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LearnCNC(TM) Release Notes
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Version (release date)
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5.1.4964 (2011-05-31)
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- TL2 and TL3 workcells and stocks
- G150 updates
- editor updates for all controls
- create new programs from program list for all controls

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5.1.4956 (2011-03-07)
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- expanded support for P code (pause program)
- added dwell type for appropirate canned cycles
- increased program line update rate
- fixed single block program line update and look ahead
- MDI single block, reset, command display button, buffer
- MDI ATC forward/reverse
- fixed false alarm when executing G43 in MDI mode
- MDI line tracking improved
- subroutine support expanded and improved
- subroutine calls optional stop
- Active Program windows display executing subroutine program
- fixed problems with subroutine calling functions (M97,M98)
- G40 and M30 enhanced support
- active G code updates
- non-modal codes displayed proeprly during execution
- enhanced alarms for O codes
- expanded and increased frequency of active code updates
- enabled Active Codes panel while program is running
- G150 additional support and programs
- fixed multiple decimal false alarm
- insert from clipboard after current line
- Guarded Code edit support
- enhanced mulitple line editing
- expanded log data

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5.1.4860 (2011-01-12)
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- changed default startup mode for minimill (MEM)
- added default program extension when saving program files
- modified Immersive function buttons to prevent instability in some user scenarios
- fixed stability issues related to command/input overloads
- added stop line command when controllers are reset
- expanded support for non-default install directory
- G41/G42 enhanced support
- G12/G13 enhanced support

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5.1.4831 (2010-12-10)
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- CNC plotter available
- additional support for multiple through depth levels
- G71 Type II multiple throughs with 1 level of nesting
- ability to upload program and log files to server

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5.1.4817 (2010-11-23)
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- modified default alarm messages
- support for additional mill circular interpolation cases
- improved circular motion with cutter compensaton
- support for additional negative Y scenarios
- additional support for multiple through depth levels
- G02/G03 lathe codes fixed
- G71 Type II multiple throughs with 1 level of nesting
- ability to upload program and log files
- load options to avoid ATI video errors at startup

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5.1.4724 (2010-09-24)
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- Flash Player 10+ required
- improved OS/Flash detection
- improved and expanded alarm message system - more than 640 unique alarm codes
- support for additional negative R scenarios
- G70/G71 Type 1 supported
- G71 Type II, finishing pass, and other aspects supported
- G74 enhanced support
- G150 final depth when using a Q value
- improved workcell load at startup
- improved single block line tracking and program line updates in all controls
- added proper home motion
- fixed syncing problem when EOB left alone on a line
- prevent gauging when cutter compensation is turned off
- new case support for extra motion
- various fixes to prevent false-positive alarms
- updated VF2 tooling
- all tool updates now being sent to lathe controller
- eliminated crash conditions when simulation window is resized
- fixed problems that occurred when loading tool offset files
- prevent Windows errors when product is closed on some platforms
- modified startup process for broader support in Windows 7

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5.1.4638 (2010-07-15)
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- Windows 7 support
- Windows Vista support (expanded)
- G76 enhanced
- G150 error codes added
- G150 back-to-back code and parameter reset scenarios fixed
- fixed jogging lock-up and delay problems
- G12/G13 enhancements
- enabled cutter compensation error linear-to-linear case
- enhanced cutter compensation circular movement
- z-axis offset fixed

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5.1.4557 (2010-05-20)
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- G150 enhancements
- updated Fanuc mill/lathe controls and machine geometry
- fixed tool 19 information for VF3/VF2/VM3 machines

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5.1.4497 (2010-04-16)
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- expanded alarm codes
- limited support for G150
- updated Fanuc mill/lathe controls
- Write/Enter key displays current value in tool offset display
- lathe tool measurements fixed
- expanded input options for tool offset values

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5.1.4240 (2010-03-17)
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- improved canned cycle performance
- G98/G99 canned cycle
- G00/G01 cancel active canned cycle
- G70/G71/G72 start/return positions updated
- lathe G70-G73 Q and P not formatted
- G71 lathe multiple valley support and other G71 cases supported
- G76 threading enhancements
- G12/G13: alarm for invalid I/M/Q values, disabled invalid geometry alarm
- added boring bar to the SL20 and TL1 workcells
- improved tool probe reliability and accuracy
- allow user to change tool when tool 20 is in spindle
- improved tool alignment
- Distance To Go added
- prevent leaving MEM mode prior to program end without reset
- prevent line removal when program is saved after adding a line 
- prevent single block cursor movement while program is running
- delete program confirmation
- enable Operator Positions to be zeroed out
- fixed Operator Coordinates display on Current Commands screen
- lathe Machine Position and work offset displayed correctly in all modes
- highlight and reset active program when selecting programs
- reset at end of program without M30 in MDI mode
- fixed MDI sync problems
- faster jog updates
- jog axis updated properly
- positive direction jog fixed
- improved parsing of program comments
- lathe change machine offsets disabled when running program
- preserves line position when switching modes
- consistent stock placement
- RPM and feeds & speed updates displayed on Current Commands screen
- allow application to accept programs without work offset specified
- decimal D value for lathe supported
- fixed Z value update in subroutines with cutter compensation
- improved subroutine look-ahead
- Edit mode buttons and erase program function work properly in all scenarios
- MDI program edits