoid retracts. #9744
• Improved linking for Adaptive Clearing when using slot opening. #9702

Changes to post processor

• Allow X, Y, and Z properties to be directly set for Vector class.
• Section.doesStartWithCycleIgnoringPositioning() API now ignores dwell also. #10699
• Fixed issue where rapid down move to safe position was missing when expanding deep drilling and chip-breaking cycles. #10616
• Fixed missing use of retract feedrate for expanded break-through drilling cycle.
• Fixed support for onSpindleSpeed() for expanded cycles.
• Added API for getting tool as mesh using Tool.getCutterAsMesh() and Tool.getHolderAsMesh().
• Fixed G71 threading support for Okuma turning post.
• Fixed G71 threading support for Okuma LB3000 mill-turn post.
• Fixed retract position issue for canned cycles when using subprograms.
• Fixed canned cyles in G18/G19 for 5AXISMAKER post.
• Fixed wrong property types for METABEAM META 4C Laser post.
• Fixed wrong property types for Freedom router post.
• Fixed wrong property types for DMG MORI DMF 260 posts.
• Fixed wrong property types for DMS routers posts.
• Fixed wrong property types for Siemens 840D post.
• Fixed wrong property types for Intercim G-Post APT post.
• Fixed wrong property types for ICAM CAM-POST APT post.
• Fixed wrong property types for CAMplete APT post.
• Fixed wrong property types for Operation sheet CSV post.
• Fixed wrong property types for MillMaster Pro post.
• Fixed wrong property types for Tool sheet CSV post.
• Fixed C-axis direction with 3+1 operations on the sub-spindle for mill-turn posts.
• Fixed wrong Z for threading output for HAAS mill-turn posts.
• Fixed multi-axis orientation for MillPlus post.
• Do not output redundant coolant off for the first section for Heidenhain posts.
• Added multi-axis support for Kosy post.
• Fixed output of double #-prefix and wrong *-suffix for Gerber Conversational post.
• The Y0 position is now output when switching between XYZ-mode and XZC or polar modes for mill-turn posts.
• Prevent the SFM speed from being reset during a stock transfer operation for HAAS mill-turn posts.
• Updated C-axis engage handling for mill-turn posts.
• Fixed C-axis positioning issue when B-axis is supported for Doosan mill-turn post.
• Removed unsupported tool preload feature for HAAS turning post.
• Updated HAAS mill-turn posts to avoid undesired spindle stops.
• Fixed prepositioning moves for 5-axis simultaneous toolpath for HAAS Next Generation posts.
• Fixed probe support for DATRON MCR post.
• Added support for force tool change for Heidenhain posts.
• Updated spindle speed handling for DATRON MCR post.
• Updated machine retract handling for DMG Mori CMX with FANUC control.
• Updated machine retract handling for DMG Mori NHX with CELOS control.
• Updated block output handling for HAAS mill posts.
• Updated machine retract handling for posts.
• Adjusted output of the C-axis enable/disable when the 'optimizeCaxisSelect' property is set to false for Doosan mill-turn post.
• Added support for new style cycles for Siemens 840D post. Extended cycles are disabled by default but can be enabled using the property 'useExtendedCycles'.
• Added support for G400 compensation block with milling/drilling operations for Doosan mill-turn post for Puma MX model.
• Updated spindle speed handling for posts.
• Updated spindle speed handling for Takisawa mill-turn post.
• Fixed order of angles for CYCLE800 mode for Siemens mill posts.
• Updated spindle speed handling for lathe posts.
• Fixed missing unlock of C-axis for mill-turn posts.
• Fixed issue for canned cycle handling for DMG Mori NHX post.
• Fixed chip breaking issue for Siemens 840D post.
• Updated work offset support for DMS Router with posts.
• Updated spindle speed handling for posts.
• Added support for probing for OKUMA post.
• Added property 'Reverse Z-axis direction' to allow the user to choose whether to reverse the Z-axis direction for WinPC-NC post.
• Added property 'Style' to control the output style for Mitsubishi laser post.
• Added the property 'useM26' to control the output of M06/M26 code for a tool change for Bridgeport DX-32 post.
• Fixed potential failure for Fanuc with A-axis post.
• Updated spindle speed handling for posts.
• The rotary table is now positioned at 0 degrees at the end of the program, whether it is defined as the A, B, or C axis for HAAS Next Generation posts.
• Removed support for unsupported tool preload for DATRON ISO post.
• Added M26 to lock axis for Hermle C12U post.