WinTool Interface for ESPRIT
Version 2.15.8 for ESPRIT 2011/2012/2013

Changes
2.15.8 (14.07.2014)
 Corrected tool and shank diameter import of boring bar tools

2.15.7 (02.07.2014)
 Corrected handling of tool assemblies which contain the character '#' in the description

2.15.6 (01.07.2014)
 Using Unicode character encoding to support all character sets

2.15.5 (30.06.2014)
 Support for WinTool 2011 – 2014
 Separated program files and user data into different directories
 Corrected lead angle calculation of neutral turning tools
 Loading STL with ETL file if it exists
 Improved usability of license login
 Included newest version of WT-MakeList (see detailed changes in WT-MakeList manual) Included newest version of WT-ToolExport:
 Saving selection state of "preferred only" filter Improved readability with high DPI settings
 Single tool assembly import: Transferring ident-no for t-no if "T-No=Ident No" is activated in themachine type2.15.4 (31.10.2013)
 Included newest version of WT-MakeList due to issue with SQL Server

2.15.3 (21.10.2013)
 Compatible with WinTool 2013, 2012 and 2011
 Corrected tool shift of tool assemblies with radial head Removed WinTool database parameters from WT-Esprit-Interface.cfg
 Included newest version of WT-MakeList (see WT-MakeList manual for details)

2.15.2 (05.04.2013)
 Changed import of noncutting diameter to avoid invalid tool models
 Corrected import of grooving insert property E
 Improved error messages
 Removed WTEsprit.cfg parameter "ExportUnusedTools"

2.15.1 (09.01.2013)
 Compatible with WinTool 2012
 Included newest versions of WT-ToolExport and WT-MakeList
 Better compatibility with tools using diamond shape inserts
 Better compatibility with pilot drills
 Supporting tool shapes with noncutting diameters
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 Resizable tool selection window

2.14.2 (23.05.2012) Compatible with WinTool 2011 Included newest versions of WT-ToolExport and WT-MakeList
 Improved error handling
WT-ToolExport Start-up time with large databases is quicker

2.14.1 (13.02.2012)
KBM Integration
 Overwriting CutData if everything but F&S are the sameSetup Re-integrated WT-MakeList
 Automatically setting path and file rights for easier configuration

2.14 (13.10.2011)
Tool Selection
 Better integration in WinTool
 More filtering options
 Easier usage
 Display of tool information and cutting data
Tool Import Corrected value for ToolLength Changed minimum value for Face Mill InsertEdgeLength and InsertWidth Changed FluteLength definition for BoringBars
 Completely rebuilt KBM Integration with support for remote servers
WinTool ToolList creation
 Easier Configuration
 Better Material Selection

2.13.1 (11.03.2011) Corrected issue with missing file WT-MakeList.cfg in setup
 Improved STL rotation algorithms
 Added STL rotation algorithms for tool changers with any B-axis angle
 Setting insert type acc. WinTool Schema for face mills
 Corrected tool length calculation
 Importing taper angle for taps
 Corrected calculation of taper angle for thread mills
 Correctly setting thread type for thread mills acc. selected WinTool schema Corrected tool angle calculation for bullnose mills
 Corrected ToolUpperDiameter for corner round mills
 Support for Back boring bars (Rückwärtssenker)
 Support for UnderCut Mills (Lollipop Fräser)2.12.0 (02.11.2010)
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 Fixed Interface registration issue in setup
 Support for systems with decimal comma (e.g. Germany) Improved cut data transfer algorithms
 Usage of multiple samples of the same tool on different turret stations
 Improved tool ID reading algorithms
 Moving STL with tool if it is moved to another station
 Corrected CustomSetting6 value usage for standard mills and drills
 Corrected calculation of InsertWidth for face mills
 Corrected cut data reading from WinTool allows usage of material field "User" Supporting thread angles for thread mills
 Support for single-point thread mills
 Support for Tool Types /ES14 and /ES15 (custom tools)

2.11.0 (20.08.2010)
 Support for Esprit 2011
 Better sample files
 Support for Tool Types /ES14 and /ES15 (custom tools) Support for STL orientation for different mounting orientations for rotating tools Rotating STL according mounting orientation useable without license
 Changed color and transparency of STL files on import Support for embedded STL files
 Corrected STL orientations for turning tools
 Not rotating STL if CS6 setting is unknown Message box if CS6 for turning tools is invalid
 Reloading STL at beginning of simulation
 Basic implementation of STL rotation on automatic tool changers
 Support for ETL files
 Tool import and export useable as trial version without license Support for crossheads
 Corrected insert type Support for different cutting types
 Corrected import of cutting data (importing all cutting data at first import)
 Support for WinTool 2010 field TypeOfCut Using tool geometry data if no DXF file was generated
 Corrected Insert Type

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