Version 16.1a - 01/14/2008

• Adds functionality for network hardware locks
• Prevents a material from being saved that doesn't have a Material Code and/or Description

Version 15.1a - 11/21/2007

• Corrects Scrap Cut going through parts

Version 15.1 - 11/19/2007

• The Exception errors while exiting Automation no longer occur

Version 14.1a - 11/15/2007

• Corrected problem with copying tagged and dynamic variables

Version 14 - 11/08/2007

• Additional nest layout options are available within Automation
• Produces a corresponding schedule file when Display Repeated Layouts is checked/unchecked

Version 13 - 11/01/2007

• Allow the buttons on the toolbar to be moved. 

Q: How do I do this? 
A: This is done by holding down the Alt key, then by using the mouse click and drag the button to the desired location, release the Alt key and mouse button.  This position will be automatically saved for the next time Automation is used.

• When a new database is created, materials and outside layers will be empty.
• Right-click Excel file within Windows Explorer and Cut with Router-CIM Automation.

• The Part Property, Nest and Code as Single Part will rename layers for small parts

Version 12 - 10/24/2007

• When working with Assemblies, an option has been added to use the new job’s Knowledge, Post Processors, and DOIT File rather than using those settings from the job being added as an Assembly.
• When a Post Processor includes Sheet Origin and Nesting Origin, a new job will be set to the values found in the Post.  If those values are not in the Post, then the job default settings will be applied.
• Macros-Update Preview: it's possible to update multiple previews at once, rather than updating them one at a time.

Version 9 - 09/26/2007

• Adds Vista compatibility
• The Automation Doit Editor will recognize layers in DXF files when the AcDbLayerTableRecord identifier is used
• Duplicate materials will be highlighted in the material window for easier recognition
• Importing a Pack and Go (PAG) will compare the Post Processor in the PAG to the one in the Router-CIM folder.  The newer Post Processor will be kept.
• Within Windows Explorer (My Computer), double-clicking a Pack and Go (PAG) file will automatically import the PAG into the current database.  NOTE:  If Automation is open, the Refresh Job Library button will need to be clicked for the job to display.
• A material will not be deleted if it is being used in a job
• Reporting an error via email now allows the user to include their email address and more details about the error they received.

Version 6 - 09/10/2007

• After adding an association in the Doit Editor, the selected knowledge(s) and layer(s) will be deselected.
• The Doit Editor will automatically capitalize layer and knowledge names
• Viewing a drawing with Cam Companion 2008 then closing the drawing with Automation running will no longer close the required acad.exe Automation needs to run.
• RPC Server Unavailable errors will no longer occur from the missing acad.exe.

Version 5 - 09/04/2007

• The background process of AutoCAD/Cam Companion 2006 will no longer appear after looking at a drawing when Automation is open.
• Part Label data will now get printed to the labels when the Part Name tab has "part number" and "label 1" selected.
• Include Dynamic Variables of materials for only the materials in the job.

Version 3 - 08/28/2007

• When multiple versions of AutoCAD are installed while using Cam Companion 2008, Automation will no longer open two instances of AutoCAD.


• Excel Import Wizard: changing the worksheet within the import wizard will display the corresponding data from the Excel file.


• While importing a Pack and Go and selecting the overwrite materials option, duplicate materials will not be created.


• Automation will automatically select the version of AutoCAD to use if the previously selected version is no longer available.
• Files related to the Post Processor will be excluded from the import.  This is to prevent an older post from overwriting a newer post.  The user will have the ability to manually include these files via the import wizard.
• Rotation forced by value is now working.
• AutoNest job records had support for 180 turned on which allowed Pattern Recognition (patrec) parts to be flipped and drilled incorrectly. 
• When using the Router-CIM Knowledge Editor to edit more than one knowledge, the save button will remember the current knowledge name.

• Job Settings: While importing a job, Sequence Sorting Option is automatically set to RANK, TOOL SORT, CLOSETS POINT.


• Job Settings: the selected printer will be saved correctly and reports will be printed to this printer.
  
• Part Settings: the field Rotate Angle is now available during the Excel Import Wizard.


• Prevent a new database to be named the same as the currently used database since this would cause a file lock error.


• Corrects an error while loading Automation when the version of AutoCAD has not been set within Automation.


• While importing a Pack and Go, the following error has been corrected: "The given path's format is not supported."