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November 8, 2013
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November 8, 2013
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
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
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
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
November 8, 2013
PolyBoard’s Quick Design libraries version 7.5 is now available.
Note: to use this update please also install the latest version of PolyBoard and OptiCut 6.
Before upgrading, please take a look at the following articles from our Help Centre:
- How do I update my software?
- How do I update my Quick Design libraries?
- How do I save and restore my settings?
Find out what’s new…
Lots more popular pre-configured hardware
- Hettich InnoTech Atira, AvanTech YOU, ArciTech and Quadro V6+
- LOCKDOWEL, Lamello Cabineo and PEANUT
- emuca shelf supports, CAM systems, ball bearing drawer slides and cabinet feet
- Semi applied hinges
- And more…
New 3D objects to add to your models
Here are some of our latest models that highlight these additions. All models are available in the libraries download too.
Updated Quick Design libraries manual
We’ve also updated the libraries manual which is part of the libraries download. This complements the Help Centre resources and goes into further set up detail and the naming conventions we use.
Click here for more details on version 7.5
Please post a query in the PolyBoard forum if you need advice on any of these new additions, most of which come from customer requests.
So please do tell us what you would like to see in future updates.
We also offer a 1-2-1 custom hardware + libraries set up pack. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this option further.
November 8, 2013
PolyBoard 7.08c is now available on our website, details as follows:
- New Cutoff “Sawing/Milling” machining option for MPR, TPA and Biesse CNCs
- Extension of the groove post processor orientation options
- Additional groove options for custom tools
- Enhanced TpaCAD virtual face management
- Cabinet name data now transferred to OptiCut / bug fix
- 3D DXF accessory import / bug fix
- Auto save bug fix
- Unboxing bug fix
- Nil panel bug fix
November 8, 2013
PolyBoard 7.07q has been released with the following updates:
- New F4G post processor export for Felder Format 4 CNC machines
- New XCS post processor export for SCM / MAESTRO CNCs
- Automatic backup function of your design (every 5 minutes) in the event of an unexpected shutdown
- New cabinet file drag and drop feature (drag your design file to the PolyBoard desktop icon or into PolyBoard itself and it will open automatically)
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