WinTool Interface for ESPRITFor ESPRIT 2013/2014/2015/2016/2017/2017R2Changes
2.16.1 (22.03.2018)• Improved Setup

2.16.0 (28.02.2018)• Compatible with ESPRIT 2017R4• Added new handling for tools with multiple Length Comp Register values• SQL Native Client is not included in the Setup• Fixed issue where Esprit was required to run in compatibility mode under certain conditions• WinTool tool export changes:••

Showing assembling state of tools in selection list
Displaying available tool duplicates in CAM tool selection

2.15.12 (15.11.2017)• Compatible with ESPRIT 2017R2• Support for license keys with more than 7 characters

2.15.11 (4.8.2017)• Compatible with ESPRIT 2017
• Corrected placement of turning tools when using• non-standard axis configuration• linear movement axis
• no axes• Supporting turrets with rotation axes different than Z+ (0/0/1)• Improved import of non-standard (e.g. 45°) angled tools for Z+ and X+ turret rotation axes
• Tool shape import of mills/drills in turning tools can be enabled
by setting "enableShapeInLatheMachiningMode"• Import of ESPRIT tool custom settings can be changed using settings "CustomSetting1-10"• Station "Turning Tool Z Rotation Angle" value is now used to rotate the turning tool
• Corrected import of milling/drilling tools with angled head holder• Corrected import of back boring tools• Updated instructions for creation of custom ETL tools using /ES14 and /ES15

2.15.10 (4.5.2016)• Compatible with ESPRIT 2016
• Corrected turning tool drill holder placement when orientation is Z -2.15.9 (27.11.2015)• Compatible with ESPRIT 2013/2014/2015• Corrected face mill import• Added configuration setting "ImportCustomSettings" to selectively enable/disable importof ESPRIT custom settings

2.15.8 (14.7.2014)

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• Corrected tool and shank diameter import of boring bar tools

2.15.7 (2.7.2014)• Corrected handling of tool assemblies which contain the character '#' in the description

2.15.6 (1.7.2014)• Using Unicode character encoding to support all character sets

2.15.5 (30.6.2014)• 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 Server2.15.3 (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 (5.4.2013)• 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 (9.1.2013)• 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• Resizable tool selection window

2.14.2 (23.5.2012)• Compatible with WinTool 2011
• Included newest versions of WT-ToolExport and WT-MakeList• Improved error handling
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WT-ToolExport• Start-up time with large databases is quicker

2.14.1 (13.2.2012)
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 (11.3.2011)• 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 (2.11.2010)• 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
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• 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 (20.8.2010)• 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 TypeRelnotes

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