VX 2009 Version 14.01 Update Brings More Enhancements

By DE Editors

VX Corporation has announced the release of the v14.01 upgrade to VX 2009. This is the first point release, since the March production release of VX 2009 v14.0

In addition to a new STEP translator, v14.01 has more modeling, drafting, and machining enhancements, as well as several GUI improvements

New features include:

• Improved support of primitive surface types on import and export.
• There is a switch to export an assembly as separate components, or as shapes in one part.
• Easy dynamic viewing with a more intuitive rotate and pan.
• Easier access to run Show-n-Tell 3D Tutorials that users have downloaded from the on-line learning center.
• Updated QuickTips provides more helpful information to VX users.

Modeling and detailing enhancements include:

• New support for heart-shaped dome features.
• Fast creation and easier editing options for BoM, hole, and trode tables.
• Sketcher supports negative dimensions.

The update also includes new Intelligent Feature Machining (Mill2 Tactic) for automatic operation and tool selections based on 2D part features. It also features faster calculation times for 2-axis feature machining.

Milling and drilling enhancements include:

• 5x sidecut enhancements tighten up the tool path.
• New parameters give users more control with 5x Swarfcut.
• Hole Drilling now supports simultaneous spot drilling.

For more information, visit VX Corp.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.