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November 8, 2013
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November 8, 2013
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We are delighted to announce the release of PolyBoard 8.
Faster, easier to use, more design power, advanced manufacturing.
Amazing new features include:
- Memory and performance improvements
- Mirror cabinet function, another great time saver
- Double-sided panels – 3D display and manufacturing output
- Switch between internal component types directly from the Properties menu
- Enhanced halving joint zones now allow partitioning
- New bevel and chamfering options
- New detachable 3D preview window
- Automatic grain orientation for worktops
- Big label update: QR codes and part drawings show machining details
- Post processor updates including expanded pocketing
- Reorganised and new Quick Design toolbars
- Workshop document customisations
- Addition of Arabic language
And some big ones planned for release in the coming months:
- New formal quoting system based on bill of materials
- Parallel fittings within cabinets and between them
- More customisations added to workshop document
All PolyBoard 8 licence users will access these new features free of charge as they go live.
November 8, 2013
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We have configured the PEANUT drawer system for use with PolyBoard, as part of a new Intelligent Fixings hardware pack.
November 8, 2013
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We’ve added 3 new hardware packs to the list, from Titus, OVVO and Häfele.
Included in this release:
Titus
- T-type-i 110 hinges
- Tekform drawers
- System 5 and 6 cam and dowel connectors
OVVO
- Drilling and dowel connectors
- End drilling connectors
- Milling connectors
- Face boring connectors
Häfele
- Matrix Box drawer system
- Metalla 310 hinges
- Expanded Minifix 15 range
November 8, 2013
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Last month we launched our PolyBoard hardware packs with new fittings from Blum, Grass and Hettich.
We’re happy to announce that our next pack is now available to download: Salice drawer, door and lift systems.
- Futura, F70 and Lineabox drawer systems
- Silentia Plus and Air hinges
- WIND lift system
More details on our first three packs:
- Blum: larger range of LEGRABOX and MERIVOBOX drawer systems covering more drawer depths
- Blum: expanded range of AVENTOS HKi and HL lift systems
- Grass: addition of the Dynapro drawer system
- Grass: expanded range of Vionaro and Nova Pro Scala drawer configurations
- Grass: new Kinvaro flap system
- Grass: new Nexis and Tiomos hinges
- Hettich: larger range of cam configurations
- Hettich: expanded range of Sensys hinges
On a regular basis we will be adding new packs from other popular suppliers, and adding to existing packs as new hardware is released.
We’ll watch out for new releases so you don’t have to, and let you know as soon as they are available!
See the pinned post at the top for details on how to access your new hardware.
November 8, 2013
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PolyBoard 7.12d is now available to download.
This includes:
- New drilling code feature for the SCM post processor, see image below.
- DXF export fix related to the profiling reference position.
- Fix for Modify style command when used with edging on sliding doors.
November 8, 2013
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PolyBoard 7.10u is now available for download.
As well as a series of minor bug fixes, this includes the option to output CNC files to the new OptiNest 3.
November 8, 2013
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PolyBoard 7.10k is now available for download which includes the following new feature:
Select inaccessible zones by direct selection
- Select a zone group including this zone
- Press both CTRL and Down Arrow keys simultaneously
- It is then possible to select all the sub-zones within that zone group
- To exit this selection mode, select the complete zone and press both the CTRL and Down Arrow keys simultaneously
November 8, 2013
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PolyBoard 7.10 is now available for download on our website, and includes the following updates:
Grain direction configured for nesting production
New “Grain Direction – Vertical Nesting” rotation option, so the part rotation is adapted to nesting mode (versus part by part machining mode).
Additional updates
- Extended the identification of the path to WinXiso for the SCM PGM macros
- Added a free custom text option to the ASCII cutting list output
- Code fix for barcode labels
- Added SCM Maestro macro compatibility in XCS export
- Added “Inclination angle reference” in chamfer sawing mode (TpaCAD post processor)
- Extended “Tool vertical overlaps” in chamfer sawing mode (TpaCAD post processor)
- Extended “Maximum length” to milling mode (CIX Biesse post processor)
November 8, 2013
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PolyBoard 7.09a is now available for download on our website.
This update includes the following new features:
- Czech language added
- Serbian language added
- New panel default positions e.g. frontage = outer position does not affect the box size when applied; a pre-set is available per box model
- New depth parameter for bevels made in milling mode
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