ToolDraft v1.1 is Now Available with New Features and Enhancements
ToolDraft v1.1 is now available to customers as a maintenance release for ToolDraft, ANCA’s 2D tool drawing software. This release has many new features and enhancements which will be beneficial to existing customers using this application. This version is backwards compatible with earlier versions.
Existing customers can receive the free upgrade by contacting their local ANCA branch.
Some of the new ToolDraft v1.1 features include:
Ability to change tool detail
All detail levels similar to CIM3D are available in ToolDraft application
Hatching cross section views and hatch patterns styles
Hatching is available for cross sections by default and can be turned on and off. The pattern can be modified in styles
Improved cross section indicators
These are customisable and can be modified as per requirement
Cross section cropping
Cross section views can be cropped by selecting a three point circle
Measurement points
Users can now add an additional snappable point to tool views
Datum reference symbols
This can be added to any tool view with the ability to adjust position and size
Feature control frame
Feature control frames can be added to any tool view and can have up to 5 compartments
Tolerance styles
Option has been provided to modify dimension tolerance figure separately
Menu option to change language
New languages added to ToolDraft include English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Swedish, Polish and German. The languages can be easily switched from the Help menu
About ANCA
ANCA was founded in 1974 by Pat McCluskey and Pat Boland in Melbourne, Australia, where the company still has its headquarters. Although the two engineers had different backgrounds – one academic and one technical and trade – their skills and experience were complementary, and they were like-minded in their drive to produce world class Computer Numerical Controls.
In the early 1980s, ANCA expanded by applying its high level engineering and mathematical skills used in programming, to develop complete machine tools. The company developed sophisticated CNC tool grinding machines by combining leading edge technology with operating simplicity.
The decision to extend its operations launched the company into a major growth phase, which involved the construction of a sophisticated machine tool factory and the employment of highly skilled and specialised staff. Continued growth has been matched by investment in factory equipment, research and development and a sales support infrastructure.
ANCA’s reputation for designing and building the highly capable and flexible CNCs used in our range of tool grinders, led to the formation of ANCA Motion in 2008.ANCA Motion produces CNC Control Systems, IO Devices, Servo Drives and Motors to suit a range of Machine Tool and Motion Control applications.
For more information, please visit www.anca.com.
