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New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode für Creo Parametric 7.0 – 11.0 The new release offers following new feature: Rename Electrode..

Rename Assemblies in SMARTElectrode

Rename Assemblies in SMARTElectrode

Purpose It is now possible to change the name of the assembly, reference model and electrodes in the Assembly Settings user interface. This is useful for..

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode für Creo Parametric 7.0 – 11.0 An overview of the main improvements and bug fixes..

New functionality for exporting models with SMARTElectrode

New functionality for exporting models with SMARTElectrode

Purpose During SMARTElectrode data output, the visibility of elements can now be better controlled with layers. Usage When exporting electrodes to another data format (e.g. STEP..

Show number of usages in SMARTElectrode

Show number of usages in SMARTElectrode

Purpose SMARTElectrode introduces two new parameter defaults &electrode_count and &position_count to evaluate the number of electrode models and positions in the assembly. Usage The new rules can be..

Custom Reference for Start Position

Custom Reference for Start Position

Purpose When defining the start position, an alternative coordinate system can now be used for more flexibility. Usage Open UI “Start Position” Select reference to define..

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric 4.0 – 10.0 An overview of the main improvements and bug fixes..

SMARTElectrode 16.0 available for Creo Parametric 10.0

SMARTElectrode 16.0 available for Creo Parametric 10.0

The new version of SMARTElectrode offers some improvements and new functions: New command “Quilt Envelope” The new command enables the creation of a cuboid, closed quilt..

Revised Ribbon in SMARTElectrode

Revised Ribbon in SMARTElectrode

PurposeThe ribbon in design (active component) mode now allows direct access to Creo commands from the areas measurement, datums and surfaces without having to change the..

New page “Parameters” in user interface Base

New page “Parameters” in user interface Base

PurposeThe new tab shows all parameters assigned to the “Technology” filter. Usage The filters can be adjusted in the parameter configuration and allow the user to..

New page “General” in user interface base

New page “General” in user interface base

PurposeGeneral information of the electrode, such as operation, standard position of the EDM and manufacturing zero point and holder are summarized on this page. This makes..

New Command “Quilt Envelope”

New Command “Quilt Envelope”

PurposeThe new command enables the creation of a cuboid, closed quilt that encloses a selected area. Created quilt is available for subsequent surface operations such as..

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric 4.0 – 9.0 An overview of the main improvements and bug fixes..

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric 4.0 – 9.0 An overview of the main improvements and bug fixes..

Automatic Interference Check

Automatic Interference Check

Purpose SMARTElectrode now offers two modes to check the electrodes for interferences during design. As a result, errors can be detected and corrected more quickly. A..

Update Licenses in B&W License Server 11.19 and later

Update Licenses in B&W License Server 11.19 and later

We have updated our license server and would like to give you a short guide on how to easily update a software license. After receiving a..

How to disable Electrodes and Workpieces

How to disable Electrodes and Workpieces

Purpose In some cases it may be necessary to exclude electrodes or workpieces from export or check. For example: an electrode is an auxiliary/construction model. This..

Using custom export profiles and layer settings

Using custom export profiles and layer settings

Purpose When saving 3d models in an exchange format, the result can be customized by providing an appropriate configuration. Application This is done by using: layer..

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric 4.0 – 9.0 An overview of the main improvements and bug fixes..

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New SMARTElectrode Versions released

New versions of SMARTElectrode for Creo Parametric are now available! SMARTElectrode 15.1.0.0 / 14.1.0.0 / 13.1.0.0 / 12.1.0.0 An overview of the main improvements and bug..

Using the option SOLID_CONTOUR_CLEARANCE

Using the option SOLID_CONTOUR_CLEARANCE

Purpose The option SOLID_CONTOUR_CLEARANCE allows you to define the minimum distance by which the automatically selected base must be larger in X/Y direction than the contour..

Using the option LATERAL_KEEPOUT_DISTANCE

Using the option LATERAL_KEEPOUT_DISTANCE

Purpose The option LATERAL_KEEPOUT_DISTANCE defines the lateral keepout area in the X/Y direction around the base, which must remain free of workpiece geometry. This, along with..

Calculation of Start and Secure Position

Calculation of Start and Secure Position

Purpose The enhancement improves the default calculation of start and safety position. As a result, the user can partially save time for setting custom start and..

SMARTElectrode 15.0.0.0 for Creo Parametric 9.0 released

SMARTElectrode 15.0.0.0 for Creo Parametric 9.0 released

A new version of SMARTElectrode is available  now. SMARTElectrode 15.0.0.0 SMARTElectrode 15.0.0.0 The version can be used from Creo Parametric 9.0.0.0. What’s new in 15.0.0.0? Open..

New versions of SMARTElectrode released

New versions of SMARTElectrode released

New updates for SMARTElectrode are available  now. SMARTElectrode 14.0.3.0 The version can be used from Creo Parametric 8.0.1.0. What’s new in 14.0.3.0? Open complete changelog  here...

New versions of SMARTElectrode released

New versions of SMARTElectrode released

New updates for SMARTElectrode are available  now. SMARTElectrode 14.0.2.0 The version can be used from Creo Parametric 8.0.1.0. What’s new in 14.0.2.0? Open complete changelog  here...

Potential issue in running B&W software in Creo 7.0.4.0 and 8.0.1.0

Potential issue in running B&W software in Creo 7.0.4.0 and 8.0.1.0

Applies To Creo Parametric versions from 7.0.4.0 and 8.0.1.0 onwards. AFX, IFX, SMART products and many other customer-specific applications. Description A new checkbox Legacy Toolkit Application Runtime is..

SMARTElectrode 13.0.0.0 released

SMARTElectrode 13.0.0.0 released

SMARTElectrode 13.0.0.0 for Creo Parametric 7.0 is now available for download. This release supports the new features for multi-body design introduced in Creo Parametric 7.0. Detailed information..

SMARTElectrode 12.0.4.0 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.4.0 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.4.0 for Creo Parameric is now available! This release supports Creo Parametric 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 and automates the design of sinking electrodes. Detailed information about..

SMARTElectrode 12.0.3.1 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.3.1 released

A new release of SMARTElectrode 12.0.3.1 to support the design of sinking electrodes in Creo Parametric is now available. This update includes minor bugfixes and improvements for data..

SMARTElectrode 12.0.3.0 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.3.0 released

A new release of SMARTElectrode 12.0.3.0 to support the design of sinking electrodes in Creo Parametric is now available. The most important changes at a glance: SMARTElectrode is..

SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 released

A new release of SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 to support the design of sinking electrodes in Creo Parametric is now available. The most important changes at a glance: New user..

New Selection Tools for Electrodes

New Selection Tools for Electrodes

With the release of the SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 some improvements in geometry selection are also available. In detail these are: New selection tool “Tool tip” Integration of the shape-based..

Dynamic Editing of Cutout Features

Dynamic Editing of Cutout Features

In SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0, size and position can be changed dynamically after selecting the geometry. Application of dynamic editing       After selecting the surface for manufacturing,..

Add workiece dimensions automatically

Add workiece dimensions automatically

With the new version SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0, workpiece dimensions can now be created automatically. Use of the my_drawing_format.cfg The use of the configuration file is briefly explained here..

New User Interface “Start Position”

New User Interface “Start Position”

Starting with SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0 it is possible to interactively define the start positions of the electrodes for the eroding process in a separate user interface. The definition of..

Improved Workflow for Import of third-party Electrodes

Improved Workflow for Import of third-party Electrodes

With the new release SMARTElectrode 12.0.2.0, the import of old or third-party electrodes has been improved. There are a number of reasons why third-party electrodes have to..

SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 released

A new version of SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 to support the design of sinking electrodes in Creo Parametric is now available. The most important changes at a glance: Automatic update..

Automatic update when operation zero is changed

Automatic update when operation zero is changed

From SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 it is possible to change the zero points of the electrode assembly interactively in Creo Parametric. Two methods are now available for editing: Redefinition using..

Notifications in burnsheet

Notifications in burnsheet

The display and editing of notifications in the burn list has been further improved in SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3. Available messages are: Info – Electrode is a copy of..

Data output improvements for INGERSOLL

Data output improvements for INGERSOLL

In SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3 the data output for die-sinking EDM machines from INGERSOLL has been improved. A new feature is the output of the electrode type, which results from the..

New manufacturing templates for use with Creo NC

New manufacturing templates for use with Creo NC

Starting with SMARTElectrode 12.0.1.3, updated and new manufacturing templates for Creo NC are included. NC programming can be considerably simplified by using NC templates. Templates can be..

SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 released

SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 for PTC Creo Parametric 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0 is now available.The most important changes at a glance: New interfaces to EDM programming New Cutout UI..

Improvements Data Output UI

Improvements Data Output UI

UI for data output offers some new improvements in SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0: Name of Operation Exports will be named like selected operation by default. All operations of electrode..

Effective burn-area in Base UI

Effective burn-area in Base UI

SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0 offers input for effective burn-area on 2nd tab “Details” in Base UI for complete definition of technology parameters. Also workpiece material was added to UI..

Redefine Electrode Assembly

Redefine Electrode Assembly

Electrode assembly definition can be loaded and changed in SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0. This new functionality may be helpful, especially when working with reference parts. Also the start value..

New Cutout UI

New Cutout UI

There is a new user interface for definition of cutouts available in SMARTElectrode 12.0.0.0. Users can now adjust position and dimensions before  solid and cutout are created. UI can..

SMARTElectrode 11.0.2.0 released

SMARTElectrode 11.0.2.0 released

A new version SMARTElectrode 11.0.2.0 is now available. The most important changes are: Updated UDF’s for operation highlight           Available UDF’s: operation_surface:..

Improved ejector options

Improved ejector options

Target group: All users. Advantages: increased flexiblity in use easier understanding through overhauled UI images Usage: Options for ejectors are displayed on a separate tab for..

Direct interface to export BOM to Excel

Direct interface to export BOM to Excel

Target group: All users who process BOM data in Microsoft Excel. Advantages: Flexible export from Creo Parametric to Microsoft Excel Visual Basic macros in Excel are..

Component tree in moldbase dialog

Component tree in moldbase dialog

Target group: All users who want to check and update components in moldbase UI. Advantages: Easier access by component type Usage: Access to all assembled plates,..

Usage of Mini-Toolbar

Usage of Mini-Toolbar

Target group: All users. Advantages: Easier assembly of components Faster access to redefine, delete and copy commands Usage: Available components after selection of point or axis:..

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M080 released

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M080 released

A new release SMARTElectrode 10.0 M080 is now available. See here for a list of all changes.

SMARTElectrode 11.0.1.0 released

SMARTElectrode 11.0.1.0 released

A new release SMARTElectrode 11.0.1.0 is now available. The most important changes are: [RM-6969][RM-7137] Operations or electrodes selectable for output Complete operations or single electrodes can..

AFX and IFX included in Creo Design Packages

AFX and IFX included in Creo Design Packages

With the introduction of the new subscription software packages – starting with 2018-10-01 – the full versions of our products Intelligent Fastener Extension (IFX) and Advanced Framework Extension (AFX) are included in..

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M050 released

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M050 released

A new release SMARTElectrode 10.0 M050 is now available. Current changes: [RM-6551] Active Configuration Customer configuration will be saved to “%USERPROFILE%\Documents\buw\SMARTElectrode\configuration” for new installations. At startup, the..

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M040 released

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M040 released

A new release SMARTElectrode 10.0 M040 is now available. Current changes: [RM-5578] Notifications in burnsheet UI Notifications show additional information and warnings for electrodes. Click on..

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M030 released

SMARTElectrode 10.0 M030 released

A new release SMARTElectrode 10.0 M030 is now available. Current changes: Setup Wizard New Setup Wizard on 1st start of application to help users to configure..

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

Dear customers, partners and friends,After another exciting year we like to thank you for the good collaboration and the confidence shown to us.Instead of sending out..

Problems on App-Start in Creo 3.0 M130 / Creo 4.0 M020

Problems on App-Start in Creo 3.0 M130 / Creo 4.0 M020

Creo versions: Creo 3.0 M130 / Creo 4.0 M020 and above B&W products: all Description Due to a bug in legacy versions of the Microsoft system library ucrtbase.dll Creo prohibits..

14th Nov – PTC Forum Europe

14th Nov – PTC Forum Europe

We would like to invite you to join us at PTC Forum Europe on November 14 as we explore the physical and digital worlds that are converging with..

SMARTXHatch 8.0 M100 released

SMARTXHatch 8.0 M100 released

A new version of SMARTXHatch 8.0 M100 is available for download.

Advanced Framework Extension 4.0 M030 released

Advanced Framework Extension 4.0 M030 released

A new version of Advanced Framework Extension 4.0 M030 is available for download.

Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F001 released

Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F001 released

The new Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F001 is now available. This release contains a some new features presented in this document: What’s new(PDF, 587.0 kB)

Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F000 released

Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F000 released

The new Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F000 is now available. This release contains a some new features presented in this document: What’s New?(PDF, 1.4 MB) Some..

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