Release Notes For BSC-Post+ v1.2 Buffalo State College
These notes provide the most up-to-date information regarding BSC-Post+ v1.2.
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BSC-Post+ is a post-processor. A post-processor converts geometry code into formatted commands that the CNC control can read. BSC-Post+ is compatible with output for VAL-CAM with the ".cam" extension.
BSC-Post+ not only converts the current CNC code to operate other machine tools, but also allows the addition of machine tool functions that are not included in the existing CNC code. This will allow engineering technology students to use a variety of CNC milling machines that have recently been, and may at some future time be, installed at Buffalo State College.
Copyright (c) 2003 SEG Tech.
Programmed by Scott Greenberg using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET from Microsoft Corp.
· Pentium 133 MHz or compatible CPU.
· CD-ROM drive.
· Mouse or compatible pointing device.
· Windows 95 or higher or Windows NT 4.0 or higher.
· At least 32 megabytes of memory. 64 MB is recommended.
· SVGA or higher graphics card and monitor required. 256 color display required. Higher than 256 color display recommended.
· At least 60 MB disk space (3 MB BSC-Post+, 30 MB .NET Framework, 25 MB Internet Explorer).
· For improved performance and full functionality of online Help, installation of Internet Explorer 4.0, service pack 2, or higher is recommended. Internet Explorer does not need to be your default browser.
The BSC-Post+ Installation contains the following:
· The installation program for BSC-Post+ V1.2, which includes associated Help and sample files.
The following may need to be downloaded using a live internet connection:
· Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
Before Upgrading
Make sure you still have the .NET Framework installed. If you are unsure BSC-Post+ will check and notify you if is has not been installed.
If you have an earlier version of BSC-Post+ installed on your system it should be uninstalled. This can be done by choosing Control Panel from the Start menu. Select Add or Remove Programs. Select BSC-Post+ for the list of currently installed programs. Click the Remove button. When asked “Are you sure you want to remove BSC-Post+ from you computer?” click Yes. If you are unsure if an earlier version of BSC-Post+ is installed, BSC-Post+ will check and notify you if an earlier version is to be uninstalled.
General Installation Instructions
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The first time you do this, the CD will automatically start the installation program.
2. If the installation program does not start automatically, you can start it by choosing Run from the Start menu and typing D:\SETUP (where D is your CD-ROM drive). Click "OK."
3. Follow the remaining on-screen instructions.
Version 1.2.1218
· Fixed tool-length-compensation H & S values
· Added tapping cycle feed rate check
Version 1.2.1216
· Fixed Point-To-Point Color Options and graphics
· Added canned cycles for point-to-point sequence
· Authenticates VAL-CAM tool data
· Allows automated tool data input
Version 1.1.1210
· Allows auto-scale to show only material removed and not the origin
Version 1.1.1209
· Setup option to enable rapid build mode
· Updated About dialog box w/ version number (major, minor, build, & revision)
· Fixed NC file save decoding to PlainText
Version 1.0.1208
· Set Options tap index
· Add shortcut keys for file menu
· Created Color Key
Version 1.0.1208
· Set Options tap index
· Visit the Support area of the BSC-Post+ web site at: http://gogogadgetscott.info
'* BSC-POST: Post Processor **************************'
'* Copyright© 2003. SG Technolgy All Rights Reserved.* ****'
'* Do Not Remove Copyright Notice *********************'
BSC-Post+ program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.
This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.
You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
along with this program; if not, contact SEG Tech at
bscpost@gogogadgetscott.info
BSC-Post+ © 2003 SEG Tech.
VAL-CAM 2003 © Dr. A Hotchkiss
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Windows NT is a trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Other brand and product names referred to are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
May 03, 2003