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OCTOPUZ V1.6 is Now Available!
POSTED 09/28/2016
The latest update for OCTOPUZ has just been released, and Version 1.6 comes packed with new features and enhancements.
Read on for a comprehensive list of what you can look forward to in OCTOPUZ 1.6, including a wide variety of welding improvements as well as increased arc/circular support, support for 7-axis robots, and more. This update is available to all users currently on Maintenance.
OCTOPUZ Core
- Arc/Circular Support added for the following brands
- KUKA -> KRC2(src), KRC4(src, src/dat)
- Fanuc
- ABB
- Motoman
- Added a post processor for:
- KUKA Sunrise
- Greatoo SoftMC
- KUKA Siemens 840D with Cycle832 support
- Post extensions added to allow for Custom/Extended functionality
- Posting Speed improvements for all posts
- Added support for 7-Axis Robots
- OTC IO wait commands added
- Multiple position types now supported for OTC/Nachi posts
- Added Import from Package Command
- Check Version Menu Item Added
- Tool On/Off Commands added to the XML Defaults
- Rail Wizard improvements
- Added a Legacy Tab to Linear Rail Calculations
- Added script automation (RunRunTimeCommands)
- Extreme speed improvement when applying reference points by “Travel”
- Added installation verification for all addons
- XML Settings provided to all addons
OCTOPUZ Welding Addon
- Added Arc/Circular Support for welding
- 5th Layer Added for Multipass
- More control for searching orientations
- Outside Edge Searching Method Added for Motoman
- Stitch Searching Added
- Weaving Simulation Improvements
- Added a Help Window
- Highlights Changed Field Based on Loaded Recipe
- KUKA KRC4 Laser Searching Added
CAM Importing
- Added Mastercam 2017 Interface
- Mastercam interface supports Arc/Circles for 2D paths
- Mastercam interface supports Cycle 832 for Kuka Siemens 840D control
- PT import now supports multiple APT files
- Tools and Part exported from a CAM system can now be Imperial or Metric
- Tool Command positions from CAM files now more customizable
- Added IJK rotation option in the intermediate file format
- Importing into Toolpaths Groups supported
OCTOPUZ Power Programming Addon
- Added Attach Base To Part Command
Integrator Toolkit
- Added Change Axis Settings Command
OCTOPUZ Cladding
- A Setup Dialog Box Added
New! Power Packs
- KUKA Power Pack contains the following Commands:
- Set CNC Settings
- Set Compliance Settings
- Add BackLash Check
- Add B-Spline Settings
- Motoman Power Pack contains the following Commands:
- Set Controller Version
About OCTOPUZ
OCTOPUZ is the intelligent offline robot programming and simulation software ideal for any path-sensitive application. The company took a revolutionary approach by combining the offline programming of robots with a manufacturing process simulation. Today, OCTOPUZ provides a mainstream, versatile, powerful and effective solution for any robotic challenge.