The creation of complex designs by grouping relief layers together has also been made easier. For example, it is easier to combine the front and back of a miniature. The range of modelling tools in ArtCAM JewelSmith that operate in real time has been extended to include the ability to create smooth domed shapes or domes with a centreline ridge, ideal for borders of engraved text. The weave tool and the two-rail ring sweep are also now updated live. The weave tool is important to jewellers who create Celtic weaves, while the two-rail ring sweep gives the ability to design rings more quickly. The tools for assembly modelling have been improved making it easier and quicker to drag or rotate elements of the assembly into position. It has also been made simpler to undo any changes. The main machining enhancement in the 2015 R2 release is significantly faster simulations thanks to a new algorithm that uses the specialist processor in modern graphics cards to calculate multiple operations simultaneously. This gives major speed benefits over standard multi-threading. In addition, two new options are available in the 3D offset strategy. Firstly, it is now possible to spiral from the outside in or from the centre outwards. The strategy can reduce tool wear and give better surface finish. To view the original press release, please click here.Shot 1 Basick vector prior to selecting SHAPE EDITOR This reduces the number of plunge and retract moves and so saves machining time. Shot 2 Tool Editior selested, dialog does not appear, and most functionaity is lost.

2015R version detail, details are wrong as I paid for maintenance in dec 2016. Why is this showing, embarrising in front of my staff. I have been using the 2015R version of artcam for most of my work, until now.ĭecided as it's been a few months the glitches should have been sorted out, so started to use 2017, but to my disappointment the functionality is very poor.

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