Whats New in CimatronE12 Final

CimatronE 12 Whats New
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CAD for Tooling
-Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................................i
CAD for Tooling ........................................................................................................................i
Modeling ..............................................................................................................................................7
Curves ...........................................................................................................................................7
Extend Curve to Reference Curve .......................................................................................... 7
New Option in Composite ....................................................................................................... 9
Change Point Size by Pen Width.......................................................................................... 10
Silhouette (Outer/Inner Boundary) of Objects ....................................................................... 11
Faces ..........................................................................................................................................12
Sweep Improvements........................................................................................................... 12
Fillet Overcome Sharp Corners ......................................................................................... 13
Fillet By Direction ............................................................................................................... 14
Wire Option in Close Open Gaps ......................................................................................... 15
Solid ............................................................................................................................................16
New Option in Remove Extrude ........................................................................................... 16
Hole Any Point as Input for Hole........................................................................................ 17
Add/Remove (Extrude, Revolve or Drive) Using Wire or Faces from External References ... 18
Independent Angles for Multiple Chamfers ........................................................................... 19
Auto Preview in Round and Taper ........................................................................................ 20
Assembly ...........................................................................................................................................21
Motion Simulation Improvements .................................................................................................21
Folders in Assembly Tree ............................................................................................................22

Setup Enhancements ..................................................................................................................23
Combine all Cut Operations into a Single Feature (in Add Only) ..................................................24
Edit Add Feature Allows Changing a Face...................................................................................25
Allow Sub-Assemblies to be Represented in the BOM.................................................................26
Cyclic Analyzer Break All ..........................................................................................................27
Sketcher ............................................................................................................................................28
Add Relations and Formula to Sketcher Dimensions ...................................................................28
Undo of Spline Point Selection ....................................................................................................29
Reference Points Receive a Different Color .................................................................................30
Drawing .............................................................................................................................................31
Drawing and View Creation .........................................................................................................31

Reduced Drawing File Size .................................................................................................. 31
Broken View and Broken Dimension .................................................................................... 32

Linked Drawing .................................................................................................................... 33
Symbols.......................................................................................................................................34
Dont Print Empty Symbolic Text .......................................................................................... 34
Allow Sub-Assemblies to be Represented in the BOM ......................................................... 35
Short Type Drop-Down ......................................................................................................... 36
Allow PMI to appear in sections............................................................................................ 37
Other ...........................................................................................................................................38
Open Model Directly from Drawing View .............................................................................. 38
Double the Length of Text Strings ........................................................................................ 39
Editing Frame Text ............................................................................................................... 40
Catalogs ............................................................................................................................................41
Major Supplier Catalogs Updated ................................................................................................41
Analysis .............................................................................................................................................42
Restore Defaults to Draft Angle and Direction Analysis ...............................................................42
Publish to PDF in Direction Analysis ............................................................................................43
New Behavior of Curvature Map and Publish to PDF...................................................................44

Highlighted Faces in Measurement Tool in Volume Calculation ...................................................45
CMM New Option (Preference) to Show X, Y, Z Coordinates ...................................................46
Control Mass Units ......................................................................................................................47
General CAD ......................................................................................................................................48
New Parametric Relation Capability .............................................................................................48
Keep Last of Filters in all Tools ....................................................................................................49
Scroll Tree to the End ..................................................................................................................50
New Fastening Tool ..........................................................................................................................51

New Insert Design .............................................................................................................................52
Ejector Table .....................................................................................................................................53
Cutting Plates by the Parting Faces Only .......................................................................................54
New Interaction for Cut Lifter ...........................................................................................................55
Assembly Feature for Lifter Pocket .................................................................................................56
ECO Improvements...........................................................................................................................57
Transfer Hole Attribute in Ejector Pocket .......................................................................................58
Recognition of Manually Attached Faces........................................................................................59
Cooling Design..................................................................................................................................60
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Moldex 3D Cooling Simulation .....................................................................................................60
Folders for Cooling Items .............................................................................................................61
Individual Control over Cooling Channel Parameters ...................................................................62
Cooling Circuit Analysis and Conformal Cooling Support .............................................................63
New Fastening Tool ..........................................................................................................................64

New Insert Design .............................................................................................................................65
Advanced Constraints in Blank and Blank on Binder ....................................................................66
ECO Manager for Die Design ...........................................................................................................67
Better Control of Wedge Length ......................................................................................................68
Allow Negative Offset Values for Cookies ......................................................................................69
Changes in Springback Analysis .....................................................................................................70
Cookies Round Values Improvements .........................................................................................71
Add Binder Part.................................................................................................................................72
Radius Value in Transfer Shape ......................................................................................................73
2.5-Axis Milling ..................................................................................................................................75
Pocket VoluMill Entry Point Control ..........................................................................................75
Automated Drill .................................................................................................................................76
Sequences Supporting Formulas .................................................................................................76

Use Formulas to Define Geometrical Constraints ................................................................. 76
Conditional Operations in Sequence Definition..................................................................... 77
Use Formulas in Drill Operation Grid Parameters .............................................................. 78
Zebra Display of a Holes Segments ............................................................................................79
Rough Operations.............................................................................................................................80
Rough Using Mesh Stock ............................................................................................................80
Rough VoluMill ............................................................................................................................81

New Strategy........................................................................................................................ 81
Hit Flats ....................................................................................................
Between Layers .......................................................................................
Entry Point Control ............................................................................................................... 82
Finish Operations .............................................................................................................................83
Equal Distribution of TP Points ....................................................................................................83

New Turbo Mode in Stock Update in Finishing Procedures .........................................................84
Cleanup Improvements ....................................................................................................................85
Improved Machining Efficiency With Any Cutter Combination ......................................................85
Prevent Waterfall .........................................................................................................................86

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Unified Approach and Retract ......................................................................................................87
Air Extensions..............................................................................................................................88
5-Axis Milling.....................................................................................................................................89
Multi-Axis Roughing .....................................................................................................................89
Port Milling ...................................................................................................................................90
NC Setup and Materials ....................................................................................................................91
NC Setup .....................................................................................................................................91
Support for Multiple Materials ......................................................................................................92
Improved Stock Accuracy ................................................................................................................93
Show Remaining Stock ................................................................................................................93
Multi-directional Stock..................................................................................................................94
Stock Accuracy ............................................................................................................................95
Stock Calculation .........................................................................................................................97
Machining Simulation .......................................................................................................................98
Single Environment for Machining Simulation ..............................................................................98
New Machine Simulator ...............................................................................................................99
Machine Display when Defining a Procedure .............................................................................100

Material removal Simulator - Cutter Compensation ....................................................................101
Material Removal Simulator - Enhancements ............................................................................102
Posts and Report ............................................................................................................................103
Job Manager..............................................................................................................................103
GPP2 Runs Internally ................................................................................................................104
Network Location for Post-Processor Definition Files.................................................................105
Improved Electrode Picture for NC Report .................................................................................106
Programming Automation ..............................................................................................................107
Enhancements Stock procedure ................................................................................................107

Different XY & Z offset for Bounding Box............................................................................ 107
Auto Load NC Templates for a New File ....................................................................................108
Enhancements to Automatic Coloring ........................................................................................109

Mark Burning Faces ........................................................................................................... 109
Support Simple Coloring .................................................................................................. 110
More Options in Settings .................................................................................................... 111
CAD for Tooling ..............................................................................................................................112
Fillet By Direction ....................................................................................................................112
Silhouette (Outer/Inner Boundary) of Objects ............................................................................113
Design..............................................................................................................................................115
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Refit Height ................................................................................................................................115
Ignore Holder and UCSs when Mirroring Electrodes ..................................................................116
CMM New Option (Preference) to Show X, Y, Z Coordinates .................................................117
Control Over the Name Generator Separator.............................................................................118
New EDM Setup...............................................................................................................................119

Manufacturing .................................................................................................................................120
Improved Electrode Picture for NC Report .................................................................................120
Enhancements to Automatic Coloring ........................................................................................121

Global Control Over Electrode Components ....................................................................... 121
Support Simple Coloring .................................................................................................. 122
More Options in Settings .................................................................................................... 123
User Interface ..................................................................................................................................124
Direction Arrow ..........................................................................................................................124
Color Filter by Selection .............................................................................................................125
Reorganized Display Settings ....................................................................................................126
New GUI Preferences ................................................................................................................127

Point Filter Selection ..................................................................................................................128
Pan Arrows in the Interactive UCS .............................................................................................129
Overwrite Colors in Copy Feature ..............................................................................................130
Type UCS Name and Activate ...................................................................................................131

Improved Pane Docking Interface ..............................................................................................132
Display .............................................................................................................................................133
Improved Lights and Control ......................................................................................................133
Deep Hide for Assembly Parts ...................................................................................................134
Data Management ...........................................................................................................................135
Improved Load/Save Performance ............................................................................................135
Auto Recovery ...........................................................................................................................136
Browser Improvements ..............................................................................................................137
Defining Materials ......................................................................................................................138

Icon for Documents with Parametric Data ..................................................................................139
Concurrency Mode Enhancement..............................................................................................140
Rename Assembly Components Tool ........................................................................................141
Data Interface ..................................................................................................................................142
Graphical PMI ............................................................................................................................142
Importing SAB Files ...................................................................................................................143
New SolidEdge Converter..........................................................................................................144
Read Instance Attributes in Assembly Conversion .....................................................................145
Support for AMF ........................................................................................................................146
Import Parasolid Binary Files .....................................................................................................147
STL Improvements ....................................................................................................................148
Keep Last on DI Dialog ..............................................................................................................149
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CimatronE 12 CAD for Tooling
Modeling
Curves
Extend Curve to Reference Curve
An enhancement to the Extend tool in curves
allows a curve to be extended to a reference curve
or an edge. In cases where the curve and
reference curve do not intersect, the curve is
extended either as a linear or natural extension.
Benefits
The three green curves (line, spline and arc) are to

be extended to the orange arc.
Reduced design time

Enhanced user experience
The result using the enhanced Extend tool.
Line By Two Directions and Angle

A new option in the Line function allows the user to
define a diagonal line either by:
its angle, distance and two directions, or
two distances and two directions.
This is of particular use when designing the motion
direction for lifters and sliders in the motion
simulator.
Benefits
Simplified design in the motion simulator
Reduced trial and error
To check the motion of the lifter through the motion

simulation, the user defines the motion direction of
the lifter using the new option in the Line function.
New Option in Composite

A new option in CimatronE 12 simplifies the
creation of composite curves by merging
edges. This is particularly useful when the
geometry is composed out of many small
segments.
Benefits
Better results
In order to use Sweep on these three faces, the
user first creates the composite curve using the
new With Simplify option.
The result of the sweep operation using the With

Simplify option.
The result of the sweep operation when the With

Simplify option is not used.
Change Point Size by Pen Width

The pen width of the point symbol can now be
controlled using the Pen Width and the Active Style
tools (same as other wireframe entities).
Benefits
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Silhouette (Outer/Inner Boundary) of Objects

The new silhouette tool enables the creation of the
inner or outer silhouette of a 3D body, as well as
allowing the projection of a localized section of the
parameters.
Benefits
Improved preparation for NC programming
Improved preparation for Wire EDM
programming
The user wants to mill with a 2.5 axis profile

procedure the outer walls between the two green
faces.
A silhouette contour is created using the new tool

that allows the creation of a projected localized
section.
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Faces
Sweep Improvements
The Sweep tool in CimatronE 12 features
simplified interaction and three new capabilities:
1.
Selecting more than one entity to sweep.
2.
Sweeping by reference to both sides and

applying draft angles to each side.
3.
Delta From Reference A new option

when sweeping by reference allows you to
end the sweep a particular distance from
the reference.
Benefit
Improved Sweep
Reduced design time
In order to create the parting surface, the user

selects multiple edges for the sweep operation.
Enhanced user control
The result.
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Fillet Overcome Sharp Corners

The Fillet function in CimatronE 12 features a new
algorithm for more robust results (for non-smooth
sets), simpler control, and the ability to choose the
set of faces to be trimmed.
Benefits
More robust results
The user wants to create a fillet between the green

and gray faces.
A new option allows the user to decide which set of

faces will be trimmed after the creation of the fillet
faces (in this case, Trim Both is selected).
The result.
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Fillet By Direction
The Fillet By Direction option now shows the result
of fillet creation by imitating machining with a flat
tool along an edge.
Benefits
Create machinable geometry
The fillet created using the
traditional Normal option, which imitates machining
with a ball tool.
The fillet created using the new

By Direction option, which imitates machining with a
flat tool.
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Wire Option in Close Open Gaps

A new option in the Close Open Gaps tool creates
a wire to enable the user to close the gap
manually. This is of particular relevance in complex
cases where the automatic tool for closing open
gaps is not optimal.
Benefits
The new option in Close Open Gaps enables the

creation of wires around the openings of the
geometry.
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Solid
New Option in Remove Extrude
When using the Remove Extrude tool, the user is
now given the option of either removing the
material by using the inside or outside of the
contour.
Benefits
Reduced design time
After cutting the plate of the parting surface, the user

creates a sketch to flatten the plates two corners.
Using the new Outside option in the Remove Extrude

tool, the two corners are removed via one
sketch/closed contour.
The result.
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Hole Any Point as Input for Hole

In CimatronE 12, the hole creation process has
been simplified. The user can now create holes
directly on any point (such as the middle, center
and midpoints) without needing to create a Pick
point in these locations.
Benefits
Reduced design time
Better user experience
The user is creating a hole at the center of the

rounded face without needing to use the Point
feature to create a point at this location.
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Add/Remove (Extrude, Revolve or Drive) Using Wire or Faces from

External References
CimatronE 12 allows the use of wire and faces
from a non-activated component for the
Add/Remove operations.
Benefits
Reduced design time
Improved user experience
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Independent Angles for Multiple Chamfers

When selecting multiple edges while creating a
chamfer, new interaction allows the user to change
the angle of each edge. This simplifies the design
of complex chamfers.
Benefits
Simplified chamfer design
Adding several chamfers with varying values to an

insert.
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Auto Preview in Round and Taper

The Auto Preview tool is now available in both
round and taper functions.
Benefits
Improved decision making
Reduced possibility of human error
While creating a round on several edges of the

model, the user selects the Auto Preview tool to help
assess whether the rounds values are correct given
the geometry of the model.
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Assembly
Motion Simulation Improvements
CimatronE 12 features significant changes to the
Motion Simulator:
Control over the simulation is now simpler with
one, combined window interface.
Group management has been improved, with:
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a new tree for group management; it can

also be used outside of the motion
simulation environment
easier group definition
drag-and-drop capability
the option of marking components in a

group as springs
control over the visibility of components
the ability to define whether a group or a

component within a group should be
ignored in the collision calculations in the
Groups tree
control over the display and color of groups
The user is defining a time range (light blue) for the

system to calculate collisions between the groups.
Since the ejection system is not completely designed,
the user indicates that the movement of the ejection
sub-assembly group is to be ignored (shown in red).
There are two modes: motion by collision

analysis or free motions (moving components
without calculating collisions between the
groups). The free motions mode is particularly
useful at the early stages of tool design when
some components are still missing or some
holes have not yet been created.
Particular ranges in the time bar can now be
selected for collision calculation.
It is now possible to do an interference check
at any point on the motion timeline.
Benefits
Easier and simpler use of the Motion Simulator
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Folders in Assembly Tree

Large projects are often composed of hundreds of
parts and many sub-assemblies. As a project
progresses, it can be difficult even for an
experienced user to locate a particular component
that was previously used.
CimatronE 12 facilitates better component
management with the ability to create folders in the
assembly tree containing any part or subassembly. Items can be added to the folders simply
by drag-and-drop.
Benefits
Enhanced project management
The user has created three folders for the lifters, cap
screws and ejector pins. Using the drag-and-drop
capability, the user moves the ejector pin into the
Ejector Pins folder.
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Setup Enhancements
CimatronE 12 offers multiple enhancements to the
setup tool:
From List changes
The From List option in the Setup tool features a
new Edit button which allows the user to manually
insert a list of values more easily or to import
values from a catalog.
Rounding in Formula
The Rounding option when defining a value by
formula includes a new By Ranges option. This
allows the user to specify a predefined output
value for each range. The system will identify the
range in which the actual result of each formula
falls, and then show the relevant output value.
Copy & Paste options
Clicking on the new Edit button opens the new List

Editor window. The user can easily add values to the
selected dimension, either manually or by catalog.
New commands are available in the context menu

for copying, pasting and duplicating information
such as items, groups, and pictures.
Benefits
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Combine all Cut Operations into a Single Feature (in Add Only)
When adding multiple instances to an assembly,
the feature tree now shows only one, combined cut
operation. The individual cut operations for each
component can be viewed under the leaf for the
combined cut operation in the tree.
The Add operation can now also be edited directly
from the feature tree of the part that was cut, rather
than the assembly tree.
Benefits
Enhanced use of feature tree
Improved project management
Reduced design time
Six cap screws have been added to the movable side

sub-assembly. The cut operations created by these
cap screws appear in the feature tree of the plates
they cut, under a single leaf.
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Edit Add Feature Allows Changing a Face

In CimatronE 12, the user is now able in Edit Add
of an Add operation to change the selection of the
face the components are placed on.
Benefits
The user has decided to change the design of the

cooling. He therefore replaces the face the two
nipples are positioned on by editing the Add feature
and clicking on the new Replace Face option. This
allows him to pick a different face to place these two
nipples on.
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Allow Sub-Assemblies to be Represented in the BOM

The Bill of Materials (BOM) can now show a subassembly that is purchased as a single catalog unit
as a row in the BOM. Components that belong to
this sub-assembly will not be shown in the BOM.
Benefits
Simplified catalog ordering
Slider sub-assemblies are marked by the user to be

represented in the BOM as a single unit.
The entire sub-assembly for each slider is

represented as a single row.
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Cyclic Analyzer Break All

In CimatronE 12, the Break All Relations option
has been enhanced, with the system automatically
breaking all possible cyclic dependencies in all
associated cycles until all cyclic dependencies are
completely resolved.
Benefits
Reduced design time
Enhanced automation
Clicking on the Break all relations button breaks all

relations causing cyclic dependencies along the
entire feature history. As a result, the Cyclic
Dependency Analyzer window will not appear more
than once during the calculation of the entire feature
history.
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Sketcher
Add Relations and Formula to Sketcher Dimensions
CimatronE 12 features a number of enhancements
to the dimension tool within the sketcher
environment.
These enhancements include the ability to:
create formulas and relations between
dimensions, including setup parameters
define a dimension as leading dimension.
Benefits
Increased automation
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The user is defining a dimension while in the

sketcher using the formula option.
Undo of Spline Point Selection

The undo operation is now available during the
creation of a spline in the Sketcher. When clicking
the Undo button, the system deletes the last
anchor point of the spline that was created.
Benefits
Improved spline design
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Reference Points Receive a Different Color

To distinguish between points and reference points
in the Sketcher, reference points (added using Add
Reference or points turned into construction points)
are shown in dark green.
Benefits
Enhanced design
The reference points are shown in green.
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Drawing
Drawing and View Creation
Reduced Drawing File Size
The size of drawing files has been reduced by
approximately one third. When creating links
between the original data and the drawing file
(rather than the data being saved inside the
drawing file), the size of the drawing file is further
reduced by about a third.
Benefits
Faster drawing
More efficient PC use
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Broken View and Broken Dimension

CimatronE 12 allows broken views in drawing,
enabling the creation of long parts views. Broken
views can be created on a simple section or any
other type of view.
In addition, the existing dimension tool has been
amended to enable its use on broken views:
Dimensions that are used over a broken area are
marked in the traditional manner.
Benefits
Enhanced drawing experience
A shortened view of a die shoe plate created with the
broken view tool and the broken dimensions.
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Linked Drawing
Drawing files contain the entire data of the part or
assembly they show. While this allows the user to
work with the drawing file even if it is separated
from the original data, it can result in a large
drawing file size.
In CimatronE 12, a new option enables the
creation of links between the 3D model and the
drawing file, rather than the model being saved
inside the drawing file. As a result, the size of the
drawing file is dramatically reduced.
Benefits
Significant reduction in drawing file size
A special icon appears next to the name of the view

and the sheet name to indicate that it is only linked to
the model and does not contain the original data.
Two views are created in linked mode. In the Fixed

Side view, the link between the model and the
drawing is broken. As a result, the view is marked by
a pink rectangle and the icon in the Features dialog is
shown in red.
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Symbols
Dont Print Empty Symbolic Text
CimatronE now identifies whether or not symbolic
texts are empty (do not contain valid information),
and will only print symbolic texts which are not
empty.
Benefits
Enhanced drawing
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Allow Sub-Assemblies to be Represented in the BOM

The Bill of Materials (BOM) can now show a subassembly that is purchased as a single catalog unit
as a row in the BOM. Components that belong to
this sub-assembly will not be shown in the BOM.
Benefits
Simplified catalog ordering
Slider sub-assemblies are marked by the user to be

represented in the BOM as a single unit.
The entire sub-assembly for each slider is

represented as a single row.
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Short Type Drop-Down

CimatronE 12 now enables easy definition of the
short type of a part for enhanced BOM
management. This is achieved by a new dropdown menu (in the Attributes Editor) with short
type names and what each name means.
Benefits
Quicker parameter definition
The user has designed a lifters slider and marks the

components accordingly in the short type drop-down
menu.
A zoomed-in view.
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Allow PMI to appear in sections

PMI symbols can now be shown in section views.
Benefits
Enhanced drawing
PMI dimensions (created in the model) appear on a

section view of a mold plate.
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Other
Open Model Directly from Drawing View
CimatronE 12 allows the user to open the model
shown in a view directly from the drawing file.
Benefits
While working on a section view, the user has

noticed a possible design problem in the model. With
the new tool, the user can open the model of the view
directly from the drawing file and examine the issue.
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Double the Length of Text Strings

The allowed length of text strings in the pre-fix,
post-fix and under-fix of dimensions has been
increased to 38 characters.
Benefits
Enhanced information in drawings
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Editing Frame Text

In CimatronE 12, the user is able to edit frame text
without needing to activate the frame.
Benefits
Reduced drawing time
Enhanced drawing
In this case, drawing and design are done by the

same engineer. The user changes the frame text
accordingly simply by clicking the text.
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Catalogs
Major Supplier Catalogs Updated
CimatronE 11 includes comprehensive updates to
major catalogs Hasco (mm) and Meusburger Mold
and Die.
Several new catalog parts and configurations from
these catalogs have been added. The existing
catalog items have been updated with changes to
the parts themselves, as well as modifications in
details and reference numbers.
Benefits
Easier to work with and order catalog parts
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Analysis
Restore Defaults to Draft Angle and Direction Analysis
A new option enables the user to restore default
values in both the Draft Angle Analysis and the
Direction Analysis dialogs.
Benefits
The Restore Default button is shown in the red

square.
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Publish to PDF in Direction Analysis

A new option in Direction Analysis allows the
geometry of the part to be exported to a PDF
showing the result of the direction analysis. The
entire part or only selected entities can be
exported.
Benefits
Improved collaboration with staff and
customers
The user has discovered an area in which there is an

undercut. Using the Publish to PDF in the Direction
Analysis, the user sends the selected geometry back
to the customer to be repaired.
The PDF sent to the customer.
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New Behavior of Curvature Map and Publish to PDF

A new option in the Curvature Map enables the
use of the object direction of the selected faces to
view the curvature. This means that the colors of
the Map dont change while rotating the display.
With this new option the user is also able to export
the analyzed result to a PDF. The entire part or
only selected entities can be exported.
Benefits
Improved collaboration with staff and
customers
Improved Curvature Map analysis
Checking the parting surface using the new Use
Object Direction option reveals several problematic
areas.
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Highlighted Faces in Measurement Tool in Volume Calculation

Volume calculation is not always possible owing to
a problem that may occur with one of an objects
faces. In CimatronE 12, a problematic face is
identified during the calculation and is highlighted
for the user.
Benefits
Improved closed object data (volume, mass,
center of geometry)
The system detected a problem during the volume
calculation and enables the user to view the
problematic face.
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CMM New Option (Preference) to Show X, Y, Z Coordinates
Benefits
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Control Mass Units

The Measurement tool now includes a new dropdown menu allowing the user to view the mass of
an object either as grams, kilograms or pounds.
Benefits
Enhanced measurement
The user changes the mass to kilograms using the

new drop-down menu.
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General CAD
New Parametric Relation Capability
Dimensions buttons containing parametric relations
are now marked clearly and can be modified while
editing the feature.
In addition, parametric dimensions can be edited
even if the link to the part the dimension is taken
from is broken.
Benefits
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An extrude feature is edited in a plate file. The

dimension used to define the height of the plate is
marked as a parametric dimension (shown in purple)
to indicate that it is attached to a different dimension.
Keep Last of Filters in all Tools

To assist the user in performing future tasks,
CimatronE 12 keeps the filter selection options for
every feature from its previous operation.
Benefits
The user usually splits surfaces using curves, edges

and points. While splitting a surface (shown in dark
green), the user clicks on the new Keep Filters icon
and chooses the desired filters that will be used in
the next splitting operations.
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Scroll Tree to the End

In CimatronE 12, the system automatically shows
the bottom of the Features tree when a part or
assembly file is opened or activated.
Benefits
Better user experience
The user activates the parting surface part and the

bottom of the Features tree automatically appears
showing the last feature.
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CimatronE 11 Mold Design
New Fastening Tool

A new tool in CimatronE 12 enables the creation of
a wedge on a selected face of an object. The user
is able to create different wedge types, either
applying custom shapes (box, circle, enclosing
polygon) or manually defining a wedges
placement along individual edges.
In addition, a cutting object with optimized
geometry can be defined for the wedge.
Benefits
Reduced design time
The fastening of an insert is being created using a

pre-defined shape (a rectangle) on the (green) insert
using the new Add Wedge tool. During creation the
display is automatically switched to wireframe mode
to enable an easy preview of the wedge.
Showing an additional option enabling the selection

of single edges for creation the fastening.
The resulting wedge from the pre-defined shape

(upper picture) and the automatic cut made by it.
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CimatronE 12 Die Design
New Insert Design

CimatronE 12 offers full automation over the
entire insert design process, resulting in a much
quicker and easier experience for the user. It
enables the creation of the insert even before the
plate has been cut and allows it to be sent for
machining at this early stage.
The automatic functionality includes the standard
aspects of insert creation, such as design of the
insert shape and automatic cutting the
components or plate it goes through.
It also facilitates additional aspects of the
process:
1. Creation of the insert parts using a sketch:
A sketch for designing the insert is created under

Core_1_part.
The sketch that is used to create the insert

part regardless of where it is located in the
project together with all dimensions, are
moved to the new insert part file. This
simplifies the editing process for the user.
In addition to the traditional cut, the tool
offers the ability to automatically add reliefs
and manage all of its dimensions.
The tool shows whether the cutting object is
correctly designed or if it incorrectly
interferes with the objects geometry.
1. Creation of the insert parts by selecting faces.
2. Automatic creation of a cutting object,
including Cut Manager.
The insert is created, extruded and then cut by the

active faces.
Benefits
Dramatically simplified insert creation
Enhanced automation
Reduced design time
Improved cut operation and insert quality
The Result: An insert part is created along with all

the corresponding cuts. In addition, a new insert
part file is created and the sketch used to create
the insert is moved to this file.
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Ejector Table
When assembling a mold base on the shop floor, it
can be difficult to know which ejectors belong to
which holes on the plate.
The new Table of Ejectors simplifies the process.
The tool numbers each ejector and shows the
number on the ejector and next to the ejectors
hole on the plate.
In addition, the tool provides a detailed listing of all
ejectors in a project, with details such as their
diameter, length, location and catalog name.
The existing Baffle Table tool has also been
enhanced to support the same capabilities as the
Table of Ejectors.
Benefits
Simplified ordering and management of
ejectors
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Cutting Plates by the Parting Faces Only

Traditionally, plates are cut with both the active
faces and parting faces stitched together. In
CimatronE 12, the plates can be cut by the parting
faces only while the active faces are imported to
the plate. This is particularly useful in cases where
the part is highly complex and cutting the plate with
the part is likely to be time-consuming.
Benefits
Reduced design time
A model containing many small surfaces and
complex geometry is used to cut the plate with the
Parting Faces Only option.
The result of the cut the plate is cut only by the

parting faces; the active faces are imported into the
plate.
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New Interaction for Cut Lifter

Additional options in CimatronE 12:
1.
The user is able to preview the faces the

system takes into consideration in cutting the
lifter. The user can manually remove or add
faces to ensure an optimal result.
2.
The user can see the boundaries/open edges

of the faces that are being considered in the
cut lifter operation.
Benefits
Improved results
Greater user control
Reduced design time
Selecting the new Analyze Cut option highlights all
the faces that will be taken into consideration in the
cut operation of the lifter.
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Assembly Feature for Lifter Pocket

The Lifter Pocket now appears in the feature tree,
also as an assembly feature in the sub-assembly
containing the plate (not only under the plate itself).
Benefit
Two lifter pockets are created in the core plate which

is inside the Movable Side sub-assembly. In
CimatronE 12, the pocket feature also appears in the
sub-assembly feature tree and can be edited from
there.
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ECO Improvements
Improvements in the ECO Manager in CimatronE
12 include:
1.
The ability to change the name of the ECO

folder when adding a comparison part.
2.
The user can change the color assigned to the

wireframe representing the changes for each
ECO part in a new column in the ECO tree.
3.
A new option in the context menu enables the

user to open an ECO part.
Benefits
Simplified ECO management
Showing two of the improvements in the ECO

Manager: the new color column and the ability to
open an ECO part from the context menu.
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Transfer Hole Attribute in Ejector Pocket

When cutting plates with an ejector, hole attributes
are now automatically transferred from the cutting
object of the ejector to the hole for use in drawing
or NC programming.
Benefit
Faster machining programming
The user adds a hole attribute to the cutting object of

the ejector.
Using the Ejector Pocket tool, ejectors cut the plates

they go through via their cutting object
A drawing showing the hole attributes automatically

transferred to the dimension tool
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Recognition of Manually Attached Faces

When faces are attached to parting directions
using the Parting Tree, they are now marked as
manually attached faces in the QuickSplit tool.
These faces will not be automatically attached to
another parting direction if they are recognized as
suitable to that direction in the parting analysis.
Benefits
A QuickSplit direction is created. Areas in which
lifters are needed are not added automatically to this
direction (shown in gray).
The user decides to deal with these problematic

surfaces later on in the design and attaches them
manually to the existing direction.
The manually selected surfaces are now marked as

such inside the Edit Direction tool.
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Cooling Design
Moldex 3D Cooling Simulation
Existing Moldex 3D simulation enables users to
simulate plastic filling within the mold.
CimatronE 12 offers a new analysis module of
Moldex 3D that provides simulation of the cooling
of the mold. This module is especially useful for
complex cooling circuits, as well as for conformal
cooling.
Benefits
Reduced need for shop floor trial-and-error
Improved part quality
Support for additive modeling projects
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A snapshot of the cooling analysis result

in Moldex 3D.
Folders for Cooling Items

CimatronE 12 creates an assembly folder for
cooling items (when added with Add Cooling Item
tools), facilitating better component management.
Benefits
Better component management
The system automatically creates folders for the

cooling items that have been added to the project.
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Individual Control over Cooling Channel Parameters

In CimatronE 12 the user is able to control the
cooling channel parameters for each added cooling
item in the same Add operation. Parameters
include analysis of the channel, the channels
diameter, and its length.
Benefits
Reduced design time
Three cooling items with channels are added. The

middle items channels length is changed to fit the
geometry of the object.
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Cooling Circuit Analysis and Conformal Cooling Support

CimatronE 12 features a modified cooling circuit
analysis (previously known as Mark Cooling
Circuit) that checks whether cooling channels
have been positioned correctly in order to avoid
collisions with other components or holes nearby.
This tool can be used for both traditional and
conformal cooling.
Benefits
Improved cooling circuit creation and analysis
Support for additive modeling projects
Using a 7 mm offset value, the new analysis tool

detects two collisions between two cooling
channels, and neighboring holes (for ejector pins),
showing the collision in red.
A zoomed-in view of one of the collision areas.
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New Fastening Tool

A new tool in CimatronE 12 enables the creation of
a wedge on a selected face of an object. The user
is able to create different wedge types, either
applying custom shapes (box, circle, enclosing
polygon) or manually defining a wedges
placement along individual edges.
In addition, a cutting object with optimized
geometry can be defined for the wedge.
Benefits
Reduced design time
A forming punch was created and needs to be

fastened to the plate.
The fastening is created using the new Wedge tool.

During creation the display is automatically switched
to wireframe mode to enable an easy view for the
preview of the wedge.
The resulting wedge and the automatic cut of the

plate made by it.
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New Insert Design

CimatronE 12 offers full automation over the entire
insert design process which is used mainly in the
creation of forming and bending punches. It results
in a much quicker and easier experience for the
user.
The automatic functionality includes the standard
aspects of insert creation, such as design of the
insert shape and automatic cutting the components
or plate it goes through.
It also facilitates additional aspects of the process:
1.
Creation of the insert parts using a sketch:

The sketch that is used to create the insert part
regardless of where it is located in the project
together with all dimensions, are moved to
the new insert part file. This simplifies the
editing process for the user.
A sketch for designing the insert is created under the

Holes#1 part.
In addition to the traditional cut, the tool offers

the ability to automatically add reliefs and
manage all of its dimensions.
The tool shows whether the cutting object is
correctly designed or if it incorrectly interferes
with the objects geometry.
3.
Creation of the insert parts by selecting faces.
4.
Automatic creation of a cutting object,

including Cut Manager.
Benefits
Dramatically simplified insert creation
Enhanced automation
Reduced design time
The Result: An insert part is created along with all the

corresponding cuts. In addition, a new insert part file
is created and the sketch used to create the insert is
moved to this file.
Improved cut operation and insert quality
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Advanced Constraints in Blank and Blank on Binder

Accurate blank operations are critical in reducing
the need for trial-and-error on the shop floor.
CimatronE 12 features a new option for both the
Blank and Blank on Binder tools that imitates the
actual elements that are used in the shaping of the
part.
The tool allows the user to define the following:
1.
Pressure pad simulate the effects of a

pressure applied to an area of the blank.
2.
Draw bead a type of speed bump that

slows down the flow of material in a specific
area.
3.
Blank holder force a method based on the

addendum surfaces (the surfaces surrounding
a part that hold it in place) that enables an
accurate estimation of the blank size before
the tool is designed.
4.
Constrained face define a fixed face for the

blanking.
In addition, the existing Constrained Edge option in

Blank is now also available in Blank on Binder.
Benefits
More accurate results
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The blue and red curves show the results of the

blank operation. Red curve the result of the blank
operation without using any constraints on the outer
edges (in both images the edges of the inner hole
were defined as fixed edges). Blue curve the result
of the blank operation using the Blank Holder Force
option.
ECO Manager for Die Design

The ECO Manager introduced in CimatronE 11 is
now available within the Die Design environment.
The ECO Manager boosts the die makers
management of engineering change orders,
providing advanced and reliable analysis,
implementation and documentation of an unlimited
number of ECO changes at any stage of a job. In
particular, it improves the users ability to assess
and seamlessly incorporate changes into the
model they have already undertaken work on
(mending), saving them considerable time and
eliminating frustration.
Benefits
Simplified ECO management
The result of the analysis comparing two parts the

one being worked on and the new version received
from the customer. It shows exactly where the
changes were made.
Significant time savings

Reduced errors
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Better Control of Wedge Length

An enhancement to the wedge option in the
Trimming Punch tool enables the user to better
control the creation of the wedge length along the
edge of the trimming punch. The wedge can be
created on the entire edge of the punch or a
particular distance from the end points of the edge.
This is particularly useful for multiple wedge
creation.
Benefits
Faster wedge design
Using the new option for controlling the wedge
length, the user can create multiple wedges with
varying lengths.
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Allow Negative Offset Values for Cookies

The user now has the ability to create a negative
offset value for a cookies edge. This is of
particular use in creating a safety area for a
trimming punch adjoining the part.
Benefit
Enhanced part quality
Showing the new negative offset value while

creating a trimming punch.
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Changes in Springback Analysis

The Springback Analysis feature now offers
dramatically improved results, with a more accurate
estimation of the springback effect considering the
shape, constraints and material properties. The user
is able to define the points of origin of the object upon
which the Springback Analysis is based.
Benefits
More accurate Springback Analysis
With the 3 Points Alignment option, the user picks three
points on the flat surface of the geometry where the
movement during the bending of the part is almost
zero.
The result of the Springback Analysis: The blue color

shows an area where there is almost no movement of
the material due to the bending of the geometry (as
defined by the three points).
The result of the Springback Analysis without the 3

Points Alignment option. The difference is most visible
in the blue area.
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Cookies Round Values Improvements

In CimatronE 12, the user is able to add any radius
for a cookie, even in cases where the radiuses are
larger than the side overlap.
Benefits
Improved cookie creation
A round value of 1.5 mm (from each corner, resulting

in a total of 3 mm) is assigned to a cookie with an
overlap of 2 mm.
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Add Binder Part

A new feature in CimatronE 12 enables the
creation of a Binder Faces Part that holds the
binder faces. These are the peripheral faces that
are created to assist in the design of forming
punches.
Benefits
Improved design management
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Radius Value in Transfer Shape

A new option when selecting Arc in the Transfer
Shape tool enables the user to change the arc
radius.
Benefits
Improved blank optimization
WHICH IMAGE SHOULD WE USE?
The user changes the arc radius to fit the

suppliers inventory.
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CimatronE 12 NC Strategies
2.5-Axis Milling
Pocket VoluMill Entry Point Control
There are cases where the user wants to define
the tools plunging point for closed pockets for predrill holes. In previous versions, this capability was
available for traditional pocket strategies. In
CimatronE 12, this capability is also supported for
Pocket VoluMill.
Benefits
Flexible programming
More efficient toolpath
The stock with a pre-drilled hole.
Pocket VoluMill showing the tool plunging at a userdefined entry point, located at the pre-drilled hole.
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Automated Drill
Sequences Supporting Formulas
As many sequences are required to drill groups of holes, the user has to manually match specific
groups to sequences.
In CimatronE 12, more flexible sequences can be created so that more groups are automatically
matched to the sequences.
Use Formulas to Define Geometrical Constraints

In Automated Drill, sequences are automatically
matched to relevant holes based on a list of
constraints.
To allow one sequence to match holes with
different lengths, a range may be used for any
single parameter. For example, the same
sequence can be used on counter-bore holes with
depth 10 to 50 and for a stock with depth 0 to 60.
According to these ranges, the maximum hole
depth that is relevant for this sequence is the
maximum hole depth + the maximum stock depth =
110, which might be too deep.
In CimatronE 12, the user can define a formulabased constraint that include several parameters.
In the above example, the user will limit the hole
depth and the stock depth to be 70.
narrows the automatic matching between the
sequence and selected geometry.
Benefits
Faster programming
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Conditional Operations in Sequence Definition

A sequence can now include an operation that will
be performed only if a certain condition is met. For
example, if the hole diameter is larger than 14 mm,
a predrill will be undertaken with a 10 mm drill.
Benefits
Reduced number of sequences
Only one sequence was needed to drill these holes

with seven different threads from M6 to M20. Note
the different set of tools and operations that were
used to drill the M6 and M20 holes.
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Use Formulas in Drill Operation Grid Parameters

CimatronE 12 allows the use of formulas (relations)
in the following procedure grid parameters: top
delta, delta retract, and bottom delta.
This is of particular assistance when using the new
conditional operation capability. For example,
when using Drill-d16, the retract point should be 5
mm, but with Drill-d10, a 3 mm retract point should
be used.
Benefits
Reduced number of sequences
Faster programming with improved automation
The threads of the three holes were created using

the same sequence. Note that the tapping motion in
each hole extends beyond the hole bottom as a
proportion of the tool tapper diameter.
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Zebra Display of a Holes Segments

In some cases, a hole might contain quite a few
segments. In order to simplify the users
understanding of the geometry and the generation
of the sequences, each segment is now marked
separately.
Benefits
Easier programming
Reduced possibility of human error
The above hole contains seven segments. The

complete hole definition includes also definition of the
stock and midpoint. In the geometrical table on the
left, each of the segments (including all internal
stages definition) are clearly marked alternately with
a grey or white background.
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Rough Operations
Rough Using Mesh Stock
In CimatronE 12, rough operations use a new
stock model that is based on a 3D mesh. It
provides faster and more accurate 2nd and 3rd
rough.
When roughing from several directions (3+2 axis
roughing), the resulting toolpath is smoother with
fewer unnecessary air-cutting motions.
Benefits
Dramatically improved 3+2 axis roughing
More accurate and faster 2nd and 3rd rough
Stock after several multi-directional rough operations.

Each color represents an orientation.
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Rough VoluMill
New Strategy
In CimatronE 12, Rough VoluMill offers a new
toolpath strategy which results in a shorter
machining time. It provides an efficient and safe
toolpath to be employed in machining mold plates,
cores and cavities, as well as any other discrete
production part. It can be used with any metal,
including steel, hardened steel, titanium, or
aluminum.
The strategy results in a high speed material
removal rate for the first rough using solid carbide
tools. This is achieved by an all-rounded constant
sidestep toolpath with variable feed-rates.
A mold insert with the Rough VoluMill toolpath and

the resulting stock (shown in transparency).
Rough VoluMill supports hit flats and between

layers options.
It can be complemented by semi-rough operations
using other CimatronE roughing procedures.
Benefits
Shorter machining time
Easy implementation
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Entry Point Control

A new option in Rough VoluMill supports pre-drill
operations (mainly for cavities). When using the
new option, the system automatically creates point
entities where the tool plunges.
The points are located at the bottom of the predrilled holes and should be used to program the
pre-drilling operation.
When using this option, Rough VoluMill does not
perform slow helical entry, but plunges directly to
the layers z.
Benefits
Effective machining of cavities
Inter-connected mold cavities, machined using

Rough VoluMill. The two cutters represent two predrilled entry points to be drilled prior to the VoluMill
operation.
Shortened machining time

Longer tool life
The pre-drilled entry points may be of various depths

and retrieved from the VoluMill operation.
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Finish Operations
Equal Distribution of TP Points
In previous versions of CimatronE, despite the fact
that the toolpath met the required tolerance, the TP
points were not distributed equally. This caused
jerky motions on the machine, as well as nonoptimal surface quality.
In CimatronE 12, the TP points are now distributed
equally, resulting in smoother machining with
better surface quality.
Benefits
Smoother machining
Better surface quality
Finish toolpath in previous version. Note: Despite the

fact that the toolpath met the required tolerance, the
TP points were not distributed equally.
Finish toolpath in CimatronE 12. Note: The TP points

are now distributed equally, resulting in smoother
machining with better surface quality.
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New Turbo Mode in Stock Update in Finishing Procedures

In CimatronE 12, updating the multi-axis mesh
stock model in a finishing procedure offers a high
level of accuracy, but it might also be timeconsuming. In cases where the accuracy is not
critical, a new turbo mode can be used.
The default mode of updating the stock is defined
in the preferences.
Benefits
The turbo mode in the multi-axis stock model,

showing the colors of two different procedures.
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Cleanup Improvements
Improved Machining Efficiency With Any Cutter Combination
Usually in Cleanup, the current cutter has a smaller
diameter and a corner radius than the previous
cutter. In such cases, the current cutter can always
machine areas that the previous cutter could not,
and the resulting toolpath is usually smooth and
continuous.
However, sometimes a different combination of
cutters is required. For such cases, CimatronE 12
ensures a more optimized toolpath:
1.
All extra passes that are totally outside of the

unmachined area of the previous cutter are
eliminated.
2.
The connection is smoother between areas of

different machining widths.
The orange fillet has a radius of 10 mm; all the other

radiuses of the part are 40 mm. A finish operation
was done using Ball 25. Naturally, the entire part,
except for the orange fillet, was machined by this
tool.
Benefits
More efficient machining
Showing cleanup in a previous version of CimatronE.

Many extra areas are machined and in the vertical
area there is over-machining.
Showing cleanup in CimatronE 12 by Bull D20-R2.

As expected, only the orange fillet is machined. Note
that on the vertical area the machining is limited to
the required area.
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Prevent Waterfall
The waterfall effect occurs when the tool rolls over
the edge of the selected geometry into the air.
The waterfall effect is eliminated in CimatronE 12,
resulting in a more predictable and shorter
toolpath.
Benefits
Intact sharp edges
The waterfall effect in the previous version the tool

rolls over the sharp edge of the part.
The elimination of the waterfall effect in CimatronE

12 ensuring that sharp corners remain intact.
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Unified Approach and Retract

CimatronE 12 offers unification of all
approaches/retracts to a single point, as well as
unifying rapid motions into one path. This results in
a more predictable toolpath.
Benefits
Machining with confidence
In the previous versions the approach and retract is
not unified.
The approach and retract in CimatronE 12 using the

new unified option.
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Air Extensions
In order to creation air extensions in cleanup in
previous versions of CimatronE, the user needed
to extend surfaces manually (CAD work).
In CimatronE 12, air extensions are part of the
procedure definition.
Benefits
Shorter programming time
Improved toolpaths
A toolpath with air extensions of 5mm (shown in

purple), as was defined in the cleanup procedure.
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5-Axis Milling
Multi-Axis Roughing
CimatronE 12 includes an application for automatic
4 or 5 axis roughing and re-roughing of pockets. It
is based on a base surface, wall surfaces and
optional stock. It can be utilized with a flat end or
bull nose cutters.
The application also features the adaptive style
milling for high speed roughing in 5 axis (like
VoluMill).
Benefits
Efficient roughing and re-roughing in 4 or 5
axis continuous
Simplified programming
Dramatically reduced programming time
The final layer of a 4 axis roughing of the orange
wrapped pocket using high speed milling toolpathstyle.
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CimatronE 12 NC Programming
Port Milling
The dedicated 5 axis port machining application in
CimatronE 12 incorporates leading strategies with
levels of automation that allow users to easily
machine tubes, engine manifolds, intakes and
exhausts. It enables milling of port, inlet and outlet
geometries, offering roughing, rest roughing and
finishing operations using ball, tapered ball and
lollipop cutters.
The application automatically creates 5 axis
continuous toolpaths with optimized tilting angles
required to machine the entire geometry while
avoiding tool gouging and holder collisions.
Benefits
Simplified programming
Dramatically reduced programming time
Safe machining
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A finish toolpath of a high quality engine inlet that

splits into two entries.
NC Setup and Materials

NC Setup
NC programmers often want to define in
advance the general data associated with a
project, such as: the part material, part
geometry; machining orientations, fixtures;
initial stock; machine name; and post
processor.
This is now possible in CimatronE 12 with the
NC Setup, which is a new folder in the Process
Manager.
The data defined in the NC Setup is later used
as the default for various NC operations.
Benefits
More organized process management
The NC Setup dialog, showing the setup name

(SETUP-FIX-1), as well as the material,
machine, post-processor and report. In addition,
the setup UCS defines the orientation of the part.
Enhanced automation
The above images show the two setups of the

part each setup with its own orientation and
fixture.
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Support for Multiple Materials

In many cases, the one tool can be used to mill
different materials. However, each material
requires different cutting conditions feed (FZ) and
spin (VC).
In previous versions, in order to support several
materials for one tool geometry, it was necessary
to define several tools (one per material).
In CimatronE 12, a tool can contain different
conditions per different materials. Thus, there is a
need to define only one tool.
When a tool is used in an NC procedure, it brings
with it the relevant cutting conditions according to
the part material specified in the NC Setup.
Benefits
Simplified tool management
Enhanced automation
Increased standardization
Good machining conditions for use by novice
users
This flowchart shows the cutter BULL D20 R3 with

the cutting conditions for P20, with three different
hardness levels. In the NC file, the material defined in
the NC Setup is P20 35-HRC. Therefore, in the NC
procedure that uses this cutter, the P20 35-HRC
cutting conditions are used.
The Cutters and Holders dialog with the new multimaterials button (marked in green).
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Improved Stock Accuracy

In CimatronE 12, the stock accuracy is dramatically improved and is now a true 3D Mesh
multi-axis stock model.
The new stock model is updated by all the operations, including 5 axis continuous operations,
as well as procedures that were manually edited.
Show Remaining Stock

The remaining stock viewing is now both smoother
and more accurate, and can be displayed with
multi-colors. It is applicable for 3 axis, multi-axis
3+2, and 5 axis continuous operations.
The stock viewing can be controlled from both the
NC Process Manager and the Remaining Stock
dialog.
Benefits
Enhanced understanding of the actual stock
remaining during the programming process
The NC Process Manager showing the new stock

display control column. The bulb of R-Spiral_7 is
turned on.
The stock representing the process up to and

including R-Spiral_7.
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Multi-directional Stock
In previous versions when machining the part from
multiple directions, the stock was always drawn
from the current procedures direction. As a result,
in some cases the stock removed by previous
operations was shadowed with incorrect
representation of the stock.
In CimatronE 12, the shadow effect is now
removed.
Benefits
True representation of the stock at all times
Stock remaining after first operation.
Stock representation after second operation in

previous version. Note: The stock removed by the
first operation cannot be seen due to the shadow
effect.
Stock representation after second operation in

CimatronE 12.
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Stock Accuracy
All procedure types, including 5 axis continuous,
can now update the stock with a high level of
accuracy, regardless of the operation direction.
The high accuracy stock leads to better toolpaths
and the stock can be exported as high quality STL.
Benefits
Smoother toolpaths
Less air-cutting motions
Dramatic improvements in multi-directional
milling
The stock (shown in grey) after two operations top
and front.
The toolpath (blue) from the side in a previous

version. Note the extra tool motions cutting air at the
front.
The same toolpath in CimatronE 12. No extra

motions are created and machining is more efficient.
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Stock Calculation
In CimatronE12, the stock model is more accurate
and is kept together with the procedure and can be
viewed instantly at any time.
In addition, the stock model is kept with the file, it is
available immediately whenever the file is loaded.
The stock is updated as a separate operation in
the Execution Manager after the procedure
toolpath is calculated.
Benefits
High accuracy multi-axis stock
Obtaining the current procedures result
without waiting for the stock calculation
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Machining Simulation
Single Environment for Machining Simulation
CimatronE 12 offers a combined environment for
machining simulation that includes three
capabilities: material removal simulation, machine
simulation, and verifier.
The user can work in the machining simulation and
NC programming environments simultaneously,
and can switch between the two environments as
needed in the click of a button.
Benefits
No need to switch between user interfaces
The programming environment
Simultaneous programming and simulation
The machining simulation environment
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New Machine Simulator

CimatronE 12 features a new machine simulator,
which includes:
Machine kinematics and axis limits
Manual axis control
Display of the G-code window with the
current block marked
The simulator also offers full control over the
display of:
machine components and fixtures
part, initial stock and current stock
the tool, holder and toolpath
The machine simulation environment showing:

Left manual axis control and component display
Right machine component display, procedure list
and G-code
Bottom machining time and progress bar
In the machine simulator environment, material

removal simulation and verification are also
available.
Benefits
Reliable machining simulation due to single
environment with seamless data flow
99
Machine Display when Defining a Procedure

In addition to the part, cutter and holder, in
CimatronE 12 the user can view the machine table,
fixtures, and machine inside the NC programming
environment. The user can move each of the axes
manually considering the machine kinematics.
1.
At the setup stage, the user can graphically

define the part location and orientation on the
machine table.
2.
When defining an NC procedure, the user can

explore the optimal rotation angles for a
specific 3+2 operation considering the
machine geometry, kinematics, and actual
remaining stock. Once the user has set a
preferred orientation, they can automatically
create the relevant UCS.
3.
The user can navigate through an existing

toolpath to view the machines motions
considering the actual rotational angle as
calculated by GPP2.
Benefits
Confident 3+2 axis and 5 axis programming
Quicker 3+2 axis programming
100
The tool is glued in its touch point to one of the

surfaces to be machined. The head orientation is
manually defined by the user with the sliders shown
at top left, enabling verification of the optimal
machining orientation.
Material removal Simulator - Cutter Compensation

The new simulator supports both types of cutter
compensation, the traditional toolpath as tool-tip
representation, as well as the toolpath as
geometry.
Benefits
Navigation of toolpath as geometry of the green

walls. The toolpath (shown in blue) represents the
walls geometry.
Simulation of toolpath as geometry of the green

walls. A virtual toolpath (shown in white) represents
the tool-tip resulting from the as geometry toolpath.
101
Material Removal Simulator - Enhancements

Enhancements to the material removal
simulator in the turbo mode include:
Simulation of 5 axis continuous milling
Support 5 axis continuous

Enhanced zoom-in, zoom-out when viewing an
area of interest
Improved performance for fast forward and
movie
Benefits
Faster simulation
102
Two images showing high quality zoom-in and zoomout of a specific area.
Posts and Report

Job Manager
Session capture
When outputting a g-code file, CimatronE captures
the session, defining it as a job. The job includes
the list of the selected procedures, the postprocessor used, the post interaction parameters,
and the job time. The user can also define the job
name.
Re-use
The Job Manager can be accessed at any time
and the user can select a job for re-posting, to
create reports, or for simulation.
Process Manager
The Process Manager is now linked to the Job
Manager. When a procedure is posted, the name
of the job is added that procedures row in the
Process Manager for monitoring and easy access.
Benefits
Enhanced control over the milling process
The Job Manager dialog. The top section shows the

six post-processor jobs just completed; four include a
report. The middle section shows the interaction used
when posting the sixth job. The bottom section shows
the g-code files that were created during the sixth
job.
Easier management of the deliverables to the

shop floor
Reduced likelihood of human error
103
GPP2 Runs Internally

In CimatronE 12, GPP2 runs within the CimatronE
window (an external application is no longer
opened when post-processing). All relevant
parameter values and variables are set in the main
post-processor dialog.
Benefits
The main post-processor dialog showing a GPP2

post with its interaction, including selecting values
from the list.
104
Network Location for Post-Processor Definition Files

It is now possible to run the post-processor from
any location on the local disk and the network. It is
especially useful for applying standardization
across the company by locating the postprocessors definition files in a centralized,
protected location.
Benefits
Enhanced user standardization
Increased control for IT department
Easy and safe management and distribution of
post-processor updates
105
Improved Electrode Picture for NC Report

CimatronE 12 includes an easy and intuitive
method for defining the structure of the image
included in the NC Report.
While in the Quick Electrode environment, the user
can define the views included in the image, as well
as the electrode burning data. When the NC
Report is created, this image is included.
The user can redefine, delete or view the image at
any time.
Benefits
Improved flexibility
The user defines the views that will be included

in the NC Report. In this case, a report with four
views was selected.
The report shows the views that were created

automatically. Three views are of the electrode
(including its dimensions and burning location), and
the fourth view (bottom right) shows the part itself
with the electrode as a top view.
106
Programming Automation
Enhancements Stock procedure
Different XY & Z offset for Bounding Box
CimatronE provides an easy way to define the NC
Stock as a bounding box of the part to be
machined.
It is also possible to define an offset to the Part as
needed. In many cases however, the Stock XY
dimensions are already accurate, and only in Z
direction there is an excessive material.
CimatronE12 allows the user to define a different
offset in XY and in Z.
The Stock is defined as the Part dimensions in XY,

and an offset of 5mm in Z
Benefits
Increased Automation
107
Auto Load NC Templates for a New File

In some cases the user wants to load a standard
general template in any new NC file. In CimatronE
12, this can be done automically. As default, any
new NC file will be created with an NC setup
folder and part and stock procedures.
Benefits
Improved automation
108
The NC Process Manager in a new NC file

showing the NC Setup folder with target part and
stock and a rough 3 axis toolpath. All were
created automatically.
Enhancements to Automatic Coloring

Mark Burning Faces
CimatronE provides centralized control for
hiding/showing the blanks, holders, burn surfaces
and extensions for electrodes.
In many cases, electrode components (i.e. burning
surfaces, extensions) can be designed without
using the Quick Electrode automatic tools (usually
when the electrode is designed in solid). However,
in such cases, the components are not recognized
as such by the system and, therefore, their visibility
cannot be centrally controlled.
With the Automatic Coloring analysis tool in
CimatronE 12, the user can mark the components
so they can be recognized by the system for
centralized visibility control.
Benefits
109
Support Simple Coloring

The Automatic Coloring function includes many
sub-types. In some cases (usually complex
electrodes), the user wants to combine all the subtypes into one group for ease of reference. This is
now possible in CimatronE 12.
Benefits
Ease of reference for complex electrodes
The electrode above is colored using the standard

color scheme. The large amount of color variations
allows the user to adapt a dedicated machining
technology for each color.
The electrode is colored using the simple color

scheme. Most of the burning surfaces are coloring in
red and only the top horizontal faces and the vertical
burning faces have a different color.
110
More Options in Settings

CimatronE 12 features more options in Automatic
Coloring settings:
1.
A special set for chamfers
2.
More user-defined sets
Benefits
Enhanced flexibility
A part is colored with a few colors. The capping

faces belong to sets (16, 26 and 36) that are not
part of the standard automatic coloring function.
The Automatic Coloring Settings dialog showing

the three additional sets for the capping.
111
CAD for Tooling

Fillet By Direction
The Fillet By Direction option now shows the result
of fillet creation by imitating machining with a flat
tool along an edge.
Benefits
Create machinable geometry
Left: A standard fillet representing machining with a

ball nose cutter.
Right: The Fillet By Direction option representing
maching with a flat cutter.
Note: On the vertical areas both fillets are almost the
same, while on the horizontal areas the difference is
significant.
112
Silhouette (Outer/Inner Boundary) of Objects

The new silhouette tool enables the creation of the
inner or outer silhouette of a 3D body above a
selected plane.
Benefits
Improved NC programming
Improved Wire EDM programming
A silhouette of the part as projected on a plane above

the orange protrusions. Profiling of the resulting blue
contour will provide the required toolpath. Note in this
case that only the outer silhouette option was
selected.
A silhouette of the part as projected on the bottom

plane. Profiling of the resulting orange contour will
provide the required toolpath.
113
114
CimatronE 12 Electrode Design and Manufacturing
Design
Refit Height
An enhancement to the electrode application
provides the user with greater automation in
electrode design.
It enables the user to refit the size of the blank at
any stage of the electrode design using a new Refit Heights option. The tool recalculates the height
of the blank based on current geometry.
This is particularly useful for electrode design in
solid.
Benefits
Enhanced automation
The blue surfaces were extracted in order to create

the electrode. The required blank height is 100.
Simplified user experience
After the extension surfaces were created, the blank

height becomes too short.
After refit, the blank height is automatically extended

to 105.
115
CimatronE 12 Electrode Design & Manufacturing
Ignore Holder and UCSs when Mirroring Electrodes

When mirroring an electrode, the electrode
geometry should be mirrored, but not the holder. In
CimatronE 12, the holder is ignored and not
mirrored to the new location.
Benefits
Reduced design time
Greater clarity in design
116
CMM New Option (Preference) to Show X, Y, Z Coordinates
Benefits
117
Control Over the Name Generator Separator

The user is now able to change the separator (-)
between the segments of an electrodes name
created by the name generator.
Benefits
Enhanced used control
Changing the Name Generator Separator to an _

(underscore) in the Preferences Editor.
Showing the result of the separator change in the

electrodes name.
118
New EDM Setup

CimatronE 12 includes a new user interface for
defining the various electrode parameters,
including machine-specific parameters. The
interface and output can be easily and completely
customized.
In addition, the user can define which electrodes
are sent to burning and in which order.
Benefits
Enhanced customization of the interface and
output
Improved control over the burning order
119
Manufacturing
Improved Electrode Picture for NC Report
CimatronE 12 includes an easy and intuitive
method for defining the structure of the image
included in the NC Report.
While in the Quick Electrode environment, the user
can define the views included in the image, as well
as the electrode burning data. When the NC
Report is created, this image is included.
The user can redefine, delete or view the image at
any time.
Benefits
Improved flexibility
120
Enhancements to Automatic Coloring

Global Control Over Electrode Components
CimatronE provides centralized control for
hiding/showing the blanks, holders, burn surfaces
and extensions for electrodes.
In many cases, electrode components (i.e. burning
surfaces, extensions) can be designed without
using the Quick Electrode automatic tools (usually
when the electrode is designed in solid). However,
in such cases, the components are not recognized
as such by the system and, therefore, their visibility
cannot be centrally controlled.
With the Automatic Coloring analysis tool in
CimatronE 12, the user can mark the components
so they can be recognized by the system for
centralized visibility control.
Benefits
121
Support Simple Coloring

The Automatic Coloring function includes many
sub-types. In some cases (usually complex
electrodes), the user wants to combine all the subtypes into one group for ease of reference. For
example, top, vertical and burn [insert names]
should be grouped into the burn group. This is
now possible in CimatronE 12.
Benefits
Ease of reference for complex electrodes
122
More Options in Settings

CimatronE 12 features more options in Automatic
Coloring settings:
1.
A special set for chamfers
2.
More user-defined sets
Benefit
Enhanced flexibility
123
CimatronE 12 General
User Interface
Direction Arrow
CimatronE 12 includes substantial changes to the
Direction Arrow functionality and visualization:
1.
The arrow now appears in 3D and the user is

able to change its size.
2.
Surrounding the arrow are UCS arrow options

that can be easily clicked on to change the
direction.
3.
Seven simple icons above the arrow replace

the drop-down list of options that was
previously available when clicking on the
arrow.
4.
All functionality is also available on the arrows

shown on the geometry.
Benefits
Reduced design time
124
In order to create the parting surface, a sweep

operation uses the new direction arrow to define the
direction of the newly created surface.
Color Filter by Selection

CimatronE 12 includes four new and enhanced
color filter tools:
1.
Filter by Selected Colors The color(s) of preselected entities are considered filter colors.
When hovering with the cursor over an object,
only those entities with the chosen filter colors
can be selected.
2.
Filter by Not Selected Colors When hovering

with the cursor over an object, all entities can
be selected except for those with the chosen
filter colors.
3.
Filter by Colors - OFF This cancels options 1

and 2.
4.
Color Filter dialog This existing option is now

more easily accessible.
Benefits
Enhanced design
After performing a Quick Split operation the user has

to add draft angles and split certain faces that were
not assigned to the Quick Split direction. Since these
faces are all gray, the user picks one of the gray
faces (highlighted in red) and activates the new Color
Filter. When the filter is activated the green face that
the mouse cursor is hovering over is not highlighted,
enabling the user to easily work only on the gray
faces.
125
Reorganized Display Settings

The view setting tools have been simplified in
CimatronE 12. The commands previously under
View Settings have been reorganized. In
addition, the Display Settings dialog has been
improved, providing the user with better
management over the display.
Benefits
Improved display management
The expanded Display Settings dialog, enabling

better management over the display.
126
New GUI Preferences

CimatronE 12 features a new leaf in the
Preference dialog containing all the on-screen
display controls for easier access, including the
Interactive UCS and the Direction Arrow.
Benefits
Easier access to on-screen controls
127
Point Filter Selection

Preview of filter points
End, middle and center point filters are now
previewed on the model when the user hovers the
mouse over an objects edge point, enabling easier
detection of filter points.
For example, to locate the center of a large radius
arc, the user can simply move the mouse cursor
over the arc itself and the center point is shown.
Multiple Filter Point selection tool
A new option enables the use of any point filter
combination at the same time, offering improved
flexibility in design.
Benefits
Enhanced design
128
Showing the new preview of point selection.
Pan Arrows in the Interactive UCS

In CimatronE 12, pan operations can also be
performed from the Interactive UCS with the
inclusion of the pan arrows (up/down, left/right).
Benefits
129
Overwrite Colors in Copy Feature

A new option in the Copy tool gives the user the
choice of whether to keep or overwrite the color
while editing the Copy tools (Mirror, Single, Radial
Array, or Linear Array CHECK NAMES.
Benefits
The machining of the surfaces is defined by their

color. The user colors one of the instances to fit his
NC needs.
In order to color all the other surfaces of the copied

components, the user edits the Copy feature and
changes to the new Overwrite Colors option.
The result.
130
Type UCS Name and Activate

In CimatronE 12, the user is able to change the
name of a new UCS while creating it. The UCS can
also be automatically activated once it is created.
Benefits
While creating a UCS on the center of the parts

geometry, its name is changed to C.G and the new
option to activate the UCS after its creation is
activated.
131
Improved Pane Docking Interface

CimatronE 12 offers the user the ability to easily
dock a pane (trees, feature guide, NC dialog
windows, or any other type of floating window) to a
pre-defined position in the display window.
Benefits
The pane is in a floating position and the user wants

to dock it to the left side of the window.
While dragging the pane, docking arrows appear on

the screen. The user moves the pane over the shown
docking arrow (marked in red) and the system
displays a preview in light blue where the pane will
be docked.
The result.
132
Display
Improved Lights and Control
CimatronE 12 provides easier selection of predefined light settings via a drop-down list on the
tool bar and menu. In addition, the Display Effects
dialog includes a new option for saving light
settings.
Benefits
Easier control of lighting
133
Deep Hide for Assembly Parts

It is quite common that, from a certain stage in the
work process, the user no longer needs to see
particular part types (cooling parts, layout parts,
etc.), and is able to hide these parts from view.
Existing Show functionality allows the user to
preview assembly parts that they have hidden.
In CimatronE 12, the user can choose not to show
a particular hidden part or sub-assembly when
previewing hidden parts.
Benefits
User customization
A layout part is placed in deep hide after the work

part has been placed in the desired position. This is
indicated by the special light bulb icon shown next to
the name of the layout part.
134
Data Management
Improved Load/Save Performance
CimatronE 12 takes better advantage of multi-core
architecture to offer a reduction of up to 70% in the
save time for parts. For assemblies, save times
have been reduced by up to 20%.
Benefits
Significant time savings
135
Auto Recovery
In CimatronE 12, the auto recovery mechanism is
now significantly faster and runs when CimatronE
is in idle mode. In addition, there is a new icon in
the main CimatronE window that indicates to the
user the time that has lapsed since the last save.
When the icon is clicked on, the user is invited to
save their file.
Benefits
Faster save time
More confident design
136
A new option in the Preferences Editor allows the

user to control when the save reminder icon will
appear.
Browser Improvements
The CimatronE Explorer browser now features the
same filter that is available in Open, Select and
Save commands. It enables the filtering of
documents (part, assembly, drawing, NC, etc.)
while using the browser.
Benefits
The file filter is now also available in the CimatronE

Explorer Manager View.
137
Defining Materials
Part material can now be defined in the NC
environment and in the CimatronE Explorer.
However, materials can be edited only in the NC
environment. Later, this material is used to filter the
appropriate cutting conditions (feed, spin, etc.) of
the tools.
Benefits
The CimatronE Explorer with the material definition.
The materials menu in the NC environment.
Better integration between the part and NC

Improved filtering according to material
Material selection and editing dialog.
138
Icon for Documents with Parametric Data

A new option in the CimatronE Explorer allows the
user to manually mark a document as a Parametric
Document. Marking such a document will change
the appearance of the documents icon in the
browser.
Benefits
Easier document identification
The part is marked as a parametric document and its

icon changes accordingly.
A zoomed-in view.
139
Concurrency Mode Enhancement

CimatronE 12 prevents a user from releasing files
that are being used by others in Concurrency
Mode.
Benefits
Improved project management
140
Rename Assembly Components Tool

New functionality in CimatronE 12 enables the user
to easily change the names of assembly
component files. The operation is done by batch
using an Excel spreadsheet to manage the names
of all files.
Benefits
Easier file management
Opening the Rename Assembly tool. MAOZ SHOW

IMAGE OF EXCEL FILE THAT IS OPENED??
141
Data Interface
Graphical PMI
Benefits
142
Importing SAB Files

CimatronE 12 enables the quick and reliable
importation of SAB files in addition to other
standard formats. It also facilitates faster import of
proprietary files (CATIA, Parasolid, Creo
Elements/Pro, NX, SolidEdge, etc.).
Benefits
Faster import
Enhanced opportunities for customer
collaboration
143
New SolidEdge Converter

CimatronE 12 now enables the quick and reliable
importation of SolidEdge parts and assemblies, in
addition to many other proprietary formats.
Benefits
collaboration
144
Read Instance Attributes in Assembly Conversion

When importing assemblies into CimatronE, both
color and transparent attributes can now be read
for CATIA, NX (formerly Unigraphics), and
Parasolid files. Color attributes can be read for
Creo Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/Engineer).
Benefits
collaboration
A CATIA model imported into CimatronE with its

original colors.
145
Support for AMF

CimatronE 12 supports the Additive Manufacturing
File (AMF) format, enabling the conversion of 3D
models for 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
Benefits
Support for 3D printing
collaboration
146
Import Parasolid Binary Files

CimatronE 12 enables the quick and reliable
importation of Parasolid binary files in addition to
other standard formats.
Benefits
collaboration
147
STL Improvements
CimatronE 12 offers full integration with
Polygonica, which provides fast, robust and
powerful/mesh modeling operations, including solid
STL healing, Boolean operations, offsetting and
simplification. It also provides mesh body metrics,
including 3D volume, bounding box and surface
area. Polygonicas mesh-based modeling is
particularly useful for reverse engineering and the
production of complex 3D shapes.
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Benefits
148
Keep Last on DI Dialog

CimatronE 12 keeps the status of the data
interface dialog in relation to its last use, including:
whether the menu was expanded and which tab
was shown.
Benefits
The last use of the dialog is kept, including the

expanded menu and the General tab.
149
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CimatronE 12 Whats New

Motion Simulation Improvements .................................................................................................21

Folders in Assembly Tree ............................................................................................................22

Edit Add Feature Allows Changing a Face...................................................................................25

Allow Sub-Assemblies to be Represented in the BOM.................................................................26

Cyclic Analyzer Break All ..........................................................................................................27

Add Relations and Formula to Sketcher Dimensions ...................................................................28

Undo of Spline Point Selection ....................................................................................................29

Reference Points Receive a Different Color .................................................................................30

Drawing and View Creation .........................................................................................................31

CimatronE 12 Whats New

Broken View and Broken Dimension .................................................................................... 32

Major Supplier Catalogs Updated ................................................................................................41

Restore Defaults to Draft Angle and Direction Analysis ...............................................................42

Publish to PDF in Direction Analysis ............................................................................................43

New Behavior of Curvature Map and Publish to PDF...................................................................44

CMM New Option (Preference) to Show X, Y, Z Coordinates ...................................................46

Control Mass Units ......................................................................................................................47

General CAD ......................................................................................................................................48

New Parametric Relation Capability .............................................................................................48

Keep Last of Filters in all Tools ....................................................................................................49

Scroll Tree to the End ..................................................................................................................50

New Fastening Tool ..........................................................................................................................51

Moldex 3D Cooling Simulation .....................................................................................................60

CimatronE 12 Whats New

Folders for Cooling Items .............................................................................................................61

Individual Control over Cooling Channel Parameters ...................................................................62

Cooling Circuit Analysis and Conformal Cooling Support .............................................................63

New Fastening Tool ..........................................................................................................................64

Pocket VoluMill Entry Point Control ..........................................................................................75

Automated Drill .................................................................................................................................76

Sequences Supporting Formulas .................................................................................................76

Rough Using Mesh Stock ............................................................................................................80

Rough VoluMill ............................................................................................................................81

Finish Operations .............................................................................................................................83

Equal Distribution of TP Points ....................................................................................................83

Cleanup Improvements ....................................................................................................................85

Improved Machining Efficiency With Any Cutter Combination ......................................................85

Prevent Waterfall .........................................................................................................................86

CimatronE 12 Whats New

Unified Approach and Retract ......................................................................................................87

Multi-Axis Roughing .....................................................................................................................89

Port Milling ...................................................................................................................................90

NC Setup and Materials ....................................................................................................................91

Support for Multiple Materials ......................................................................................................92

Improved Stock Accuracy ................................................................................................................93

Show Remaining Stock ................................................................................................................93

Stock Accuracy ............................................................................................................................95

Stock Calculation .........................................................................................................................97

Machining Simulation .......................................................................................................................98

Single Environment for Machining Simulation ..............................................................................98

New Machine Simulator ...............................................................................................................99

Machine Display when Defining a Procedure .............................................................................100

Material Removal Simulator - Enhancements ............................................................................102

Posts and Report ............................................................................................................................103

GPP2 Runs Internally ................................................................................................................104

Network Location for Post-Processor Definition Files.................................................................105

Improved Electrode Picture for NC Report .................................................................................106

Programming Automation ..............................................................................................................107

Enhancements Stock procedure ................................................................................................107

Auto Load NC Templates for a New File ....................................................................................108

Enhancements to Automatic Coloring ........................................................................................109

CAD for Tooling ..............................................................................................................................112

Fillet By Direction ....................................................................................................................112