V6 Change log and release notes

Change log  

Build 106

• Clone toolpath array - Fixed issue with angular coordinate for mill 4th axis , B axis mode.
• Lathe module - Added option to reverse the finish direction completely for all the profile.
• Lathe module - Added Left threading option.
• Mill module - Chamfering operation - option to select starting point.  

Build 103

• New tool filter in tool store view

  

  
  

• Is possible add TAG to each tool in order to filter them .

  

  
  
• Lathe Module - Fix with turnable profile extraction method and toroidal faces
• Lathe Module  - Dedicated operations for reversed direction turning.

Build 101

• Lathe module - Fixed issue with Z level in cut-off and threading operation .
• Lathe module - Restored behaviour with angled chamfer in step profile and coordinate list pattern.

V5 -> V6 Changes

Core Platform Updates

• Migration from .NET Framework to .NET Core

  The application has been fully modernized by moving from .NET Framework to .NET Core.

  This change improves long-term maintainability, performance, and cross-version compatibility.

  No user-visible functional changes, but it ensures the product can evolve reliably in future releases.

  New File Serialization (Binary → MessagePack)

  Project and configuration data are now stored using MessagePack instead of the previous binary format.

  This makes files faster to load, more stable across versions, and better suited for long-term compatibility.

  Again, this does not affect user-visible functionality ( except for big files )

Licensing

• Floating License instead of single fixed pc.

  Licensing now supports floating usage:

  • Only one PC can be active at a time per license.
  • Active “slot” is automatically released when the application closes or after an inactivity timeout.

Ask to support if you need multiple pc active at same time.

Shared Data folder

• It is now possible to share tools, fixtures, tables, and related data across multiple PCs using folder-sharing services (e.g., Dropbox and similar).

More info on related page.

Post Processor

• Post-Processor Initialization

  Common machine types can now be generated quickly using an initial post-processor template.

  Additional machines can be added on request.

  Plane Rotation / Spatial Plane Support

  Support added for:

  • Fanuc – G68
  • Siemens – CYCLE800
  • Heidenhain – Spatial Plane

Setup sheet (PRO only)

Refactored setup sheet functionality.

It's possible print setup sheet with dedicated button.

More info -> Setup sheet feature

Lathe Module

Turning with insert drill option

With this option you can enlarge hole with insert drill operation

Rest machining area defined by simulated stock

Is possible recognize previously machined area by using the simulated stock

Grooving with multiple step

Is possible machine the groove with multiple step depth . This is useful for depth grooves.

CIMCO Edit Integration (PRO Only)

• Direct export of tool tables and fixture data to CIMCO Edit is now supported.

  (See the related documentation page for details.)

Default setting

It's possible save inputed default values for each operation. This will help to save time by saving as default the recurring input value

Thumbnails preview on home screen

On project save a thumbnail will be created and it will be visualized on home screen.

V-Engrave

Added support for v-engrave mode

Breaking Changes

• Only v5 project files can be opened. Files from v4 or older are not supported.
• All files created or imported in v6 (projects, machines, posts, tools, etc.) cannot be opened by older software versions.

Import fixture and tools from version 5

^{from build 34}

In version 5 the fixtures were stored in file :

C:\Users\<user-name>\Documents\ECAM V5\Data\Database.db                                        

Tools were stored in file :

C:\Users\<user-name>\Documents\ECAM V5\Data\ToolStore.tst                                      

You can import that data files by dragging it into [Drag and Drop] area in home screen.

Will follow the import procedure.

Click OK when done.

Ask Support directly from App

From build 96

Ask for help or report problems directly from application.

Your request message will be sent to support with project file and application screenshot , if selected.

Several others minor changes are made .

UI changes in post processor / tool store / fixture dialog .

Stock memo property and related tags on post editor.

Refactored code in coordinate list pattern ( chamfer / radius method bug fixes ).

UI library update.

Removed obsolete dependencies.