AP100US 20.11

AP100US 20.11 Update & Release Notes

Thank you for purchasing Amada’s AP100US! These release notes outline the new features or changes in
the latest version of the software as well as information regarding updating to the current version. These
modifications are in response to customer feedback. The AP100US CADCAM System is licensed softwareand cannot be freely distributed. Please read the license agreement that accompanies the software.
AP100US now supports SDDJ v3.6, 5.1 and 6.0 Versions.

Important

Cumulative patches described herein are only for the AP100US version indicated! The patches fix
various problems and add the enhancements outlined in this document. This most recent patch for AP100US
20 is NOT intended to upgrade 2019.x or earlier versions. You may render earlier software versions
inoperable if you attempt to use more recent patches!

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Contents
System Requirements ................................................................................................................... 3
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.11 ........................................................................................ 4
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.10 ........................................................................................ 4
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.9 .......................................................................................... 4
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.8 .......................................................................................... 5
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.7 .......................................................................................... 5
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.6 .......................................................................................... 7
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.5 .......................................................................................... 7
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.4 .......................................................................................... 8
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.3 .......................................................................................... 9
New Enhancements in AP100US 20.2 .......................................................................................... 9
New Enhancement in AP100US 20.1 ............................................................................................ 9
NEW FEATURES AP100US 20 .................................................................................................... 10
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.11 .................................................................................................. 14
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.10 .................................................................................................. 16
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.9 .................................................................................................... 19
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.8 .................................................................................................... 20
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.7 .................................................................................................... 21
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.6 .................................................................................................... 22
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.5 .................................................................................................... 23
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.4 .................................................................................................... 24
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.3 .................................................................................................... 25
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.2 .................................................................................................... 27
Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.1 .................................................................................................... 28
Update Installation via Online Update ....................................................................................... 30
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System Requirements
HardwareDescription

CPUIntel® or AMD® Athlon™ dual-core processor, 2.0 GHz or higher.

Memory8 GB of RAM (16 GB or more recommended).

Hard Disk

Minimum of 10 GB of free hard disk space.

Installation
Procedure

Use the link provided in the Licensing Notification email to download the 3 GB ISO
file. Using the native tools in Win11 & 10, right-click the ISO file and select Mount tobegin the installation. If an installation DVD is required, contact the Amada Call
Center separately.

Video Display

1,024 x 768 display resolution with true color (1,600 x 1,050 with true color
recommended).

Browser

Google® Chrome™, Microsoft® Edge™ or Internet Explorer™ 11.0 or later web
browser.

Pointing Device

Serial or USB mouse with wheel button.

SoftwareDescription(32 / 64 bit supp.)

Microsoft® Windows™ 11 Pro and Enterprise, 10 Ultimate, Professional, or Home
Premium. Note: An internet connection is required to register the software, as
AP100US must be registered to run. (See the License Manager Help file.)

Network
Installation

For a network installation, the server computer must be running the server versionsof Windows 2008, 2012, 2016 or 2019.

Operating System

Supported Software

SolidWorks® 2023, SolidEdge® ST6, AutoCAD® 2023, Autodesk® Inventor 2023,
Pro/E® Creo 3.
Note: If both SolidWorks and SolidEdge are installed on the same system, an OLE
integration conflict may occur.

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New Enhancements in AP100US 20.11
1. Part Name list – Switch between Parts
The Part Name pull-down list has all parts on the sheet listed, allowing the user to easily switch between
parts.
2. Stacking Module Move Multiple Parts
Manually move multiple parts in the Stacking module or the AP100 Work Area window by selecting the Shiftor Ctrl command.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.10
1. Add Path to the WIN.INI file, pointing to GRP folder
This option allows the user to add a new path to the WIN.INI file, which points to the GROUP folder.
2. Export Option Schedule List
An Export option is added to the Schedule List to allow CSV/XLS format files to be exported with Quantity
and Total Time attached.
3. Sheet Info Time Change
To be compatible with spreadsheet time formats, the Min-Sec format in Sheet Info > XLS/CSV Export has
been changed to 00:00:00.
4. Sheet Wizard Add New Columns
Nesting an imported CSV file in Sheet Wizard is not Auto-Stacking as the user needs, so "Bin/Pallet" and"Stack Table" have been added as column header options for PSR and TKL machines to control stacking
placement.
5. Stack Report Summary
To reduce overall size, the Stack Report needs to have a Summary Stack Report that is separate from theSheet.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.9
1. Barcode Includes Extension
The barcode for the NC Code has been modified to include the extension with the name as an option.
2. Hover Cursor - See Stack Height
No need to click - Now Stack Height displays when the cursor hovers over a part stack in the work area.
3. Sheet Wizard Report Labels
In Sheet Wizard Reports, number labels (which correspond to the part thumbnail image) have been added tothe parts on the sheet.
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4. Stacker Creates New Stacks
For multiple sheets of the same layout, the part Stacker will meet the max height for part stacks and makenew stacks as needed.
5. Support Pin Toggle
Support Pin display on the sheet in the work area can be toggled ON/OFF as needed.
6. View Last Sequenced
The View Last Sequenced feature available in Punching, is now available in Cutting.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.8
1. AP100US Recalls MJ Values
Previously, when Common Cutting, values had to be entered manually for each MJ added to similar parts.
Now AP100 remembers the values and populates the Microjoint panel for each MJ added.
2. Assembly function in Sheet Wizard
The Assembly function from the Job Wizard has been added to the Sheet Wizard, allowing users to nest part
assemblies in the module.
3. Shape Library Hexagon Option
A Hexagon shape has been added to the Shape Library, which now supports 22 standard shapes and a
special shape.
4. TKL Arms Move In Unison
The user can check ON the Move Both Arms checkbox so the two arms can be moved in unison.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.7
1. Brush Die Stations
Brush Die Stations in the turret are supported. Brush Dies are used between high forming dies to avoid or
minimize scratches to the material.
2. Commit Job to Schedule List will Save & Open CSV file
When this option is Sheet Wizard>Advanced Settings is enabled, hit the Commit icon to open and save a
CSV file for the nesting job just processed. The saved CSV file can then be distributed to machine operators
as needed.
3. Dimension - Show Part InfoShow part info as Dimensions on a part. In the dialog select which data will show with the part. (The data
used is drawn from Part Info.)

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4. Discontinued Features
When the program is launched a dialog displays informing the user that certain features will be removed from
AP100US after the year 2022: 2D/3D Modules; Enhanced Importer; Unfold Flange; Orthographic; Job
Wizard (Sheet Wizard will still be available) and Classic Mode Menus & Icons (only the Ribbon will remain).
5. Fast Laser Cutting - Define Max Cut
In Fast Cut>Advanced Settings the user can define the maximum length of a Defining box in X and Y.
6. Fast Laser Cutting - Even out Box Sizes
Based on the Max values for Fast Cut boxes, the system will coordinate and even out the size of each box
for a neater sheet.
7. FastReport - Info Fields Added
Various info fields have been added, such as Pierce Count, NC File Name and Part Perimeter to FastReportreport output.
8. FastReport - Part Info Added
The new Design Verification option in Part Info has been added to FastReport.
9. FastReport - Template Folder Path
In FastReport Settings the user can configure the template folder path. This is available in both AP100USand the Sheet Wizard.
10. FastReport - Tools Used List
The Tools Used list is included in a FastReport.
11. Import SVG Graphics
The user may import SVG images for use in the AP100US interface.
12. Material Library - Auto Split
To have the program automatically place splits on the sheet(s) in the Sheet Wizard, select Yes. Parameters
for the splits are pulled from the Split Sheet Settings in the Material>Split Sheet tab.
13. Part Info Improvement
The Part Info > Comments field has improved formatting options. Also, the name of the person who verified
the part design can be saved with the part.
14. Part Revision in Sheet Info>Part List and Sheet Properties
This option allows the user to easily scroll through a parts list to search for parts that have been revised.
Entries are synchronized with the same cell in the Sheet Properties panel. The read-only code also appears
in the Sheet Wizard>Edit Layout panel.
15. Preview of NC FileIn Open NC file a preview of the NC file being open displays.

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16. Process Time Improved
The processing time for splines in complicated drawings has been improved.
17. Select Simple Text as Default
Text Allow the user to select Simple Text as the etch/scribe text default. Etching parts with True Type fonts
adds a lot of extra geometry, etching time and code.
18. Special Tool –Load DXF
AP100US supports loading a DXF file into the Design Special Tool module.
19. TK Assist Tool Support
Processed parts may stick to the skeleton, making it difficult for the TK pickup arm to lift the part out. Assign
the TK Assist Tool to the edge of a part and the tool will hold the skeleton down allowing the part to be freely
lifted out. See also Modules>Unloading menu.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.6
1. Customer Name
Edit or Delete a Customer Name in Part Info by clicking the Edit button to open the Edit Customer dialog.
2. Detect Non-Amada NC Files
AP100US can distinguish between Amada NC files and non-Amada NC files by detecting the presence of
certain code structures and tokens. Only Amada NC files can be loaded into AP100US. This function
depends upon user settings in the C:\AP100US\Parm\ Cutting.ini file.
3. Distinguish Part & Sheet Files
When importing a dxf sheet file or NC file, AP100US can distinguish between the parts and the sheet file byinterpreting part geometry. This enables AP100 to generate a more complete NC code file. This function
depends upon user settings in the C:\AP100US\Parm\ Setting.ini file.
3. Print FastReport
FastReport can now be edited and generated through the AP100US interface.
5. Reverse Driver File
When the user opens an Amada NC file the Reverse Driver File will automatically engage and reverse
engineer the Amada NC file to create an editable part or sheet in AP100US.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.5
1. Control Last Split
To control the last split on a sheet, enter a value for Min last split cut space=X. If the unused space on theedge of the sheet is less than the value entered, the system will not make the cut.
2. Enhanced Pattern Selection
Check ON this option to make selecting precise patterns in a complicated part much easier. Active in sheet
mode and part mode.
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3. FastReport
FastReport, used only in the Sheet Wizard, generates and outputs reports in multiple formats. It supports
various data sources and has built-in scripts for handling complex data.
4. License Notifications
License notifications sent to customers from EMS now show License type (Stand Alone or Network),
Network and Number of seats.
5. Output SVG file
AP100US can now output part files in the SVG format. Such files are primarily for use in Amada Influent.
6. Remnant Name Customization
This function in the FastReport window allows the user to add a customized prefix to the Remnant Name.
7. Sheet Wizard Job NameEntering a long job name was crashing the Sheet Wizard, so the character limitation has been lengthened to48.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.4
1. Etching Patterns
After a part or sheet has been processed, patterns already defined for "etching" will remain as etchingpatterns.
2. Export Part to SVG
In AP100US parts can now be saved in the SVG format. (For Amada Influent users only.)
3. JKAX2 & JKMX2 files
AP100US now supports JKAX2 and JKMX2 condition files. The user will be able to load JKAX2 files in the
Material Description panel and JKMX2 files for use in the Material Library.
4. Microjoint Display
If a user sets Split Cut Microjoints in the CNC table, they will be added into the NC code, but won’t display inthe work area. The program has been updated to display Split Cut Microjoints in the work area.
5. Part Info - Modify Customer NameIn Part Info Customer name of a specific database record can be modified in the Edit Customer dialog.
Updating the name in the text field will create a new database record.
6. TK-L Part Pickup
This option includes a part pickup arm with two moveable side arms that may be dragged over a part or partgroup.
7. Tool Assignment
Duplicate the tool assignment to similar patterns that are not tooled. When “Replace All Instances of Tool” ischecked ON, the tool will be assigned to all similar patterns.
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New Enhancements in AP100US 20.3
License Manager
1. When a user downloads drivers, the manuals for those drivers are downloaded at the same time. This also
includes non-Amada driver manuals as well.
2. In the “License Manager & Services Update" tab the user can check for and apply updates for the LicenseManager and the Sentinel Runtime service. Also configure and enable auto update settings.
3. The De / Re-activate function is a very simple way to de-activate and store a license for transfer. Later, thelicense can be reactivated for use in another computer.
NC File Report
4. Customer Request - Have the Comments and Notes be output in the NC File Report in PDF.
Printing a Template
5. The Print Template Style option on the Main Menu has been streamlined to reduce the time it takes toprint.
Sheet Wizard
6. For easy access to TK/PSR settings, the TK/PSR Settings button has been added to the bottom of theSettings window in Sheet Wizard.
7. The Ignore Utilization Settings checkbox in the Advanced Settings panel allows the Sheet Wizard to nest
parts and ignore sheet utilization settings entered in the Material Library or elsewhere in AP100US.
Unloading
8. A new driver control flag has been added to the CNC Code Panel to force an SY2 file to be output whengenerating the NC file, even if there isn’t an unloading sequence.
9. For quick reference, a new icon on the Modules>Unloading Menu shows info, stack height for each part on
the sheet.

New Enhancements in AP100US 20.2
Preferences
1. The Disable Filename Character Check checkbox has been added to the Preferences>NC File panel toallow the NC Filename check to be turned OFF. This allows characters such as underscores to be used infile names and places responsibility for the filename on the user.
2. Notch Cut Out Range
This feature allows the system to automatically apply simple Notch Cut Outs to notches on a part. Enter asize range, process the part and then sequence. Disable this option by entering a 0 in the range field.

New Enhancement in AP100US 20.1
Edit Stacking
1. When stacking in the CAM program the system will use settings from the Auto Stacking Layout Settings
dialog in the Stacking Module.

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NEW FEATURES AP100US 20
1. Sheet Wizard - Priority, Work Center & Filler Parts
Setting a Priority to parts on a sheet forces the system to nest such parts first, before lower priority parts. The
user may assign parts to a specific Work Center, so that when nesting, parts assigned to different work
centers will be pushed into separate jobs. A part assigned as a Filler Part will be used by the system to fill up
open spaces during nesting.
2. Sheet Wizard - Parts List for Nest
The Parts List for Nest, which contains part-specific information, allows the user to make last-minutechanges to sheets in a nesting job. From the list a user may Add and Remove Parts, edit columns such as
Schedule Number, Filler Number and Rotation and then re-nest directly from the Parts List for Nest.
3. License Manager Update
The License Manager utility enables the user to activate, update, check out or transfer a license and import
Amada drivers and machines in one streamlined utility. Depending upon the user’s requirements, AP100US
can be run with a local license or a network license on a corporate server. See the License Manager
Guide.pdf in the C:\AP100US\Manual folder.
4. Fast Cut Enhancement - Manual Define
To apply Fast Cutting to individual Round patterns that are of different sizes and may not be placed in evenly
arranged rows, select Manual Define.
5. Part Unloading - Profile Frame Kit
Profile Frame Kit allows smaller parts that were nested inside the cutout of a larger part, to be grouped andunloaded separately from the larger part by using Manual Unload Part. The user may then manually unload
the larger part to a different place on a stacking table.
6. Save TK/PSR Arm Data with Part
Parts can now be saved with Part Remover Arm data. This speeds up the nesting process because these"ready-to-unload" parts can easily be opened in the Sheet Wizard or pulled onto any sheet at a later date.
Multiple copies of a part at various angles can be saved by using the scaled-down version of the Unloading
menu while in Part View. A suitable machine, such as an ACIES-TK, F1-TK, HPTK or PSR must be loaded.
7. TK Unloader Settings - Part Conveyor Option
The TK Settings panel now contains a Part Conveyor option that allows users to be able to visualize andconfigure part unloading to a conveyor belt in the AP100US interface. This option is for users equipped withan Amada EML machine with part conveyor option.
8. PSR Unloader Settings - Shuttle Table Work Zone & Stacking Table Zone
These options allow an operator to control the movement of a PSR arm in areas with limited space,eliminating collisions between the PSR arm and adjacent equipment or barriers.
9. Calibrate Run Time Estimate
Click Calibrate to calibrate Run Time by Real Time standards on the machine (only when using AP100US).
When using this option the user may manually enter a run time estimate in the Hours/Minutes/Seconds
fields.
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10. Label Text on Part / Bar Code Generator
To assist users in tracking production parts during the manufacturing process, labels with text may now beplaced on a single part or on all parts on a sheet using simple interface commands. An auto-generated
barcode may also be placed on the labels. This option requires a specific Amada driver.
11. Common Edges
This option allows the user to select two parts on a sheet, in order to process them in the same Common
Cut. The processing of any other parts on the sheet will not be affected.
12. True Shape Common Cutting
Parts that are processed with standard, common cut processing may leave corner scraps in place, which cantilt on the shuttle table and hinder the part removing process. Check ON this option to allow True Shapeprocessing for common cut processing.
13. Grouping Parts in Common Cutting
Use this feature to create evenly spaced part rows and groups on a sheet that is going to be common cut.
This will provide greater stability for the sheet and reduce the risk of laser head having potential diveproblems (or Z Alarm issues).
14. Separate Parts / Separate All Parts
To modify a single instance of a part without affecting the remaining instances of the same part, use theSeparate option to convert it to an individual, stand-alone part. Use Separate All Parts to quickly separate allparts on a sheet that may contain copied or gridded parts of different types.
15. Auto Unload, Create Stack
Using the options in the CADCAM interface, the user may Manually unload two or more parts from a sheet tothe stacking table. When the user selects Auto Unload at this point all of the remaining parts on the sheet will
be automatically stacked on top of the two manually unloaded parts. This will work for any number of parts or
stacking arrangement.
16. Pallets Display in the CADCAM Work Area
Pallets and Pallet Layouts that are created and assigned to a stacking job, will also appear on the stacking
tables for that same job in the CADCAM work area.
17. Special Tool Updates Saved to Tool Inventory
When a Special Tool is edited in the Special Tools Designer, changes made will automatically be updated to
the Tool Inventory. Also, AP100US now supports setting tool travel direction to Line by Line for a special tool.
(See Tool Info Dialog.)
18. Tool Comment Column added to Tool Inventory
Enter information about the tool, for example the location where the tool is stored. When saved, this readonly information is viewable in the Tool Comment column in the Tool Inventory>List View and Tool Inventory
panels in the Turret Window.
19. ATC - Select Die Clearance
The ATC tool cabinet is structured to hold two dies for every one tool. In the ATC Storage panel users will beprompted to select Die Clearances for each of the two dies and from these choices the program will selectthe more suitable die.
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20. Explode Grid option
Newly added to the Edit menu, this option allows the user to explode a pattern that has been grouped or
gridded into individual patterns.
21. SDDJ AP100US Setting
Previously, to use the SDDJ Server the user had to install the actual SDDJ software (either SDDJ server orclient) so that AP100US (32 bit only) could connect to the SDDJ server. Now a web service has been
implemented as an optional middle layer between the SDDJ server and AP100US, so there is no need to
install the SDDJ software.
22. Minimum Cutout Size For Pre-Punch (Times)
This new enhancement allows the user to set a minimum size value that will be used for assigning the PrePunch tool. The user must enter a value that will be multiplied (Times) by the Pre-Punch tool Diameter, andthat value will be used for assigning a pre-punch tool. Any pattern less than the value will not get prepunched.
23. View Tool List in the NC Code and Work SpaceThe Tool List according to Turret Order is inserted into the NC Code by default. By selecting Sequence
Order NC is output according to the Sequence Order. These same options have been added to make theTool List available in the Work Space panel for easy reference.
24. Show Trace Line for Every Trace or only Single Trace
By default Every Trace displays the trace line for every move in the sequence. But if that causes a great dealof clutter, the user may select the Single Trace option, which will display only the trace line for the lastpattern sequenced. This option works with both Punching and Cutting machines.
25. Minimum Sheet Utilization
This option controls nesting job output based on the percentage of the sheet that is filled with parts. If thisvalue is not met on one or more sheets in the job, AP100US will not output those sheets in the nesting job.
26. NC Path & Machine Setup options in Preferences and in Machine Settings
The NC Path and Machine Setup fields both appear in the Preferences>Default Values panel and theMachine Setup panel. If the paths in Preferences are checked ON, the system will use the paths in
Preferences; however, if the checkboxes are OFF, the system will use the paths in the Machine
Settings>Description panel.
27. Options Added to Control 1 Tool Sequence
Previously, switches like Trace On and Show Tool Hits were applied globally to all tools on a part. Now these
new switches allow the user to control such options on a tool-by-tool basis.
28. Station Sequence Priority in Turret Window
By entering a value in the Priority column the user can assign a sequence priority to individual tools in astandard machine setup. When the machine is saved these priorities become the default for that machine.
29. Tool Sequence Priority Window Update
Tool Sequence Priority now allows the user to control sheet sequencing and various display options. Also,
floating independently over the CADCAM program, the window can be moved aside while the user continues
working in the CADCAM program.
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30. Distance to Corner option in Machine Settings
Use this option to avoid overheating the material when the laser begins cutting a pattern on a sharp corner.
Enter a distance value, which will control where the new start point will be placed.
31. Auto-rotate Imported Part to Fit Sheet
When Switch part X/Y if Y > Sheet Height is checked ON, if the loaded part in Y is greater than the sheetheight, then the part being imported will rotate automatically to fit the current sheet.
32. View Untooled / Unsequenced Patterns
To view untooled or unsequenced patterns on a part or sheet, click the View Untooled or Unsequenced
Patterns icon. The pattern(s) that are untooled will be hi-lited in red. This option is available for bothPunching and Cutting operations.
33. Box Select to Unassign Tooling
By selecting Box Unassign from the pull-down menu and dragging out a box around specific adjacentpatterns, the user can remove tooling from the selected patterns.
34. Near-to-Corner Microjoint Placement Option
When a quantity of two microjoints is selected, the user may select the option that places microjoints near
opposing corners. The distance from the corner value can be controlled by the user.
35. Show Nesting Margin Option
Enable this option to show a dashed line representing the nesting margin, on the sheet in the Work Area.
Even when the option is disabled, the nesting margin will still be in place. Configure the Nesting Margin in
Machine Settings>Sheet Layout Info>Location on Sheets.

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Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.11
Arm Information Error
1. Arm information confirms an error in Sheet View after editing in Part View.
Assign SP Tools causes AP100 to Crash
2. Assigning Special Tools will cause AP100US to crash.
CAD.NET – Load DXF Creates Two Copies
3. Using CAD.NET to load a DXF file. – Loading a single DXF file into AP100US creates a ghost copy of theoriginal DXF.
Copy from Clipboard Crashes AP100
4. After copying and placing the part on the sheet using the Clipboard option, selecting Auto Sequence willcause AP100 to crash.
Common Cutting Cut Clockwise
5. The Cut Clockwise option cuts counter-clockwise at first, but then returns to starting point and begins
cutting clockwise.
Common Cutting - Cutting into Parts
6. The laser cut will cut directly into parts when the Part-by-Part Common Cutting method is selected.
Common Cutting – Lead-ins Incorrect
7. When selecting Common Cutting>Process all Parts, Lead-ins on grids will be deleted or misplaced. Thisbehavior occurs with Part by Part and Row by Row cutting methods.
Common Cutting Skipping Cuts
8. Straight Common Cutting starts out cutting the first two horizonal cuts, skips all shorter lines, and thentravels back to cut the skipped lines.
Common Cutting Skips Corner Cuts
9. Straight Common Cutting is skipping offset Corner Radius on small notches.
Cut Clockwise Cannot be Turned OFF
10. In Common Cutting>Settings under the Part By Part Cutting Method, the Cut Clockwise option can’t be
switched off.
Fast Cut - Incorrect Start Location
11. The start location of the Fast Cut sequence is neither optimal nor desirable.
Hatch Etching – Cutting into Characters
12. Selecting the part boundary causes the hatch etch to cut into characters.
Import CSV Changes Tool Name
13. Import CSV file from ATC Tool Server, Condition Settings, Tools, Mcodes and Special Tool Names will
be incorrect.
Load DXF File - File is Corrupted
14. The DXF file is corrupted after loading into AP100US.
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Load DXF File - Enhance Loading
15. The DXF takes about eight minutes to load. The loading method needs to be enhanced.
Load DXF File - Improve Loading
16. After loading a dxf file, the file appears corrupted in the AP100US work area. The loading process needs
to be improved.
Material Types & Embedded JKA info
17. If a Material Type without the necessary JKA info is selected in the Material Type list, the Laser Material
Name pull-down and the Machine Settings>Cutting Condition panel are disabled. (APUS20-2368)
Microjoint on RO Shape with Macro Pattern
18. Large RO shape with Macro Pattern not accepting two microjoints, so user exploded RO shape tomanually attach microjoints to both patterns.
NC Code & Sequence Not Generating
19. Parts without assigned tools placed into a group and then loaded into the Sheet Wizard do not generate
NC Code and Sequence.
Part Label Name Display
20. The Part Label name display is difficult to read and should be rotated.
Restore Pack-Up files Crashes AP100US
21. Restoring Pack-Up files and then clicking the Common Cutting>Process All Parts option will cause
AP100 to crash.
Save-As / Export PRT file SQ Holes Disappear
22. Save-As or Export a PRT file to DXF, and when the saved/exported file is opened, the Square holes
have been removed.
Sheet Wizard - Load DXF Causes AP100 Crash
23. Loading DXF or DWG files into the Sheet Wizard will cause AP100 to crash.
Sheet Wizard - “0” Prefix Dropped
24. After renesting a job with more than nine sheets, the "0" prefixes in the sheet names are being dropped.
Sheet Wizard - Open Part, Error Msg.
25. With Part View open in AP100, adding a part to Sheet Wizard will cause an error message to display.
Sheet Wizard – Auto Unload Crashes AP100
26. Nest in the Sheet Wizard and then exit and go to the AP100 work space; clicking Auto Unload in the
Modules tab will cause AP100 to crash.
Sheet Wizard – Loading Packup Crashes AP100
27. When reloading a packup file in the Sheet Wizard, the parts cannot be opened and when nesting it willcrash AP100. If the parts are loaded manually, then it will nest correctly.
Sheet Wizard- Update Report causes Problems
28. When adding a part to a layout, selecting Update Report in the Sheet Wizard will corrupt part labels, anddrop added parts from the report.
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SolidWorks – Imported DXF Rotates
29. Import a DXF file (that has been saved in any orientation) from SolidWorks into AP100US, the file willautomatically rotate.
SolidWorks - Tool Angle Incorrect
30. In SolidWorks 2023 when forming tools are assigned with a mapped Special tool, the angle does not
adjust when OLE.
‘No Stack Location‘ Warning Dialog
31. When Reset is selected and then Auto Unload, a “No Stack Location” error appears, interrupting the Auto
Unloading.
Stack Report - Failed Parts Qty
32. In the Stack Report, the parts that failed quantity is not updating.
Stacking Report is Blank
33. When selecting to print the customer’s *.rpt” or default stacking report, nothing is displayed.
Straight Edge Cut is Incorrect
34. After selecting Process All Parts, the Straight Edge cut is incorrect with grouped parts.
Suction Cup Graphic Display Incorrect
35. The Suction Cup Graphic Display is incorrect after selecting Auto Place Final Cut, Edit Arm or Clear Final
Cut.
TK Unloading - Sequence Lost
36. TK Unloading Sequence lost after checking Part Estimated Time in the Part Information window.
Update Button not Working
38. The Update button in the Station Tool Info and PDC dialog boxes is not working.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.10
Arm Information Error
1. Arm information confirms an error in Sheet View after editing in Part View.
Auto Split Cutouts Lost
2. Clicking Auto Split Cutouts after processing a sheet and doing a Straight Common Cut causes the splits ina hole to be lost.
Close Part Boundary
3. At the corner of the part close the gap on the boundary profile that was made for a microjoint during NC
code input.
Customer Name not being Updated - 1
4. Customer Name is updated in the Part Information panel, but the customer’s name is not being updated in
the Sheet Wizard.
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Customer Name not being Updated - 2
5. Customer Name is edited in the Part Info panel and updated, but the name is not being updated in the
Sheet Wizard.
Cut Condition Color Setting not working
6. Cut Condition color setting not working when doing Common Line Cutting.
Duplicated Cuts in Common Cutting
7. Cuts are being duplicated when using Part by Part Common Cutting.
DXF Part Text is Corrupted
8. Import a DXF file with text and letters (especially M and H) have gaps.
FastCut Lineside Incorrect
9. The Fastcut lineside is incorrect on holes not in the pattern line.
FastReport Comment Content
10. Part info Comment content not completely showing in FastReport.
FastReport Revision Field Empty
11. The Revision value entered in the Part Info window is not showing up in the FastReport field.
Import from ATC Tool Server Corrupts Tool
12. Importing a CSV file from the ATC Tool Server changes the tool condition and drops the RO tool.
Inquire Tool Not Accurate
13. When using the Inquire tool with RE tools, the Number of Hits given in the Tool Info panel is not accurate.
Material Library - Function Buttons
14. Select the OK/Cancel buttons is difficult when adding a new sheet to the material inventory.
Microjoint Size Incorrect
15. Advanced MJ Options the user-entered Microjoint size is not being applied to microjoints on parts in thework area correct size.
NC File Missing Patterns
16. When the NC file is loaded, some patterns are missing or corrupted.
OLE from SheetWorks Crashes AP100
17. The dll file name in SheetWorks is not being registered correctly, causing OLE from SheetWorks to
APCAD and sometimes AP100 CAM to fail.
Perimeter Notch Cannot be Nested
18. Parts with a Perimeter Notch cannot be nested in Sheet Nest or Sheet Wizard.
Perimeter Notch Relief Not Working
19. Perimeter Notch Relief does NOT work if the Beam Diameter is set to 0.008 and the Joint Tolerance is 0.
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Report Content Poorly Arranged
20. Content (WO No and Router No) in Sheet Wizard Reports is poorly arranged in relation to surrounding
elements.
Router No Option added to Parts List
21. The Router Number option that exists in Assembly > CSV input has been added to the Sheet WizardParts List for Nesting.
RunTime Estimate Corrupted
22. Load a .JKAX2 file into a Regius machine and then open the Runtime Estimate panel in the Machine
Settings to show that the cutting condition tables are corrupted.
Sheet Layout Error - Zooming In
23. The Sheet layout Error shows up after zooming in on the sheet in Edit mode then returning to the Nesting
Results window.
Sheet Wizard Add Parts Corrupts Reports
24. If the user adds more parts to a layout and then updates the report, the data and images in the reportbecome corrupted.
Sheet Wizard Unloading Error
25. In the work area, the Sheet Wizard appears to be unloading a small part that has no Suction Cup
assigned to it.
Split Sheet Lines Based incorrectly
26. When Straight Common Cutting, the Split Sheet lines should be based on the real boundary of the part,not the rectangle shape.
Stack Editor Changing SY2 File
27. After NC and SY2 files are generated in the Sheet Wizard, opening the SY2 in the Stack Editor willchange the SY2.
Stack Height Improvement
28. Previously in the Stacking Module the Stack Size (height of stacked parts) were also included theStacking Table height. Now only the Stack Size will be counted.
Transfer from Inkscape to AP100
29. During transfer from the Inkscape converter to AP100US graphics are converted to PRT (geometry). Thisaction corrupts the AP100 Work Area. Also, the file names do not transfer correctly.
Zoom Window Not Refreshing
30. When making changes to the sheet, the Zoom Window is not updating immediately as it should.

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Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.9
Boundary Laser Cut
1. When loading an NC file, AP100US should make the boundary laser profile cut outside the line instead of
directly on the line.
Can’t Open Files in Edit Sheet
2. Opening Group, dxf, etc. files while in Sheet Wizard>Edit Sheet will display an incorrect warning dialog.
Command Buttons Moving to Right
3. In the Turret>PDC panel, selecting the Add or View Sorted Tools Command buttons pushes other
Commands to the right.
Correct Placement of TK Assist Tool
4. Previously, the TK Assist special tool allowed the user to select the punch side on the part boundary. Now
the option will force the user to select the correct side.
Error when Loading SVG File
5. Load an SVG file from Part View, and the system will display an incorrect warning dialog and the part can’tbe opened.
Hatch Cut Ignoring Boundary
6. With the Hatch Angle set at a certain angle (such as 45 degrees) the Hatch Cuts continue cutting inside ofholes.
Import from SDDJ Corrupts Shape
7. Data/Part/IGA imported from SDD-J to APCAD/CAM fails to import standard shape correctly.
Inquiry Tool Fails or Crashes AP100
8. When Preferences>Enhanced Selection in checked ON, Inquiring a tool fails to give Tool Info or crashes
AP100US.
Part Preview can’t be Sorted
9. Parts can’t be sorted in Part Preview using the up/down keys in the Sheet Wizard>Assembly Panel>PartInfo Table.
Sheet Wizard Incorrect Behavior
10. Set “Without Sequence and Code Generation” to ON, and the program still sequences, generates codeand hangs up.
Skeleton Sheet not Appearing
10. A Skeleton Sheet created in the Material Library doesn’t show up in the Sheet Size pulldown in the Sheet
Wizard.
Skip Sheet Edge Cut option
11. If Skip Sheet Edge Cut is ON, then cutting on the edge should be skipped as in Straight or Edge
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Stack Amount Number Incorrect
12. When hovering the cursor over the stacked parts, the stack quantity changes and shows an incorrect
amount.
SY2 not Matching Last Punch Tool
13. The FTOOL line in the SY2 file does not match the final last punch tool in the NC file, causing arms to notpick up.
Undo Action Crashes CADCAM
14. Using the Undo option to reverse a box unassign will cause AP100 to crash.
Unloading Sheet option not working
15. The Unloading Sheet option in the Sequence Option panel gives a bogus error message and doesn’t
work.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.8
Auto Sequence Incorrect
1. The tool is double hitting in common line tools when “Use Subs” in the Tool Sequence Priority dialog ischecked off .
Common Cut Processes 3 Grids
2. When selecting Common Cut > Process All Parts creates three separate grids to process a single sheet.
Correct Placement of TK Assist Tool
3. Previously, the TK Assist special tool allowed the user to select the punch side on the part boundary. Now
the option will force the user to select the correct side.
Incorrect CAD from Loaded NC File
4. When viewing the NC CAD image in Open File the file is normal, but when the file is loaded the image isincorrect.
Load NC File – Crashing AP100US
5. When loading an NC file in to AP100US, the program crashes.
Pack-up Files Ignoring Cut Cond.
6. The Cutting Condition is being left out of the packup file folder.
Part Boundary Profile Cut
7. When loading an NC file, AP100US is making the boundary profile cut on the line; it should be outside theline.
Part Name Displays Poorly
8. In Show Part Info, the Part name display in the English version needs to be improved.

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Q Value being output to NC code
9. A Q value is still being output in the G111 in the NC code, even after the Lead-in was turned OFF.
Regius 3015 AJ-Not Supporting Fast Cut
10. Because AP100US does not recognize the machine ID #25711=REGIUS-AJ, it can’t support FastCut.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.7
Common Cut Processing – Out of Memory
1. Common Cut Processing is struggling to process a simple sheet of parts with microjoints.
Fast Cut - Incorrect code
2. Fastcut is outputting a Q value of 0 in the NC Code if no jkax file has been loaded.
Job Wizard - Name Incorrect
3. The Customer Name display in the Parts List for Nest is incorrect after making a change.
Job Wizard - Parts disappear from list
4. Deleting the Customer name in the Part Info panel will cause parts to disappear from the Parts List for
Nest panel.
Load NC File - Incorrect Result
5. When the NC file is loaded the resulting layout is incorrect.
NC Folder Path Not Saving
6. The manually entered NC Folder path is not being retained as in previous versions of AP100US.
Origin Point - Part View
7. In Part View the parts are placed away from the origin point.
Tool Assignment Incorrect
8.AP100 is assigning a Rectangle tool to replace an OB tool when the part is rotated during nesting.
Process All Grids not Assigning MJs
9. Process All Grids for Common Line Cutting is not assigning microjoints to all grids on the Sheet.
SVG file shows Incorrect Properties
10. When an SVG file is loaded, the Properties Panel incorrectly shows a Round (arc) pattern as a Line.
Sheet Wizard - Double-click Crash
11. Double clicking the sheet causes the Sheet Wizard to crash.
Sheet Wizard - Dropping Tools
12. When a part is tooled and then processed through the Sheet Wizard, some tools are removed & somearen't sequenced.
Sheet Wizard - Fast Report Output
13. The Router Number is not being output into the FastReport file.

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Sheet Wizard - Filler Parts count
14. As filler parts are used in a Sheet Wizard nesting job, the count must be adjusted after the job iscompleted.
Sheet Wizard - Layout Duplicates
15. When a job with a Filler part is nested, duplicate sheets of the same layout are created. Also, a dialog
warns the user that a value must be entered in the Quantity column when there is a Filler part.
Sheet Wizard - Method B Warning
16. When Quantity = 0 and Filler Number = 1, nesting with Method B displays a Nesting Failed dialog.
Sheet Wizard - Router Number
17. Router No switch is not available in the Sheet Wizard Column List and the number does not output in Job
Reports.
Sheet Wizard - Sheet Display
18. Sheet display is incorrect after sequencing and generating the NC Code in the Sheet Wizard.
Sheet Wizard - XML Report Display
19. When Sequence & Code Generation is switched OFF, the sheet layout diagram in the XML report does
not appear

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.6
Common Cut > Microjoints with no Pierce
1. Common Cutting with Microjoints outputs an M103A0 (No Pierce) into the code, even though theMicrojoint without Pierce setting is switched ON.
Common Cutting Part by Part
2. When processing gridded parts with Common Cutting>Part by Part, AP100US is piercing multiple times;
one pierce should cut out the entire grid of parts.
Process Sheet adding MJ
3. Process Sheet is adding an extra Microjoint to the part; Process Part is functioning normally.
Reposition Error
4. The Reposition First option (Machine Settings>Repo info) is not working for cutting, when the Punchingpriority is set.
Sheet tab>Nest option
5. Using Reset or Auto Sequence will cause AP100US to crash after using the Sheet tab>Nest option.
Slug Destroy
6. Slug Destroy is assigned to four similar holes but one hole is not being cut out.
TKL Arm Display
7. The TKL arm display is showing an error in the Edit Stacking module.
TKL in Manual & Auto modes
8. TKL in Manual and Auto modes is hanging up and / or failing to assign arms with suction cups.
Undo / Redo
9. Hitting Undo or Redo will cause an Out of Memory dialog to display and cause AP100US to crash.
Zoom Box – Part Not Showing
10. The part selected in the sheet does not appear in the Zoom Box view.
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Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.5
Auto Unload
1. When unload sequence exists, click Auto Unload and then select a part will display a warning that the partcannot be loaded.
Cluster Tool Assign
2. A Cluster Tool cannot recognize more than one angle when the tool is in an AI station.
Define Cluster Tool
3. Defining a Cluster Tool in Part View will cause AP100US to crash.
Delete Microjoint
4. When using the Delete Microjoint Tool, the system won't allow the microjoint to be deleted.
Fast Cut
5. When in Part View the Fast Cut cutting path cannot be rotated along with the entire part.
MCode & GCode
6. When using the wheel tool and NC code is generated, M698 and G00 are incorrectly placed after the G70
and G27.
OLE from SheetWorks
7. When doing OLE from SheetWorks to APCAD (and sometimes AP100US CADCAM) fails and will not loadpart.
OLE from SolidWorks
8. When using the OLE function from SolidWorks 2020, 2021 & 2022, bend lines on the part may bereversed; the user must then manually reverse the lines to match the original.
Raise Laser Head M104
9. In Pierce Location>After Cut Conditions if the Raise Head option is set to YES, but no value has been set(0.0) the laser head will not raise because there’s no Z value after the M104.
Rectangle Lines
10. When a Rectangle Line box is dragged out, the last line does not appear.
Sequence Remnant
11. Using the Sequence Remnant feature with a punch machine forces the system to reposition when notneeded, causing a collision with the clamp in the punching area.
Sheet Info
12. Clicking the Sheet Info button will open an incorrect “failed to load file:*svg” error dialog on the Open Filewindow.
Sheet Nest Option
13. Grouped Parts will disappear after using nesting options in the Sheet tab.
Sheet Wizard
14. Sheet Wizard screens are hanging up before switching to the next screen.
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Tool Sequence Setting
15. The customer reports that when the Sequence Features>Sequence Direction>X Direction is selected theprogram gives inconsistent results.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.4
Auto Unload Error
1. Errors with the unloading arm are occurring for the LCC1-PR in 20.x versions.
Converting a Special Tool
2. Converting a Special Tool to a cutting pattern will cause AP100US to crash.
DXF Graphic
3. Opening a dxf file with too many entities and/or features that AP CAD can’t understand, is crashing
AP100US.
Final Hit Direction
4. The final hit direction display is incorrect when assigning the final hit.
Part Info/CAM Info tab
5. Part Info/CAM Information tab does not retain the correct material thickness setting for a part.
Processing Error
6. Assigning tools with the turret first and then assigning laser cutting tools will cause a process error.
Reposition
7.When using the Auto Unload option, the sequence is adding an unnecessary reposition.
Shape Library
8. Changing the pitch value and then placing a special shape will cause the CADCAM program to hang up.
Sheet Wizard
9. The customer’s parts are overlapping when nesting in the Sheet Wizard.
10. During the nesting progress the Part / Sequence display in the CADCAM work area does not display inthe correct place.
11. Sheet Wizard is not outputting Run Time in the Results window or the Report.
12. Filler parts are not being added to the sheet at the first attempt to nest; however, filler parts can be addedon the second attempt.
Split Cutouts
13. The Split Cutouts>Cut Island First option is not working.
Stack Editing Module
14. "Auto" layout doesn't nest the parts on the selected stacking table.

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Tool Assignment
15. The RE tool would be missing after adding an OB tool to the Tool Inventory and switching to the Turret
List page.
Upgrade to Newer Version
16. Customer reports after upgrading from AP2018 to APv20.2 the program is terribly slow with a sheet thathas many features. The software becomes unresponsive when redrawing, loading, viewing and switchingfrom part to sheet.
Zoom All
17. The Zoom All feature should include all objects in the work area, even those that are positioned below
the 0,0 base point.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.3
Auto Grid
1. After Auto Gridding a sheet and then zooming in will cause AP100US to crash if a pattern exists on the
sheet.
Common Cutting
2. Group parts, add microjoints, process for Common Cutting, copy the group & then delete the copy willcause all parts, common cut processing, etc. to be lost on the original group.
3. Use Auto Grid to grid out a group of parts and the grid will lose common cut processing & other features.
Control 1 Tool Sequence
4. In Control 1 Tool Sequence, sequence a rectangle tool in the Y and the sequence does not take theproper path.
Drivers
5. When generating NC View code, drivers were causing "Invalid parameter passed to driver" error.
Grouping & Gridding
6. A grouped and gridded part that has been sequenced manually causes non-existent trace lines to be
added to the display.
Microjoint
7. Microjoint lead-ins are remaining at the at the same location even after the microjoint is deleted.
NC File8. The NC File Name is now being limited to 25 characters for all machines.
OLE Addin - Autodesk Inventor
9. Doing OLE from Autodesk Inventor will crash AP100US.
Open and OLE
10. AP100US crashes when loading OPEN-OLE from the SolidWorks PDM Vault.
Open File
11. Open File fails after selecting a file from a folder in a different location.
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Part Preview Display
12. The Part Preview Display for dxf and prt files is not working in the File open window.
Patterns on Sheets
13. A pattern inside of a cutout on the sheet can’t be added to the sequence.
Process Part/Sheet
14. Process Part/Sheet is not clearing Corner features that were added as attributes.
Shape Library
15. Select a Special Tool that is stored in the Shape Library and Special Tools that are currently on the partwill stop displaying in the correct display color.
Sheet
16. Customer’s sheet file is causing AP100US to crash after editing a part and toggling back to Sheet view.
17. Editing a part on a customer’s sheet is causing AP100US to assign a cluster tool (Special Tool) to
random holes on part.
Sheet Wizard
18. Multiple issues ticket:• For unloading machines, the drop table is blacked out when the sheet is selected the first time after nesting.
• With multiple nested sheets, Sheet Wizard loads the last sheet into the CAM window, regardless of which
sheet is selected.
• When the correct sheet loads the scale is off & the drop table does not appear.
19. Sheet Wizard is nesting parts inside of cutouts that have been defined for Etching.
20. In Sheet Wizard if the Layout in TK Settings is set to Sheet, the stacking report will not appear in the firstsheet report but will appear in all the other sheet reports.
21. Sheet Wizard is replacing saved arm locations if any of the Common Cut methods are selected in the
Material File.
Special Tool Design
22. While in the Special Tool Design module, if the user hits the F11 (Auto-grid Part) hot key, the modulecrashes, system returns to the CADCAM work area & the tool bar is corrupted.
Tools
23. Defining a cluster tool is affecting geometry not associated with the cluster.
Stacking Module
24. Stacking Module randomly crashes when the customer is using Special Tool Groups.
Turret Info
25. Clear Tools in the Turret window is removing the Priority numbers on tools in fixed stations.
Unloading
26. Arm Display in Part View is inconsistent when using the registers in the Work Space window.
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27. Auto Unloading Groups - Area Sequence causes parts to drop from the sheet.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.2
Common Cutting
1.The View Common Cut path runs very slowly.
2. Common Cut doesn’t process the parts inside of a box frame.
3. When True Shape Common Cutting is ON, some parts are still being processed for Standard Common
Cutting.
Cutting Feature
4. When Optimize Start Points is selected, microjoints assigned to starting points are not shifting to optimized
locations.
Job Wizard
5. Job Wizard is laying parts on top of each other.
Material Library
6. Sheets with a Grain Direction cannot be removed from the Default Sheet Sizes tab in the Material Library.
7. When adding sheet sizes from the Default Sheet Sizes list, if the Sheet Size has a Grain Direction, thedirection is not being passed to the Grain Direction column.
8. The Default Sheet Sizes list only allows the first size in the list to be selected. Other sizes are disabled.
NC Code9. The Graphic Display of the Stop Sign (Program Stop) appears in the wrong location when NC code is
generated.
Preferences
10. In the Default Values panel, the System will not allow the NC Extension to be removed; “nc” is always
reloaded into the field, even after it has been deleted.
Punch Sequence
11. The sequence is not optimized with multiple Grid Patterns.
Save as
12. The incorrect file name error message that should appear (with NTK machines) is unstable. Sometimes it
is output for non-TK machines, or not output at all.
Sheet Wizard
13. Nesting results are unsatisfactory - not enough parts are placed on the sheet.
Tool Assignment
14. Tool Assignment for ATC machines (Acies) is not assigning keyed tools correctly on rotated parts withPattern Lines, Grids and other features.
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Turret15. The Type column in the Turret List window is not sorting correctly.

Fixed Issues in AP100US 20.1
Common Cutting
1. Common Cutting with Microjoints is not placing the Microjoints on one side of the part.
Cutting Feature
2. The Perimeter Notch Relief feature will sometimes use the inside condition for the cut and sometimes theoutside condition.
Design Special Tool
3. Using the File Button and F10 Save Special Tool will save the tool, but the unsaved warning still appears
when exiting to the CADCAM program.
Edit Stacking
4. When manually stacking parts in CAM mode for PSR using Stacking Table Zones, when stacking thesecond part the system will also show the stacking zones on the first part stacked.
Fast Cut
5. Manual Define Fast Cut does not consistently use tangent lines between holes.
Help
6. In the Stacking Module, selecting the “Question Mark” icon will not open the Help File. Instead, a “Cannot
open file…” error dialog appears.
Job Wizard
7. In Job Wizard the system adds a punching condition (M-Code) to a 0.250 SQ tool that does not have any
punching conditions assigned to it.
Sequence Priority
8. The Sequence Priority window is not immediately updating changes to the Turret Station Priority List.
Sheet Report
9. The Single Sheet nesting report in Sheet Wizard displays on two pages in v20, instead of on one page as
it should.
Split Sheet
10. When using the Split Sheet option and the sheet size is greater than the Max. OT value, the systemdoesn’t use the Top/Right Edge value for the end of the cut.
Tool Assign
11. When using the Tool Assign>Box Unassign option to unassign tools in a grouped pattern, the display
incorrectly shows that tools are still assigned.
12. When unassigning a cutting tool from patterns with a combo machine, the lead-ins shown in the display
are not removed.
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Unloading
13. When editing part conveyor size in the TK/PSR Settings window, the user should save the current
machine in the Machine Settings>Description panel to save these new values as the default.
Please note that some features may be optional and/or not accurately or fully described within these release
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Update Installation via Online Update
If you have Internet access, use the Online Update utility to update your Amada
CADCAM program to the latest version. Select Online Update from the AP100US
program Help Menu to update your system to AP100US 20.0. This current update
only applies to the current version you are using to update to the latest patch. For
future updates use patches pertaining to 20.0.
Note: To update from earlier versions of AP100US or FabriWIN, contact the Amada
Call Center.
During installation the system will close all Amada CADCAM programs. Please back up your files and clear
Read-only attributes assigned to AP100US to allow the installer to access these files.
1. Click Next in the first Online Update screen to appear.

2. Allow the Update to download.

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3. Allow the InstallShield Wizard to prepare the setup.

4. Select the language for the update and then click Next to proceed.

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5. Click Install to begin installing the update. During update installation your current files (such as “PARTS”
and “SHEETS”) will remain intact in the installation folder.

6. Allow the update installation to be completed.

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Buena Park, CA 90621
877-AMADA-US

For support please contact us
Phone: (800) 254-7532
Email: Ap100usSupport@amada.com

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7. When the installation is completed, click Finish to finalize the installation. Check ON the Launch
CADCAM button to immediately launch the program.

Contact Information
Amada America Inc.
7025 Firestone Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
1-800-254-7532, Ap100usSupport@amada.com
For more information about Amada and its line of products, please visit www.amada.com.

337025 Firestone Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90621
877-AMADA-US

For support please contact us
Phone: (800) 254-7532
Email: Ap100usSupport@amada.com