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Version 5 release notes history  |Version 5.77-5.75 |Version 5.74-5.72 |  Version 5.71-5.38 | Version 5.45-5.37 |  Version 5.36-5.33  | Version 5.32-5.21  |  Versions 5.20-5.01

Axel Software Version 5.xx

Top software enhancements from version 4

Introduction

Axel Software Suite version 5 is the major enhancement to our previous version 4. This is the 32bit version with solid model 3D graphical window. For a list of ongoing new features, user requested enhancements, and bug fixes see release notes.  This document provides list of major features and enhancements new in Version 5.xx.

For a list of known issues, and other helpful information about this release, see Axel Support Central.

 

New ! 32bit version
Version 5 is 32bit version of the software. It provides improved features and more comprehensive performance under windows XP and NT.

Enhanced ! Common User Interface
All program modules - foundation, cnc, pipe and surface - are sharing the same familiar user interface. In fact there is only one program with all the features working together. The toolbars are dockable or can be part of the New ! 'tabbed biutton' arrangmnent greatly saving space inside the worktop. 

Enhanced ! Multilanguage Support
Axel package is available in multilanguages.
pipe Enhanced ! Pipe Wizard
All program modules - foundation, cnc, pipe and surface - are sharing the same familiar user interface. In fact there is only one program with all the features working together. The toolbars are dockable or can be part of the New ! 'tabbed biutton' arrangmnent greatly saving space inside the worktop.

New ! 3D Solid Model window
New 3D Solid Model window. All parts loaded as surface models are shown as solid models. Surface selection and results indication on the model makes it easy to handle complex CAD files.

New ! 3D Probe Models 
Realistic 3D probe models are shown in the Measure Window. Model Setup dialog box is provided for creating a probe model based on the extensive data base of available probe products. 
 
New ! 3D Machine Models 
Realistic machine model can be shown in the Measure Window.

Enhanced ! Surface Measurement 
Realistic 3D probe models are shown in the Measure Window. Model Setup dialog box is provided for creating a probe model based on the extensive data base of available probe products.

New ! CAD interfacing
Interfaces to various CAD formats are provided. They include DXF, IGES, CATIA v4 and v5, ProEngineer, STEP, VDA.
New ! Video Probe   
The new Axel Video Program has been developed to inspect components using a camera. Pictures are captured and the software provides automatic analysis of the features within the picture frame.

Enhanced ! CNC Program Manager
Using the function of a CNC Program Editor, the user creates a program by 'drawing' it onto a form. An extensive library of CNC feature measurement routines is provided for shapes and configurations such as lines, circles, arches, planes, cones, spheres and cylinders etc. Where necessary, the CNC Program Editor together with the Variable Manager function enables the user to write or create their own standard measuring sequences. Properties are set for each command to specify such values as speed, probe type, position etc. Cut, copy or paste commands can be used.

New ! Automatic PH10 Probe Calibration
Automatic calibration on CNC machine of selected PH10 positions.   
Reporting
Variety of reporting is provided. Graphical boxes or dimensions shown in the Measure Window, standard text report, user defined graphical report, HTML and Excel reportinmg with user templates.

New ! Excel Export
Generate a report in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Use one of our standard templates or create your own template for the results. The templates are fully integrated into Axel software 

New ! HTML documents
Generate HTML reports. Use one of the standard templates or create your own.
  Result Boxes and Dimensions
The results are shown graphically in 3D solid model window as either dimensions or attached results boxes.
  New ! Video Probe   
The new Axel Video Program has been developed to inspect components using a camera. Pictures are captured and the software provides automatic analysis of the features within the picture frame.


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