1. Area Sequence option added to Punch menu
The Area Sequence option, which allows the user to add a sequence to an area when punching or cutting, is now available when using Punch and Combo machines.
2. Nesting Enhancement for Rectangular and True Shape Nesting
The user can now select to nest individual parts in Rectangular or True Shape (previously this applied to an entire sheet). This option is available in the CADCAM program, the Sheet Wizard and Job Wizard.
3. Nesting Reports Output can be toggled ON/OFF
Nesting report files are output automatically, which uses a lot of disk space. Now the user can toggle report output ON or OFF. This option is available in the CADCAM program, the Sheet Wizard and Job Wizard.
4. Runtime Details contain more precise info
In the Runtime Details window the Cut Path Time value has been divided into Cut Line Path Time, Cut Arc Path Time and Etch Time. This gives the user more control over the cutting and punching (for combo) processes.
5. Restore Pack-Up files option added to Job Wizard
Zip files auto-saved to the SupportFiles folder in the CADCAM installed folder can be accessed by the user to restore a project, or these files can be shared with other programmers.
6. Review and Edit Part CAD Info from the Save As window
When the user selects "Save As" for a part, the Part Info button opens up the Part Information window, allowing the user to review CAD info and make last-minute changes. This option is already available for Sheets.
7. Add Bend Comments in Part Info > Production Info window
In a newly added column, the user can add bend comments to be saved with the part info. This is information is passed on to the press brake operation on Amada's ERP system.
8. View a Part with Angle Preview in the Open File window
A checkbox allows the user to view a part at the angle that it was saved with. The Part's angle value also displays.
9. Part Files can be Batch-opened in the Work Area
The CADCAM program supports the ability to batch open files (.prt, .dxf, .dwg) by selecting CTRL or SHIFT. This option is also available in the "Find" utility.
10. Report Folder contains all NC Report-related files
To make managing reports easier, when saving NC files the CADCAM program will save Report files in a separate Report folder in the CADCAM installed folder. This function is also in the Sheet Wizard and Job Wizard.
11. All Parts on a Sheet Saved with a Click
The Save All Parts option on the CADCAM Main Menu allows all parts on a sheet to be saved with one click.
12. Fast Laser Cutting Option Added (See also Fast Laser Cutting option in Cut Sequence tab)
To dramatically improve the cutting run time for specific pattern types, the Fast Cut Settings option has been added to the Cut Sequence menu.
13. Work Chute Unloading Control for Parts in Frame Kits
To reduce overall machine time, when the CADCAM program detects that grouped parts in a frame kit are on the sheet, it will require the work chute to open/close once for all parts in that frame. (For all other parts the chute will open/close one time per part.)
14. Template Report Design (TRD) Module enhancement
A new Stacking template and several new data field options have been added, allowing users to create much more comprehensive customized reports. See the TRD Manual Help file in the CADCAM installed folder.
15. Exporting Data has been Improved (See also Tool Inventory window, Material Library, Part Info & Sheet Info)
To enhance compatibility, exporting data such as Tool, Material, Sheet and Part data from the CADCAM program to other software via CSV and XLS has been improved.
16. Customizable Ribbon User Interface
Style, location and size of the Ribbon User Interface icons can be easily customized by the user.
17. Operating Environment Greatly Improved
The CADCAM program will no longer use win.ini to configure its working environment. All supporting data and files are concentrated in the CADCAM installed folder, thus eliminating conflicts when running more than one instance of the program.
18. Identical Patterns are Highlighted
To ease identification of patterns on a sheet, identical patterns are highlighted in the same color when editing. Switch OFF this option and the same patterns can be edited individually.
19. Ribbon User Interface Installs Automatically
The Ribbon User Interface will now install automatically during installation. Users will find that FabriSIM is also installed automatically when the CADCAM program is installed.
Note: While the outdated Classic and Modern user interfaces are still available, user documentation only covers the Ribbon interface.
Barcode output now includes NC File Name and Next Operation In the CADCAM program, Sheet Wizard and Job Wizard.
21. U-Notch and Box-Notch - Assign Specific Tools
The user can now enable the program to assign specific tools to punch out U-Notches and Box-Notches and to open or close the notch boundary. Also, V-notches can be more accurately placed with the help of snap-points.
22. Laser Material Name Selection
More easily select a Laser Material Name by pressing the List button in the Run Time Estimate window.
23. Auto Split Setting and Straight Edge Common Cutting Saved in Material File
Auto Split and Straight Common Cutting settings are now saved with the Material File, with values synchronized to the same settings found in the Cut Sequence tab. Configurable Cut on Side and Lead-in Angle options have been added to Notch Split Cutting.
24. Box Group Editing for Standard Patterns
Box Group Edit allows the user to box or fence select a group of similar patterns, so they can be edited together.
In the Sheet tab, this option allows the user to adjust the size of a sheet to fit the parts nested on the sheet.
26. ACIES MJC (Microjoint Cutter)
This option supports microjoint cutting and part unloading for machines that have a microjoint cutter on the unloading arm, including the Amada ACIES TK machine.
27. Hatch Etching
This option on the Sequence Features tab allows the user to create decorative designs and text on a part by etching out specified surface areas in a pattern.
28. Part Stacker Module Improvements
Among the Part Stacker improvements are Create Stack Table Layouts with one or more pallets, Part Conveyors are now supported, support for .sch files from Dr.ABE and Cardboard insertion between parts.
29. Load SDDJ Parts into Nesting Module
The option to Load Parts from the SDDJ Server directly into Amada's Job Wizard and Sheet Wizard Nesting Modules has been added.
30. AP100US now supports Amada's VPSS-3i
The Amada CADCAM program is now compatible with Amada VPSS-3i. When VPSS-3i is installed, the user may open or save a part in the VPSS Production Designer interface.