WinTool Interface for VERICUT
Release 3.1.0 for VERICUT

History
3.1.0
New features, improvements & changes•••••••••Compatible with WinTool 2023.3
Compatible with VERICUT 9.4
Added turning tool import using model files (machine adapter, holder and insert). Parametric
import of inserts without model file.
• General Inserts• Groove Inserts• Thread Inserts
Improved insert placement system (position, orientation and angle) according to the holder
New version of WT-ToolExport integrated with a new and powerful search UI/UX for Tool
Assembly, Tool list and Machine.
Updated CodeMeter Runtime to CodeMeter 7.6
Fixed angle head tools importing.
Fixed issues where interface was treating tools as not supported.
Fixed issue where the probes were misplaced according to holder part.

Known issues• After import of some milling tools it might occur that the shank is not displayed. This is a display
only issue and will be closed by the CGTech team in a future version. The issue is handled in
the ticket SCR 00738394 - Tool Manager - partial cutter profile displayed when Flute Lengthintersects profile segment.
Important Notes• The following outlines are not supported parametrically from Vericut and can be imported only
using a step file.
• 14-06• 14-07-R• 14-07-BR• 14-07-BL• 14-07-L

3.0
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Compatible with WinTool 2020.3
Compatible with VERICUT 9.1
Implementation of new License Mechanism
Corrected orientation of the Z-axis
Added new Configuration option:• “ToolOrigin”• “CutterCompensationID”

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Added option to define the tool description
Added option to define the driven point name or to completely switch it off
Fixed insert position for neutral holders

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Compatible with VERICUT 8

2.11
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Tool type "Milling" (/VC01): Shank is imported as part of the cutting tool component to avoid
unnecessary collision messages. The non-cutting section of the tool is imported as a separate
component
Added tool type "Probe" (/VC04)
Adjusted name of driven point and cutter compensation to be the same as tool ID
Adjusted import of tool type "Tap" (/VC03)
Corrected import of inserts, spindle direction, cutter contour

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Corrected turning tool export error

2.10
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Corrected issue in tool profiles where arcs are imported the wrong direction in some cases
Added setting "T-Prefix" which sets a prefix in front of each VERICUT tool ID

2.9
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Compatible with WinTool 2011 – 2014
Corrected issue in tool profiles where arcs are imported the wrong direction
Recognizing "stp" and "step" as file extensions for STEP models
Separated program files and user data into different directories
Included newest version of WT-ToolExport• Saving selection state of "preferred only" filter• Improved readability with high DPI settings• Compatible with WinTool 2014
Single tool assembly import: Transferring ident-no for t-no if "T-No=Ident No" is activated in themachine type

2.8
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Compatible with WinTool 2013, 2012 and 2011
Support for custom turning tool insert 3D models (see page 16)
Added option "altCode" to configuration setting "ToolListToolID"

2.7
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Added tool type "Tap" (/VC03) which imports tap tools as VERICUT type "Tap"Support for milling cutter and milling holder 3D models
Tool types "Milling" and "Tap": Added default driven point (0 0 0) and cutter compensation
value of"tool assembly diameter / 2"

2.6
•Support for WinTool 2012 and VERICUT 7.2

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•••Tool assemblies with non-cutting sections are supported. Shank section is transferred asseparate component when DXF usermodel is used
Updated DXF usermodel specifications due to support for tool assemblies with non-cutting
sections (see page 14)
Included newest version of WT-ToolExport• Resizable search windows• Compatible with WinTool 2012

2.5
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Support for WinTool 2011 and VERICUT 7.1.5
Added tool type "Ignore" (/VC00) for tool assemblies that must be ignored on import
Included newest version of WT-ToolExport
Improved error handling

2.4
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Added support for STEP 3D models
3D models named "Tool.Nr" in the "UserModel" folder are used as holder models. 3D models
named "Tool.Nr" + "H" are also valid
Added support for cutting 3D models if WinTool tool type of cutting part is SKJ

2.3
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Added configuration setting "ToolListToolID"
Added new WT-ToolExport module
Added interface configuration window

2.2
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Transferring T-No instead of Ident No as tool ID if tool list is exported
Updated user model section of manual

2.1.1
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Using region-independent decimal point

2.1
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Included support for 3D models (STL, PLY, STK)
3D models are stored in the "UserModel" folder
Added configuration file settings:• Adjustable exchange file name for tool list export• Customizable 3D model parameters <origin> and <rotation>• "Quiet" mode which deactivates error messages during the transfer
Added single tool assembly export to WT-ToolExport.exe
Tool assembly: the shank is the non-cutting section of the cutter component.
Turning tools: transferring inserts into VERICUT as type "General Insert"
Improved DXF-contour import
Fixed error in license check

2.0
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Compatible with WinTool 2009 & WinTool 2010
WinTool must be started
Using TLS in XML format (VERICUT 6)

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Adjusted tool types
New configuration file structureTool ID in Vericut contains WinTool tool ident nr. and tool list nr.
Customizable DXF-contour for a tool assembly
All user models are stored in one folder (TLS, DXF)
Removed support for 3D models (PLY, STL) temporarily
Support of turning tools via custom TLS files
WTxTShape module in WinTool folder is used to make sure that newest functionalities areautomatically included•

Interface is started through WT-ToolExport.exe

1.6
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Compatible with WinTool 2007 & WinTool 2008
Latest WTxTShape functionality implemented (Shape V2.0)(see WTxTShape manual for further improvements)••

T-Number is taken from tool list
All usermodels supported via usermodel-checkbox in WinTool (/VC switch is not supportedanymore)
Better data fetching logics
Improved support for PLY and STL files

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1.5
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Setup with automatic configuration
Support for PLY and STL files

1.4.0.8••••

Interface requires WinTool Professional version
Latest WTxTShape functionality implemented (Shape V1.9)
TLS-Filename is now extracted from WinTool Tool List
Symbol ʺ now supported in Tool Description

1.4
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Version 1.4.0.5: fixed error with A5 in BNN
Compatibility with WinTool 2006
Error with double lines fixed
Fixed error with spaces in path and file names

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Latest Shape functionality included

1.3
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Support for shape 1.3 geometries
Configuration vie a .cfg text file instead of MS Access databasevcERR.txt removed

1.0.5/1.0.6•••

Latest shape module functionality is implemented:
usage of the theoretical point with FSN
adjustable diameter is used (if greater than 0)

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Support for Special tools via TLS
Latest Shape module functionality is implemented
Proper filename when calling the module from WinTool export
Installation manual available

1.0.2
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First version with shape functionality

1.0.1
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First version with simple data exchange

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