Radan Release Notes

Radan 2017
This information package contains an overview of changes introduced in the Radan 2017 issue of
software. If you have any questions relating to the changes made, please contact Radan or your
system supplier.

Contents
1 System Requirements ................................................. 2
1.1 Radan CAD/CAM......................................................... 2
1.2 Radan CAD/CAM with 3D / Radbend / Radm-ax / Radtube /
RadviewPlus Server / RadviewDNC Server ......................... 2
1.3 Supported Operating systems...................................... 2
1.4 Important Note ............................................................. 3
1.5 Additional Notes .......................................................... 3
2 Radan CAD/CAM......................................................... 4
2.1 General........................................................................ 4
2.1.1 64-bit ......................................................................... 4
2.2 3D ................................................................................ 5
2.2.1 3D File Import ............................................................ 5
2.2.2 3D File Export ............................................................ 6
2.3 3D Side Panel.............................................................. 7
2.3.1 Converting Parts ........................................................ 8
2.3.2 Adjust Bends using Tooling Information ..................... 9
2.4 3D Graphics............................................................... 10
2.4.1 Axes Colours ........................................................... 10
2.4.2 Default Views ........................................................... 11
2.5 Profiling ..................................................................... 12
Radan 2017 Release Notes – Contents
2.5.1 Common Cutting and Tags...................................... 12
2.5.2 Sheet Scrap Cuts and Offcuts ................................. 13
2.6 Punching .................................................................... 14
2.6.1 Floating Scrap Detection ......................................... 14
2.7 Nest Projects .............................................................. 17
2.7.1 Nest Project Reports ............................................... 17
2.7.2 Nest Project Templates ........................................... 18
2.8 General CAM ............................................................. 20
2.8.1 Nesting .................................................................... 20
2.8.2 Automatic Order Style Editor ................................... 22
2.8.3 Material Selection .................................................... 23
3 Radbend .................................................................... 24
3.1 Design Result Switch ................................................. 24
3.1.1 Set up Design//Result defaults ................................ 25
3.1.2 Adjust Bends using Tooling Information .................. 25
3.2 Holes Near Bends ...................................................... 26
3.3 Hemming.................................................................... 27
3.3.1 Maximum force for hemming ................................... 27
3.3.2 Setback for hemming feedback ............................... 27
3.4 Trumpf Touch Point .................................................... 28
3.5 Improved 3D Import.................................................... 28
3.5.1 Improved Arc Approximation ................................... 28
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3.6 Radraft Part Editor as an Editor for Tool Profiles........ 29

3.7 Thumbnails for 3D bend products .............................. 30
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1 System Requirements
The following specifications will allow the software to install and run. It is always best to exceed the hardware specifications wherever possible.

1.1 Radan CAD/CAM

 Pentium 4, 2 GHz CPU or greater
 4GB RAM or greater (depending on OS)
 20 GB available storage
 Graphics card capable of 1024 x 768 minimum resolution (32-bit mode)
 DVD ROM drive
 Available RS232 Serial ports (one port per machine requiring RS232 serial DNC)
 Keyboard and mouse
 Network interface using TCP/IP
 Note: This PC specification also applies when configured as a PC DNC, Radview DNC client computer

1.2 Radan CAD/CAM with 3D / Radbend / Radm-ax / Radtube / RadviewPlus Server / RadviewDNC Server
 Dual Core, 2.8 GHz CPU or greater
 8GB RAM or greater (depending on OS)
 40 GB available storage
 Dedicated graphics card capable of 1024 x 768 minimum resolution (32-bit mode)
 DVD ROM drive
 Available RS232 Serial ports (one port per machine requiring RS232 serial DNC)
 Keyboard and mouse
 Network interface using TCP/IP

1.3 Supported Operating systems

 Windows® 7, Windows® 8.1, Windows® 10 (see Important Note below)
 Windows® Server 2012
 We may require the latest service packs to be installed

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 Only 64-bit versions are supported

 Professional / Business versions of the operating systems are recommended

1.4 Important Note

 Release 2015 is the last version that supports Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and 2008
 Radm-ax and Radtube will not run on Windows XP

1.5 Additional Notes

 A Virtual Server will need a USB CLS Token (dongle) at an additional cost if it is to run as a license server. Please be aware not
all Virtualisations can support USB Tokens.
 A USB port must be available if the PC is going to be licensed from a CLS Token (dongle).
 Customers must present the Radan engineer with a pre-configured system if they are purchasing Radan's installation service. For
networked applications the responsibility for the networking will be with the customer.
 Application performance is dependent upon a number of factors e.g. Number of used applications or network traffic. Should you require
further clarification, please contact your IT provider.
 CPU Processor must support the SSE2 instruction set, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSE2

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2 Radan CAD/CAM

2.1 General
2.1.1 64-bit
The Radan 2017 DVD only supports installations on 64-bit operating systems. Radan CAD/CAM 2017 is available as a limited 32-bit application
for installations on DNC PCs.

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2.2 3D
2.2.1 3D File Import
Currently, the following file formats are supported when importing 3D models into Radan 3D.

Software Extensions Min Max SolidLink Radan Backup Material

ACIS *.sat; *.sab R1 R25 x X
IGES *.igs; *.iges 0.1 5.3 x
STEP *.stp; *.step 203 214 x
SMX *.smx 1.0 1.0 x X
Creo *.prt; *.prt.*; *.asm; *.asm.* 16 Creo 3.0 x X
Parasolid *.x_t; *.x_b 9.0 29.0 x X
Inventor *.ipt; *.iam 6 2016 x Auto/choice X
Catia V4 *.mode; *.exp; *.session 4.1.9 4.2.4 x
Catia V5 *.CATPart; *.CATProduct R8 R2016 x X
SolidWorks *.sldpart; *.sldasm 98 2016 x X
Solid Edge *.par; *.psm V18 ST8 x X
Unigraphics/NX *.prt NX 1 NX 10 x X

In the table, you can see the minimum and maximum versions which are supported.

For most formats, Radan uses SolidLink to import files.

In the case of Autodesk Inventor, the translation can be done using a component from Autodesk (Apprentice), which is installed with Inventor
and their free viewing software Inventor View. This means that when a new version of Inventor is released, but SolidLink hasn’t been updated
to support this version, Radan 3D will still be able to import the model if the new Inventor View software is installed on the system.

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2.2.2 3D File Export

The following file formats are supported when exporting 3D models from Radan 3D.

Software Extensions Min Max SolidLink Radan Material

ACIS *.sat; *.sab R1.5 R25 x X
SXF *.sxf x
IGES *.igs; *.iges 5.3 x
STEP *.stp; *.step AP203 AP214 x
VRML *.wrl x
STL *.stl x
SMX *.smx 1.01 2.03 x x

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2.3 3D Side Panel

Radan CAD/CAM 2016 introduced a 3D ‘Side Panel’ that allows the user to quickly analyse the 3D model on the screen. This can be useful
when importing third party assemblies and removing parts that are not of interest. To speed up common operations, most functions are now
also available inside the 3D window using context menus:

In addition to this, the software now shows details of the objects near to the cursor in tool tips:

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2.3.1 Converting Parts

Using the context menus, a part can now be converted quickly to editable sheet metal features. The function to ‘Convert to Sheet Metal’ is
available when not in Summary View.

This currently only works with parts that do not have forms or hems.

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2.3.2 Adjust Bends using Tooling Information

A new function in 3D uses the Radbend technology database to adjust bend information in 3D parts. This function is available only when
Radbend is installed.

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2.4 3D Graphics
Radan 3D is now using a more modern version of OpenGL, which improves support for more graphics cards. At the same time, the
performance of highlighting has been greatly improved, making working in 3D and selecting objects more efficient.

2.4.1 Axes Colours

The colours used to depict the 3 axes in 3D are now user definable from the ‘View Settings’ dialog:

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2.4.2 Default Views

Using the keypad, the user can quickly view the model from one of the standard view angles:

- 0: front
- 2: bottom
- 4: left
- 5: back
- 6: right
- 8: top

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2.5 Profiling
2.5.1 Common Cutting and Tags
Radan 2017 now offers improved support for tags on common cut groups of parts. Automatic tooling will now add midline tags on the periphery
of the common cut group of parts – not yet on the common cuts themselves. However, these can be added manually.

Automatic order and manual order now support mid-line tags on common cut groups of parts, and also corner tags on the non-common-cut
slots of common cut groups of parts.

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2.5.2 Sheet Scrap Cuts and Offcuts

Duplicate cuts are now added to scrap cuts and offcuts for foil cutting. These are simply added as they use the standard auto tooling settings.:

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2.6 Punching
2.6.1 Floating Scrap Detection
To make sure the NC program that is made doesn’t create floating scrap on the machine tool, a new check can be run in order mode. The
function can be started from the ‘Order’ menu:

The software will then analyse the individual hits in the job and see whether any floating scrap appears at any point. Floating scrap becomes
dangerous if it is not subsequently removed using a machine stop, chute or pick operation.

The software then highlights the lines in the order text that produce the floating scrap as shown below. When the line is selected, a message
shows details about the first piece of floating scrap that is generated:

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Graphically, the floating scrap is marked with small red crosses:

And when zoomed in, red boxes show the areas:

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2.7 Nest Projects

Following on from setup sheets, the nest project reports can now be easily designed using the new report writer that is included in Radan
CAD/CAM. Access to the nest project reports is still the same icon:

2.7.1 Nest Project Reports

The reporting engine has been designed to be future proof and may contain some terminology that is different from what you are used to. In
general, the information that is available is much richer than before and allows for comprehensive, multifaceted reports to be created in
minutes.

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The new style reports will replace the current PDF reports, which will no longer be supported as of Radan CAD/CAM 2018.

2.7.2 Nest Project Templates

To make it easier to create new nest projects with settings that suit the upcoming task, a nest project can now be saved as a template using the
‘Project Properties’ dialog:

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This template can then be selected the next time a new project is created:

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2.8 General CAM

2.8.1 Nesting
The true shape nesting engine Radnest has been further enhanced, typically where a low number of different parts are concerned. In these
cases, where the nester has fewer options to combine, the nester now tries more orientations, which can result in a higher material yield. Some
examples of improved nests are displayed below:

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Radan 2016 Radan 2017

Figure 1: Radan 2016, 25 parts Figure 2: Radan 2017, 27 parts

Figure 3: Radan 2016, 63.40% Figure 4: Radan 2017, 65.30%

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2.8.2 Automatic Order Style Editor

Automatic order styles can now be configured using a new easy-to-use dialog, instead of plain text. The new editor is the default option for
modifying auto order styles. The text editor can still be accessed if required. To bring up the editor:

The dialog has a clear layout and uses right-click and drag-and-drop to configure an auto-order style:

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2.8.3 Material Selection

The dialogs used to select materials have been enhanced. The list boxes are now resizable and optionally, the tree view can be used when
creating a new part:

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3 Radbend

3.1 Design Result Switch

Radbend 2017 has an improved way to show and set the state the part is in.

When a part is imported into Radbend the part has a specific design radius and a setback given by the CAD system. In Radbend this state is
called “with design parameters” – the part is treated as if the 3D and unfold are already correct.

When tooling is selected (or changed) to the model, Radbend calculates new values for Radius and setback and applies these values to the
model; this state is called “with result setback”. The part is now stretched, fingerstops are adjusted and part will simulate with the new values.
The unfolding is also according to the last changes.

The user can switch back to design values at any time. When the button turns “orange” the part is in a different mode than what the default way
of working is set to.

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3.1.1 Set up Design//Result defaults

The default behaviour of new programs can be set in the cadconnection utility. This replaces all individual tool, fingerstop and simulation
settings where this was previous located (per machine).

Note: Radbend will not show the result radius in the GUI and in 3D, only its effect on the unfolding and bending program.

The result radius is always transferred to the native Radan models, but not to imported models. Imported models can be “converted to
sheetmetal”.

3.1.2 Adjust Bends using Tooling Information

This new function in 3D Radan uses the Radbend technology database to adjust bend information in 3D parts. This function is available only
when Radbend is installed. It uses default values for pressbrake and tooling without preparing the bending program.

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3.2 Holes Near Bends

A new function allows the user to check for holes near bends. Holes or cutouts may distort when they are too close to a bend.

Holes in the danger zone will be highlighted in red, a message is displayed and the danger zone is projected on top of the sheet with orange
lines.

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3.3 Hemming
3.3.1 Maximum force for hemming
Some hemming tools may have two different maximum allowed press forces; one for normal bending and one for hemming (e.g. when the flat
part of the tool is used and not the tip). There is now an extra field for the maximum allowed force for a tool when used for hemming.

3.3.2 Setback for hemming feedback

Specific setback values that apply for hemming can now be sent back to the Radan 3D model.

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3.4 Trumpf Touch Point

Radbend introduces full support for the new Touch Point TruBend controller that has been introduced on the Trumpf 5000 (B23) series. This
includes a 3D postprocessor, ACB laser and lifts. Special work has been done to support spaces between toolparts and support for heel tools
with different negative “overlength”. This applies to tools were the tool mounting is smaller than the tool length itself.

3.5 Improved 3D Import

Direct import of 3D models into Radbend now uses new Radan 3D API calls, which makes the process faster and more reliable. The import
and healing settings that the current user has set in Radan are used.

It will now use the material detection from 3D files from Radan 3D if Radbend fails to find them. There is an extra check that ignores parts
without volume (e.g. points and lines) and support for a new version of SMX 2.03 with new bendID’s.

3.5.1 Improved Arc Approximation

For large radii, Radbend is now using a chord tolerance value (0.1mm), for small radii a minimum of 20 slices for full circles. This improves the
graphics and is more accurate when fingerstops are placed manually against arcs.

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3.6 Radraft Part Editor as an Editor for Tool Profiles

The “Edit 2D profile in Radan” button in the geometry utility will now open the 2D profile in the Radan part editor and the option “save changes
and return” will return to the geometry editor.

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3.7 Thumbnails for 3D bend products

When saving as .c4cx file, a part preview picture will be added to the .c4cx file. The part preview picture will be taken in part view with the part
in bent state; the image size is 120x120 pixels with 16 colours.

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