Predator Virtual CNC™ v11 Release History

Predator Virtual CNC Software

March 28th 2024 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1804 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1804 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

  • Adds common Fadal reverse post processor .rpi file to the install
  • Adds support for Fadal L93## and L99## style sub program calls
  • Improves collision detection resolution with arc motion
  • Improves default stock tab view to Isometric 1 within the Job Properties
  • Improves the availability of the stand-alone CNC Editor integration
  • Improves bolt hole circle cycle support when cutter compensation is not enabled
  • Improves the common Fadal reverse post processor
  • Improves Fadal L style subroutine call and return support
  • Improves decimal point support to override Windows locale values
  • Fixes a bug with cylindrical interpolation registers
  • Fixes a bug with full circle 5 axis arc motion
  • Fixes a bug with manual settings for the stock origin tab within the Job Properties

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1804 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 1st 2024 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1783 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1783 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

  • Improves common milling cycle support for the CutterComp_Mode parameter
  • Improves Okuma lathe cycles to support numeric labels as strings
  • Fixes a bug with Okuma lathe cycles and the roughing direction
  • Fixes a bug with Siemens POCKET2 support and the radius value
  • Fixes a bug with Siemens not honoring the CutterComp_Mode parameter

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1783 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 25th 2024 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1776 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1776 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

  • Improves reverse post processor multi@ pattern recognition
  • Improves support for Siemens labels and comments

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1776 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

January 23rd 2024 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1745 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1745 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

  • Adds support for Okuma G34 and G35 style lathe threading cycles
  • Adds limited support for Fagor G79 cycle parameter modification for pocket cycles only
  • Improves support for rectangular pocketing cycles
  • Improves logic for final motion of lathe threading cycles
  • Fixes a bug with Okuma G31 and G33 style lathe threading cycles
  • Fixes a bug with Fagor G83 drill cycle reference point vs. initial Z level

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1745 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 11th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1702 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1702 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

  • Fixes a bug with overwriting the default rapid modality parameter within multiple Fanuc reverse post processors

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1702 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

November 30th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1691 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1691 has been released. This release makes the following improvements:

  • Adds version 12 reverse post compatibility with a new version 12 numerical format expression_calculator
  • Improves 4k monitor support
  • Improves lathe thread simulation performance
  • Improves support for multiple monitors with different screen resolutions
  • Improves saving and restoring window, toolbar and panel sizes and locations in the Windows registry
  • Improves panel layout logic when maximizing and minimizing the main window
  • Improves the Options menu from Default Toolbar Layout to Default Layout to better represent the feature
  • Improves the lathe turbo model's numerical rounding to eliminate false collisions
  • Improves status bar operation
  • Improves toolbar docking to prefer a single row of toolbar buttons
  • Improves default Fanuc reverse post processor's support for spindle speed to support expressions
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc G71 turning cycle retract logic
  • Fixes a bug with editing a CNC program after finding
  • Fixes a bug with tabbed dialogs leaking memory
  • Fixes a bug with reporting memory usage
  • Fixes a bug with the display of wireframe backplotting

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1691 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

October 27th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1657 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1657 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Fixes a bug introduced with v11.0.1.1635 with * pattern matching in reverse post processing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1657 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

October 5th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1635 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1635 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds support for lathes with the turret simulation enabled when backplotting from the Predator CNC Editor
  • Adds a green sphere automatically when backplotting from the Predator CNC Editor when tools are undefined
  • Adds zero based tool definitions when backplotting from the Predator CNC Editor when tools are undefined
  • Adds zero based tool definitions when processing an individual CNC program, common after scanning
  • Adds hex character pattern definitions within the reverse post processor
  • Adds support for (* style comment starts and *) style comment ends within the reverse post processor
  • Adds support for expressions with the GetGlobalVar function within the reverse post processor
  • Improves shallow ramp material removal with bull nose end mills
  • Improves virtual machine collision detection with low quality STL files
  • Improves collision detection when STL based stock models are not water-tight
  • Improves lathe solid model processing with per revolution style feed rates as the tool approaches X0
  • Improves job setup when adding the first tool
  • Improves job setup when copying the last tool
  • Fixes a bug with RVP code 6011 which defines maximum lathe speed
  • Fixes a bug with displaying tool extensions when tool holder display is disabled
  • Fixes a bug displaying an extra wireframe stock preview in CNC only style mode
  • Fixes a bug reprocessing in CNC only style mode

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1635 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 11th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1608 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1608 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Fixes a bug with the default Haas reverse post parameter for IJK modality

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1608 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

June 29th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1535 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1535 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds ignoring of v12 style Fanuc G42.2 and G43.2 3D cutter compensation definitions within reverse posts
  • Improves retract modes within lathe roughing cycles
  • Improves profile follow modes within lathe roughing cycles
  • Improves Siemens CYCLE800 support for parameter 14
  • Improves Fagor G83 drill cycle depths with positive I register values
  • Improves common folder prompting when re-installing
  • Improves Help About copyright resources
  • Improves International resources
  • Fixes a bug with refreshing the number of flutes after selecting a mill tool
  • Fixes a bug with reading unencrypted RVP lines

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1535 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 29th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1426 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1426 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Improves the Upgrade Dialog with better error messages
  • Improves International resources
  • Fixes a bug with USB style licensing
  • Fixes a bug with Virtual CNC Express temporary licensing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1426 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 4th 2023 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1389 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1389 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds a new Dwell_Units option for centiseconds
  • Improves lathe roughing cycles
  • Improves support for Fagor G68 lathe roughing
  • Fixes a bug with Fagor G88 pocket cycle support to calculate the correct depth
  • Fixes a bug with the reverse post parameter Use_Default_Tool
  • Fixes a bug with Tool Colors

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1389 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 23rd 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1349 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1349 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds default_mm.mch file to install
  • Adds compatibility with v12 reverse post registers r_machinecoord_C2 and r_machinecoord_Z2
  • Fixes a bug with non-modal cycle initalization
  • Fixes a bug with Haas drill cycles

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1349 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

November 18th 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1314 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1314 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds clearance register support within Fagor's G83 drill cycle
  • Adds negative L and M registers support within Fagor's G68 cycle
  • Adds modal cycle call support within Heidenhain tool moves
  • Improves G28 support on lathe machines with a Y axis
  • Improves approach move support when they immediately follow a tool change
  • Improves roughing cycle support with coincident flat bottom pockets
  • Improves support for concatenated threads
  • Improves Haas lathe support with additional M codes
  • Improves pecking support with large Q values within Fagor's G74 drill cycle
  • Fixes a bug with the RND function with Heidenhain CNCs
  • Fixes a bug with continous looping of the main CNC program

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1314 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 9th 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1244 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1244 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Improves Heidenhain modal macro calls
  • Improves Heidenhain subprogram searching
  • Fixes a bug with resetting tool offset lengths
  • Fixes a bug with approach moves that includes Z axis motion
  • Fixes a bug with uncompensated motion after canceling compensation
  • Fixes a bug with feeds and speeds within compensated motion

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1244 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

August 11th 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1209 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1209 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds processing of G and M codes after a program end, commonly an M30 or M02
  • Improves Heidenhain cycles with an M89
  • Fixes a bug rounding 2D moves
  • Fixes a bug with some tool motion processing after unloading a tool
  • Fixes a bug displaying the total number of verification errors

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1209 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

July 21st 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1192 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1192 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Improves creation and performance of custom tool shapes
  • Improves Siemens reverse post processors
  • Improves lathe recursive pocketing with coincident passes
  • Improves lathe roughing cycles with tool compensation
  • Improves Siemens lathe grooving cycle support
  • Fixes a bug processing Siemens lathe roughing contour shapes
  • Fixes a bug processing Siemens lathe roughing exit moves after the finishing pass

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1192 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

June 9th 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1150 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1150 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Fixes a bug with tangent last style circular interpolation, for example Fagor G8
  • Fixes a bug with three point style circular interpolation, for example Fagor G9

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1150 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

June 3rd 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1145 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1145 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds Fagor_HL8050.rpi reverse post
  • Adds G2 and G3 style polar coordinate support within Fagor 8050 CNC mills
  • Adds G2 and G3 style polar coordinate support within Fagor 8050 CNC lathes
  • Improves Fagor 8050 and 8055 style high level commands
  • Improves Fagor reverse posts to better support radius style rectangular pockets
  • Fixes a bug with standard sequence number searching when proceeded by a space character
  • Fixes a bug with canceling infinite macro loops
  • Fixes a bug with Fagor G93 polar coordinates

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1145 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 2nd 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1083 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1083 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds installation details within the Windows Registry during the install
  • Improves OpenGL performance
  • Improves Fagor reverse posts to support the IF command
  • Fixes a bug with some cutter compensation corner offsets
  • Fixes a bug with Fagor style GOTO with line numbers
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc style G43 when started before a tool change and applied after an M6

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1083 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 19th 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1041 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1041 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds 2022 End User License Agreement to the install
  • Improves Fagor mill reverse post processor to exclude G0, G1, G2 and G3 from canceling cycles
  • Improves Fagor 8050 G83 drill cycles for mills and lathes
  • Improves Heidenhain CNC support when the Manual_Tool_Length parameter is set to auto
  • Improves cutter compensation options for outer corners
  • Improves lead in and lead out calculations
  • Fixes a bug when traversing backplot motion after inspection
  • Fixes a bug when reprocessing models

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1041 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

January 27th 2022 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1016 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.1016 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Fixes a bug with adding path registry entries during installation introduced in v11.0.1.984
  • Fixes a bug with processing cutter compensation during ramp moves

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.1016 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 24th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.984 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.984 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds Dutch language support
  • Adds Hindi language support
  • Adds Russian language support
  • Adds support for Fagor style G37 and G38 without cutter compensation
  • Adds support for Fagor style G36 rounding without cutter compensation
  • Adds support for Fagor style canceling cutter oompensation R register during tool change
  • Improves international language resources
  • Improves 360º circular interpolation with cutter compensation
  • Improves inspection and restarting of Backplot
  • Improves specific lathe arc motions with certain tool profile shapes
  • Improves debug error messages
  • Improves cutter compensation logic when changing tools
  • Improves STP file processing to support tool home and tool change posistion when X0, Y0, Z0
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc style G40 cancel cutter compensation with the last tool motion block
  • Fixes a bug with tool changes applying tool length offsets twice
  • Fixes a bug with Fagor style G88 grooving when the tool is in the horizontal quadrants

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.984 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 3rd 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.964 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.964 has been released. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds automatic international language detection on application startup
  • Adds Windows locale and code page display to the Help About dialog
  • Adds reverse post function FeatureCoordinateSystemCancel
  • Adds reverse post register r_cylinterpol_C
  • Improves Haas CNC mill, Haas CNC lathe and Haas common reverse posts
  • Improves Heidenhain TNC 530 common reverse post
  • Improves Chinese language support
  • Fixes a bug when the parameter cuttercomp_mode is set to radius

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.964 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

November 5th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.936 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.936 has been released. This is a minor update. Refer to the following details:

  • Improves the barfeeder job's reverse post processor with additional G & M codes
  • Fixes a bug introduced with v11.0.1.926 which required the license to be re-entered
  • Fixes a bug with the barfeeder.job demo

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.936 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

October 29th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.926 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.926 has been released. This is a minor bug fix update. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds registry entries during the installation to record the Windows user, path, install date and time
  • Improves reading of STL based tool holders

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.926 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 6th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.871 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.871 has been released. This is a minor bug fix update. Refer to the following details:

  • Fixes a bug with some 5 axis ramp motion
  • Fixes a bug with registry entries during the installation for Predator CNC Editor integration

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.871 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

August 7th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.845 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.845 has been released. This update focuses on improving Fanuc and Siemens workplane support. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds Predator Software 2021.1 End User License Agreement to the installation
  • Adds projection angle workplane mode definitions to the reverse post processor
  • Adds warning and error messages for incorrect Fanuc workplane definitions for G68.2
  • Adds warning and error messages for incorrect Siemens workplane definitions for CYCLE800
  • Adds complete Euler angle support for Siemens CYCLE800
  • Adds complete RPY angle support for Siemens CYCLE800
  • Improves installation to support additional registry keys within HKLM to document installation details
  • Improves Fanuc workplane support with G28, G53 and M06
  • Improves home and tool change positions with machine offsets
  • Improves Fanuc G68.2 P1 and P3 support
  • Improves Siemens CYCLE800 support within reverse post processors
  • Improves ramping and helical tool motion with flat shaped end mills
  • Improves circular interpolation within tilted workplanes
  • Improves 5 axis milling collision detection
  • Improves 5 axis drilling collision detection
  • Improves several 5 axis example jobs
  • Improves Online Help
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc offsets and G49
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc G53
  • Fixes an intermittent bug with reverse post processing
  • Fixes a rare bug with the NC panel during a job change
  • Fixes a bug with Siemens CYCLE800 use of direct rotary angles

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.845 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

June 12th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.789 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.789 has been released. This update focuses on improving Fagor CNC support. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds cartesian plus angle support to Fagor CNCs
  • Adds subroutine support within a single main Fagor CNC program
  • Adds Decimal_Point_Programming parameter to improve supporting integer style registers
  • Improves Fagor command support when different number of spaces are used within parenthesis
  • Improves Fagor reverse post processor to support peck retract values within a drill cycle
  • Improves rapid height changes within a drill cycle
  • Fixes a bug with the Rotate STL dialog within the STLFix utility
  • Fixes a bug with the spelling of Octagon

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.789 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 24th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.771 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.771 has been released. This update makes 18 improvements. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds chip removal support to the Animation model
  • Adds volume calculations to the Animation model
  • Adds TapMove reverse postprocessor drill cycle option
  • Adds Siemens style .MPF and .SPF file extensions to defaults
  • Improves OpenGL and large model support
  • Improves OpenGL tool erase optimization and eliminated the need for a checkbox option
  • Improves OpenGL screen update optimation and eliminated the need for a checkbox option
  • Improves 4 and 5 axis work coordinate support
  • Improves support for polar interpolation within incremental coordinates
  • Improves bar feeder simulation when there is a pending operation in certain models
  • Improves Fagor support when switching between incremental and absolute coordinates
  • Improves Fagor 8050 reverse postprocessor
  • Improves Fanuc G52 and polar interpolation combinations
  • Improves Fanuc G41 and G42 cutter compensation in a few special cases
  • Improves 4 GB memory support for large models
  • Fixes a bug with Animation and resetting machine configuration
  • Fixes a bug identifying comments after some expressions
  • Fixes a bug with spinning tool holders

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.771 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 2nd 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.659 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.659 has been released. This update fixes a single bug. Refer to the following details:

  • Fixes a bug with Haas lathe center drilling, absolute depths and R register combinations

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.659 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

January 26th 2021 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.652 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.652 has been released. This update makes over a dozen improvements. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds 2021 Predator End User License Agreement to the install
  • Adds v12 compatible registers SynchPoint and SpindleMode to the reverse post
  • Improves Predator Copyright notice to 2021
  • Improves double quote character usage within reverse post files
  • Improves default layout's font size for panels to improve monitor and screen resolution compatibility
  • Improves panel focus changes to eliminate intermittent selection of text within CNC programs
  • Improves Fagor G93 polar arc center support
  • Improves Fagor G2, G3, G90, G91 and Q register combinations
  • Improves Fagor G81, G91, N register and Z register combinations
  • Improves Fagor reverse posts to support incremental hole depths within drill cycles
  • Improves Fanuc drill cycles when G98 and G99 plane selection is used within a series of holes
  • Improves cutter compensation of arc moves when mirroring is enabled
  • Improves inspection of conical lathe surfaces
  • Fixes a bug with incremental lathe center drilling depths
  • Fixes a bug with Siemens labels

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.652 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 16th 2020 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.521 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.521 has been released. This update rolls back a licensing issue that was introduced with build 519. Refer to the following details:

  • Improves error handling of default folders when processing INC, NCI and APTCL files
  • Fixes a bug with licensing introduced with build 519

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.521 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 14th 2020 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.519 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.519 has been released. This update makes over a dozen improvements. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds Ignore Errors checkbox option within the Job properties dialog
  • Adds Warning dialog to simplify proceeding to graphics or reviewing the processing errors in detail
  • Adds Lathe turret indexing support when backplotting with Predator CNC Editor
  • Adds Lathe turret indexing support with Predator Virtual CNC 2 Axis and 3 Axis editions
  • Adds Default machine extension .MCH automatically within the new machine wizard
  • Improves Installation of C++ runtimes
  • Improves Lathe cycles when the last move is repeated
  • Improves Fagor lathe D register warning when length offsets are not set
  • Improves New machine wizard UI to be more informative
  • Improves Fanuc lathe cycle type I and II
  • Improves Fanuc lathe type II error messages
  • Improves Starting in demo mode when no licensing is found
  • Fixes a bug with very small arcs

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.519 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

July 30th 2020 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.473 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.473 has been released. This update makes eight improvements. Refer to the following details:

  • Improves the Locale default to a decimal point during startup
  • Improves MasterCAM NCI processing from a command line
  • Improves SURFCAM INC processing from a command line
  • Improves Reverse post processing of Mirror, Scale and Rotate processing
  • Improves Scanning of CNC programs
  • Improves Assigning of tool tip offsets to zero when scanning
  • Improves Parametric table creation wizard to a maximum of 15 slots
  • Fixes a bug introduced in v11.0.1.460 with command line processing

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.473 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

July 21st 2020 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.460 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.460 has been released. This update focuses on improvements in reverse post processing. Overall, it makes 14 improvements. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds J2T processing when the J2T is located outside the projects folder
  • Adds Modal FEED and RAPID support within the APTCL reverse post processor
  • Adds SET,STOCK support within the APTCL reverse post processor
  • Adds DoInstead reverse post processor function for in-line macro calls or substitution
  • Adds High feed support to thread cycles for rapid motion
  • Improves TOOLNO support within the APTCL reverse post processor for additional APTCL flavors
  • Improves Lathe cycle support of roughing passes with certain profiles
  • Improves Fagor specific lathe cycles to ensure motion extends to the starting points
  • Improves Programming gnome display to support combinations of offsets after translations
  • Improves MirrorInc reverse post processor function
  • Improves Scale and ScaleInc reverse post processor functions to support multiple axes
  • Improves Translate and TranslateInc reverse post processor functions to support multiple axes
  • Improves Lathe tool offset processing in specific cases
  • Improves Installation to use existing Predator Software folder location definition
  • Fixes a bug with threading when spindle speeds are very fast
  • Fixes a bug with reading RPI modifiers

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.460 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

June 8th 2020 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.421 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.421 has been released. This major update focuses on improvements in APTCL, MasterCAM NCI, Okuma, OpenGL, Siemens and SURFCAM INC support. Overall, it makes 50+ improvements. Refer to the following details:

  • Adds new Predator Virtual CNC icon
  • Adds hundreds of new HTML standard colors for 1600+ total colors and materials
  • Adds APTCL 2 parameter style CUTTER support
  • Adds Ignoring of v12 reverse post functions automatically to support reverse post sharing
  • Adds Okuma style dual rotary table directional sense G and M code configuration
  • Adds Okuma style math functions for DROUND, DFIX and DFUP
  • Adds Okuma style CNC recognition within the Scan button
  • Improves Okuma Lathe support with an improved default reverse post processor
  • Improves Okuma Mill support with an improved default reverse post processor
  • Improves 40 default tool colors for APTCL, NCI and INC file formats
  • Improves 40 default tool colors after Scanning a CNC program
  • Improves APTCL support with an improved default reverse post processor
  • Improves APTCL and APT/ISO exporting of very small numbers
  • Improves Chuck clamp and unclamp simulation
  • Improves Circular interpolation simulation for smoother tool animations
  • Improves Deep Zoom to better support manual transformations
  • Improves Deep Zoom with backplot enabled
  • Improves Default ATPCL and Okuma machine definitions
  • Improves Default tool colors for better contrast versus the rapid color
  • Improves Default stock shapes when scanning CAM style files
  • Improves Duplicate G and M code reverse post processing error detection
  • Improves Exporting and compatibility with APTCL, MasterCAM NCI and SURFCAM INC files
  • Improves Inspection of torus features on lathe parts
  • Improves Job properties ability to automatically determine APTCL, MasterCAM NCI and SURFCAM INC file formats
  • Improves Job properties dialog to disable the UI when processing very large CNC programs
  • Improves Lathe display of off-center solids
  • Improves Lathe tool holder default widths
  • Improves Level of detail within the Predator Dynamic Graphics engine
  • Improves Memory allocation for Solid models
  • Improves OpenGL clipping planes in a few specific situations
  • Improves Realism of existing colors
  • Improves Reverse post processor support of optional hex notation
  • Improves Reverse post processing of strings
  • Improves Several minor reverse post processing errors
  • Improves Scanning SURFCAM INC files
  • Improves Scan CNC File logic to not override a machine when selected by the user
  • Improves Scan CNC File logic to improve Predator Header processing
  • Improves Shading and rendering logic within the Predator Dynamic Graphics engine
  • Improves Spindle details when scanning CAM style files
  • Improves SURFCAM INC verification and simulation to operate the same as G code and APTCL
  • Improves Tool Offset processing within tool change blocks
  • Improves Inspection to better support manual transformations
  • Improves X-Section to better support manual transformations
  • Improves Siemens CYCLE800 parameter support of rotary axis sequence
  • Improves Siemens common reverse posts
  • Fixes a bug with SIEMENS MCALL support
  • Fixes a bug to prevent saving of setup data to an APTCL, MasterCAM NCI or SURFCAM INC file
  • Fixes a bug with APTCL CUTTER parameters, corner radius and tool height values
  • Fixes a bug with Flip part when then Animation model is enabled
  • Fixes a bug with Job setup and properties when it is a SURFCAM style INC based job
  • Fixes a bug with SURFCAM plunge arc records within an INC file
  • Fixes a bug with X-Section after closing a deep zoom window

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.421 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 17th 2020 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.306 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.306 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Adds support for duplicate cycle profile labels
  • Adds pocket sense support for Fagor G87 circular and G88 rectangular pocket cycles
  • Adds new Predator Virtual CNC icon to the download package
  • Adds new register r_drill for Fagor K values within drill cycles
  • Improves secure download dialog within the download package
  • Improves Fagor lathe roughing cycles to be two point cycles
  • Improves lathe chuck rotations
  • Improves lathe finish profile when multiple lathe roughing cycles are used
  • Improves lathe roughing profiles when there are multiple valleys
  • Improves lathe roughing pre-finish pass and feed rate support
  • Improves lathe roughing start point error detection
  • Improves reverse post pattern processing when a multi-pattern ends with a fixed pattern
  • Fixes a bug with offset changes independent of a tool change
  • Fixes a bug when simple lathe holder and STL options are enabled
  • Fixes a bug with Fagor milling rectangular and circular pocketing cycles with rapid plane changes
  • Fixes a bug with compensating the first position within a lathe roughing cycle
  • Fixes a bug with the STL2SLD utility and how headers are created

Customers with a current subscription to Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.306 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 15th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.243 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.243 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Adds new reverse post processor parameter CONTROL_MODEL
  • Adds new reverse post processor drilling option for BottomCCW neutral
  • Adds new reverse post processor parameter WORKCOORDANDGT_ENABLED for different transformations
  • Adds new Haas UMC series default reverse post processor
  • Adds lathe turret support to the Animation model
  • Adds STL holder collision support to the Animation model
  • Adds ambient light color configuration
  • Adds methods to control dialog modality to the Predator Virtual CNC ocx control
  • Improves tool edge support to include flutes on end mills and drills
  • Improves Animation model when machining existing collision surfaces
  • Improves Haas reverse post processors to support transformations with work coordinates
  • Improves reporting the name and line numbers for reverse post processing errors
  • Improves custom tool shape processing when drilling on lathes
  • Improves Fagor G68 turning cycle support for the H register
  • Improves Fagor G68 turning cycle with D0
  • Improves Fagor lathe cycles start points for G81, G82, G84 and G85
  • Improves Fagor 8055 default reverse postprocessor for G83
  • Improves Fagor reverse postprocessor support for parenthesis within expressions
  • Improves lathe roughing cycles with cutter compensation
  • Improves lathe roughing cycles with cutter compensation
  • Improves lathe roughing cycles with arc-arc intersections
  • Improves mixing polar coordinates and standard coordinates
  • Fixes a spelling error bug within a reverse post processor error message
  • Fixes a bug with disabling and enabling light sources
  • Fixes a bug with disabling and enabling tool edges
  • Fixes a bug with tool colors
  • Fixes a bug with lathe roughing when the last contour element was an arc
  • Fixes a bug with canceling cutter comp and tool length

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.243 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

October 8th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.176 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.176 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Adds Complex tool holder support to Lathe Turbo model
  • Adds Transparency support to Lathe Turbo model
  • Adds Independent lathe tool holder selection
  • Adds Lathe turret support to Lathe Turbo model
  • Adds r_Haas_TypeII register within the reverse post
  • Adds r_turn_cycle_X_roughallow register within the reverse post
  • Adds r_turn_cycle_Y_roughallow register within the reverse post
  • Adds r_gencycle_feed_plunge register within the reverse post
  • Adds Haas lathe maximum spindle speed G26 support
  • Improves Performance of Animation models
  • Improves Display of Animation model transparency
  • Improves Macro Variable display to clear after restart vs. program end
  • Improves Lathe Turbo model with certain mill tool shapes and model restarts
  • Improves Lathe Turbo model with manual part rotations and positions
  • Improves Lathe Turbo model to support start angle when threading
  • Improves Lathe Turbo model to respect solid edge preference
  • Improves Lathe cycles to support complex feeds and speeds
  • Improves Tool holder display and collision detection
  • Improves Lathe window titles
  • Improves Lathe cycles support of prefinish passes
  • Improves Performance of Lathe Solid models
  • Improves Reverse post processing error messages
  • Improves Lathe cycle verification and simulation
  • Improves Support for multiple feed rates within a single lathe cycle
  • Improves Complex lathe roughing cycles with multiple pockets
  • Improves Siemens CYCLE95 feed rates and rounding support
  • Improves Custom tool shape profile support
  • Improves Lighting dialog
  • Removes Automatic STLFix desktop shortcut from the install
  • Fixes a bug with Animation+Backplot
  • Fixes a bug with last error register
  • Fixes a bug within Fanuc lathe cycle G70 after a G71 or G72 cycle
  • Fixes a bug with multiple pockets within a lathe cycle
  • Fixes a bug with complex toolholders

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.176 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

August 14th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.121 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.121 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE93 lathe groove cycle support
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE94 lathe undercut cycle support per DIN 509
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE95 lathe roughing cycle support
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE96 lathe thread undercut cycle support per DIN 76
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE97 lathe threading cycle support
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik CYCLE98 lathe multiple thread cycle support
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik chamfer support via CHR=, CHF= and ,C
  • Adds Siemens Sinumerik rounding support via RND=, RNDM= and ,R
  • Adds support for lathe chamfer and rounding within lathe cycles
  • Adds 7 new lathe cycle error messages
  • Improves existing lathe warning messages
  • Improves Fanuc G73/G75 lathe cycle support
  • Improves lathe cycles with cutter compensation support
  • Improves lathe cycles with very complex profiles
  • Improves Siemens Sinumerik 840D reverse post
  • Improves Fanuc 16i TA reverse post
  • Improves Installation processes when updating an existing installation
  • Fixes several minor lathe cycle bugs

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.121 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

July 14th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.78 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.1.78 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Adds automated versioning of critical files
  • Improves processing of lathe arcs
  • Improves in-process inspection of partial models
  • Fixes a bug with global and local variables within the same CNC program
  • Fixes a bug with 360º arcs
  • Fixes a bug with saving binary STL files within the STLFIX utility
  • Fixes a bug when combining Fanuc G52, G2 and Radius style programming

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.1.78 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 4th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.289 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.289 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Fixes a bug with Fagor G66 support
  • Fixes a bug with turning motion

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.289 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 14th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.288 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.288 has been released. This update makes the following improvements:

  • Adds Horizontal scrolling for several panels
  • Improves Axes gnome driven rotations
  • Improves Stock rotation buttons
  • Improves Default light colors
  • Improves Stock preview to support textures
  • Improves Stock preview of selected component
  • Improves Turning repeat cycles
  • Improves Turning cycle support
  • Improves Saving the Predator Header
  • Improves Edit Preferences dialog
  • Improves Exporting Jobs with multiple CNC programs
  • Improves Exporting file error reporting
  • Improves Exporting DXF files
  • Improves General error reporting
  • Improves Resources to be more consistent
  • Improves Online Help
  • Fixes a bug with stock rotation preview
  • Fixes a bug with displaying some tooling details
  • Fixes a bug with tool names
  • Fixes a bug with very small cutter oompensated arc turning motion

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.288 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

January 30th 2019 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.286 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.286 has been released. This update primarily focuses on improving the Predator Header. Within this update, over 50 improvements have been made. For the details refer to the following:

  • Adds FA and NF Predator Header commands for flute angle and number of flutes
  • Adds SRD and SRH Predator Header commands for shank recess diameter and height
  • Adds a STLH Predator Header command for STL based mill and lathe holders
  • Adds HR and HTIPD Predator Header commands for extension radius and tip diameter
  • Adds TA and TS Predator Header commands for turret angle and station
  • Adds a HA Predator Header command for lathe holder angle
  • Adds HW and HH Predator Header commands for lathe holder width and height
  • Adds HX and HZ Predator Header commands for lathe holder X and Z axis clearance
  • Adds TPX, TPY and TPZ Predator Header commands for lathe turret position offsets
  • Adds X and Z Predator Header commands for lathe X and Z offsets
  • Adds Copy and Paste of more than 256 characters within a CNC program
  • Adds OPEN and CLOSE alias options for UNCLAMP and CLAMP manual operations
  • Adds Special character filename support to Save Header
  • Adds Tool and fixture drawings to online help
  • Adds Tool color support to Setup Sheets
  • Adds Job Name support to Setup Sheets
  • Adds Exit confirmation when the Alt+F4 shortcut is used
  • Improves Alt+Key menu keyboard shortcuts
  • Improves Tool tips for some of the toolbar buttons
  • Improves the size of part and stock images within Setup Sheets
  • Improves the automatic filename within Setup Sheets
  • Improves Register display to support 5 and 6 digits
  • Improves Micro machining support
  • Improves Wireframe inspection and selection with multiple models
  • Improves STL fixture collision detection
  • Improves large STL stock and fixture support
  • Improves CNC program examples with better Predator Headers
  • Improves Inverse time feed rates
  • Improves Clamp and Lever automatic fixtures
  • Improves XYZ gnome display with multiple views
  • Improves Saving more options within the Predator Header
  • Improves Cursor focus with Search, Goto and Replace dialogs
  • Improves Scanning CNC programs
  • Improves the Default machine to default.mch within the default folder
  • Improves Multiple demo CNC program Predator Headers
  • Reduces demo mode prompts
  • Removes the ability to create a Job file without a .job file extension
  • Fixes a bug that prevented disabling backstep
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc G53
  • Fixes a bug with Setup Sheet creation
  • Fixes a bug with certain work and cutter compensation combinations
  • Fixes a bug with multiple CNC program style jobs
  • Fixes a bug with CW and CCW verification

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.286 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 22nd 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.272 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.272 has been released. This update focuses on improving backplotting. The following list details all of the improvements:

  • Adds Automatic CNC vendor recommendation when none is specified
  • Adds Machine default folder with 20 new defaults
  • Adds 14 new gradient style background images
  • Adds Transparency to backplotting
  • Adds Ignore button(s) for unknown G & M codes
  • Improves Default background image
  • Improves Online help
  • Improves Backplotting feed motion color
  • Improves Default view orientation
  • Improves Panel docking and window resizing
  • Improves Breakpoint operation
  • Improves Check code operation
  • Improves Register panel scrolling
  • Improves Job Properties dialog
  • Improves Unit conversion
  • Improves Backplot only views
  • Improves Log files
  • Improves OpenGL support
  • Improves Saving Predator Headers
  • Improves Demo mode
  • Fixes several bugs when backplotting CNC programs without Predator Headers
  • Fixes several command line bugs
  • Fixes several lathe bugs
  • Fixes a bug to eliminate panel flashing
  • Fixes a bug with tool tips

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.272 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 1st 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.261 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.261 has been released. This update makes the following 30 improvements and performance enhancements:

  • Adds Editor option to Force Uppercase
  • Adds Editing of NCI job properties
  • Adds NCI file exporting of 5 Axis motion for multiple machine types
  • Adds Tool property edits within NCI files
  • Adds Rectangle stock edits within NCI files
  • Adds Complex stock and fixture setup with NCI files
  • Adds NCI exporting with comments for unsupported NCI features
  • Adds Polar coordinate support to the Fagor 8050T reverse post
  • Improves Install by reducing the file size by 223 MB
  • Improves Animation speed for lathe jobs
  • Improves CAD/STL Compare performance
  • Improves STL file loading performance
  • Improves STL to SLD file conversion performance
  • Improves Exporting NCI files
  • Improves Collision detection with NCI files
  • Improves UI layout when opening CAM files
  • Improves Job properties when opening CAM files
  • Improves Pocket cycle support in multiple reverse posts
  • Improves Fagor G68 support
  • Improves Subroutine folder support
  • Improves Inspecting with lathe jobs
  • Improves Lathe roughing cycle support
  • Improves Lathe backplotting support
  • Improves Multiple monitor support
  • Improves Right mouse menu support within the Editor panel
  • Fixes a bug with Cutter compensation
  • Fixes a bug with Saving CNC programs in a multiple CNC program job
  • Fixes a bug with Saving lathe tool program point offsets
  • Fixes an ActiveX bug with solid settings
  • Fixes an ActiveX bug when rewinding a job

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.261 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 26th 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.248 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.248 has been released. This update makes the following 30+ improvements:

  • Adds Multiple prefix and suffix definitions for external subs
  • Adds Warnings to licensing when UAC is enabled
  • Adds G20 and G21 support to Fanuc 0T default reverse post
  • Adds G10.9, G107 and G07.1 support to Fanuc 30iM default reverse post
  • Adds G43.1 and G43.4 support to Fanuc 30iM default reverse post
  • Adds Cylindrical interpolation to Fanuc default reverse posts
  • Adds G43, G100 and G101 support to Haas default reverse posts
  • Improves Macro definitions to be more flexibile
  • Improves Automatic ignore option
  • Improves M98P#Q# with sequence numbers
  • Improves Shopfloor mode
  • Improves Command line operation
  • Improves External sub program searching
  • Improves M30, M02 or end of program operation
  • Improves Tab order within several dialogs
  • Improves Full circle interpolation support
  • Improves Fanuc style G98/G99 support
  • Improves Polar interpolation
  • Improves Fagor G36 support
  • Improves Fagor G90 and G91 pocket cycles
  • Improves Cutter compensation
  • Improves Backplot display
  • Fixes a bug with Undefined tool number
  • Fixes a bug with UI memory leak
  • Fixes a bug with changing font sizes in Errors panel
  • Fixes a bug with labels
  • Fixes a bug with M0 and M1
  • Fixes a bug with Save Job As
  • Fixes a bug with Lathe STL holders

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.248 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

July 24th 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.238 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.238 has been released. This update makes the following minor improvements:

  • Adds Dynamic Work Offset G code support
  • Adds Mirroring support via G100 and G101 to Haas default reverse post
  • Adds Replace function for constants within the reverse post
  • Improves External sub program searching
  • Improves Deep zoom operation
  • Improves restarting a solid simulation
  • Fixes a bug with G53 and rotary axis interpolation
  • Fixes a bug with the RunMacro function within the reverse post processor
  • Fixes a bug with stock selection

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.238 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

July 12th 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.237 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.237 has been released. This update makes over 35 improvements. Refer to the following:

  • Adds Axis order verification via parameter CHECK_AXIS_ORDER
  • Adds Duplicate axis verification via parameter CHECK_AXIS_DUPLICITY
  • Adds Bar feeder looping main support via parameter BARFEEDER_NTIMES
  • Adds RPT support within Fagor 8050T reverse post processor
  • Improves Zoom and Deep Zoom operation
  • Improves Save As to automatically replace the current CNC program
  • Improves Save As to automatically switch to the new job
  • Improves Initial tool display
  • Improves Medium speed simulation
  • Improves Stock selection
  • Improves Rotary axis simulation
  • Improves Transparency display and performance
  • Improves Material shininess display
  • Improves Lathe thread display in Animation style windows
  • Improves Lathe tool display to reference upper and lower turrets
  • Improves Lathe stock cuttoff processing
  • Improves Lathe collision detection
  • Improves Lathe roughing cycles
  • Improves Millturn CNC support
  • Improves Fanuc turning cycle support
  • Improves Okuma turning cycle support
  • Improves File Menu to be easier to use
  • Improves File overwrite prompting
  • Improves Reverse post processing of complex templates
  • Improves APTCL support, error handling and ISO 4343 compatibility
  • Improves Siemens 840D support of G33
  • Improves Fagor pocketing cycle support
  • Improves New job wizard to automatically use the default machine
  • Improves Deleting all breakpoints
  • Improves External sub program search order
  • Improves APTCL support and documentation
  • Improves Online help
  • Improves Installation
  • Fixes a bug with tool inspection
  • Fixes a bug with the [Exclusive] reverse post section
  • Fixes a bug with external sub display within the CNC Panel

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.237 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 25th 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.225 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.225 has been released. This update makes a number of improvements. Refer to the following:

  • Adds Mitsubishi common turning and milling reverse post processors
  • Adds Round boring bar display
  • Improves 4 axis arc interpolation display
  • Improves Spindle selection
  • Improves Multiple CNC program processing
  • Improves Offset support when changing between lathe/turret and mill/spindle
  • Improves Scanning CNC programs with thread cycles
  • Improves the Fagor 8050M reverse post processor
  • Improves Collision detection
  • Improves Register display
  • Fixes a bug with Multiple STL stocks and fixtures
  • Fixes a bug with Show Design within CAD Compare
  • Fixes a bug with Local variable assignment
  • Fixes a bug with Program Origin gnome and manual rotations
  • Fixes a bug with NCI style 20007 record processing
  • Fixes a bug with Offsets when D and H registers are missing

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.225 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 2nd 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.221 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.221 has been released. This update makes almost 40 improvements. Refer to the following:

  • Adds G98 support to Fanuc_0_M.rpi
  • Adds Fanuc K register support with drill and arc cycles
  • Adds Fanuc M98 sub program calls with P, Q & L registers
  • Adds RVP code 7800 for disjoint stock rotation
  • Adds Automatic extensions with most command line arguments
  • Adds Demo command line argument
  • Improves Wire EDM RVP support
  • Improves Animation of arc interpolation
  • Improves Lathe tool changes
  • Improves Lathe tool CW vs. CCW verification
  • Improves Machine simulation collision detection
  • Improves APTCL output
  • Improves RVP processing for Wire EDM
  • Improves Wire EDM taper motion
  • Improves Saving JPGs
  • Improves Unit display within Job properties
  • Improves Error dialog
  • Improves Changing machines within Job properties
  • Improves Adding and removing CNC files
  • Improves Scanning of CNC programs
  • Improves Fanuc semicolon support
  • Improves Chuck and Barfeeder support
  • Improves Deep Zoom support
  • Improves Sectioning of Animation models
  • Improves Predator CNC Editor Backplotting
  • Improves Command line operation
  • Improves Gnome display
  • Improves Menus within Editor and Shopfloor modes
  • Improves Heidenhain and Siemens inch example machines
  • Improves the .OCX for OEMs
  • Improves CAD Compare image quality
  • Improves Fanuc style R planes in modal cycles
  • Fixes a bug with tool preview within Job properties
  • Fixes a bug with G60 after circular interpolation
  • Fixes a bug with inspection and slant angle lathes
  • Fixes a missing Heidenhain_TNC530_MM machine file
  • Fixes a bug with inspection
  • Fixes a bug with Design mode within CAD Compare
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc G40 cutter compensation

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.221 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 7th 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.204 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.204 has been released. This update makes a number of improvements. Refer to the following:

  • Adds Mouse wheel support to tool preview
  • Adds Unit display within Job Properties
  • Adds Tool shank color support
  • Adds Editor sub folder to improve backplotting
  • Adds Drill cycle flags for tap, left_tap, hipeck and retractstop
  • Improves Tool preview with Job Properties
  • Improves ATPCL output
  • Improves MasterCAM NCI output
  • Improves SurfCAM INC output
  • Improves Maximum number of tools in the display from 32 to 256
  • Improves Demo jobs
  • Improves Incompatible/bad G code warnings
  • Improves Flip part with Animation
  • Improves Tool holder display
  • Improves Shopfloor mode
  • Improves Automatic unit conversion
  • Improves Tool colors and tool holder colors
  • Improves Command line arguments to support dash vs. forward slash
  • Improves Fanuc_16_TA machine
  • Improves Fanuc G28 support
  • Improves Fanuc G17 and G18 arc display with tool center backplot
  • Improves Scanning CNC programs with no extension
  • Improves Integration with the Predator CNC Editor
  • Improves Fagor lathe support
  • Improves Heidenhain Cycle 254
  • Improves Lathe finishing cycles
  • Improves Backplotting
  • Improves Online Help
  • Fixes a bug with Fanuc G20 and G21
  • Fixes a bug with Zoom Fit after panning
  • Fixes a bug with reprocessing
  • Fixes a bug with turning small arcs
  • Fixes a bug with loading a new job while rendering the current job

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.204 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 1st 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.183 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.183 has been released. This update makes a number of improvements. Refer to the following:

  • Adds overwrite prompting during install
  • Adds automatic critical file backup during install
  • Adds default machine component color of Aluminum
  • Adds Re-Install Examples option
  • Adds Fagor G08 Arc tangent to previous move support
  • Adds Fagor G09 Arc by three points support
  • Improves Fagor reverse posts
  • Improves Fagor scaling function
  • Improves focus with complex tabbed dialogs
  • Improves home position with active rotary compensation
  • Improves lathe booleans
  • Improves combining Rotation and mirroring functions
  • Improves Siemens ATRANS with polar coordinates
  • Improves Siemens SUPA support
  • Improves Siemens reverse posts
  • Improves Siemens lathe rounding and chamfering
  • Improves external editor support
  • Improves Windows registry processing
  • Improves inch to metric unit conversions
  • Improves T0 support with Fanuc reverse posts
  • Improves Heidenhain leanin/leadout with polar coordinates
  • Improves demo jobs
  • Fixes a bug with bad lathe drill definitions
  • Fixes a bug with external CNC files
  • Fixes a bug when switching tools
  • Fixes a bug with M06 support in lathes
  • Fixes a simulation bug before first tool change
  • Fixes a bug with Job properties after deleting a CNC program

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.183 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

January 19th 2018 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.173 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.173 has been released. This update makes a number of improvements. Refer to the following:

  • Adds Pinch to zoom option
  • Adds Machine unit conversion
  • Adds Optional unit conversion to jobs
  • Adds Leadin and leadout warnings
  • Adds Register style cutter compensation to Heidenhain
  • Adds Overwrite prompts during install
  • Adds NCI support for turning
  • Improves Animation style rendering
  • Improves Heidenhain block repeat cycle
  • Improves Heidenhain tool call
  • Improves Fagor pocket cycle
  • Improves Fanuc G71 style lathe cycle
  • Improves Pattern cycle
  • Improves Circular pocket cycle
  • Improves STL file rendering
  • Improves Lathe chuck jaw simulation
  • Improves Cutter compensation
  • Improves Job version checking
  • Removes Re-licensing requirement after re-installing
  • Fixes a bug with loading J2T files

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.173 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

December 12th 2017 - Predator Virtual CNC v11.0.0.162 is released

Predator Virtual CNC v11 has been officially released. Major improvements have been made to milling, turning and mill/turn simulation while introducing new wire EDM simulation for OEMs. Overall, hundreds of imprements have been made. Refer to the following:

General Improvements:

  • Official v11 Release
  • Windows 10, IoT Enterprise and 2016 Server support
  • New Installation
  • New Command line arguments
  • New Real-time tool compensation
  • New Tool animation
  • New Manual re-fixturing within comments
  • New DPRNT serial, Ethernet and file output
  • New Revolved stock and fixture shapes
  • New Extruded stock and fixture shapes
  • New Hollow interior stock shapes
  • New 40+ materials for real world rendering
  • New Batch job processing
  • New ATAN2 function support
  • New 5 Axis interpolation and tool motions
  • New 2 and 4 Axis Wire EDM simulation via RVP files
  • New Active cycle display
  • New Spin Direction Gnome
  • Improved 5 Axis booleans
  • Improved Siemens, Heidenhain, Fagor & Okuma support
  • Improved Fanuc, Mazak, Mitsubishi & Haas support
  • Improved Work offsets
  • Improved G10, G66, G28 and G92 support
  • Improved Polar interpolation
  • Improved Cycle time calculations
  • Improved Spindle speed display
  • Improved Inspection
  • Improved Scanning of multiple CNC programs
  • Improved Transparent tool display
  • Improved Multiple views
  • Improved Preferences
  • Improved Machine properties
  • Improved Tool change performance
  • Improved Save as Zip
  • Improved Lighting and material properties
  • Improved DXF support
  • Improved SURFCAM INC support
  • Improved Program origin
  • Improved Reverse Post Processor
  • Improved Warning and error messages
  • Improved Examples
  • Improved Online Help

Milling Improvements:

  • New Parametric table creation
  • New Parametric vice creation
  • New Parametric clamp creation
  • New Multiple spindles within a single head
  • New Gang drill head support
  • New Mirror cycle support
  • New Engraving cycle support
  • New Rotary axis wrapping support
  • New Heidenhain Plane support
  • New Flashcut CNC support
  • New Heian CNC support
  • New Okuma CNC support
  • New Fagor G6, G37, G38 and G59 support
  • New Fagor #MCS ON and #MCS OFF support
  • New Fagor #RTCP ON and #RTCP OFF support
  • New Fanuc G50.1, G51.1, G53.1, G68.2, G68.3, G68.4 support
  • New Siemens A2, B2 & C2 angle support
  • New Siemens A3, B3 & C3 vector support
  • New Siemens A4, A5, B4, B5, C4 & C5 surface normal support
  • New Siemens A6, B6 & C6 arc axis support
  • New Siemens CUT3DC 3D cutter compensation
  • New Siemens CYCLE76 and CYCLE77 spigot cycle support
  • New Siemens CYCLE800 swivel cycle support
  • New Siemens CYCLE840, G73, G74 and G76 hole cycle support
  • New Siemens L external sub program support
  • New Siemens LEAD, NUT, TILT and THETA angle support
  • New Siemens ORIMKS and ORIWKS oirentation references
  • New Siemens ORIAXES, ORIVECT and ORIPLANE rotary axis interpolation
  • New Siemens ORIEULAR and ORIRPY angle support
  • New Siemens ORICONCW and ORICONCCW rotary axis support
  • Improved Scaling cycle support
  • Improved Haas G12 and G13 cycle support
  • Improved Fadal support

Turning Improvements:

  • New Parametric chuck creation
  • New Parametric turret creation
  • New Barfeeder simulation
  • New Chuck simulation
  • New Turret simulation
  • New Milling tools attached to turrets
  • New Trigon insert support
  • New Flip part support
  • New Turret center gnome
  • New Fanuc G92.1 support
  • New Fagor G66, G68, G69 and G87 support
  • New Haas SL series reverse post
  • New Siemens G33 thread cycle support
  • New Okuma CNC support
  • New Okuma reverse post registers
  • Improved Lathe cycle support
  • Improved Chamfering and rounding support
  • Improved Tool Names
  • Improved Fagor G68 support

Customers with a current subscription to Predator Premier Support can download and install v11.0.0.162 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v10 or older of Predator Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.