Release Notes

Copyright © 2018 OPEN MIND Technologies AG

This document applies to hyperMILL and hyperMILL SHOP Viewer.

It contains notes about recent changes that are not described in the manual. All rights reserved. Since we continuously work on further devel-opments, we reserve the right to implement changes.

Last update: June 2018.

Table of Contents1. Supported software ............................................................................................................................... 4

Operating systems ............................................................................................................................ 464-bit CAD platforms ......................................................................................................................... 432-bit CAD platforms (Windows 7 only) ................................................................................................. 4Server operating systems (Licence Manager only) .................................................................................. 4NC interfaces .................................................................................................................................. 4Interfaces Tool database .................................................................................................................... 4Use of third-party software ................................................................................................................. 5

2. Installation and licensing ......................................................................................................................... 6Supported languages ........................................................................................................................ 6Parallel installations .......................................................................................................................... 6

3. Notes on functions ................................................................................................................................ 85X strategies on machines with rotation axes not supporting endless rotation ............................................... 8Negative allowances ......................................................................................................................... 85X Simultaneous Machining ............................................................................................................... 8Supported tool types ......................................................................................................................... 9Feedrates ....................................................................................................................................... 93D and 5X Rework Machining - Linking job - Compound job ...................................................................... 9hyperCAD 2009.3: Select surfaces ....................................................................................................... 9

4. Notes on older hyperMILL versions .......................................................................................................... 10Postprocessors ............................................................................................................................... 10Thread Milling / Helical Drilling ........................................................................................................... 102D Contour Milling ........................................................................................................................... 10Toolpath segments with a Z component ............................................................................................... 10

5. Additions to the manual 2018.2 ............................................................................................................... 11Contour selection ............................................................................................................................ 11Generate NC file ............................................................................................................................. 11Activate or return license ................................................................................................................... 11Workpiece alignment along edge / Workpiece alignment with holes ........................................................... 11Workpiece alignment along edge - Contours ......................................................................................... 11Turning - Frame definition ................................................................................................................. 113D Profile Finishing .......................................................................................................................... 123D Z Level Shape Finishing ............................................................................................................... 125X Rework Machining ...................................................................................................................... 125X drilling ...................................................................................................................................... 12Feature technology .......................................................................................................................... 12Macro technology ............................................................................................................................ 12

Control the display of macros via the tool ID .................................................................................. 12Exchange a tool in all macros .................................................................................................... 12Update changed tools automatically ............................................................................................ 12

6. Hotfix 61786 - bug fixes ......................................................................................................................... 14

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1. Supported software

hyperMILL exclusively supports 64-bit operating systems: For the latest information on hardware require-ments and supported operating systems, please visit the website www.openmind-tech.com.

Operating systems

• Windows 7

• Windows 8.1

• Windows 10

64-bit CAD platforms

• hyperCAD-S

• Inventor 2017, 2018, 2019

• SolidWorks 2016, 2017, 2018

• thinkdesign 2017.1, 2018.1

NOTEA mixed installation of thinkdesign 32- and 64-bit on one machine is not supported. *.e3 files based on thinkdesign 64-bit can not be imported in hyperCAD-S.

32-bit CAD platforms (Windows 7 only)

• hyperCAD 2009.3

• thinkdesign 2009.3, 2011.1, 2012.1, 2013.1, 2014.1, 2015.2, 2016.1

Server operating systems (Licence Manager only)

• Windows Server 2008 R2

• Windows Server 2012 R2

• Windows Server 2016

NC interfaces

• VERICUT from version 7.0

Interfaces Tool database

OPEN MIND Technologies AG tdm systems

hyperMILL 2017.1 SP1 tdm 4.8 Hotfix 9 or higher and tdm 2017 Hotfix5

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License – Interface Walter TDM CAM Mapping to hyperMILL

Microsoft SQL Server

OPEN MIND Technologies AG Zoller TMS

hyperMILL 2014.1 SP1 Version 1.14.6.0 or later

License – Interface Zoller Tool Managment Interface for data exchange (one interface foreach hyperMILL license).

Microsoft SQL Server

OPEN MIND Technologies AG WinTool AG

hyperMILL 2014.1 SP1 to 2018.1 SP1 hotfix The compatibility of the version must bechecked with WinTool.

License – Wintool Interface Interface for data exchange (one interface foreach hyperMILL license).

Microsoft SQL Server or Access database(*mdb)

Use of third-party software

If you work with third-party software that uses hyperMILL data (such as postprocessors and simulationtools), you should consider the following:

The format of all data generated by hyperMILL can be changed by OPEN MIND without prior notice andat any time for the purposes of further development. This primarily affects the output of machine- and con-trol-neutral programs (POF format). OPEN MIND does not offer any guarantee for problems that are dueto compatibility issues involving third-party software.

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2. Installation and licensing

Please install the hyperMILL software according to the installation guide. Please direct any questions youmay have about the installation to our support service.

NOTEPlease note that the installation requires that you have administrator rights. Please login as an administrator.

The hyperMILL software is protected by an dongle or license server. Each licence is unique. Secure thelicence against loss!

For further information, please refer to the installation guide, which can be found on your product DVD oron the OPEN MIND website.

http://www.openmind-tech.com/en/service/support/useful-information.html

NOTETo ascertain whether your licences are also valid for the 2018.1 version, please checkin the Licence Manager to see whether the specified maintenance period includes thecalendar year 2017.

NOTEThe following notes on configuring the License manager are relevant to you if you al-ready have hyperMILL installed and use a network license server.

Configuration License Manager

By changing the dongle driver it is necessary to reconfigure the network server configuration of the licens-ing. Proceed as follows.

1. After installation, open License Manager 2018.2 As administrator and switch to the Options tab.2. Remove the name of the license server and reenter it.3. Close the License Manager and restart the computer to complete the configuration.

Supported languages

hyperMILL is available in the following languages: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Japanese,Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean, Spanish, Czech, Russian, Polish, Slovenian and Portuguese(Brazilian).

Parallel installations

If several versions of hyperMILL are installed, it is possible to switch between versions using hyperMILLSwitch.

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Run SwitchUi.exe from the C:\Program Files\OPEN MIND\Settings Wizard directory.

Select the required hyperMILL version, the CAD system and the language. Afterwards, click Switch.Please close the software first!

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3. Notes on functions

5X strategies on machines with rotation axes not supporting endless rotation

OPEN MIND recommends defining the toolpath in such a manner that no tension-release rotations arenecessary. It is possible that the geometry to be machined will need to be broken up into multiple jobs, orit may be necessary to define alternative toolpaths. This may increase the complexity of the toolpath defi-nition.

WARNINGOPEN MIND recommends proceeding with extreme care with these toolpaths if ten-sion-release rotations cannot be avoided. The entire sequence for the tension-releasetoolpath – from the retract movement from the workpiece up to the re-approach – is notcollision checked!

WARNINGIf a postprocessor run with stored solutions is performed, the NC file contains no re-wind.

OPEN MIND additionally recommends taking appropriate measures to first successfully test and executethe tension-release toolpaths, such as for example test runs above or next to the part, or without the partin place. Jobs which include tension-release rotations should be run separately on the machine if possible(not as part of an NC program with multiple operations). Using additional verification software for NC pro-grams can help increase safety.

These tips are intended to help successfully execute the defined toolpaths and prevent damage to theCNC machine. Please contact your OPEN MIND partner if you have further questions on this topic.

Negative allowances

The following restriction applies to all cycles: If the sum of the allowances is negative, the sum total mustbe less than the Tool radius - Machining tolerance.

Example:

Tool radius = 5.00 mm

Machining tolerance = 0.01 mm

Allowance = -3.0mm

Additional allowance XY must be greater than -1.99 mm, e.g. 1.98, because

|-3.00 mm +(-1.98 mm)| < 5.00 mm -0.01 mm

In this context, the area-based allowance is also taken into account as an allowance in the Milling area >Definition dialog. If several values are defined here, only the smallest value is taken into account.

5X Simultaneous Machining

Important note for 5X simultaneous users with controls without great circle interpolation:

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The hyperMILL cutter path calculations for all 5 axes cycles (except 5X Multiblade) are based on a greatcircle interpolation between the tool orientations. If your control works with a different interpolation typeand cannot be modified for great circle interpolation, please contact your OPEN MIND partner to haveyour hyperMILL configured accordingly. To see the interpolation type with which your control works, referto the documentation of your control.

Supported tool types

hyperMILL generally only supports the tool types listed in the documentation. Other tool types, in particu-lar, angle tools or angle heads are not supported.

Chamfered cutters

Specifying a nominal diameter of less than 0.001 mm or less than 0.0001 inches may prevent the activa-tion of a tool radius correction. Please avoid specifying such diameters.

Feedrates

All feedrates in hyperMILL refer to the respective tool reference point. Therefore, feedrates can occur onsingle axes that deviate from the value of the tool reference point. A parametric feedrate output is general-ly not supported, particularly not for linking jobs if the underlying sub-jobs contain feedrate changes.

3D and 5X Rework Machining - Linking job - Compound job

Initial situation

Reference job: Generate NC file is disabled.

Rework job: Generate NC file is enabled.

1. Reference job and related Rework job are used within a Linking job. Generate NC file is automaticallydisabled in both jobs.

2. Reference job and related Rework job are moved from the Linking job into a Compound job. By doingso, the Generate NC file option is automatically enabled in both jobs. It has to be manually disabledwithin the Reference job again.

hyperCAD 2009.3: Select surfaces

For the 2D Contour Milling on 3D Model cycle the surface selection function in hyperCAD 2009.3 / think-design 2009.3 not available.

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4. Notes on older hyperMILL versions

Information in this section is relevant for you if you have not updated from the previous release of hy-perMILL to the latest version. This may be the case if

• you do not have a maintenance contract or• you have purchased an update again after a longer period of time.

Postprocessors

Use the Frame ID

If your postprocessors require you to define a Frame ID or a frame Comment, your postprocessors areincompatible with toolpaths that were created using the hyperMILL Transformation function. For this rea-son, please use only toolpaths without transformations for these postprocessors.

Thread Milling / Helical Drilling

The Path compensation option must be made available by OPEN MIND separately and requires a priorcheck and possible update of your postprocessor (subject to a charge). Please contact your OPEN MINDpartner. In the event of use without a postprocessor check, OPEN MIND cannot assume any guaranteefor the output of a correct NC program.

2D Contour Milling

Spiral stepdown: If, while using this option, you see an error message on the Parameters tab during thepostprocessor run, your postprocessor is not yet ready for this output and requires a prior check and, per-haps, update (for a fee). Please contact your OPEN MIND partner.

Toolpath segments with a Z component

All circular toolpath segments with a Z component (such as circular macros or spiral stepdowns) require aseparate postprocessor adjustment. Please contact your OPEN MIND partner.

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5. Additions to the manual 2018.2

Contour selection

Parameterized contours, created with the hyperCAD-S function Drafting → V-sketch → Create / modify,can be used in hyperMILL as contour element for milling, turning or drilling operations. You can selectindividual elements from the V-sketch, but not the entire sketch.

Changes to selected elements are identified by hyperMILL and a corresponding message is generated.The changed elements must then be reassigned and the toolpath recalculated.

Generate NC file

The Generate NC file function of the job definition (dialog page General) is activated by default. In thiscase, an NC file is generated when the function Generate NC file in the context menu of the job in hy-perMILL or hyperVIEW is used.

Deactivate the function, if no NC file is to be generated for a reference cycle in combination with 3D Re-work Machining or 5X Rework Machining.

For jobs in which the function is deactivated, no stocks can be created with the function Stock → Gener-ate or Stock → Create stock chain.

Generate NC file (no stock): Use the new function (available in the in the context menu of the job defini-tion) to improve the performance of the postprocessor run. The calculation time required to create the NCfile is significantly reduced as no stock is used.

NOTEThe Generate NC file (no stock) function is only available with a valid product licensefor the VIRTUAL Machining Center and a dedicated postprocessor. Please contactyour OPEN MIND partner.

Activate or return license

On the Activation code dialog page of the License Manager at Targets select the dongle whose license isto be changed.

Workpiece alignment along edge / Workpiece alignment with holes

The two new measuring functions support HEIDENHAIN cycles. Support for additional NC controls isplanned for version 2019.1.

Workpiece alignment along edge - Contours

Please check if the NC control you are using supports automatic selection of the axis for compensationmovements. If this is the case, select Auto for Mode → Compensated rotary axis option. If your NC controldoes not support automatic selection, select the axis manually on Compensated rotary axis (Options A. B.C).

Turning - Frame definition

Please check the NC output if the direction of the frame does not correspond to the direction of the NCS.

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3D Profile Finishing

The Smooth overlap machining mode is only available for the stepover mode Constant stepover,

3D Z Level Shape Finishing

If you are using a manual Boundary (Milling surfaces strategy) in combination with the milling surfacemode Extension, all areas will be machined where the tool center is located within the manual boundarywhen viewed from frame direction.

5X Rework Machining

The rework mode Modify strategy is not available in combination with the 5 axis machining mode Auto-matic indexing. If the Automatic indexing option and the rework mode Modify strategy are activated simul-taneously the following warning appears:

WARNINGModify position not possible with automatic indexing - Automatic indexing will be disa-bled!

5X drilling

Drilling operations in drilling mode 5X drilling, parallel to the Z axis of the NCS / frame, are summarized,regardless of the selected sorting strategy, and performed at the beginning of the machining.

Feature technology

Customized Process Feature: Use any Number of feature variables to define processing parameters(such as Offset or Infeed) for different geometry situations in a part.

Macro technology

Control the display of macros via the tool ID

Method:

In the macro database, under Filter activate the Tool ID option and enter the desired ID.

Only the macros whose tool corresponds to the defined ID are displayed.

Exchange a tool in all macros

Replace a tool via the context menu of any macros.

Method:

1. Mark the macros whose tools are to be replaced (multi selection by using the CTRL-button)2. Click with the right mouse button and in the context menu choose the Replace DB tool function.3. For Tool ID enter the ID of the tool to be replaced and at Replace by enter the ID of the new tool4. Confirm your settings with the OK button.

Update changed tools automatically

Method:

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Tools that are used in the macro database and whose parameters (names, geometry or technology pa-rameters) have been changed in hyperMILL or in the tool database can be conveniently updated in themacro database.

Select any macro in the macro database and in the context menu the Update all tools from DB function.

All tools with changed parameters in the database are automatically updated.

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6. Hotfix 61786 - bug fixes

The Hotfix 61786 solves the following problems:

2D Chamfer Milling on 3D Model: Problems with incorrect collision messages are resolved.

2D Contour Milling on 3D Model: Problems with the import of jobs in hyperCAD-S 2018.2 created withhyperCAD 2009.3 and hyperMILL 2018.2 are fixed.

Macro technology: Problems with creating and importing macros are fixed.

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