07/04/2024
(359) New Icon: Direct Link to Strategy Editor from a Selected Object (New Feature - MillBox)
MillBox Licenses with Strategy Editor enabled have a NEW icon available in the "Object" tool bar that opens Strategy Editor with the user's machine, material, and object type fields preloaded based on the selected object. To get this function, MillBox 2025 license is needed.
10/10/2024
(358)
"Neutral" renamed to "Other object" type (Existing Feature Change - MillBox)
When importing complex cases, users can select "Other object" as their object type to import their part very quickly. After input, users can assign the object type and identify the important parts of the file. This function is available on all equipment options (excluding premilled) and was previously only available via the .obj equipment configuration.
10/10/2024
(357)
Increase CPU Performance (New Function - MillBox)
Users can now enable/disable use of their PC's maximum CPU computing performance in the configuration settings. The energy plan change message can also be enabled/disabled in MillBox.
07/04/2024
(355)New Support Pin options for PEEK Premilled Abutments (Existing Feature Change - MillBox)
Users now have several options available to adjust various default support pin options for parts being nested in PEEK (material) premilled abutment blanks. Before this update it was not possible to manage support pin options for this material and object type.
07/04/2024
(354) Increase mesh bore diameter (New Function - MillBox)
New functionality has been added to allow users to increase the diameter of the mesh on screw channel access holes and apply milling operations to the updated hole/channel geometry rather than to the diameter only. Before this update, users were only able to modify the internal diameter of the STL. This feature can be enabled and disabled in the configuration.
07/04/2024
(353) Move Premilled object (Existing Feature Change - MillBox)
Users can now use the provided + or - icons to adjust the position of STL files in Premilled abutment blanks relative to the fixture. Click the + icon to move the STL away from the fixture or the - icon to move the STL toward the fixture.
06/14/2024
(352) Check pin distance (New function - MillBox)
MillBox now displays a visual alert when the distance between support pins is not large enough to ensure good quality on the finishing operation. In this scenario, we recommend that users move one of the affected pins to ensure effective milling.
06/14/2024
(351) 90° machining for single objects (Existing feature - MillBox)
90° milling machining operations are now available for single object types like crowns or anatomic crowns.
06/14/2024
(350) Z nesting (New feature - MillBox)
Aimed at providing better management of the nesting operation in multi-layered blanks, this function allows operators to choose the Z nesting position for parts, providing options to nest parts near the top, bottom, or center of the blank. The selected position also includes a safety offset, which prevents the part from nesting outside the stock boundaries. Standard import is set to center positioning.
03/20/2024
(344) Locators (New feature - MillBox)
New locator manual detection option has been added to simplify the milling procedure which can be performed all in one. It requires a strategy that manage locators (otherwise the function will show a warning and will not add the selection).
03/20/2024
(343) Margin Lines On Bites New feature - MillBox)
It is now possible to import curves on bite straight from the STL construction Info file. This function, which optimizes bite management, requires the enablement of a specific checkbox under the STL configuration panel. Moreover, it can be coupled with the bite orientation optimization option to streamline your work on bite restorations. The function works if the appropriate checkbox in the STL configuration panel is enIf information about the margin line is not included into the constructionInfo file, it can be drawned manually.
03/20/2024
(342) Open offset optimization (Existing feature change - MillBox)
The offset will now be opened considering the fixture, so if the free area of the C-Clamp fixture is small the offset will be reduced automatically.
02/28/2024
(339) New Dynamic STL preview (Existing feature change - MillBox)
The STL preview has now been improved! The existing dialog has a better layout and includes key operations toolbar to perform very important actions withing the preview dialog box itself such as the thickness analysis and restoration cut.
03/20/2024
(338) Project configuration sidebar (Existing feaure change - MillBox)
Project configuration sidebar has been completely refactored in QT to make it faster to open and display contents. Now each list of items are collapsable and expandable by the user to reduce the contents scrolling.
02/28/2024
(337) Automatic rotation for bite restoration types (New feature - MillBox)
Regardless of the position in which the bite is imported from the CAD, MillBox is able to optimize its positioning on the support to make it immediately millable. This optimization is possible only if you activate the Artificial Intelligence options.
02/28/2024
(336) Vertical PIN shape and lenght (New feature - MillBox)
For sintering metal it's possible to change vertical pin shape and distance from top of the blank.
05/12/2023
(335) AI Configuration (Existing feature change - MillBox)
Do you need to manage MillBox automated functions? Now you can do it easily with no password required. Simply access the configuration panel to switch them on/off with just one click.
05/12/2023
(334) QR Code in Job Report (New feature - MillBox)
In the Job report Template you can now add a QR code containing the job report name to help you find it quicker when needed regardless the report page you have at your finger tips.
10/08/2023
(328) Favorite items (New feature - MillBox)
You can group your favorite items at the top of the list for quick selection. The control for grouping blanks is available in the blank configuration dialog.
09/29/2023
(326) Icon to open cnc files folder (Existing feature change - MillBox)
A new the icon to access the cnc files folder is now available at startup. There is no more need of choosing a machine or opening a project before accessing the cnc files. If the installed machines have a different output folder, MillBox will ask for the name of the machine whose folder to open.
09/29/2023
(324) Change .blk properties (New feature - MillBox)
Now it's possible to change the material and pallet code assigned to .blk file even if the milling parameters are already set.
08/04/2023
(319) COP and 90 degree milling (Existing feature change - MillBox)
It is now possible to perform Customize Panting Operations in conjunction with 90 degree milling machining.
07/04/2023
(316) Restoration menu (Existing feature change - MillBox)
This feature change allows you to access key information like restoration thickness and cavity fit without the need of unlocking the restorations on the blank.
07/04/2023
(315) Machine/tool set change (Existing feature change - MillBox)
From now on, you can not only change the machine for your milling but also the type of blank you will be machining on without restarting the nesting and calculation process.
05/17/2023
(312) FileHub (New Feature - MillBox)
The new FileHub application will be installed along with the MillBox update. FileHub will replace Lab3dExplorer, enabling all of its previous features and more, such as tighter integration with all installed MillBox and a fresh new Graphic User Interface.
04/18/2023
(309) Chamfer (Existing Feature Change - MillBox)
Now chamfers can be assigned both on top or on bottom side.
04/18/2023
(308) Replace Browser (Existing Feature Change - MillBox)
The Raplace Browser function has now been enhanced by introducing the possibility to importing a single interface (instead of a full replace.txt file) into an empty directory in the replace tree, as well as the chance of customizing to better select and organize the existing replace libraries.
03/10/2023
(307) Partial Milling (Existing Feature Change - MillBox)
A complete revision of the partial milling calculation has been performed. Thanks to the new interface it is now possible to have information about tools and positioning taking advantage of a smoother procedure.
02/28/2023
(306) Customizable shortcuts (Configuration - MillBox)
Added a new Shortcuts tab to the configuration dialog so that users can customize the key sequence for most of the MillBox shortcuts.
11/28/2022
(305) Create Support Backup Files (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
To backup the current job for support, a new shortcut has been added: CTRL+ALT+B
11/28/2022
(304) New Setting: Locking of Blank in use (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
A new setting has been added in MillBox Preferences under General > Blanks: Lock read write ".blk" files after selection to prevent them from being used by other sessions. With this setting toggled on, any time a blank is opened by MillBox, it will be locked and unable to be opened by another installation. This can prevent the same blank from being imported into multiple MillBox nesting stations simultaneously. The blank will be locked until it is released or until MillBox change project or is closed.
11/28/2022
(303) [Export] Extraction Preview (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - New Feature
The UI of export connection has been simplified to display the extraction volumes side by side with the extracted mesh preview. In the past, users would have to switch back and forth between the 1st & 2nd step just to check if the extracted connection matches expectations.
11/28/2022
(301) Pin configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - New Feature
Now the pin configuration for 'cuttable mode' and 'reinforced pin size for GC' can be configured for a single object type and for each material with different values. When the first option is set to 'non-cuttable' or 'semi-cuttable', it takes priority over the general configuration and the last cutting mode used when adding new pins.
11/28/2022
(299) Add or Remove Jobs from the Multiproject Calculation Queue (Optimization - MillBox) - New Feature
When calculating Multiproject jobs / batches - you can now add or remove Jobs to queue for calculation.
10/29/2022
(298) Added Support for rectangular blocks with chamfered edges (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
When milling rectangular blocks, it is now possible to define a chamfer on the top side. This chamfer will be used both for visualization and for checking nesting position before starting the calculation so that the restorations are completely nested within the blank.
07/29/2022
(297) Extra scale factor (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
It is possible to assign an "extra scale factor" to blocks, which will be automatically added to the current scale factor entered by the user. The value displayed in the status area will not take this into account.
07/29/2022
(296) Stump margin line (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
If missing or incorrect, users can draw margin lines around the stumps. MillBox will evaluate the axis of the stump. It is possible to draw several stump margin lines at the same time.
07/11/2022
(295) COP 18 for undercuts (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
With this COP it's possible to select a fixed axis direction on paint function (primary axis, secondary axis or top view / bottom view).
07/11/2022
(294) Machine list on strategy configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Machine list on strategy configuration can be expanded with the appropriate icon
06/24/2022
(293) Copy strategy configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The import configuration now has a new option: only for current material and object selection
06/24/2022
(292) Cavity selection (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On partial execution now it's possible to select only cavities that requires to be considered on the calculation
06/24/2022
(291) Wizard selection for change Machine / Tool-set (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The function to change machine now use a wizard dialog to choose the machine, the toolset and the equipment requested
06/20/2022
(290) Solution management (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The new solution management allow the user to create a toolpath from 2 or more projects with different materials.
06/20/2022
(289) Reinforcement for stabilizers with empty area (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On stabilizers with empty area is now possible to add a reinforcement inside, horizontal, vertical or cross, to increase the resistance
06/20/2022
(288) Change Machine / Tool-set (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Now the feature allow to change machine even if it has a different equipment and a different personalization code. The available machines shown will consider if object types on current project are available. The function is available only with disk equipments.
06/09/2022
(287) Height information on .stl (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Now if a blank is already selected MillBox will show the height in green if the object has a less height, red if the object has an highr height, yellow if the height is less but near the same of the blank.
06/09/2022
(286) Fill undercuts (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
If the user makes a single click without moving the mouse on undercuts while paint it MillBox will fill all undercut are free, from the clicked point.
06/09/2022
(285) Cavity axis from view (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
It's possible to define the cavity axis from current view
04/26/2022
(284) Height information on .stl (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On the import dialog now it's possible to see the height of files and the height optimized. The value will consider current shrinking factor. Value will be calculated the first time the file is shown, later it will use the cache (in common with Lab3dExplorer) so it will be shown quicker.
04/19/2022
(283) Request to continue edit object after toolpath calculation (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
In MillBox it's simple to move / rotate objects, but after a toolpath calculation it's important to don't move any object, now if the user try to move / rotate an object or a pin MillBox will inform that a toolpath has been calculated and requests a confirm to continue. If confirmed MillBox will not ask anymore until another toolpath will be calculated.
04/19/2022
(281) Color ID (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The new field color ID has been added on tha blank dialog, furthermore in configuration now it's possible to configure subfolders for color ID and Product Name (if not actived the user can continue to use old check for only Product Name folder in the blank dialog). The color ID will be shown also in the blank selection and on the status row.
04/19/2022
(280) Search project (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
In the search project function now it's possible to use the lot code as filter, furthermore the search now will consider all blanks in projects (in the case the project has more than one)
04/05/2022
(279) Neutral objects (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
If on the equipment the value "# Enable neutral TS: 1" has been defined on import dialog a new object type "Neutral object" will be shown. This object type allows the import of the .stl file (not other formats) without any analysis, later the user will proceed manually with detection of curves / caps and then an object type from the list must be selected to proceed with calculation. This procedure allow the user to skip the detection time for anaylisis of complex / mixed objects and detect manually only parts that must be considered.
04/05/2022
(278) Sequence counter (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The sequence counter, for both project name and blank name, now can be synchronized with all MillBox installed.
04/05/2022
(277) Calculation options (Optimization - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
If there are more than one option for an object type a bigger icon is show with a bracket that will include all options, the layout result is more clean. Furthermore an icon in the last column will allow to show extra information about the option.
03/07/2022
(276) Pin multiselection (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The pin multiselection is now available from the tooth toolbar or with the shortcut "CTRL+SHIFT+A". The shortcut will apply the selection to all pins of the project if there isn't any selection, otherwise it will be applied only to pins of selected object. The function from the icon will ask how to apply the selection.
03/07/2022
(275) Skin layout (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
There is a new folder called "Skins" in the ui folder, it contains graphic layouts that can be applied to different assets, allowing a different layout that can be useful for example on integration with CAD programs. Skins can be compatible with all assets or only with some assets, depending from the config.ini configuration. The new Skin called "CAD integration 1" is included in the update.
03/07/2022
(274) Automatic Z position on multishaded blanks (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On multishaded blanks it's possible to assign the Z top position in percent considering the object color. The object color must be defined in the .constructionInfo file. With this blanks the object orientation will be the same as the original file and not optimized in Z to mantain correct color definition on the whole surface.
01/19/2022
(273) Automatic delete or move of used blanks (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On configuration it's possible to set the automatic deletion or move of used blanks considering the usage space in percentual. MillBox will verify also how the blank is used, for example if it is set 75% but there is an area where a crown can be placed MillBox will not delete/move the blank. Deleted blanks will be moved on the recycle bin so the user can check them before empting it. The operation will be made in background after the first MillBox is started.
01/19/2022
(272) One report for object (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On configuration it's possible to set the creation of one report for each object
01/10/2022
(271) STAIR Visualization on Blank (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Now the STAIR parameter assigned to the machine is considered also for holes of used blanks, for both visualization and cinematic simulation.
01/10/2022
(270) Lab3dExplorer integration (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Lab3dExplorer has new columns that show the status of files managed by MillBox. The update of file status, done by MillBox, is in TestMode until February 18th.
11/28/2022
(305) New shortcut CTRL+ALT+B (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
To create a backup for support the new shortcut CTRL+ALT+B has been added.
11/28/2022
(304) Remote blank management (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
It's possible to activate the blank lock for files over the network, this allow more MillBox to access the same .blk folder avoiding the risk to select the same blank for a project. The blank will be locked until it is released or until MillBox change project or is closed.
11/28/2022
(303) [Export] Extraction Preview (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - New Feature
Change the user interface of the Export dialog so that the extracted-connection preview is visible in the “Extraction Volume” step. Thus, the user no longer needs to switch back and forth between the first and the second step just to check the extracted connection matches his expectations.
11/28/2022
(302) Replace Tree (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - New Feature
Now the pin configuration for 'cuttable mode' and 'reinforced pin size for GC' can be configured for a single object type and for each material with different values. When the first option is set to 'non-cuttable' or 'semi-cuttable', it takes priority over the general configuration and the last cutting mode used when adding new pins.
11/28/2022
(301) Pin configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - New Feature
Now the pin configuration for 'cuttable mode' and 'reinforced pin size for GC' can be configured for a single object type and for each material with different values. When the first option is set to 'non-cuttable' or 'semi-cuttable', it takes priority over the general configuration and the last cutting mode used when adding new pins.
11/28/2022
(300) New Light Skin (New Feature - MillBox) - New Feature
You can now use MillBox with a new, updated user interface called Light Skin.
11/28/2022
(299) Changing the multi-project calculation list (Optimisation - MillBox) - New Feature
Now, while the multi-project calculation is running, it is possible to add or remove projects to be calculated.
10/29/2022
(298) Chamfer on rectangular blocks (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
On rectangular blocks it's possible to define a chamfer on the upper side, it will be used on both visualization and check before start calculation to verify if objects are totally inside the blank.
07/29/2022
(297) Extra scale factor (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
It is possible to assign an "extra scale factor" to blocks, which will be automatically added to the current scale factor entered by the user. The value displayed in the status area will not take this into account.
07/29/2022
(296) Stump margin line (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2022 and later.
If missing or incorrect, users can draw margin lines around the stumps. MillBox will evaluate the axis of the stump. It is possible to draw several stump margin lines at the same time.
07/11/2022
(295) COP 18 for undercuts (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
With this COP it's possible to select a fixed axis direction on paint function (primary axis, secondary axis or top view / bottom view).
07/11/2022
(294) Machine list on strategy configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Machine list on strategy configuration can be expanded with the appropriate icon
06/24/2022
(293) Copy strategy configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The import configuration now has a new option: only for current material and object selection
06/24/2022
(292) Cavity selection (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On partial execution now it's possible to select only cavities that requires to be considered on the calculation
06/24/2022
(291) Wizard selection for change Machine / Tool-set (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The function to change machine now use a wizard dialog to choose the machine, the toolset and the equipment requested
06/20/2022
(290) Solution management (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The new solution management allow the user to create a toolpath from 2 or more projects with different materials.
06/20/2022
(289) Reinforcement for stabilizers with empty area (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On stabilizers with empty area is now possible to add a reinforcement inside, horizontal, vertical or cross, to increase the resistance
06/20/2022
(288) Change Machine / Tool-set (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Now the feature allow to change machine even if it has a different equipment and a different personalization code. The available machines shown will consider if object types on current project are available. The function is available only with disk equipments.
06/09/2022
(287) Height information on .stl (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Now if a blank is already selected MillBox will show the height in green if the object has a less height, red if the object has an highr height, yellow if the height is less but near the same of the blank.
06/09/2022
(286) Fill undercuts (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
If the user makes a single click without moving the mouse on undercuts while paint it MillBox will fill all undercut are free, from the clicked point.
06/09/2022
(285) Cavity axis from view (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
It's possible to define the cavity axis from current view
04/26/2022
(284) Height information on .stl (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On the import dialog now it's possible to see the height of files and the height optimized. The value will consider current shrinking factor. Value will be calculated the first time the file is shown, later it will use the cache (in common with Lab3dExplorer) so it will be shown quicker.
04/19/2022
(283) Request to continue edit object after toolpath calculation (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
In MillBox it's simple to move / rotate objects, but after a toolpath calculation it's important to don't move any object, now if the user try to move / rotate an object or a pin MillBox will inform that a toolpath has been calculated and requests a confirm to continue. If confirmed MillBox will not ask anymore until another toolpath will be calculated.
04/19/2022
(281) Color ID (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The new field color ID has been added on tha blank dialog, furthermore in configuration now it's possible to configure subfolders for color ID and Product Name (if not actived the user can continue to use old check for only Product Name folder in the blank dialog). The color ID will be shown also in the blank selection and on the status row.
04/19/2022
(280) Search project (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
In the search project function now it's possible to use the lot code as filter, furthermore the search now will consider all blanks in projects (in the case the project has more than one)
04/05/2022
(279) Neutral objects (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
If on the equipment the value "# Enable neutral TS: 1" has been defined on import dialog a new object type "Neutral object" will be shown. This object type allows the import of the .stl file (not other formats) without any analysis, later the user will proceed manually with detection of curves / caps and then an object type from the list must be selected to proceed with calculation. This procedure allow the user to skip the detection time for anaylisis of complex / mixed objects and detect manually only parts that must be considered.
04/05/2022
(278) Sequence counter (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The sequence counter, for both project name and blank name, now can be synchronized with all MillBox installed.
04/05/2022
(277) Calculation options (Optimization - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
If there are more than one option for an object type a bigger icon is show with a bracket that will include all options, the layout result is more clean. Furthermore an icon in the last column will allow to show extra information about the option.
03/07/2022
(276) Pin multiselection (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
The pin multiselection is now available from the tooth toolbar or with the shortcut "CTRL+SHIFT+A". The shortcut will apply the selection to all pins of the project if there isn't any selection, otherwise it will be applied only to pins of selected object. The function from the icon will ask how to apply the selection.
03/07/2022
(275) Skin layout (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
There is a new folder called "Skins" in the ui folder, it contains graphic layouts that can be applied to different assets, allowing a different layout that can be useful for example on integration with CAD programs. Skins can be compatible with all assets or only with some assets, depending from the config.ini configuration. The new Skin called "CAD integration 1" is included in the update.
03/07/2022
(274) Automatic Z position on multishaded blanks (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On multishaded blanks it's possible to assign the Z top position in percent considering the object color. The object color must be defined in the .constructionInfo file. With this blanks the object orientation will be the same as the original file and not optimized in Z to mantain correct color definition on the whole surface.
01/19/2022
(273) Automatic delete or move of used blanks (New Feature - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On configuration it's possible to set the automatic deletion or move of used blanks considering the usage space in percentual. MillBox will verify also how the blank is used, for example if it is set 75% but there is an area where a crown can be placed MillBox will not delete/move the blank. Deleted blanks will be moved on the recycle bin so the user can check them before empting it. The operation will be made in background after the first MillBox is started.
01/19/2022
(272) One report for object (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
On configuration it's possible to set the creation of one report for each object
01/10/2022
(271) STAIR Visualization on Blank (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2022 version and later
Now the STAIR parameter assigned to the machine is considered also for holes of used blanks, for both visualization and cinematic simulation.
01/10/2022
(270) Lab3dExplorer integration (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Lab3dExplorer has new columns that show the status of files managed by MillBox. The update of file status, done by MillBox, is in TestMode until February 18th.
09/03/2021
(258) Strategy check and fix (Configuration - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Fix tools is now available even from the checkstrategy dialog, in this case the function will consider all tools displayed in that table.
09/03/2021
(257) Strategy check (Configuration - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
This function will do a check of a V2 strategy configuration for the selected material and allow the user to quickly fix all parameters.
09/03/2021
(256) Blank name template (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
On the blank name template now it's possible to use the macro 'TTTT' to insert the material name, all macros are shown in the popup of the template edit.
09/03/2021
(255) Detect abutment mesh outside abutment (Optimization - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Now the identify function after the first step of mesh detection will check if any meshes have been previously detected outside the abutment, in which case the function will remove them.
09/03/2021
(254) RPD top-side cavity (occlusal) (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
It is now possible to detect prep-lines / cavities on RPDs facing the occlusal side of the RPDs (top)
08/05/2021
(253) Adapt axis to machine limits (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
In some cases objects imported has cavity axis or secondary axis not compatible with the machine, those objects are shown in red and a warning is shown with mouse over and before start calculation. Now MillBox will adapt those axis to machine limits, informing the user to check the result because undercuts can be visually identified. If the user manually change the orientation of the object MillBox will verify automatically if the adapted axis orientation can be refined. Clicking on the warning icon MillBox will display the difference from original axis and the adapted axis.
07/27/2021
(252) Automatic cloning of existing tooling parameters in the strategy configuration (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
In some cases, for example when the user updates to a new strategy, some tools parameters may be not be pre-defined. It is now possible to automatically detect and copy those cutting parameters from similar / related operations using a new button in the configuration dialog. This operation will pick parameters from a configuration of a similar strategy for the same material.
07/27/2021
(251) Exocad integration (Optimization - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Import of project with more object has been improved in speed and in object type detection. The status of automation is displayed in the MillBox titlebar.
06/23/2021
(250) Overlap control (New Feature - Make&Mill) - 2021 version and later
If objects are overlapped they will be shown in red, control can be excluded in configuration.
07/14/2021
(249) Import connection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
The "Import connection" dialog used to be a sub-dialog of "Export connection". It has been moved into the connection toolbar and its user interface has been refactored. To open this dialog: Tools > Connection > Import.
07/14/2021
(248) Change interface type (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
The new "change type" dialog allows the user to change the type of multiple interfaces at once just by clicking on them. To open this dialog: Tools > Connection > Change Type.
07/14/2021
(247) Interface Identify Connection (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
MillBox allows to select the surface inside an extraction volume (much like the “Export connection” function) and make it into an interface with surfaces that MillBox can recognize. This is useful if the user wants to specify a custom milling strategy or if the automatic interface detection during the import phase was not satisfactory. To open this dialog: Tools > Connection > Identify.
07/14/2021
(246) Interface Connection Toolbar (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
MillBox now has a toolbar where all the connection-related functions have been grouped to make them easier to find and use.
07/09/2021
(245) Password Protection for Tool Cutting Parameters in Tool Archive (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Custom Tool Cutting Parameters can now be protected with a password. The password will be required if the user wants to check / edit tool cutting data.
07/09/2021
(244) Default offset value (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
The default offset value applied to imported object now can be set considering the toolset used.
06/28/2021
(243) Manually create red caps (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
It is now possible to draw out red caps on the mesh. This can be useful when the bore on mesh is not clearly designed and the automatic tool / detection does not work.
06/28/2021
(242) Identify Thread Bore Holes (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
It is now possible to designate thread bores using the new feature under the Tools menu.
06/23/2021
(241) Button to go directly to Pyramis (obstructions / increase bore diameter) (Pyramis integration - Make&Mill) - 2021 version and later
A button on the sintering pin sidebar allow to send directly the Joined project to Pyramis.
06/23/2021
(240) Auto-Detection of obstructions in Screw Hole / Channel (Drilling) (obstructions / increase bore diameter) (Optimization - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
If an obstruction (bad mesh / STL) is detected inside of the screw channel, MillBox will notify the user and indicate the troubled area with a red arrow. If the user confirms that they want to correct the issue, the CAM will automatically enlarge the bore / mesh to accommodate the drilling axis that has been specified. The same optimization can be applied if the bore is modified first.
06/23/2021
(239) Improved Thickness Analysis (Optimization - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Previously the thickness colors were being shown even on nearby surfaces (interproximal areas) Now it is has been adjusted to display material thickness more accurately.
06/23/2021
(238) Increase mesh bore diameter (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
When the user increase the bore diameter MillBox will change the mesh and the bore-shape curve to adapt it to the new value, this allow the execution of strategies that use the mesh as reference
05/28/2021
(237) MBuilt-In MillBox Manual via CHM File (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
MMillBox now has a built-in user manual. You can access this by pressing the F1 key in the main window or by opening the Support Dialog and selecting the User Manual.
When the CAM is launched, MillBox will check if the local manual exists and is up to date: if not, it will download the latest version available.
NOTE: The online user manual for MillBox is available at help.cimsystem.com. This are is accessible by registering for a free account on that website.
05/28/2021
(236) Edit tools archive (Configuration - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
A button has been added to open the tool archive in the strategy configuration, if a V2 strategy is selected
04/26/2021
(235) Multi-Restoration nesting in Glass Ceramic Blanks (Pin-Block) (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
It is now possible to nest multiple restorations within a single GlassCeramic blank. The objects will be merged before calculation in a single object considering settings in the the configuration file "gcMixedTS.ini".
Values available:
2 Crowns will be merged and converted into a bridge before calculation, and the Offset / Part Border will also respect the support pins that connect the objects to one another.
04/26/2021
(234) Job Report: New Reportable Field (Replaced Interfaces) (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Replaced Abutment Interfaces can now be listed as an output on the Job Report. To add this to your template, use the following syntax:
@1317@/XX@
(See Image for Example)
04/26/2021
(233) Restoration Filename when mouse hovers over part (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Restoration filenames are now displayed via a pop-up tooltip when the mouse cursor is hovered over an object.
04/09/2021
(232) Feature Improvement: New Pre-Milled Blank Creation Improvement (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
2 control buttons have been added to make designation of this position faster and easier.
04/09/2021
(231) Offset on open equipments milled at 90 degrees (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Now a safe 45 degrees angle has been set as default for last 5 millimiters, this allows the user to greatly reduce the angle while avoiding collisions on the outside. This will not be used if the user set a bigger angle.
04/09/2021
(230) Click to edit Drilling Axis / Screw Channel (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Allow the user quick access to check and validate Screw channel information by left-clicking on the drilling axis. When clicked, MillBox enters the drilling-axis edit mode (i.e. the "Change cylinder size" dialog will pop up). To simplify the UI, the drilling axes turns purple when the mouse is hovered over them.
04/06/2021
(229) Management of abutment curves / margins on Abutment Bridges (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
On abutment bridges, margins defined from the occlusal side are detected. The import of margin lines for abutment bridges and other object types that manage them must be enabled using the proper checkbox in the configuration menu.
04/06/2021
(228) Adjust Sintering Stabilizer Width at Base (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
MillBox now allows you to make adjustments on Sintering Stabilizer Bases to provide more surface area during sintering and to mitigate the likelihood of tipping during this process.
04/06/2021
(227) strategy configuration layout and behavior (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Layout of strategy page for configuration has been improved, furthermore the installation of V2 strategy has been improved. A tooltip has been added on the machine listbox to show all details of machines under the cursor.
03/15/2021
(226) Edit strategies (Optimization - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Edit strategy operations has been optimized in speed.
02/18/2021
(225) Emergency area detection (Optimization - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Emergency area detection has been optimized in speed and accuracy.
02/12/2021
(224) Secondary axis (New Feature - Make&Mill) - 2021 version and later
The secondary axis detection is now available even on sintering equipments, the arrow can be shown/hidden from layers dialog.
02/12/2021
(223) Feature Improvement: Interface Flat Surface Detection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
In the past when capturing the rotational orientation of an implant abutment interface for replacement, you would have to find a flat edge / corner. Now you can simply click on the flat face (phase) and the CAM will register the orientation for replacement. When a flat surface is detected, MillBox will shade the surface in light blue with a circle in the middle.
02/12/2021
(222) Add a protection cover for an existing interface (New Feature - Make&Mill) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
Create protection covers by offsetting the interface.
02/12/2021
(221) Replace / Extract Connection Groups (New Feature - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
Added Support for displaying Implant Replace Interfaces in groups (also under Extract Connection)
02/12/2021
(220) New Extract Connection / Implant Interface Dialog (New Feature - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
You can now specify extraction cylinders’ diameter and height from object edges and see this change in real-time with a new and improved UI
02/03/2021
(219) Phase detection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The phase detection, used on replace / extraction / premilled blank creation, is now more detailed and coaxial arcs are hidden because they can't be used to do a correct alignment.
02/03/2021
(218) Feature Improvement: Thickness Analysis (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
The thickness analysis is quicker and you can now toggle display of the thicknesses from the cavity to include the entire part (In prior versions this was only visutalized internally). This function can now be used on all restoration types.
01/22/2021
(217) Feature Improvement: Recent Jobs List (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
The Recent Jobs List will now only display jobs that are relevant to the machines presently configured in MillBox. This will prevent un-related jobs from showing up in the list in case you are using multiple MillBox installations for different machines.
01/21/2021
(216) A.I. Driven Options / Artificial Intelligence (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Artificial Intelligence options have been added to MillBox’s configuration, allowing for certain options / features to be toggled on/off.
01/12/2021
(215) Feature Improvement: Improved detection of bored holes that do not fully pass through the part (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
The manual bore axis detection tool can now be used on bores that do not fully pass through the part. The abutment curve, used for replace operations, will be placed at the bottom of the flat bore.
01/12/2021
(214) Tooth toolbar (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Now extra buttons are shown on the left side to don't cover objects on the center of the view area.
01/12/2021
(213) Material volume usage (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
MillBox can now track the material used by each restoration, in cubic millimeters. This information is shown on tooth information. This information can also be output on Job Reports file by adding the code @1316@/xx@
01/12/2021
(212) Job Information Improvement: Expand Job's STL List (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
The list of imported .STL files under Job Management on the left sidebar can be expanded by clicking on the '…' text at the bottom.
01/12/2021
(211) Change axis bore angle (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
In the new dialog box it's possible to change value even with mouse wheel if the cursor is inside the edit value.
01/12/2021
(210) Feature Improvement: Mobile Notifications (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - COMFORT module is required - 2021 version and later
Telegram Mobile Notifications have been expanded to provide alerts on your mobile device when a toolpath has successfully completed its calculation. To enable this feature, open Configuration > Notification > Toolpath calculation done. Documentation: http://www.cimsystem.com/AreaFile/download/Mobile_notification.pdf
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12/28/2020
(209) Replace (Existing Feature Change - Make&Mill) - 2021 version and later
Now the function can detect it even on hybrids where there isn't a flat connection base area.
12/28/2020
(208) Centering references (New Feature - Make&Mill) - 2021 version and later
Now it's possible to insert centering references for verification, those STL files will be placed in the original position when selected from the toolbar, Z position will be updated if the equipment contains the parameter "# Offset Z objects".
12/21/2020
(207) Hybrid Abutment Emergence Profile Detection detection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
Abutment Emergence Detection - MillBox can now detect this area on Hybrid Abutments
12/21/2020
(206) New restoration type: Anatomic Hybrid Abutment / Screw Retained Crown & Screw-Retained Bridge (Configuration - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
New object types "Anatomic Hybrid Abutment / Screw-Retained Crown" and "Hybrid Bridge / Screw-Retained Bridge" have been added.
12/09/2020
(205) Interface Improvement: Extract Interface Connection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
The Interface Extract Connection dialog has a new layout.
12/02/2020
(204) Remove hole obstructions (Configuration - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
In configuration it's possible to set the automatic fix of obstructions.
12/02/2020
(203) Interface Improvement: Changing Screw Access Channel (Bore Hole Angle) (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2021 version and later
When modifying the angle of a drilling axis, a dialog box is now displayed which facilitates more precise changes. You can enter a numerical value directly or use the mouse and buttons to increase / decrease the angle as desired. The dialog box is free-floating and can be moved to optimize the working area on your screen.
11/16/2020
(202) Merge objects (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The merge feature is available with any equipment.
This function requires a specific strategy. Please contact your reseller.
11/02/2020
(201) AI - Automatically remove hole obstructions (New Feature - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
In some cases restorations with screw channels / holes that are imported can have some errors within their mesh that would prevent the holes from being milled. MillBox can not only detect, but can automatically correct many of these issues and allow the user to fix files they need to mill without the need to return to the CAD or reproduce the file.
10/20/2020
(200) Emergence area detection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
This detection is now available even on hybrids.
09/18/2020
(199) Interface Exclusion when Partially Executing (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2021 version and later
When selecting parts for Partial Execution, you can now choose to select interfaces directly on a part. Any interfaces that are NOT selected will have all related operations (Roughing / Drilling / Finishing of hole) excluded. If all interfaces are clicked or the part itself is selected, all interfaces will be milled as normal.
09/04/2020
(198) Mesh Offset / Overbuild Mesh (New Feature - Sint&Mill and Make&Mill) - 2021 version and later
You can now select areas on restorations where MillBox will add additional material oversize on the part. This may be done to compensate for, e.g., calibration errors on 3D printing machines and can be later refined on the milling machine as part of the Make&Mill Process
09/04/2020
(197) Flat texture applied to equipments (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
It is possible to apply a flat texture on the equipment, previously only an ambient texture (for reflections) was available. The texture of the plane can be applied in addition to the texture of the environment, this is set as default. On the Obj the "#Equipment x Render Mode: 1" set an environment texture (now a custom image can be applied if set after a comma, for example with "#Equipment x Render Mode: 1,spheremap.jpg"), the definition "#Equipment x Render Mode: 2,texture.png" set a flat texture, after this 2 parameters it's possible to insert other parameters: texture size (default is 0.1), environment texture mode (-1 = no environment, 0=add mode, 1 = modulate, 2 = colour blend, 3 (default) = alpha blend, texture file for environment. Texture files must be inserted in the equipment folder.
08/07/2020
(196) CAD integration (Configuration - MillBox) - COMFORT module is required - 2020 version and later
If object type is detected considering CAD information it's possible to set to confirm the import automatically.
08/07/2020
(195) Project list information (Configuration - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
When the user open a project on the column CAM it will be shown Yes (Edited) if the toolpath has been calculated but the user has done some changes, so for example the simulation is not available.
07/28/2020
(194) Blank color (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Now blank color is shown in the blank dialog and the value for RGB is more accurate.
07/28/2020
(193) New report parameters (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
New variables added
- @1314@ / @1314@/XX@ will show manufacturer name for the blank,
- @1315@ / @1315@/XX@ will show the blank code.
07/16/2020
(192) Mesh export (New Feature - Make&Mill) - 2020 version and later
It's possible to export interfaces in the output STL, even with replaces, but only if replaces are not protected, the info button on the object will inform if a protected interface has been used.
06/02/2020
(191) Support Pin Overlap Control (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
If the Support Pin is not fully connected to the part, its length will be limited to preserve areas from being inadvertently covered.
06/02/2020
(190) Support Pin Analysis/Checking (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
If a support pin is overlapping with the margin or base of the restoration, the support pin will be rendered in orange and will flash indicating that these need to be fixed to avoid damage to these sensitive designed areas.
05/19/2020
(189) Calculation Completion Notification Sound Improvement (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - COMFORT module is required - 2020 version and later
You can now choose from differentnotification sounds and it is possible to set the sounds in a loop (until the user stops it).
05/19/2020
(188) Screw Access Hole (Axis) Detection from 3 Points (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
You can now detect the axis for a bore (hole) using 3 clicks. This method allows for more accurate designation of the hole and the detection time is improved.
04/28/2020
(187) STAIR on nesting (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Now STAIR is not considered for nesting / equipment collision but this behaviour can be changed in preferences.
04/04/2020
(186) Add protection to multiple interfaces at once (Existing Feature Change - Make&Mill) - 2020 version and later
The user can now apply the same protection to multiple interfaces at once.
When prompted for "Please select the interfaces to add the cover to", select all the interfaces whose protection you want to edit (or add) and continue as usual.
Note: To evaluate the inner radius of the interface protection, MillBox assumes that the selected interfaces are the same. So it will just pick any of the selected interfaces, evaluate its inner radius and use it as reference to evaluate the protection radius.
04/04/2020
(185) Improved FPS / Refresh Speed (Optimization - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
MillBox's 3D Performance related to FPS (Frames-Per-Second) and Refresh Rates have been improved across the board. This should make controlling objects during 3d rotations much easier.
03/31/2020
(184) Progressive / Sequential IDs added for Project / Block Naming Templates (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
MillBox Project and Block naming templates have a new Progressive ID option. If this option is used, you can create a sequential and progressive number sequence to be used in the naming convention of your project / block filenames. These can be adjusted in the application's configuration menu.
03/31/2020
(183) Overstructure Margin / Prep-Line detection Option (Preferences - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
By default, overstructures will not automatically detect a margin / prep-line. It will simply rely on this to be included in supplemental CAD Support Files like .CONSTRUCTIONINFO or .PTS (This file may vary based on your CAD). We have now added an option in MillBox's configuration to allow the automatic detection of margin / preplines, when this data is not available.
03/23/2020
(182) Pass-through hollow protection caps (New Feature - Make&Mill) - 2020 version and later
Improve the mesh-closing algorithm:
- Bug fixed when the user creates an emergence area. Now MillBox takes into account '-DM-V' layer too. Please note that, in presence of emergence area, the resulting .stl file may not have a pass-through hole if the '-DM-V' layer is split in multiple non-continuous meshes.
- The mesh closer also works for angled connections.
- If the connection screw channel gets removed after a replace, MillBox will try and follow the connection axes to reconstruct it. This way, also if the screw channel is missing, the resulting .stl will have a pass-through hole.
03/23/2020
(181) Automatic premilled blank selection (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
In this function now the blk .ini can be splitted in more files to manage more libraries, every file must start with the name 'blkReference', for example 'blkReference_BEG.ini'. Furthermore .blk files are searched also in subfolders.
03/09/2020
(180) Rectangular pins not adapted (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
In some conditions the equator curve, distorted, sectioned, can suddenly change position in Z. In this case, the rectangular pins, adapted to the curve of the equator, can be placed along a diagonal with too strong tilt. It is now possible to choose the 'fixed rectangular' pin button to don't consider equator curve. This option is available manually, the default value will be always rectuangular pins adapted to equator curve.
03/06/2020
(179) Strategy Filtering / Configuration Changes (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The following changes have been applied to the strategy filtering / display of options during calculation:
1. If the strategy is updated and contains a new option / operation that was not available the past, this option will be hidden and un-selected by default. This is to avoid warnings that may occur due to missing tools / parameters when the strategy has been updated, but the choices have not been checked / re-configured.
2. New parameters will be highlighted in color gray under the "show" and "set" cells, this to help quickly identify which operations are new with the update and will need to be set / configured. Furthermore a new section has been added that will show all of the new parameters for the current object that is selected.
3. If a new parameter is set by the user the "gray" color / shading will disappear.
4. If the strategy choices would result in an error, this may be due to a new operation that has been added, but may have a required step / choice to make before it can be used.
For Example: If 3 radial buttons are available but none are selected (even though a choice is required), a warning dialog will be displayed.
selecting the warning symbol will produce a window that displays which operations / choices must be set.
03/06/2020
(178) Multiproject toolpath calculation (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
This function allow to select more project and calculate all in sequence, all default parameters (options and other requests) are automatically confirmed by MillBox and a report of operations done are shown in the dialog after the calculation is completed.
For machines with pallets: the pallets codes must already be defined in each project.
- If you are using a used blank the code is already set.
- If you are using a new blank, you must first run a calculation to assign it a pallet code. Cancel this calculation and use now this blank coded in the multi projects. Without an established pallet code first the project will be ignored.
03/06/2020
(177) Automatic premilled replace (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
If the interface of a premilled is set in the replace library and it is configured to be automatically used after an import the procedure will be done even on premilled projects.
02/28/2020
(176) Pass-through hollow protection caps (Existing Feature Change - Make&Mill) - 2020 version and later
We relaxed the requirement that each interface must have a valid protection cap. With this update:
- If any connection in the project has a hollow protection cap, then MillBox will try and add an automatic closure. The laser-sintering parameters listed above will be ignored.
- Otherwise, everything will work as it used to.
02/28/2020
(175) Automatic premilled blank selection (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
If the implant geometry is defined in the constructionInfo file and the blkReference.ini file is configured the .blk file will be automatically selected after the confirm of the .stl file. It is possible to do also automatic confirm of the blank.
The blkReference.ini must be filled with all matches, a default file is copied with the update, it can be edited to add all corrispondances.
02/25/2020
(174) Pass-through hollow protection caps (New Feature - Make&Mill) - 2020 version and later
To facilitate milling, the new interface-protection caps will automatically feature a pass-through hole. When possible, MillBox will try to retain the pass-through hole in the output sintering .stl.
To retain the pass-through hole, MillBox will pre-process the tooth mesh and add some closure mesh before remeshing. Please note that for this function to work properly, every interface must have a valid protection cap.
As MillBox automatically tries to close the tooth mesh, the following configuration parameters are now ignored:
- Add interface to the mesh;
- Add interface to the mesh if confirmed;
- Add holes caps to the mesh;
- Add replaced connections to the mesh;
- Remove protection over connection;
- Add joining surface (Layer V).
02/25/2020
(173) Update notes in support dialog (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
Now support dialog contains a button to call "Update notes", If they are shown in the online splash.
02/25/2020
(172) Information Icon - Abutment Replace Information (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
When viewing object information by using the Information Icon Tool, you will now see any applicable replaced interfaces and the libraries used in their replacement.
02/24/2020
(171) Metallic pin support layout (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The metallic pin support were shown only on the current blank, now it is shown even on other positions but with the freezed colour (that is the same colour used to paint other blanks).
02/21/2020
(170) Custom Cavity Fit Values (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Previously there were 2 positive values and 8 negative values, now this proportion can be changed (for example can be set 5 positive and 5 negative values), the Standard fit value will be placed below the last positive value
02/17/2020
(169) Cavity arrow (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
Cavity arrow has been changed to show more clearly that the direction is referenced to the cavity.
02/17/2020
(168) Move multiple restorations during nesting (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - COMFORT module is required - 2020 version and later
You can now multi-select parts and move them at the same time during nesting. (Ctrl+Click to multi-select)
02/17/2020
(167) Cavity fit custom values (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
It is now possible to assign custom values under the cavity fit table. Values will be saved in the file "CavityFitValues.ini" that will included in the backup when it is created from the customer (so the table can be used to verify values assigned - and root out when custom values have been used)
02/17/2020
(166) Strategy layout (Optimization - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
Machine name now contains the toolset used (if defined in multiMachine.ini).
02/11/2020
(165) Abutment and Hybrid import (Optimization - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
If the user import an Hybrid object as an abutment or abutment bridge some toolpath operations will not be applied; now MillBox will detect this condition and will suggest the user to import it with the correct object type.
01/20/2020
(164) Engraving function on premilled (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Pre-Milled Abutments - Engraving on Pre-Milled Abutments has been added to MillBox.
01/21/2020
(163) Report: information on blank (Configuration - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
With Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx) and .rtf formats it is possible to see the nameof the blank or the Premill for each object. If the document is in Microsoft Office format, this can also be applied to reports in.pdf. Detailed information for each object on the blank are available on these parameters: @1306@/X@ (blank name) @1309@/X@ (batch code, except premill) @1307@/X@ (scale factor, except premilled) @1303@/X@ (height Z of th blank, except premilled).
(162) Strategy configuration: Update data and checkbox layout (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
A new button has been added to update data on tables, useful if the user is changing toolset with SUM3D or another MillBox session. The checked button has been changed to show more clearly options set.
12/06/2019
(161) Denture multi-tooth import (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Some CAD programs combine multiple Denture Teeth into a single .STL File. When MillBox detects multiple teeth, it will automatically split these up into individual parts during import.
12/04/2019
(160) Dimensional verification (New Feature - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2020 version and later
This function allows the creation of an .MHI file containing information of object dimension. Use this file with the application M&H 3D Form Inspect.
11/30/2019
(159) Strategy configuration (Optimization - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The strategy dialog box, which adapts to the screen when chosen, there is a new area called 'summary' which is read-only, contains all the options selected by default, for both the shown and hidden options. As 2 other areas, this window can be docked or moved to all available screens, the free position will be saved for the next access.
11/30/2019
(158) Layout of milling options (Optimization - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
If the tool for an option is not available the text is painted in yellow/orange.
11/30/2019
(157) Hybrid Detect (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
If the user selects an hybrid object and choose 'coping' or other different object type, MillBox will detect the wrong object type and ask the user to use hybrid as object type (if it is available).
11/26/2019
(156) Reinforced pin for Glass Ceramics (Configuration - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The reinforcement pin that is automatically created to reinforce glass ceramic blocks can now be disabled in MillBox's preferences
11/26/2019
(155) Virtual keyboard (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Virtual keyboard is now activated automatically without options in configuration.
11/26/2019
(154) Strategy configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Options area can now be opened on free dialogs that can be moved and resized.
11/22/2019
(153) Input scaling factors / shrinkage using Amann Girrbach codes (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Amann Girrbach Material Support added – You can now enter the AG code directly into the Scale Factor and it will be converted into its numerical equivalent.
For example: F6.65, can be now managed as input value in MillBox that converts to 1.25175
11/22/2019
(152) Virtual keyboard (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
For touch screen monitors without keyboards it is now possible to set to use Windows' On Screen Keyboard when the user selects an item that requires text input using touch. This function is available for Windows 10 - 64bit versions only.
11/08/2019
(151) New Restoration Type - Post & Core (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
The new restoration type, "Post and Core" is now managed by MillBox, the analysis of the object is done specifically for these items during import. Post & Core objects require that the strategy is properly updated / configured.
11/08/2019
(150) Cinematic simulation with used blanks (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
Used blanks are now managed in cinematic simulation. The toolpath calculation can use this used area to optimize the result.
11/08/2019
(149) Pin set in Lab3dExplorer used on Glass Ceramics (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
If the user set one or more green positions for pins on an object, and import it on an equipment for Glass Ceramics, MillBox will use one of this positions to add the unique pin (and relative blue support pin), also the object will be rotated to align the pin along the Glass Ceramics block.
10/31/2019
(148) Undercuts (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
Undercuts calculation now consider cavity axis of objects and an arrow is placed on this axis. The arrow can ben hidden with "Show/Hide" menu or with CTRL+Q. Clicking on the arrow will change the view moving it along the cavity axis.
10/21/2019
(147) Mobile Notifications (New Feature - MillBox) - COMFORT module is required - 2020 version and later
MillBox can now send mobile notifications when a milling machine changes its state. In particular, you’ll be notified when:
- A machine job has been successfully done;
- A machine job stopped because an error occurred.
NOTE: The communication channel should be set to: MillBox_Bot in your Telegram bot settings.
10/21/2019
(146) Strategy description (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
When the user start toolpath calculation, the description of strategies in some cases doesn't show the correct tool diameter (because the user has a different tool database), now they are calculated and shown considering the user database.
10/21/2019
(145) Save used blank (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
The save of used blank is done at the begin of calculation, so the user can open another session and continue with another project that use the same blank already updated. If calculation is not done at the end of calculation, due to an error or user stop, the previous blank will be moved back, unless another session has already written it. Please note that all saving process are logged in log/autosavedblanks.txt so for any verify please check it.
10/13/2019
(144) Thickness Analyzing using Lab3DExplorer (New Feature - MillBox) - ADVANCED module is required - 2020 version and later
The thickness analysis is now available though Lab3dExplorer, the anaylisis will be done on all the mesh, not only on cavity side. It is available from a new button in Lab3dExplorer (the button is shown only if the MillBox license is available, otherwise it is hidden).
10/13/2019
(143) Info on blank definition (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
The size of blank is now described depending from shape type, there is also now a button to calculate automatically the holder pin position depending from the .stl file that define the pin and the block size.
10/13/2019
(142) Open Lab3dExplorer (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
In the import dialog there is a button to open current folder with Lab3dExplorer, it can be useful to analyze and modify mesh data before importing objects. Files from Lab3dExplorer can be dragged directly in MillBox render area.
09/24/2019
(141) Change cylinder size (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
We split the change-cylinder-size function in the following two functions.
Hole-resize dialog
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The dialog is now non-modal: it does not block the underlying view.
Besides the height and diameter parameter, we added a new control for the hole vertical shift.
Interface-type change dialog
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The dialog is now non-modal: it does not block the underlying view. We removed the curve parameters. The dialog now only changes the interface type.
To open the dialog: Tools > Curves & Surfaces > Change Interface Type
09/24/2019
(140) 3D Preview within PDF Reports (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
MillBox can embed a 3D view of the current project in the report file.
This functionality requires that:
- The report format is set to .pdf
- The report prototype must use a template in with one of these extensions: .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx.
This function is enabled by default for PDF Output Files, and cannot be disabled.
Please note that:
- The 3D view will significantly increase the file size of the report;
- The colors in the 3D view are fixed and cannot be customized;
- For the best performance of the 3D view, we recommend using Adobe
Reader version 9.0.0 or more recent.
09/20/2019
(139) Undercuts inside holes (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
Undercuts inside holes are not shown because they will be removed milling along hole axis.
09/16/2019
(138) Filter files by typing name during the Import Object Stage (Existing Feature Change - MillBox) - COMFORT module is required - 2020 version and later
This function is now moved to another field, so the user can filter objects and select one than once from the filtered list.
09/16/2019
(137) Pin configuration (Configuration - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
Default values for all object types has been replaced with 2 buttons that apply a configuration to all object types and to all materials. There is also a check in Glass Ceramics materials used to hide reinforcement pin (if strategy doesn't manage it on some object types).
09/16/2019
(136) Vertical Support Pin Adjustments (New Feature - MillBox) - 2020 version and later
If a pin connects 2 restorations during nesting (part to part) - the height position of either side of the support can be modified by clicking and dragging the support pin along the 2nd restoration's side.
08/02/2019
(135) Emergency area protection (New Feature - Make&Mill) - version 2019 and later
Area detected as "emergency area", displayed in green, can be protected adding some material in sintering, that will be finished in milling.
08/02/2019
(134) Emergency area management (New Feature - MillBox) - version 2019 and later
It's possible to detect emergency area on abutments, area will be created from emergence curve until abutment interface. It is possible to replace the emergence curve with a new one. This surface can be managed in the strategy to perform special operations.
08/02/2019
(133) Request to add protection (New Feature - Make&Mill) - version 2019 and later
After performing a replace, the user will be given the possibility to add a protection cover to the new interface. After confirming a protection, the user can choose whether or not permanently associate the protection to the interface.
08/02/2019
(132) Default parameters (Existing Feature Change - Make&Mill) - version 2019 and later
When creating a new protection cover, MillBox will try and detect the interface geometry parameters to suggest the user meaningful cover parameters.
07/18/2019
(131) Automatic add a protection cover for cavities (Configuration - Make&Mill) - version 2019 and later
In machine configuration it is possible to set the thickness of a cavity protection cover to add automatically after the import.
07/18/2019
(130) Reinforced pin for Glass Ceramics (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
When an object is added on Glass Ceramics blocks, MillBox will add automatically 2 pins, one of this is rectangular and it is used as reinforcement in the strategy. Since both are in the same position, or near the same, when one of them is selected, the other one will be displayed transparent. If the user delete the reinforced pin, SUM3D will add one automatically before calculating the toolpath.
07/12/2019
(129) Add a protection cover for cavities (New Feature - Make&Mill) - version 2019 and later
In sintering mode, MillBox allows to create a custom protection cover onto cavities. Custom cover thickness is inputed by the user and can be applied to a single cavity, to all cavity of an object or to all cavities of all objects in the project.
07/04/2019
(128) Add a protection cover for an existing interface (New Feature - Make&Mill) - version 2019 and later
In sintering mode, MillBox allows to create a custom protection cover onto an existing interface, possibly replacing the existing one (if any). Custom covers are stored in order that the user can re-use, modify or duplicate them any time. To enter this function: Tool > Curves and surfaces > Add protection cover to interface.
06/18/2019
(127) Layout of collision (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
If an object has the offset over metallic pin (on left side of rectangular blanks) the object will be painted in red and a warning is shown.
06/18/2019
(126) User configuration (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
Some options are now available to final user with an icon available when MillBox is in the first step. This icon can be hidden in preferences.
06/18/2019
(125) Layer V (Configuration) - version 2019 and later
It is possible to configure to export always this layer, in some conditions it is helpful to have a correct .STL for sintering.
06/18/2019
(124) Pin configuration (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
All pin configuration are now available in configuration, previously they were splitted in configuration and object type table, this configuration is available for all users.
06/06/2019
(123) Layout of edit holes function (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
If the user want to resize holes the layout will show current cylinder of the hole in edit.
06/06/2019
(122) Layout STAIR (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
If the Machine configuration has set a STAIR parameter (steps milled around objects to allow better 5 axis millings) the layout of blanks will consider it and PINS will be adapted. STAIRS is not uset on GlassCeramics materials, because the milling process is different.
05/28/2019
(121) Groups in strategies (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
In the strategy configuration it's possible to filter options selecting the type of strategy, for example 'roughing' or 'finishing'. Furthermore in the left list, with items in common with more object types, in the last columns there are icons of object types that allow the option. Important: the strategy must contains "Group Tags" to show items for selection filter.
05/28/2019
(120) Play sound at end of calculation (New Feature) - COMFORT module is required - version 2019 and later
In configuration dialog a new option allow MillBox to play a sound at the end of toolpath calculation.
05/21/2019
(119) Stabilizer standard shape (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
The standard stabilizer in previous versions has fixed size, now it can be resized with 3 parameters (height central part and height / thickness of base part), to enable resize click the 'Edit' checkbox.
05/15/2019
(118) Premilled reposition (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
In the case the premilled is not in correct position, along his axis, it is possible to move it clicking reference on the object and on the blank.
05/15/2019
(117) Put pins in positions set by Lab3dExplorer (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
If the user set green position points in Lab3dExplorer they will be used in MillBox to insert pins after the objects is imported.
05/11/2019
(116) Customize pin size considering object type (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
With a new combobox in pins configuration area it's possible to apply pins size and shape to different object types. If an object type has been defined it will be shown in green in the combo box list.
05/11/2019
(115) Multicolour selection (New Feature) - version 2019 and later - Test Mode Advanced
If the strategy contains COP tags (they are related to special operations that must be applied on some parts of the object), the paint toolbar will contain more tools that allow user to select areas to be managed with special operations in different colours. It's also possible to quickly delete this colours or have informations on them. After the definition of a coloured area an arrow will show the milling direction, if the user put the colour with an orientation not compatible with machine angles the arrow will be put with a different angle. The default angle is applied with the user view when he select the area.
04/18/2019
(114) Hourglass layout (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
Under the hourglass a message inform the user that the calculation is not started and MillBox is appling the strategy, until this operation is not completed the % calculation is not shown (previously it was shown until 5%).
04/18/2019
(113) Import without construction info (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
Previously this option wasn't compatible with multiimport, now it is compatible.
04/18/2019
(112) Margin line on objects not compatible with machine (Existing Feature Change)
In some cases, the imported object can be not compatible with current machine and the object is displayed in red when a margin line is added from curves functions, now a warning is shown after the curve is applied and the axis will be optimized to mill more material possible. The warning can be hidden with a checkbox.
04/02/2019
(111) Tools table (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
If there is not tool-life assigned to tools, the dialog will show tools while, in background, the toolpath calculation continue.
04/02/2019
(110) Open Offset Extension (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
Opening angle is now editable with a slider (default is 45 degrees).
04/02/2019
(109) Thickness Analyzing (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
This function is now available also on Veneers / inlay / onlay.
03/24/2019
(108) Preview imported files (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
Now STL and other imported formats preview are managed by Lab3DExplorer, so images are cached and are more quickly displayed if requested more than once.
03/24/2019
(107) PLY Format (New Feature) - version 2019 and later
This file format is now managed in MillBox.
03/19/2019
(106) Report file name (Configuration) - version 2019 and later
The file name for report is customizable on configuration.
03/13/2019
(105) Probing process (New Feature) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
It is possible to measure the project choosing 'probing process' on CAM side bar (the function must be activated before on the configuration dialog.)
03/07/2019
(104) Barcode Printing and Scanning (Existing Feature Change) - COMFORT module is required - version 2019 and later
Adding the possibility to choose small or big label.
03/07/2019
(103) Milling only some objects (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
If the license is set to 2019 Advanced the 'open project' button shows the project preview, furthermore when MillBox is calculating, this button will be replaced with a STOP button, to stop the calculation.
03/07/2019
(102) Offset on premilled (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
The offset with premilled objects is shown depending on MillBox configuration.
03/07/2019
(101) Open Offset Extension Improvement (Existing Feature Change)
It is possible to use this function with equipments that have the open side angled (for example at 20 degrees). In the equipment use "#Open equipment: 3" and "#Open equipment angle: 20" for 20 degrees offset from X side (counterclockwise).
Objects with this offset extension are not painted in yellow as before.
03/07/2019
(100) Milling only some objects (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
If the license is 2019 Advanced clicking on 'open project' for an object already calculated will open another session of MillBox.
03/04/2019
(99) Milling only some objects on rectangle blanks or premilled (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
It's possible to mill only some objects, the calculation will start in background for selected objects, and the % of calculation will be shown in objects area. There will be no tools information dialog and no request to update tools usage, both dialogs are confirmed in the background MillBox. Clicking on the icon that replace objects milled will display information on object and possibility to open the project that contain it.
03/04/2019
(98) Milling only some objects on disk blanks (New Feature) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
It's possible to mill only some objects, the calculation will start in background for selected objects, and the % of calculation will be shown in objects area. There will be no tools information dialog and no request to update tools usage, both dialogs are confirmed in the background MillBox. Clicking on the icon that replace objects milled will display information on object and possibility to open the project that contain it.
02/18/2019
(97) New layout for milling options (Interface) - version 2019 and later - Test Mode Advanced
A new dialog, with the same layout of MillBox standard dialogs, is now shown when toolpath calculation is started. Milling options will appears before hourglass is shown.
02/07/2019
(96) Pin position over equator (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
Now, It is possible to set the pin position over the equator curve. This option is available as other parameters for each object type.
02/07/2019
(95) Import interface function (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
The function to import interface for replace is now available directly from the beginnning even without any project started.
01/31/2019
(94) Partial milling (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
Cover layers are now increased considering objects offset, the space between blocks is 2.4.
01/31/2019
(93) Abutment configuration (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
It's possible to change the strategy applied to an abutment in the configuration, this operation is not enabled if the strategy applied is in an external .cfg file on the replace folder.
01/24/2019
(92) Cylinders extraction (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
Cylinders assigned to abutment that is going to be extracted are now listed in a listbox.
01/24/2019
(91) Selection of CFG file (Existing Feature Change) - ADVANCED module is required
The selection of .CFG files will be done with a dialog that allow preview that contains information on strategy selected. The information is done by an HTML file with the same basename, it is possible to place the HTML file in a subfolder with the name of current language, for example en=english, it=italian.
01/18/2019
(90) Import STL on high-end PC (Optimization) - version 2019 and later
Multiimport in 2018 version can manage up to 3 STL simultaneously on import step, on 2019 version MillBox can manage up to 14 STL simultaneously, depending from the number of CPU available on the PC.
01/18/2019
(89) Used blank path configuration (Configuration) - version 2019 and later
On configuration it is possible to set that machine name is applied automatically at the begin of used blanks path subfolders, if the folder is not present it will be added automatically. Furthermore if the machine name is found later in the path it will be used.
01/16/2019
(88) Pin creation (Configuration)
On preferences it is possible to set pin creation with "SUM3D" mode but considering the equatorial curve, this is useful on bridges because the only criterium "equatorial curve" can put pins in wrong position. The update will switch automatically this criterium from "equatorial curve" to "SUM3D + equatorial curve" for bridges. The change will be done only once, if the user switch back to the previous configuration next update will not change them.
01/16/2019
(87) Info on wrong strategy path configuration (Configuration)
On strategy configuration dialog (CTRL+ALT+7): If the strategy is not defined in the correct folder a warning explain why the strategy can't be edited and asks for a new folder path. If MillBox can manage the new path the user can continue to edit the strategy, otherwise an error will be shown.
01/16/2019
(86) Import RISCH configuration (Configuration)
No warning if there aren't pin connected.
01/16/2019
(85) Marked area rendering (Existing Feature Change)
Now marked areas imported from Lab3dExplorer are shown with curves, as areas imported from 3Shape files.
01/16/2019
(84) Pin render on marked areas (New feature) - version 2019 and later
Pins that are inside areas marked in Lab3dExplorer will be shown in orange and flashing, the same render is applied to pins on curves marked in 3Shape files, in this case the control is applied considering curves contact.
01/16/2019
(83) Pin position on marked areas (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
The function now considers curves imported from 3Shape files, in this case the collision is calculated only with the curve not the area inside.
01/10/2019
(82) Partial milling (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
A space of 0.55mm is added between cover layers to allow tools to finish correctly the object.
01/10/2019
(81) Extract interface from object (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
It is possible to set "ic" or "ec" as curve ID.
01/06/2019
(80) MillBox supports bar-code printing and scanning (both through webcams and bar-code scanners). (New feature) - version 2019 and later
MillBox will associate a unique code to every new block the user creates. Upon block creation, the user can print the bar-code label that encodes such unique code and stick it to the side of the block. Later on, if the user scans the bar-code label (through a webcam or a bar-code scanner), MillBox will select the corresponding block, if it can be found on the user's disk.
Please note that bar-code labels are 40mm x 9mm, so the webcam must have adequate resolution and focal point to be able to scan them.
(79) Min pin diameter (Configuration)
On localsettings.ini it is possible to assign the variable "minPinDiam" to define a minimum diameter for cylindrical pin different from 1mm. For example "minPinDiam=0.4" define the minimum diameter to 0.4mm.
11/28/2018
(78) Partial milling (New feature) - version 2019 and later
For rectangular blanks it's possible to divide the toolpaths in more blocks, this allow to complete a part (roughing+finishing) without roughing all.
12/28/2018
(77) Replace on premilled (Existing Feature Change) - version 2019 and later
replace function is available also on premilled (to allow some particular toolpaths on interface, like the hole).
11/28/2018
(76) Automatic blank selection (New feature) - COMFORT module is required - version 2019 and later
If this option is set on configuration when the user open the used blank folder the blank will be automatically selected, considering that all objects must be placed correctly. The priority of blanks is on used order (most used before).
11/28/2018
(75) IP Camera is available (New feature) - COMFORT module is required - version 2019 and later
It is available the use of IP camera that which offers a video function without passing through a static IP or URL, ex. http://<admin>:<password>@<IP>/video.cgi
11/28/2018
(74) Extract interface update - ADVANCED module is required (New feature) - version 2019 and later
Now it's possible to import .STL files as interface, and for .MBI files the cover (layer -DM-$) is imported from the mesh if it is available. The position of the new interface in the library is requested before saving.
11/28/2018
(73) Pin position on marked areas (New feature) - version 2019 and later
If some areas of STL is marked from Lab3dExplorer it is possible to avoid the pin in that position on "pin on equator" setting.
11/06/2018
(72) BLK selection for shaped blanks (Configuration)
For shaped blanks defined with .cam: if the file path for reading contains only one .blk file it is automatically loaded without asking to select it.
11/06/2018
(71) Baltic Denture layout (Configuration)
Now original blank applied is shown in transparence.
10/30/2018
(70) Secondary axis from view (New feature) - version 2019 and later
The secondary axis detection is now possible also from current user view.
10/30/2018
(69) Extract interface from object (New feature) - ADVANCED module is required - version 2019 and later
This function allow to extract an interface connection from an objecte imported in MillBox and use it in the replace library. It is possible also to import interface from .MBI files, the format used for the new CIMsystem Rhino Plug-in that allow to design new abutment interfaces.
10/30/2018
(68) Custom stabilizers offset (Configuration)
Now it's possible to change the offset on custom stabilizers, useful if the object is very small and the stabilizer can't touch on both sides.
10/30/2018
(67) Blanks order on selection (Configuration)
Some users asks to avoid to put blk files in usage order, to do this set "noBlkInSizeOrder=1" in localsettings.ini.
10/30/2018
(66) Collision control for nesting area (Configuration)
For some equipments this control may be not required, to disable it the new key "# No Nesting Control:" can be set in the equipment obj with these values: 2 don't consider exclusion area, 3 don't consider nesting area, 1 don't consider both.
10/30/2018
(65) Blank folder for shaped blanks (Configuration)
For shaped blanks defined with .cam file the default path for reading can be set in the .obj file of the equipment, the same key used for blk of premilled (# Ext.Imp. Blank local folder:").
10/30/2018
(64) Blk default save position (Configuration)
When a blk is saved at the end of calculation, it is stored as default in his size folder (under material name) or under product name (optional). If MillBox found another folder with machine name the blank will be saved inside.
10/26/2018
(63) Last blank rotation value saved (Configuration)
The value used to rotate blanks is now saved after every change. The default value is saved in localsettings.ini with the name of "defaultBlankRotAngle".
09/28/2018
(62) GPU nesting (New feature) - version 2019 and later
Optionally on preferences it's possible to activate GPU nesting, this feature will increase a lot the speed of nesting function. Currently it is applied from icon and after the import of an STL, not on preview dialog. The function has got a long test mode period to allow tests on different graphic cards.
09/28/2018
(61) Replace multiple abutments (New feature) - version 2019 and later
Now it's possible to select more then one abutment on the replace function.
09/28/2018
(60) Replace function (Existing Feature Change)
Increased speed on both replace function applied from icon and replace done automatically after import stl.
09/13/2018
(59) Used parts on blanks (New Feature)
Those information are now sent to SUM3D so if the blanks is saved from SUM3D it will contains also old used parts.
09/13/2018
(58) OBJ created by EGS scanners (Configuration)
Those .OBJ files contains extra information (material and object type) that are now managed by MillBox when this files are put as an argument of MillBox.exe call.
09/13/2018
(57) Input data from Lab3dExplorer (New Feature)
Identification Code (used, for example, to assign a specific finishing to an object) and markers for pins are imported and managed. Those data are saved by Lab3dExplorer in a .xml file.
09/01/2018
(56) Change milling order (New Feature)
If the project has an equipment with more blocks, it's possible to choose object that must be milled first, other objects will be moved in another project and loaded automatically after the start of toolpath calculation.
08/18/2018
(55) Pin semi-cuttable as default (Configuration)
It's possible to set all pins as semi-cuttable in preferences (for pins on equator this flag is ignored because this value is defined from other parameters).
08/03/2018
(54) Backup of empty project (Configuration)
If the customer try to create a backup of an empty project a warning will be shown. Added because lot of customers send back empty backups.
08/03/2018
(53) Equipment configuration (.OBJ file) (Configuration)
A warning is shown if user start a calculation when the blank thickness is not enough for current objects.
08/01/2018
(52) Custom stabilizers (Existing Feature Change)
Stabilizers custom can be defined for each material (previously it was a general parameter).
07/18/2018
(51) Warning blank thickness is not enough (New Feature)
A warning is shown if user start a calculation when the blank thickness is not enough for current objects.
07/18/2018
(50) Shortcut for red caps (Configuration)
CTRL+R will show / hide red caps.
07/18/2018
(49) Hybrid import information (Existing Feature Change)
If MillBox find that an Hybrid wasn't detected correctly it will show red caps and will inform the user. If MillBox is not sure that all holes are detected (for example there is a bridge with 3 elements and some holes are detected but may be more) MillBox will show a warning that can be closed with a checkbox for next imports. If MillBox is pretty sure that not holes are detected it will automatically uncheck this checkbox so the message will be shown. The checkbox can be set/unset on configuration.
07/06/2018
(48) Custom stabilizers (Existing Feature Change)
Stabilizers custom can be defined for each material (previously it was a general parameter).
07/18/2018
(47) Pin orientation (New Feature)
Pins connected to stabilizers can be orientated up and down. Pin must be added to the tooth object (not to the stabilizers) and orientation is done by dragging external side up and down.
07/06/2018
(46) Confirm of overwrite blk (Existing Feature Change)
When the blk to update at the end of the toolpath is less used the the one on the archive a confirm is requested. Now the message box has changed confirm buttons with Yes/No (before was V and X).
07/06/2018
(45) Material selection on strategy configuration (Existing Feature Change)
Previously options shown on list box, when selected a 'soft' or 'hard' material, expected that all materials under groud use the same. Since it is not so now it's possible to select a material under soft/hard to have options available for that specific material.
07/06/2018
(44) Custom stabilizers (New Feature)
This function allow to use any STL as stabilizer. The STL will be imported from a library that can be organized in subfolder with the material name assigned.
06/21/2018
(43) Replace on loading STL (Existing Feature Change)
In case the automatic replace function is used (soon after stl file import) now eventual abutment fit parameters (increase/decrease interface dimension and/or hole diameters) will also be considered.
06/21/2018
(42) Change hole diameter (Existing Feature Change)
In the previous version when hole diameter was increased the final result will not have the same value. Now the hole will be done with encreased diameter (but the mesh on MillBox will not be changed).
06/19/2018
(41) Description on shrinking factor (Configuration)
Text on shrinking factor reflects the setup configuration, so it's shrinkage if it is in percentage or scale if it is a value like 1.25.
06/19/2018
(40) offset extension on open side (Existing Feature Change)
Now the offset can be reduced manually dragging 2 3D controls, no input values are needed.
06/19/2018
(39) Warning for overwriting blk more used (New Feature)
If the user open an old project and recalculate it at the end MillBox will overwrite the blk file that may be more used then current project. Now MillBox detect the more use of saved blank and ask the user if he wants to continue or not.
05/28/2018
(38) Set machines available (Configuration)
On machines table configuration it's possible to hide the view of machines.
05/18/2018
(37) Curves functions on level configuration (Configuration)
It's possible to select curves functions to be visible in the toolbar.
05/18/2018
(36) Arguments to MillBox for loading (Configuration)
It's possible to pass .obj files as arguments to MillBox.exe to automatically load them at next new project. Now are managed also "NEWJOB=path" to load any file format to a new project and "ADDTOEXISTINGJOB=path" to load any file format to a project that already exists (same parameters as Sum3d).
05/18/2018
(35) rotate 180 degrees on Z axis (New Feature)
To rotate 180 degrees on Z axis (useful on 4 axis machines when sometimes only this rotation can be done due to angle limits) the user can double click on arrow for Z axis rotation.
05/18/2018
(34) pin on premilled (New Feature)
It's possible to customize position of pin created after import of premilled objects.
05/03/2018
(33) Import bite (Optimization)
Import bite is now faster then before
05/03/2018
(32) Log files (Configuration)
Log files for some operations (CAM calculation, Blanks saved, import STL) are saved in the LOG folder, and saved when a backup is created.
05/03/2018
(31) Import without external files (New Feature)
ConstructionInfo and pts files (and other externa files) are ignored. Currently this option disable multiimport.
04/18/2018
(30) Interproximal curves (New Feature)
Those curves are imported if defined in a file .pts
04/18/2018
(29) Copy - paste material settings (New Feature)
Two new buttons are added to copy pin configuration from one material to another one.
04/18/2018
(28) Apotea models flow (Existing Feature Change)
The hankie is now needed before starting toolpath, after applying it objects cannot be moved, also the hankie is extended to all objects.
04/18/2018
(27) Secondary axis view (New Feature)
If the user click the secondary axis arrow the view will change moving on the top of the arrow.
04/05/2018
(26) Fill on paint (New Feature)
Selecting the fill check the mesh inside the curve painted will be filled.
04/05/2018
(25) Paint function improvement (Existing Feature Change)
The paint function now is managed with UNDO - REDO and it is saved on the project.
03/30/2018
(24) Equipment collision control with squared blanks (Existing Feature Change)
Collision control with equipment is available even for sqared blanks (only if the equipment has not defined a position curve).
03/30/2018
(23) XYZ different scaling values for zirconia (Existing Feature Change)
Now this scale values is calculated correctly during calculation. XY values will be mediated and assigned to Z only on project, before calculating Z will be correctly rescaled. It is suggested to check the material residual simulation after calculation (on top and bottom side if the Z shrinking factor has big difference fromXY). Before (2017 version) the different scale factor was applied correctly only if object were not rotated.
03/30/2018
(22) Attachments on models (New Feature)
Attachments if created on a model object (type 5) without a secondary axis will be created using the view direction, this allow to specify areas to be milled in 5 axis quickly, an update on the strategy is needed to take advantages from this function.
03/19/2018
(21) Apotea models (New Feature)
Apotea models are managed with a complete process.
03/19/2018
(20) Advanced join function (New Feature)
This option allow an high quality mesh output for lasersintering and it's nearly 10 times faster. Available only with Windows 10 64 bit update at least at march 2017.
03/19/2018
(19) Cross and Y equipments management for premilled (New Feature)
Premilled equipments with cross or Y orientation are managed. Premilled positions must be placed along X axis and can have different angle positions.
03/19/2018
(18) Order reusable blank table (New Feature)
The reusable blank table can be automatically ordered by clicking the column lable. To apply 2 orders 2 labels must be clicked in correct order. For example if the user want blanks ordered by material, and inside he want an order by height he has to click first on height label, then to the material label. As before the user can change manually some row order by dragging first column. The order will be applied after MillBox restart.
02/27/2018
(17) Added Support Pin transparency when connected to stabilizers (New Feature)
Support Pins attached to Stabilizers will now display slightly transparent when they are being edited / selected.
02/19/2018
(16) Fixture rendered with slight transparency when obstructing object views (New Feature)
If the Equipment is rotated between the user and one or more objects it will be rendered slightly more transparent to allow the user to remain focused on the parts during nesting while eliminating the obstructive view of the holder.
02/19/2018
(15) Paint of used blanks area (Existing Feature Change)
Those areas is painted only on borders (previously was painted all in red).
02/19/2018
(14) Extra functions on object toolbar (New Feature)
It's possible to choose some extra functions to put inside object toolbar.
02/19/2018
(13) Blank borders and offset colors (Existing Feature Change)
Blank borders and offset colors now are displayed to be the same color as the blank.
01/30/2018
(12) Scale factor input (Existing Feature Change)
User can insert the shrinkage / enlargement factor with both syntax: 1.25 or 20, the value shown on the dialog (if edited) and on the bottom information toolbar are always represented with the syntax set in the configuration.
01/30/2018
(11) Pin parameters on configuration dialog (Configuration)
It's possible to set all pin parameters (dimension, number, shape behavior) in the configuration dialog. It's possible to decide if a material define parameters on configuration or they are picked from the blank depending if "Edit" button is checked or not. If a material, for example Zirconia, has parameters defined in configuration dialog they will be hidden in the blank table.
01/30/2018
(10) Scaling / Shrinkage factor in % - percentage (Existing Feature Change)
In MillBox's configuration it is now possible to change the scaling factor for zirconia from whole numbers to % (shrinkage factor), a scaling value of 1.25 corresponds to a shrinkage factor of 20%.
01/28/2018
(9) Engraving Text on support pins (New Feature)
It is now possible to write engraving text on support pins. Currently if text is added on a pin the tooth can be rotated only along the Z axis. To unlock rotation along other axes, the text must be removed first. Furthermore any pin with text on them cannot be moved and the shape cannot be modified.
01/28/2018
(8) Tooth information (New Feature)
The information icon is added to the tooth toolbar to see the file name and the number of elements contained.
01/28/2018
(7) Rectangular Support Pins / Stabilizer (New Feature)
Users can change the shape of support pins to rectangular. There is a new icon used to select them on the pins toolbar and there is a configuration setting on blank dialog. If pins are placed near the equator curve the shape will contour to the curve to reduce the chance of creating undercuts.
01/02/2018
(6) Count elements on object (New Feature)
It is possible to insert number of elements contained in an object on the report at the position @1305@/x@. To know number of elements of an object select it, press alt+enter then type "info".
01/02/2018
(5) Offset for frameworks (Existing Feature Change)
For this object type the offset will be increased where needed to don't create weak areas.
01/02/2018
(4) Vertical pin diameter (Configuration)
Vertical pin diameter set on tooth toolbar is saved for next pin creation (previously it was assigned the default value for horizontal pin).
01/02/2018
(3) Align objects to Z axis (New Feature)
Align the object selected (crown, abutment, hybrid abutment) to Z axis so it can be milled vertically and with 4 axis machines. Useful for objects where the axis is calculated manually. If the object has 2 axis clicking the function twice the other axis will be used to align.
01/02/2018
(2) Change step on wizard (Configuration)
User can change step even if it is inside another step parameters dialog. This configuration must be checked on settings, furthermore on some dialogs with substeps it is not available (while selecting blank on stl that require it, selecting, selecting used blanks).
01/02/2018
(1) Detection flipped objects (New Feature)
If an object with margin lines (crowns, bridges, anatomic crowns…) is detected flipped 180 degrees it will be automatically rotated and a message will be shown to inform the user on the function done.
