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Version 0.7.0 - 2017-12-??
* switch to Python3 (removing support for Python2)
* switch to GTK3 (from GTK2)
* switch OpenGL widget from GtkGLext to GLArea (part of GKT3)
* switch to new internal data handling
* enable loading and saving the workspace state (was disabled during v0.6.x)
* non-interactive batch processing allows scripted toolpath operations
Version 0.6.3 - ???
* Fix import of DXF files with full-circle holes (github #112).
* Fix import of DXF files with bezier curves (github #116).
* Fix import of DXF with closed LWPOLYLINE.
* Fix line number reporting in CXFImporter.
* Fix python2/3 compatibility in CXFImporter.
* Better tests.
Version 0.6.2 - 2017-10-27
* Bounds: disable percent-based controls for zero-dimensions
* fix toolpath grid operation (issue #45)
* prevent negative bounding box dimensions
* additional dependency 'enum34' (only relevant for Python2)
Version 0.6.1 - 2017-03-11
* GCode: limit vertical feedrate (maximum speed of plunge move)
* removed experimental support for ODE
* the ODE library seems to be not actively developed anymore
* removed obsolete support for psyco
* prepared code for Python3
* Python2-only dependencies are still required
* updated help locations (from the old wiki to the new documentation website)
Version 0.6.0 - 2017-02-18
* greatly improved OpenGL visualization (contributed by Mattes)
* DXF importer:
* added bezier support for POLYLINE and LWPOLYLINE
* modularization of most features
* many more new features
Version 0.5.1 - 2011-06-13
* added extrusion for 2D models
* 2D projection of multi-layered 2D models
* significantly improved performance of 3D visualization
* fixed "help" links for Windows users
* added GTK theme with a native look&feel for Windows
* improved detection of library locations for Windows package
* added file type associations (mime) to the debian package
* minor bugs fixed
Version 0.5 - 2011-03-28
* Toolpaths:
* added adaptive positioning for DropCutter strategy (improves precision)
* allow conventional/climb milling style for ContourFollow and Engrave strategies
* added a very simple "pocketing" mode for 2D models
* added toolpath cropping
* added toolpath grid pattern: clone a single toolpath in rows and columns
* unify DropCutter behaviour for models that are higher than the defined bounding box
* more efficient tool moves for Engraving
* Model handling:
* added support for simple multi-layered 2D models
* added 2D projection of 3D models
* added automatic repair of inconsistent polygon winding (inside/outside detection)
* automatically distributed support bridges can now be placed at corners or edges
* GCode:
* added basic support for "touch off" and length compensated tool change
* GCode positioning precision (number of digits) is configurable
* the default filename extension for exported GCode files is now configurable
* Visualization:
* changed "simulation mode" for visualizing the machine moves (before: material removal)
* visualize toolpath moves up to safety height properly
* the scroll wheel now behaves similarly to Inkscape's interface (pan and zoom)
* optional visualization of toolpath direction
* visualize "inside" polygons (holes) via partial transparency
* Usability:
* added a configuration setting for automatically loading a custom task settings file on startup
* added a simple "undo" feature for reversing model manipulations
* enabled drag'n'drop for loading models
* visibility of 3D view items is now configurable in the 3D window
* via a button and via the context menu
* added copy/paste of model to and from the clipboard
* Distributed processing:
* parallel and distributed processing is configurable in a dialog
* improved stability of remote processing: disconnected nodes should not cause problems anymore
* Miscellaneous:
* added support for single-line fonts text (based on fonts from QCAD)
* support non-local file handling (e.g. http, ...)
* added support for more DXF features:
* 2D: LWPOLYLINE, POLYLINE, CIRCLE, ARC, TEXT, MTEXT
* 3D: 3DFACE
* added support for EPS/PS contour files
* fixed offset of SVG export
* noteworthy changes:
* bounding box for 2D models must be _above_ the model (before: below or above)
* simulation mode: the stock material removal simulation was removed
Version 0.4.0.1 - 2010-10-24
* disabled parallel processing for Windows standalone executable
(a real fix will follow later)
Version 0.4 - 2010-10-19
* use all available CPU cores for parallel processing
* this requires at least Python 2.6 or the "python-multiprocessing" package
* a standalone windows executable is available (experimental)
* added an improved contour toolpath strategy (ContourFollow)
* see http://fab.senselab.org/node/43
* added options for conventional/climb milling
* added automatic support grid distribution for contour models
* allow to reverse the direction of a 2D contour model
* beautification of the process name (via python-setproctitle)
* added experimental cluster processing (server mode)
* added G61/64 GCode settings for path precision
* Usability:
* added optional "orthogonal" view (instead of perspective)
* added a "recent files" item to the file menu
* added the transparency (alpha) component to all configurable colors
* added "remaining time" estimation for all operations
* pre-select output filenames of "Save as" dialogs based on the name of the model file
* Bugs fixed:
* SVG import: work around a bug in pstoedit (shipped with Ubuntu Lucid)
* fixed various problems with the support grid
Version 0.3 - 2010-08-16
* added support for importing contour paths from SVG files (requires Inkscape and pstoedit)
* added basic support for importing simple DXF contour files
* added support for engravings (along the lines of a contour model)
* added a feature-complete commandline interface
* integrated "help" links pointing to the wiki
* improved OpenGL lighting (contributed by imyrek)
* improved flexibility of the support grid layout:
* allow non-square profiles for the support grid
* added ability to create support grids with different x/y grid distance
* added x/y offsets to support grid options
* added 3D view movement and rotation with a keyboard in addition to the mouse
* added optional support for the Psyco just-in-time compiler
* information about the toolpath settings are stored as comments in GCode files
* added a log window
* switched default tool size from radius to diameter
* improved progress bar responsiveness
* fixed first movement in GCode: go up to safety height before moving to the side
* fixed model orientation of STL files created by Art of Illusion
* fixed performance issue when using a support grid
* fixed empty toolpath after transforming the model
* fixed various minor bugs of the toolpath generator
* fixed rounded corners (see GCode G61)
Version 0.2.5 - 2010-06-10
* added support bridges for holding the object during cutting
* calculate the estimated machine time for each toolpath
* changing the unit (mm/inch) now opens a dialog for scaling the model,
processing dimensions or tool dimensions accordingly
* remove unnecessary moves to safety height
* changed name of configuration setting "overlap" to "overlap_percent"
(you may need to change this name in your custom config files)
Version 0.2.4 - 2010-04-12
* added a simple simulation mode for visualizing the material penetration of a toolpath
* join tangential moves (removes the inner points in a colinear set of adjacent path points)
* fixed careless import of Tkinter
* added missing INSTALL.TXT to source package
* fixed typo that breaks PyCAM for Python 2.6
Version 0.2.3 - 2010-04-05
* GUI change: tool and process settings can be combined into tasks
* store configured settings to a file in the user's home directory
* added "material allowance" support for non-ODE calculations
* added export of LinuxCNC tool definitions
* added a warning dialog (GUI) for missing dependencies during startup (especially useful for Windows)
* improved GUI for model scaling
* allow to configure if the tool should move inside/along/around the boundary limits
* fixed "overlap" calculation
* prevent invalid input values (zero tool radius, ...)
* fixed a bug that could rarely cause eternal loops of the PushCutter
* reduced memory consumption of toolpaths for python 2.6 or above
* disabled ODE as the default computation backend (due to this bug:
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=2973876&group_id=24884&atid=382799)
Version 0.2.2 - 2010-03-17
* added a graphical installer for Windows (via distutils)
* fixed broken commandline parameter "--template"
* added workaround for ODE collision detection, that is broken under specific circumstances
* fixed hang with PushCutter and ODE on Windows
* fixed "division by zero" error in non-ODE mode
* allow to disable ODE via commandline option
* bugs fixed in cylindrical and toroidal cutter when using dropcutter on horizontal triangles
* fixed "setup.py" for distutils packaging (contributed by Arthur Magill)
Version 0.2.1 - 2010-03-09
* fixed code that depended on GTK 2.16 (instead of 2.12)
* view settings "light", "shadow" and "polygon fill" are now configurable
* documented version problems with Debian "Lenny" and Ubuntu (before "Karmic")
Version 0.2 - 2010-03-04
* added an alternative GTK interface with additional features:
* configurable 3D view settings: model / toolpath / axis / drill progress / frame rate / colors
* manipulation of the model: rotation, flip, swap, scale, move
* saving the model to an ascii STL file
* load/save processing settings from/to a file
* handling of multiple processing templates (e.g. "Rough", "Semi-finish" and "Finish")
* configure "material allowance" for a minimum distance between drill and model
* configure the "safety height" for the machine
* allow to manage and export (gcode) multiple toolpaths at once
* based on GtkGlExt (for OpenGL)
* visualize invalid processing setting combinations
* configure "overlap" instead of "lines" and "samples"
* configure "maximum step down" instead of "layers"
* show a progress bar during calculations
* basic lighting for the OpenGL view
* improved performance by (optionally) using the "Open Dynamics Engine" (ODE) for
collision detection
Version 0.1.11b - 2010-02-25
* fix minor release mistake (missing "STLExporter")
Version 0.1.11 - 2010-02-19
* fix detection of binary STL
* added Simulation mode
* ignore invalid triangles (caused by high-resolotion models)
* automatic boundary fits to the model
* add ubuntu specific note
* code cleanups
Version 0.1.10 - 2009-07-13
* support binary STL
* close contours
Version 0.1.9 - 2009-06-18
* linux compatibility
* integrated kdtree
* fix speedup shortcuts
Version 0.1.8 - 2009-04-14
* some feature requests
* fixes by Dan Falck
* fix bug in torus-point intersection
* specify model in cfg
* fixed opengl representation
* update tests
Version 0.1.7b - 2009-02-10
* fix glutInit bug
Version 0.1.7 - 2009-01-27
* another try at fixing PushCutter
* remove MGED exporter
Version 0.1.6b - 2009-01-15
* fix save
* follow api updates
* fix gcode parameter strings
Version 0.1.6 - 2009-01-14
* fix verticals intersection
* add ContourCutter
* guard against float division
* add x/y direction
* add ContourCutter
* minor layout improvements
* make speed configurable
* enable command line driven operation
* debug output
* SVG output
Version 0.1.5 - 2008-11-26
* add direction switch
* add reading pre-model default values from config file
* fix verticals in DropCutter
Version 0.1.4 - 2008-11-16
* make tool come outside the stock while cutting
* make safety height higher than stock
Version 0.1.3 - 2008-09-17
* fix redraw
Version 0.1.2 - 2008-09-11
* added unit option mm/in
* fix coordinate system for Art of Illusion exported STL files
* added view control buttons
* added bounding box calculation
Version 0.1.1 - 2008-09-01
* second release
Version 0.1 - 2008-08-29
* initial release