New in this version

• Added new API HSMWorks_isDefault() and HSMWorks_makeDefault() to get and set current default container, respectively.
• Added support for deprecated description for posts in the post dialog. This feature can be used for posts for which there now is better alternative posts available as a preliminary step to getting the posts fully removed. Posts can use the 'deprecatedDescription' variable for this purpose.
• Added examples for running in post processor configurations. Examples for both milling as well as mill-turn are included in metric and inch versions. It is recommended that you use these examples when testing new or modified posts to make sure that the posts outputs the desired code for each toolpath case.
• Added support for both sides ordering for Face to reduce machining time when doing multiple stepdowns.
• Added support for no dragging for Turning Profile. This feature can reduce tool wear significantly.
• Allow ENTER to be hit during edit of program name and comment for post dialog.
• Job group is now expanded by default when editing a Job.
• Fixed drilling toolpath issue on cones. #4879
• Fixed hang issue for Spun Profile feature. #4880
• Fixed wrong error message in Turning or Mill/Turn mode when editing job.
• Fixed crash during Silhouette generation in recent SolidWorks releases. #4400
• Fixed potential issue with check boxes in the Job property page.
• Fixed issue with inconsistent drill depth when hole has curved extremities. #4707
• Fixed potential hang during load of part file for certain newer PCs. #4702
• Fixed potential crash when using Stock Simulation. #4387

Changes to toolpath generation

• Added support for faster flat area handling by not including surface ridges for Adaptive Clearing, Pocket, and Horizontal. #4441
• Fixed failure to generate toolpath for open slots when using Slot strategy. #4567
• Fixed toolpath outside of axial and radial limits for Turning Profile when cutting at an angle. #4704 #4706
• Fixed wrong toolpath issue when using no drag with Turning Profile. #4718
• Fixed the wrong roughing issue for Turning Profile. #4575

Changes to post processor

• Added error when both fourthAxisAroundX and fourthAxisAroundY are enabled at the same time.
• Added % at start and end of program for Okuma turning post.
• Renamed vendor for generic EMC2 post.
• Updated descriptions for Mach milling posts.
• Use G0 instead of high feed G1 when only a single axis moves in ISO NC mode for generic HURCO post. Basic NC mode is not affected since axes are synchornized and hence we can always use G0.
• Use G0 instead of high feed G1 when only a single axis moves in ISO NC mode for generic HURCO 3D post. Basic NC mode is not affected since axes are synchornized and hence we can always use G0.
• Use G0 instead of high feed G1 when only a single axis moves for generic Mektronix post.
• Use G0 instead of high feed G1 when only a single axis moves for generic Tekna post.
• Added description for generic ShopBot ISO post. ShopBot recommends using the ShopBot OpenSBP post.
• Updated spindle speed warning for generic Shopbot post.
• Changed error to warning for low spindle speed for generic Shopbot post.
• Fixed spindle speed issue for Okuma turning post.
• Disabled use of G28/G28.1 for UCCNC post.
• Disabled use of G28/G28.1 for STEPCRAFT UCCNC post.
• Switched to G83 for deep drilling for generic Haas turning post.
• Fixed typo for validator post.
• Fixed parametric feed issue for generic Fanuc turning post.
• Fixed issue where spindle would not turn on for generic Shopbot ISO post.