2010 Predator News

November 28th 2010 - Predator PDM v9.0.190 is released

Version 9.0.190 of Predator PDM adds support for two new command line variables \VaultItemName and \VaultFullName. Also, new environment variable support for the temporary cache location has been added. The PREDATOR_TEMP, TEMP and TMP environment variables will be used with \Windows\temp being used as a failsafe location. Finally, a number of bugs have been fixed with importing and viewing vaults.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.190 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Predator PDM should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

November 13th 2010 - Predator DNC v9.0.0.16 is released

Version 9.0.0.16 of Predator DNC improves sending machine messages when search is enabled and fixes a bug with licensing the Predator CNC Editor with a DNC/12.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.0.16 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Predator DNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 22nd 2010 - Predator Tracker v9.0.38 is released

Version 9.0.38 of Predator Tracker fixes several bugs with check in, check out and check out reports.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.38 of Predator Tracker from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Predator Tracker should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

September 13th 2010 - Predator Software exhibits at IMTS 2010

Predator Software exhibits at IMTS 2010 in Chicago at booth E-4947. The latest in Predator technology will be shown to the metalworking industry. At the show, previews of Predator MDC v10 and Predator Virtual CNC v10 were shown. This year, over 82,000 visitors attended from around the world.

August 25th 2010 - Predator Software exhibits at IWF Atlanta

Predator Software exhibits at the International Woodworking Fair in Atlanta, Georgia in booth #5225. The latest in Predator technology will be shown to the wood and cabinet industry. This year at IWF, a new company, InControlCNC, was launched by Roger Taylor, a wood and cabinet software industry veteran. InControlCNC is a unique application designed for wood and cabinet manufacturers to simplify CNC operation while adding powerful just in time nesting, machine simulation and bar code operation. InControlCNC has licensed Predator technology to be included within InControlCNC.

July 8th 2010 - Predator MDC v9.0.87 is released

Version 9.0.87 of Predator MDC improves the Average Cycle Time Report and Average Part Time Report with four additional date selections. In addition both reports now include the current shift.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.87 of Predator MDC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Predator MDC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

June 2nd 2010 - Predator DNC v9.0.0.12 is released

Version 9.0.0.12 of Predator DNC features new premote utility, new DNC service tray icon and new Fanuc Focas driver installation. In addition, improved machine messages, errors and Fanuc Focas terminator are included in this release.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.0.12 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Predator DNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 13th 2010 - Predator Virtual CNC v9.0.1.12 is released

Version 9.0.1.12 of Predator Virtual CNC features improved reverse post processing keywords and functions. Fanuc style G65, G66 and G67 style macro support have been improved. Memory requirements have been reduced to support larger and more complex jobs. Finally, a number of improvements and bug fixes round out this release.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.1.12 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 12th 2010 - Predator MDC v9.0.85 is released

Version 9.0.85 of Predator MDC improves a number of reports with better totals by eliminating duplicates, column layout and exporting to Microsoft Excel.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.85 of Predator MDC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of MDC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

May 11th 2010 - Predator Software renews Microsoft Partner Status

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Predator Software renews its partner status with Microsoft for 2010. Predator Software has been actively developing Windows applications since its founding in 1994.

May 5th 2010 - 38 New Okuma THINC Apps for Predator Software

At the 2010 Okuma Developer Forum in Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim Abbassian announced 38 new Okuma THINC Apps. These new Okuma THINC Apps integrate the top 38 Predator dialogs within the Okuma THINC CNC. Apps for the entire Predator SFC suite, including Predator CNC Editor, Predator DNC, Predator DNC Connect, Predator Virtual CNC, Predator MDC, Predator Tracker, Predator Travelers and Predator PDM were demonstrated. A CNC machinist using an Okuma THINC based CNC machine can leverage the power of Predator applications within the comfort of the Okuma THINC CNC. For example, view actual tools within the tool crib or that are on order via Predator Tracker while setting up an Okuma THINC based CNC machine. Additional details:

Pricing for the new Okuma THINC Apps are free for existing customers on software maintenance or with the purchase of a new license of Predator.

April 30th 2010 - Predator MDC v9.0.82 is released

Version 9.0.82 of Predator MDC improves the percentages within the Productivity Summary Chart when no idle time is shown. Also, an Arial font bug was fixed in several reports.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.82 of Predator MDC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of MDC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 23rd 2010 - 38 New SURFCAM Addins for Predator Software

At the 2010 International SURFCAM Dealer Conference in Ventura, California, Jim Abbassian announced 38 new SURFCAM Addins.  These new SURFCAM Addins integrate the top 38 Predator dialogs within SURFCAM. Addins for the entire Predator SFC suite, including Predator CNC Editor, Predator DNC, Predator DNC Connect, Predator Virtual CNC, Predator MDC, Predator Tracker, Predator Travelers and Predator PDM were demonstrated. A CNC programmer using SURFCAM can leverage the power of Predator applications within the comfort of SURFCAM. For example, within SURFCAM, CNC programmers can view actual tools within the tool crib or tools that are on order via Predator Tracker.

Pricing for the new SURFCAM Addins are free for existing customers on software maintenance or with the purchase of a new license of Predator. Other announcements made at the SURFCAM Dealer Conference include SURFCAM SPOST support for the Predator Header. This will simplify backplotting within the Predator CNC Editor and machine simulation and verification within Predator Virtual CNC.

April 21st 2010 - Predator MDC v9.0.79 is released

Version 9.0.79 of Predator MDC improves the real-time slideshow capability with a new full screen option and automatic retry when there is no slide show data. In addition, new PC or Windows user style logon options and APIs for Microsoft Access, SQL and Oracle have been added. Finally, reprocess data collection errors have been improved to support additional cases, a bug with save as Excel and HTML from the Missing Real-time Data Collection Report has been fixed.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.79 of Predator MDC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of MDC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 16th 2010 - Predator Tracker v9.0.37 is released

Version 9.0.37 of Predator Tracker improves the Purchase Request List, Gage Calibration, Tool Rework and Insert History reports. In addition, new PC or Windows user style logon options and APIs for Microsoft Access, SQL and Oracle have been added.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.37 of Predator Tracker from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Tracker should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 16th 2010 - Predator PDM v9.0.183 is released

Version 9.0.183 of Predator PDM makes a number of improvements to finding within View Vault. In addition, new PC or Windows user style logon options and APIs for Microsoft Access, SQL and Oracle have been added. Finally several minor bugs have been fixed.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.183 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers not on maintenance should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

April 1st 2010 - Predator DNC v9.0.0.11 is released

Version 9.0.0.11 of Predator DNC improves the display of long file names and sending to the CNC.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.0.11 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of DNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 23rd 2010 - Predator Software exhibits at Westec 2010

Predator Software exhibits at the Westec trade show in Los Angeles California in booth #2161. The latest in Predator technology will be shown to the metal and aerospace industry.

March 20th 2010 - Predator MDC v9.0.76 is released

Version 9.0.76 of Predator MDC improves the real-time slideshow capability with the addition of 3 dashboards for view machines, parts and jobs. Automation files include several parameters to control the dashboard displays. Slideshows can alternate between dashboards or can be co-mingled with one or more charts.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.76 of Predator MDC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of MDC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 19th 2010 - Predator CNC Editor v9.0.17 is released

Version 9.0.17 of Predator CNC Editor improves the backplotting of CNC programs with additional error messages and faster performance. Printing has been improved with better right margin support.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.17 of Predator CNC Editor from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of CNC Editor should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 19th 2010 - Predator Virtual CNC v9.0.0.70 is released

Version 9.0.0.70 of Predator Virtual CNC features up to 16 times faster machine collision detection performance. This is especially true with machines with trunnion style rotary tables. Machine only style simulation performance has been made even faster with speeds of up to 15,000 5 axis blocks per second with standard PCs. Another major improvement is with a new in-process stock collision detection routine which is now included with Predator Virtual CNC. Additional improvements include enhanced edge detection, improved support for bad STL files and very large STL files.  Finally, performance improvements within the Machine Properties dialog and a new version number option has been added to the HTML based Setup Sheets.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.0.65 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

March 12th 2010 - United Launch Alliance installation

Installation of v9 of Predator PDM and v9 of Predator DNC has been completed at United Launch Alliance. ULA is joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin to consolidate the Atlas and Delta rocket programs. Manufacturing highlights of the new Predator solution include support for a mix of Fanuc, Cincinnati and Fadal CNCs with Ethernet, fiber optics and serial interfaces to all of ULA's Skin Mills, Hemi Mills, VTLs and VMCs. Operation highlights include organization and revision control of all CNC programs and operator instructions within a paperless shop floor environment. Information technology highlights include support for a SAP interface, Oracle 11i, VMware, clustered Windows 2003 servers and floating network licensing running in a highly secure aerospace and government regulated environment. United Launch Alliance has already seen improvements with faster performance and improved operational control across multiple departments with the tight integration of SAP and Predator Software. Congratulations to all the team members from ULA, SAP and Predator Software for coming together and making it happen.

March 5th 2010 - Predator PDM v9.0.168 is released

Version 9.0.168 of Predator PDM makes a dozen improvements based on reseller feedback from the Predator International Reseller Conference.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.168 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers not on maintenance should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 26th 2010 - Predator International Reseller Conference

In Las Vegas, Predator Resellers from around the world came together for a week of technical and sales training on the entire Predator SFC software suite. A number of new Predator v9 announcements were made and best practices were shared. New skills were learned by all. A special thanks to all those who came out to this year's conference.

February 25th 2010 - New Predator Web Site

Predator Software goes live with a new corporate web site.  The new design is intended to be easier to use while improving the content available. In addition, a new secure support extranet was launched for Predator Resellers.

February 18th 2010 - Predator Tracker v9.0.28 is released

Version 9.0.28 of Predator Tracker improves all Check Out reports. In addition, improvements to demo mode and installation with SetupTracker.exe.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.28 of Predator Tracker from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Tracker should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 18th 2010 - Predator PDM v9.0.162 is released

Version 9.0.162 of Predator PDM improves checkin and checkout while also improving demo mode and installation with SetupPDM.exe.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.162 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers not on maintenance should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 18th 2010 - Predator Travelers v9.0.22 is released

Version 9.0.22 of Predator Travelers improve demo mode and installation with SetupTravelers.exe.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.22 of Predator Travelers from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Travelers should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 8th 2010 - Predator PDM v9.0.153 is released

Version 9.0.153 of Predator PDM adds 17 new variables for custom commands.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.153 of Predator PDM from our web site at any time. Customers not on maintenance should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 5th 2010 - Predator MDC v9.0.69 is released

Version 9.0.69 of Predator MDC adds a new External Edits report and additional configuration options for font size within real-time slideshows. Finally several charts including Machine Timeline, Production Trend Analysis and Machine Downtime have been improved along with updated online help.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.69 of Predator MDC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of MDC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 5th 2010 - Predator Virtual CNC v9.0.0.57 is released

Version 9.0.0.57 of Predator Virtual CNC is now about 5% faster overall. Machine simulation, CAD compare, setup sheets and several reverse post processing features have all been improved.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.0.57 of Predator Virtual CNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of Virtual CNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

February 2nd 2010 - Predator DNC v9.0.0.10 is released

Version 9.0.0.10 of Predator DNC improves the installation via SetupDNC.exe while fixing a licensing bug with DNC/256 and DNC/4096. In addition improved MDC APIs and Predator CNC Editor are included.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.0.10 of Predator DNC from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of DNC should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.

January 21st 2010 - Predator CNC Editor v9.0.13 is released

Version 9.0.13 of Predator CNC Editor improves the backplotting of CNC programs with additional error messages and improved CNC compatibility. Installation and online help have also been improved. A bug with exporting reports to Excel has been fixed.

Customers on software maintenance can download v9.0.13 of Predator CNC Editor from our web site at any time. Customers running v8 or older of CNC Editor should contact us at sales@predator-software.com for upgrade details and pricing.