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Mastercam X7 Maintenance Update 2 ReadMe
Please review this ReadMe file for last-minute product information about Mastercam X7 Maintenance
Update 2 (MU2). Please report any problems to qc@mastercam.com.
Operating Systems Supported in X7
Saving to Previous Versions
Using New Backplot in Mastercam Simulator
Importing Inventor Drawing (.IDW) files into Mastercam
Issues Addressed in Mastercam X7 Maintenance Update 2
Issues Addressed in Mastercam X7 Service Pack 2
Issues Addressed in Mastercam X7
Additional Resources
Operating Systems Supported in X7
With the release of X7, we are dropping support of the Windows XP and Vista operating systems.
With X7, we will only support Windows 7 and Windows 8. Windows 7 support will be for both 32-bit and
64-bit. Windows 8 support will be 64-bit only.
Saving to Previous Versions
Mastercam X7 does not allow you to save to a previous version Mastercam format. Use an alternate file
format if you must revert to an earlier version of Mastercam. IGES, STEP, and Parasolid are examples of
the available formats. Your geometry is saved with no toolpaths or solids history.
Using New Backplot in Mastercam Simulator
If you would like to use the new Backplot mode available in Mastercam Simulator by default, you can
make this change through the Mastercam Advanced Configuration dialog box.
1. Click Start, All Programs, Mastercam X7, Utilities, Advanced Configuration.
2. Select Mastercam X7 from the version drop-down at the top of the dialog box.
3. Select Backplot from the Mastercam Properties tree control.
4. Select Disable from the list next to the Backplot option.
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Importing Inventor Drawing (.IDW) files into Mastercam
Autodesk has released a Service Pack (SP1) for both Inventor 2014 and InventorView 2014 that
corrects a defect which prevents Mastercam users from opening Inventor Drawing (.IDW) files in any
release of Mastercam. The service packs are available from the Autodesk website:
Inventor 2014 SP1:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=22322619&linkID=9242019
Inventor View 2014 SP1:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=22333045
Mastercam requires that customers who wish to import Autodesk Inventor files have either Autodesk
Inventor or Autodesk InventorView installed.
Mastercam X7 Maintenance Update 2 (MU2) includes many bug fixes, including the following list:
Category Description Bug Numbers
File, Converters Added support for Spatial R24.
File, Converters Fixed crash on opening STEP files with non-standard STEP
file formatting.
D-08544, D-08522
File, Converters Fixed issue with DWG and DXF mask option. D-09238
File, Converters Fixed issue with geometry coming from a DWG file. D-09336
Machine Simulation Fixed transparent attribute for machine components in
Simulation.
D-08352

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Mastercam Simulator Can now save STL files using Japanese characters in file
name.
D-08280
Mastercam Simulator Fixed Index Out of Bounds of Array error. D-08339
Mastercam Simulator Stop Condition message now properly supports Japanese
characters.
D-08364
Mastercam Simulator Corrected issue with tool numbers in Move List. D-08586
Mastercam Simulator When there is a WCS associated with the stock, selecting the
stock by picking corners of geometry no longer puts the
resulting stock someplace other than where it was selected.
D-08704
Mastercam Simulator Fixed issue with Simulator window freezing after
verification.
D-08810
Settings, Configuration Setting the default Wire machine in Configuration now
works properly.
D-06676
Solids Fixed issues with converting solids to surfaces. D-09567, D-08827
Toolpaths, FBM Fixed an issue with the FBM tool library. D-08991
Toolpaths, Lathe Lathe circle operations now properly include C and Y axis
options.
D-06979
Toolpaths, Lathe Added an option to control whether the tool moves in feed
or rapid motion when it is retracting from the part for tool
inspection.
D-08774
Toolpaths, Multiaxis Fixed a crash in multiaxis toolpaths. D-08535
Toolpaths, Probe Fixed the selection options for point selection B-20041
Toolpaths, Probe Fixed an issue with the wrong WCS being used after
regeneration.
D-08545, D-07822
Tools Import Folder no longer ignoring .TOOLDB files. B-21745
Tools Coolant setting now properly retained after using the
Refresh button in Tool Manager.
D-08656
Tools Sequential tool numbering now working properly when
importing operations.
D-08687
Tools Tool number now retained after drag and drop operation. D-08700
Tools Fixed crash on File Open for specific files. D-08823
Tools Import DXF file now properly sets cutting depth for flat
endmill.
D-09192
Tools Tool material no longer being changed to carbide if set to
HSS in a previous version.
D-09193
Tools Tool projection now retained correctly when switching
rows in Tool Manager.
D-09194
Tools Editing a Mill tool holder no longer causes Lathe operations
to be marked dirty.
D-09195
Tools Duplicate tools no longer showing up after editing assembly
in Tool Manager.
D-09448
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Mastercam X7 Maintenance Update 1 (MU1) includes many bug fixes, including the following list:
Analyze Analyze function now reporting the correct dimension
when used while creating a bounding box.
D-07777
CHooks API Fixed an issue with the pre-file save callback. D-07700
Code Expert Added file size, line, and column number to status bar. B-16152
Code Expert Removed unnecessary message when cycling through tools
and syncs.
B-16154
Code Expert Allows you to save NC files without an extension to support
some controls.
B-16853
Code Expert External Application button no longer available if not
configured.
D-05560
Code Expert Editor date and time now correctly displays localized date
and time.
D-06294
Create, Endpoints Create Point Endpoint now creating points on all endpoints
even if the chain is oriented in Left/Right Side WCS
D-06443
Create, Turn Profile Turn Profile correctly creates the lower profile when the
WCS is set to Right. Also addressed Cplane issues and
alternate axis.
D-06423, D-05869
Display Corrected an issue with turning viewsheets on and off for
incoming files.
D-05949
Display Lathe Adjust Stock function correctly highlights the stock. D-06937, D-07251
Display Solids no longer go dark when rotated or viewed at certain
angles.
D-07810
Display Fixed issues with graphic display when using custom WCS. D-08113
Display Viewsheets now store only visible levels. B-16150
Display Main viewsheets no longer have bookmarks. B-16151
File, General Opening an MCX-5 file no longer crashes Mastercam. B-19670
File, General SimAccess now respecting non-default Mastercam Shared
folder path.
D-05557
File, General Project Manager now saving NCI file to the correct folder. D-06957
File, Translators Updated the SolidWorks file translator to support
SolidWorks 2014 SP0.
B-19886
File, Translators Updated STEP read/write translator files to address a
number of issues, including problems when opening STEP
files as surfaces.
D-03183, D-04351,
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File, Translators Addressed issues with the Unigraphics file importer,
including bringing in empty part files and problems with
annotations.
D-06527, D-06560
File, Translators Improved Unigraphics file import. D-06670, D-07355
File, Translators Improved Parasolid file import. D-06803
File, Translators Importing Parasolid files with trimmed surfaces handles
small surfaces better.
D-07217
File, Translators Corrected handling of Paper Space viewports in AutoCAD
file import.
D-08010
File, Update Folder Supports special characters correctly in file names. D-06325
General Fixed issue with Tool Manager and Code Expert due to a
missing registry key.
D-07563
Lathe Toolpaths Cview utility no longer looking for an X5 file in X7. D-06453
Lathe Toolpaths, Adjust
Stock
Stock displays correctly when clicking Adjust Stock in
Rough parameters tab.
D-07251
Lathe Toolpaths, Stock
Flip
No longer deleting geometry. D-07142
Machine Simulation X6 XML files now recognized correctly in X7. D-05987
Machine Simulation Hurco 5-axis machine now supported correctly in Machine
Simulation.
D-06388
Machine Simulation Binned files now supported in Machine Simulation. D-06522
Mastercam Simulator Improved lighting in Mastercam Simulator, particularly for
white backgrounds.
B-17395
Mastercam Simulator Displays correct compensation in control on Router
toolpaths.
D-07158
Mastercam Simulator No longer displays a gouge if compensation is set to Control
for Groove Finish toolpath.
D-04933
Mastercam Simulator Displays block drills with the correct tool tip angle. D-05066
Mastercam Simulator Removed leftover image of the selected STL file when
selecting File, New.
D-05989
Mastercam Simulator Maintains part display integrity during verification of
center drill toolpath.
D-05179
Mastercam Simulator Tool changing tool planes in a transform operation no
longer appears to crash through the part.
D-06033
Mastercam Simulator A Toolpath Nesting operation that has different tools used
in different nested operations now displays the correct
tools in Mastercam Simulator.
D-06073
Mastercam Simulator A "zero length" warning no longer displays when trying to
verify the first operation.
D-06086
Mastercam Simulator Setting the Save as STL tolerance to the default value 0.001
does not cause an error.
D-06108
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Mastercam Simulator Cleaned up memory issue in Verify in 32-bit environment. D-06243
Mastercam Simulator Non-top WCS no longer reports the warning Op #1 has
undercuts! Switch to 5 axis to get correct results when
there are no undercuts in the operation.
D-06255
Mastercam Simulator Addressed a Verify issue with surface flowline toolpaths
that did not include a holder definition.
D-06524
Mastercam Simulator Fixed an issue with supporting C-axis drill operations. D-07154
Mastercam Simulator Mastercam Simulator now supports custom tools properly
in a transform operation.
D-08008
Mill Toolpaths, 2D HST 2D HST smoothing was being applied after comp in control
optimization, introducing small arcs that optimization
targets and removes. Smoothing now happens prior to
comp in control optimization.
99205
Mill Toolpaths, Edit
Common Parameters
Editing the retract value for Mill and Drill toolpaths is now
being processed correctly.
40340
Mill Toolpaths, Finish
Contour
Correctly scaling Finish Contour toolpaths. D-07209
Mill Toolpaths,
Multiaxis, Project
Displays images correctly for Cut Pattern types for Project
Curves toolpath.
D-04743
Mill Toolpaths, FBM
Drill
Selecting "Use this tool for all spot drill operations", clicking
the "Select Tools" button and then clicking the green check
mark or red exit button to exit the library no longer causes
Mastercam to crash.
D-06042
Mill Toolpaths, HST HST Area Clearance operation no longer freezes during
regeneration.
D-07341
Mill Toolpaths,
Multiaxis, Blade Expert
Tool axis now oriented correctly in the toolpath. D-02152
Mill Toolpaths,
Multiaxis, Blade Expert
Fixed an issue when generating a Morph Between Shroud
and Hub blade finish toolpath.
D-06587
Mill Toolpaths, Surface
Toolpaths
Legacy surface toolpaths correctly support the option to
search the tool library when entering a tool number.
D-07469
Toolpaths
Fixed regeneration problem with Surface Finish Contour
toolpath.
D-07534
Toolpaths
Fixed issues with lead moves in Surface Finish Contour and
Pocket toolpaths.
D-07793, D-08019
Toolpaths
Surface Finish Contour no longer violating the surfaces with
the Flats option selected.
D-07838
Toolpaths
Fixed an issue with Surface Rough Pocket toolpaths when
selecting the Quick Zigzag option.
D-07891
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Correctly creates a transform/mirror when Source is set to
Geometry.
110038
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Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Mirroring a 2D Swept from NCI toolpath no longer
generates a lot of unnecessary tool motion.
110300
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Transform Mirror no longer flips the scallop cut order. 110360
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Transform Mirror toolpath no longer changing the retract
motion.
110769, D-06470
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Fixed an increase in rapid moves on mirrored toolpaths. 113227
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
X4 or earlier MCX files with transformed toolpaths
regenerate correctly without changing the XY coordinates
in the NC code.
D-06450
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Transform Mirror correctly supports 5-axis toolpaths. D-06644, D-06478
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Transform Rotate toolpath now maintains the chain
direction of the original chain.
D-06972
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Transform Translate using the NCI Source option caused
some arc moves to be going the wrong direction.
D-07058, D-07587
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Toolpath compensating to the correct side when using
Source Geometry.
D-07550
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
The Delta field of the Transform toolpath dialog is now
properly disabled when appropriate.
D-07273, D-07015
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Corrected the cut direction and start point when using
Geometry as source for Transform Translate.
D-07957
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Improved results when using Geometry as a source for
Transform Mirror.
D-07973, D-07974,
D-07984
Mill Toolpaths,
Transform
Can now enter a negative number for the Work offset
increment value.
D-07988
Mill-Turn Removed automatic B-angle setting. B-16559
Mill-Turn Cleaned up incorrect syncs caused by moving operations. B-17579
Mill-Turn Ignores stock model view when look for inconsistent WCS. B-18385
Mill-Turn For parts with a non-0 ID, the cutoff X coordinate now
defaults to the minimum radius under the tool at the cutoff
Z coordinate.
B-19078
Nesting Nesting Results XML file now includes the part file name. B-19711
Operations Manager If you drag and drop a tool into an operation, the active
turret and spindle number info of the tool is no longer
overwriting the current turret and spindle number of the
operation.
D-08055
Probe Added support for Siemens controls

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Probe Probe for Heidenhain now posting macros in correct
location.
D-06312
Probe Fixed issues with posting probing operations D-07486, B-19977
Probe Adjusted Tool Settings menu to better support localization
and customization.

Stock Model Addressed an issue when selecting operations in the Stock
Model dialog box.
D-08337
Toolpaths Fixed a bug in the Smoothing filter that could cause
toolpath points to be dropped, introducing a gouge.
B-16009
Toolpaths Removed unnecessary text about safety zone enabled on
Tool parameter pages.
D-06174
Toolpaths Probe now available in the Toolpaths menu for Mill Level 2
and Router Plus customers.
D-07137
Tools Fixed duplicate tool checking in Import Operations. B-19375
Tools Imported operations no longer causing tool assembly to
report as changed.
B-19788
Tools When importing multiple operations using the same tool,
Mastercam is no longer creating a new tool for each
operation.
B-19852
Tools The tool library extension is no longer overridden when
working with .TOOLS-7 files.
B-19861
Tools Updating an X6 Lathe tool library with custom tools now
correctly retains custom tool data.
B-19862
Tools Corrected an issue with lollipop cutter definition. B-19875
Tools Update Folder now carries over the manufacturer's tool
code in the Parameters tab of each tool when updating a
Lathe tool library.
B-20035
Tools Fixed a problem with adding a Lathe custom tool to the part
list after editing the tool definition.
B-20036
Tools Update Folder now updates custom tools from a Lathe tool
library.
B-20037
Tools Prevents point reordering when a custom tool is imported
from a DXF, which caused arcs to be drawn incorrectly and
appear flat.
D-05569
Tools Projection of custom tools now displays consistently in
Tool Manager and Mastercam Simulator.
D-06062
Tools When the shoulder length equals the tool length, the Tool
Projection in the Holder Parameters no longer shows an
error and a very tight interval for Tool Projection.
D-06150
Tools FBM preferred tool now showing up in the preferred tool
list window.
D-06288

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Tools When a tool is used by multiple operations, double clicking,
editing, and electing to create a new tool is no longer
editing the original tool and then not updating the original
toolpath.
D-06356
Tools Custom tools now being created correctly in TOOLDB files. D-06800
Tools Prevented infinite loop caused by holders with zero length
segments.
D-07333
Tools Changing the overall length of a custom tool no longer
causing a crash.
D-07342
Tools Selecting holders for imported operations no longer
causing a crash.
D-07557
Tools Fixed an issue with tool assemblies and composite holders
being read in from Tool Manager.
D-07531
Tools Custom tool in TOOLDB file now recognized in Verify and
Backplot.
D-07562
Tools Defining a custom tool using an MCX file produces more
consistent results.
D-07901
View Manager Fixed an issue with the Display column in the View
Manager.
D-08129
WCS View origin set correctly back to 0,0,0 using button in View
Manager.
D-07093
Mastercam X7 Service Pack 2 includes many bug fixes, including the following list:
Code Expert Fixed an issue with Find and Replace D-05915
Code Expert Fixed an issue with posting 5-axis operations on systems
running localized Windows
D-06335
Mastercam Simulator Nesting toolpath operations with different tools used in
different operations will now display correctly
D-06073
Mastercam Simulator Fixed various issues with 5-axis toolpath simulation D-06168, D-05929
Mastercam Simulator Fixed an issue with tools causing a Zero length warning
message
D-06086
Mastercam Simulator The toolpath and tool display of a surface finish toolpath
with a transformation operation will no longer be
corrupted when the holder is not defined
D-06524
Mill Toolpaths, 2D
Contour
Fixed an issue where the Invalid tool motion warning was
output incorrectly
D-05821
Mill Toolpaths, 3D HST Fixed an issue where the toolpath was not generated
correctly when using an engrave tool
D-05973
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Mill Toolpaths, Drill and
Circle
Fixed an issue with the All button during drill point
selection
D-06173
Mill Toolpaths, Safety
Zone
When opening a pre-X7 part file, multiaxis operations will
assume the values of the former machine group safety zone
and non-multiaxis operations will have their clearance
values adjusted to effect the same movement as was
experienced in the earlier versions of Mastercam
D-06349
Tools Fixed an issue when adding the same tool multiple times
causes a corrupt tool warning to display
B-17237
Tools Changing the holder on a tool in an operation no longer
affects other tools in different operations
D-06379
Tools Fixed an issue with Tool Projection in the Holders page of a
toolpath when the tool's shoulder length equaled the tool's
overall length
D-06150
Mastercam X7 Service Pack 1 includes many bug fixes, including the following list:
File, Translators Fixed an issue with the EPS translator
Mastercam Simulator Verify is now displaying the correct stock when switching
between machine groups
D-05039
Mastercam Simulator Boring bar displays properly D-05885
Mastercam Simulator Groove finish no longer gouges when set to compensation
in control
D-04933
Mastercam Simulator Custom holder displays correctly when file reopens D-04657
Mastercam Simulator Stock setup in Backplot/Verify Options resets when you
start a new file
D-04906
Mastercam Simulator Stock change from Backplot/Verify Options picked up
correctly by Verify
D-05677
Mastercam Simulator Fixed problem with tool gouging between transform
operations on different tool planes
D-06033
Mill Toolpaths, Drill Fixed an issue with drill operation custom parameters so
the checkbox to turn custom parameters on or off works
correctly
D-06148
Mill Toolpaths,
Multiaxis
Fixed an issue with the Holder page for multiaxis toolpaths
and eliminated an Improper argument encountered error
D-06175
Mill Toolpaths, Peel Fixed an issue with mapping the micro lift height from
legacy files to the micro lift height in the new X7 Peel
toolpath
D-06019

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Mill Toolpaths, Peel Fixed an issue with mapping the rounding radius from
legacy files to the minimum toolpath radius in the new X7
Peel toolpath
D-06021
Stock Model Fixed an issue with incorrect display of stock model results D-06171
Issues Addressed in Mastercam X7
Mastercam X7 includes many bug fixes, including the following list:
AutoCursor Fixed docking inconsistencies of the ribbon bar 103757
ActiveReports Setup Sheet Cleanup of issues 102413, 72867
Analyze, Angle Addressed issues with angle reporting 110001, 110101
Analyze Angle Cleaned up values when switching between 2D and
C-plane.
112311
Analyze, Chain Addressed a dialog issue that could lead to improper
reporting of information
100969
Analyze, Entity Properties After changing Geometry size with the Analyze,
Entity Properties function, the geometry is now
drawn correctly.
105307
Analyze, Test Surfaces and
Solids
Improved checking solids for small sliver faces and
surfaces
107074
Backplot Fixed cycle time display. 110460
C-Hooks, Asphere Confirmed that C-Hook can run in Design and Lathe. 99091
Create, Autosync Removed confusion over selection of Solid bodies
and faces
102461
Create, Autosync Resolved Undo issues after running AutoSync 100196
Create, Autosync Corrected errant branch lines 100198
Create, Bounding Box Made surface evaluation more accurate 1548
Create, Chamfer Correctly prompting for a 2D solution depth 105939
Create, Letters Fix for text creation 105106
Create, Rectangular Shapes Fillet and Rotation fields now remember their last
values for the session
97066
Create, Point Fixed a crash in Create point segment 100272
Create, Surface, Fillet Surfaces
to Surfaces
Addressed problems with bad trim results among
other things.
18591, 19578,
81425, 69345,
45850, 48148,
65943, 111434,
63296, 50274,
29301, 21360
Create, Surface, Fillet Surfaces
to Surfaces
Addressed a problem with a bad trim result 97242
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Create, Surface, Net Surface Addressed sequence issues affecting some curves 102203
Create, Surface, Offset Surfaces Addressed a display issue. 111304
Create, Surface, Surface from
Solid
Improved surface creation from solids 82969, 96580,
36272, 55399,
109101
Create, Surface, Surface from
Solid
Improved the results. 111416
Create, Surface, Swept Improved handling of splines and curves for surface
generation
108643, 108642
Create, Surface, Swept Improved error reporting when improper geometry
is used
70629
Create, Surface, Trim Surface
to a Plane
Cleaned up trimming when splitting surfaces 80748
to Surface
Improved trimming surfaces to curves 108105, 100185,
58790, 26907,
35822, 97500,
108482, 25863
to Surface
Cleaned up inaccuracies in the results 108482
Create, Surface, Untrim
Surfaces
Corrected problems with Untrim not working in
several cases where multiple trims existed on the
same parent surface.
61733, 77124,
109229
Create, Turn Profile Fixed accuracy issues while reworking the interface 110169, 110378,
110633, 110634
Display Auto highlight now correctly highlighting spline
edges
106492
Edit, Trim/Break Minor clean-up 106580, 106271
File, Merge/Pattern Improved import of Solids 106545
File, Open Fixed an issue with a custom control definition being
replaced during File Open.
111485
File, Save Addressed a problem with appending an asterisk
onto a control definition file name during saving.
107618
File, Translators Export to IGES no longer loses surfaces. 26866
File, Translators Fixed issue with saving a solid as an ACIS version 13
or 17 file.
30319
File, Translators Fixed error when opening DXF file as solids. 103764
File, Translators Fixed issues with opening .IDW and SolidWorks files
with multiple sheets.
106972, 97399,
41890
File, Translators Attached DWG files now open correctly in
Mastercam.
107139, 101261,
24797
File, Translators Attached Unigraphics file no longer causes a crash. 107687
File, Translators Solid in Pro/E file comes in as correct color. 108472
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File, Translators Spline entity in attached file no longer converted
into a line when read into Mastercam.
108566
File, Translators Fixed problem where DWG did not read in properly
in both X6 and X7.
108719
File, Translators The attached Inventor part file now opens in
Mastercam X6 or X7.
109132
File, Translators Fixed issue with opening specific IGES file. 109230
File, Translators Saving a file name that contains special German
characters as a STEP file no longer causes
Mastercam to crash.
109547
File, Translators Fixed issues with saving and opening STEP files with
special characters.
109854, 109547
File, Translators Fixed an import issue with DWG and DXF files 109966, 100244
File, Translators Inventor assembly files no longer report errors with
topology failure.
110002
File, Translators Pro/E files now open correctly in Mastercam. 110593, 102764
File, Translators Fixed crash when trying to open a SolidEdge file that
opens in X5 MU1 and SolidWorks 2012.
111226
File, Translators Fixed imported Pro E file missing fillet faces in X7. 111694
File, Translators Surface colors are now being imported with
attached Step file
111825
File, Translators Extra arcs are now being created successfully
around hatch labels.
112420
General Selection Fixed an issue with drill point selection. 97354
Installation Fixed issue with message "Please wait while
Windows configures Mastercam X".
71932
Lathe Toolpaths Addressed issue with locking feed rates 101843
Lathe Toolpaths The Lathe stock boundary is drawn behind the
geometry, so you can see the geometry.
102292
Lathe Toolpaths Lathe Dynamic Rough no longer cuts all the way
around the selected groove geometry.
107187
Lathe Toolpaths Fixed motion for Dynamic Rough toolpath. 107226
Lathe Toolpaths Dynamic Rough regenerates correctly after being
marked dirty due to a geometry change.
107338
Lathe Toolpaths Stock boundary being calculated correctly on parts
using custom WCS.
110364
Lathe Toolpaths, Canned Lathe canned turning cycle ASCII NCI output writes
the correct Gcode 999 prior to the finish profile
toolchange information block.
100520
Lathe Toolpaths, Canned Deleting geometry from a Canned Rough and
rechaining all the geometry no longer gives a
"Operation with same ID number exists" error.
107638
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Lathe Toolpaths, Cutoff Value entered into the Chamfer Height field stays
there.
106872
Lathe Toolpaths, Drill Fixed an issue with WCS and tool origin. 100199
Lathe Toolpaths, Drill The drill heights should only change when the
values are absolute, not incremental.
100325
Lathe Toolpaths, Finish Fixed a crash. 101389
Lathe Toolpaths, Finish Change at Point, Manual Entry, in Lathe Finish now
outputs the manual entry text that was entered.
109232
Lathe Toolpaths, Groove The tool no longer traces the same path twice in a
specific area, and the stock is not left in another area
on the part after the toolpath completed.
38074
Lathe Toolpaths, Groove Toolpath no longer gouges the part. 38075
Lathe Toolpaths, Groove Lathe rough groove toolpath no longer uses the
stock clearance twice.
97228
Lathe Toolpaths, Groove Addressed issue with part collision. 102358
Lathe Toolpaths, Groove Defining a groove with 3 lines calculates correctly
when using a custom WCS.
107103
Lathe Toolpaths, Groove Groove toolpath no longer violates the chain when
the C dimension (insert radius) is set to 0.0.
109616
Lathe Toolpaths, Point Changes are maintained when using the Geometry
branch to edit a Lathe Point op and using the 'Move'
button.
106497
Lathe Toolpaths, Plunge In the Plunge Turn toolpath, if there is no material to
rough, but the 'Rough" option is selected in the
toolpath parameters, the NCI file that gets created is
now correct.
101695
Lathe Toolpaths, Plunge Plunge turn operation moves correctly around part
between roughing and finishing passes.
106025
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough In Lathe Rough with zigzag, it is common to turn the
lead out move off. In some situations the tool will
scrape along the part on the way back to the start of
the next pass. The tool should retract away from the
part and rapid back to the start of the next pass then
feed on to start the pass.
97115
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Fixed an issue with collisions during tool inspection. 97388
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Lathe Rough Toolpath no longer builds unnecessary
motion and causes an unorthodox stepover
97496
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Fixed an issue with lathe rough ops using zig zag, at
an angle, with tool inspection.
97533
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Lathe Rough no longer reports a collision after it is
rather deep in the groove.
99638
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Fixed issue where last pass of a toolpath re-cuts the
previous pass
103759
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Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Fixed variable depth roughing routine. 103897
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Last roughing pass calculates correctly from stock,
eliminating air cutting.
106931
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Defining rough direction/angle from a line or 2
points now calculates correctly when using a custom
WCS.
107101
Lathe Toolpaths, Rough Improved motion when using Dynamic Rough on a
bottom turret.
107341
Mill - API Peck Drill cycles have been fixed. Peck1, Peck2, and
Peck Clearance parameters are now available via the
NET API.
107041
Mill Toolpaths Fixed an issue with drive/check surface selection. 103265
Mill Toolpaths Check Holder C-Hook works correctly in Mill Level 1 105049
Mill Toolpaths Create Fillets C-Hook (64-bit) no longer creates a
corrupt toolpath fillet mesh entity.
106168
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Toolpath now marked dirty after trimming a drive
surface
32870
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D It is no longer possible to create a "clean" surface
operation with no Drive Surfaces.
54072
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Rest mill op gets marked dirty when previous
operation does
90569
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Fixed drill reference point clearance height bug 100966
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Start Hole and AutoDrill: tool library selection
allows for tools-6 files, along with tools-5 or
TOOLSDB files
101382
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Addressed different check surface results 103264
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Micro lift moves no longer violating the inner chain 104544
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Addressed issue with Mill Vertical Walls (3D HST) 104860
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Output 3D arc moves produces arcs instead of lines 105452
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Fixed vertical arc entry at rapid 106582
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Router Block Drill Selection working properly 107222
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Addressed issue with 3D HST corner rounding 107882
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Finish-Blend no longer fails on small part with tight
tolerance
108821
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Fixed small lead in/out values 109105
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D Stock to leave on walls value improvement 109527
Mill Toolpaths, 2D/3D HST-Horizontal fixed big negative stock to leave on
wall
110172
Mill Toolpaths, 2D Contour Contour with 'tabs' on arc issue fixed 97130
Mill Toolpaths, 2D Contour Fixed Contour comp in control multi-pass gouge bug 97192
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Mill Toolpaths, 2D Contour Fixed chains not being machined properly 97227
Mill Toolpaths, 2D Contour Contour tabs no longer causing ramped moves 105816
Mill Toolpaths, 2D Contour 2D Contour plunge rate change no longer making op
dirty
106360
Mill Toolpaths, 2D Contour Contour Type in the Contour toolpath being
maintained when switching between topics
110531
Mill Toolpaths, 2D HST Fixed issue with 2D HST vertical lead arcs and
multiple machining regions
103078
Mill Toolpaths, 2D HST Fixed island facing gouge 103903
Mill Toolpaths, 2D HST Fixed 2D HST Planes issue 10896
Mill Toolpaths, 2D HST 2D HST op no longer fails to regen with depth cuts
enabled
109836
Mill Toolpaths, Circle Mill Fixed Circle Mill depth cuts clearance height bug 95748
Mill Toolpaths, Circle Mill Fixed Circle Mill feed rate override with multiple
operations bug
106546
Mill Toolpaths, Circle Mill Fixed Circle Mill crash bug 106721
Mill Toolpaths, Circle Mill Fixed Circle Mill feed rate override bug 108425
Mill Toolpaths, Circle Mill Fixed Circle Mill finish clearance height bug 108498
Mill Toolpaths, Drill and Point Fixed toolpath selection issue when
adding/removing points.
37141
Mill Toolpaths, Drill and Point Improved point selection interaction. 37521
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Addressed bad pocket entry in Dynamic Area 60899
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Dynamic Area no longer fails due to bug in chaining 101696
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed OptiCore linking collision 103760
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Rest material adjustment controls no longer greyed
out in OptiRest
103948
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Rest material adjustment controls work when stock
model OP is selected
103949
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed HST OptiRoughing Incremental Clearance
collision
104237
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed Dynamic Core gouge 104544
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed OptiCore gouge 104959
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Addressed OptiCore step-up re-cut 105590
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti OptiRest no longer ignores stock model 106906
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed issue with incorrect motion in Dynamic Rest 107113
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Addressed OptiCore gouge from X6 MU2 108022
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Position codes for axis substitution coming out
correctly for dynamic contour rough passes.
108555
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed regen issue 110875
Mill Toolpaths, Dynamic/Opti Fixed bad toolpath transform result. 111961
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Mill Toolpaths, FBM Selected tool no longer changing after a regen 109083
Mill Toolpath, Helix Bore Helix Bore no longer allows tool larger than hole 104856
Mill Toolpaths, Horizontal Fixed motion not being generated. 73625
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid No longer missing flat area near bottom of part 72793
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid Fixed failure to machine bottom flat areas. 77446
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid Fixed failure to machine top and bottom flats. 78198
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid HST Hybrid does not generate duplicate raw passes 105988
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid The attached file no longer returns to origin through
the model causing a gouge.
106846
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid Fixed Hybrid computation error 106938
Mill Toolpaths, Hybrid HST Hybrid generates toolpath 107394
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Fixed curve Lead In/Out issue so the tool no longer
begins feeding from the Retract plane.
95856
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Depth cuts by contour now works for flow5ax (and
msurf5ax & port5ax).
96981
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Multiaxis swarf toolpath, when calling the chaining
dialog, is no longer changing the syncing option
default.
97053
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Fixed an issue with selecting trimmed surfaces for
Swarf 5-axis toolpath.
97224
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Fixed an issue with tool axis control reporting no
chains.
99090
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Addressed retract issue between rough and finish
passes when using multiple curves and Keep Tool
Down option.

Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Addressed Curve 5-axis issue where the initial
toolpath retracts to the clearance plane, but after
regen, it retracts to the retract plane.
108079
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Curve 5-axis - fixed problem with level regen not
getting marked dirty.
108825
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Fixed crash when enabling Curve 5-axis roughing. 110457
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Tool is no longer retracting to the "Clearance" value
in-between roughing passes when "Use clearance
only at start and end of operation" is enabled.
109797
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Tool is now retracting to "Clearance" value when
"Use clearance only at the start and end of
operation" is not enabled.
109798
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Fixed incorrect results when using the tool axis
option "Relative to Direction".
111207
Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis Using Start Point Dynamic in the Chain Manager on a
closed spline no longer causes Mastercam to hang
when regenerating.
112631
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Mill Toolpaths, Multiaxis,
Curve
Clearance value is now being used on re-position
moves when "Depth Cut Order" is set to "By Depth".
112473
Curve
Fixed incorrect feed move across to start of multiple
curves with depth cuts.
112568
Curve
Background of image now matches the rest of the
interface.
110757
Flow5ax
When depth cuts are set to "by depth" and "keep
tool down", Mastercam no longer crashes.
112655
Swarf
Fixed Mastercam crashing when choosing "Keep
Tool Down" then regenerating toolpath.
112617
Swarf
Mastercam now generates consistent toolpaths
when using Trim to Stock with 5 Axis Swarf
Toolpath.
104450
Mill Toolpaths, Parallel Fixed failure with big negative stock value. 112329
Mill Toolpaths, Pocket Offset issue fixed 110889
Mill Toolpaths, Safety Zone No longer getting odd Safety Zone moves at start
and end of each pass on Flow 5x toolpath.
111415
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Fixed stock model regen issues 84848, 109032
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Fixed stock model crash 85052
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Stock model now produces correct results 97550, 105487,
108502
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Fixed various stock model issues 100356, 100784
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Stock model supports depth cuts w/ slot cutter 105061
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Fixed stock model processing loop 108649
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Addressed issue with Stock model failing to process
(32-bit)
108723
Mill Toolpaths, Stock Model Fixed failure with custom tool shape. 112329
Mill Toolpaths, Transform Transform Mirror results in correct toolpath. 96279
Mill Toolpaths, Transform Fixed transform translate issue 105499
Mill Toolpaths, Transform Fixed bad rectangular transform 109574
Nesting Clean up small issues reported by users 103896, 102769,
107621, 102808,
103267, 103727
Posts The round_opt$ is no longer crashing Mastercam. D-04505
Posts The full arc not being output to NC issue was due to
a rounding issue. MP will now flag user when it
drops arc output in error log.
111084
Posts MP parameter is now output when running a MP
setup sheet (.SET) twice in a row.
108430
Settings, Configuration Selecting "Same As" under Chain Feature no longer
locks up Mastercam
105050
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Solids, Face/Feature Colors Corrected saving and reloading of face colors 101693
Solids, Fillet, Fillet Chains Identified and corrected a solid ops file corruption 109432
Solids, From Surfaces New version of Parasolids addressed some of these
problems.
51215, 71531,
2497
Solids Layout Fixed issues with Zig Zag Sectioning 36758, 39011,
97506, 97515
Solids, Primitives Primitives now support the current C-plane 109618
Solids, Revolve Determined this was a tolerance issue 111116
Solids, Solids Manager Addressed a corruption in the solid ops file 100829
Toolpath Manager, Drill Point
Manager
"Change at point" is calculating the Depth
incrementally when "Incremental" is selected for the
Depth in the Drill parameters.
35991
Toolpath Manager, Edit
Common Parameters
Edit Common Parameters now changes the home
position.
60525
Toolpath Manager, Edit
Common Parameters
Fixed issue with changing the tool origin for Lathe
toolpaths.
103804
Toolpath Manager, Setup Sheet Various issues with Setup Sheet have been corrected 105490, 104735,
102064
Toolpath Manager, Stock Setup Fixed a crash issue with the Lathe Stock Setup dialog
if you go to the "Tool Settings" Tab and use the
Select button in the Material group box.
100827
Toolpath Manager, Toolpath
Editor
When selecting a point in the toolpath editor, the
position of the selected point is now correct.
97139
Toolpath Nesting Various issues with Toolpath Nesting have been
identified and corrected
102356, 104604,
102544
Tools, 3rd Party Developer Fixed custom lathe tools causing debug version of
Mastercam to crash.
109365
Tools Fixed problem with editing tools in multiple
operations.
101765
Tools Editing tool angle no longer affects other operations. 110380
Tools Fixed the update folder backup original file
functionality when a duplicate file is encountered.
112672
Tools, Custom When creating a custom groove tool from the
attached file, it no longer gives out the incorrect
width of the insert.
110028
Tools, Lathe Lathe Tool Manager retains insert and holder
catalog selection.
18432
Tools, Lathe When editing tool in Lathe, edits are carried from
the tool definition menu to the toolpath menu.
79896
Tools, Lathe The insert or holder catalogs in Lathe Tool Manager
are sticking once you change from the default library
when editing.
80407
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Tools, Lathe Lock Feedrates works correctly with Lathe tools. 97014
Tools, Lathe Lathe Tool no longer shows inconsistent widths
throughout Mastercam
99320
Tools, Lathe Fixed the incorrect Lathe tool display in backplot. 101089
Tools, Lathe Hitting the dynamite stick in the OpMgr with a part
containing Lathe ops no longer causes Mastercam to
go into an infinite loop
108987
Tools, Mill FBM Drill no longer causes backplot to generate an
invalid tool error.
15691
Tools, Mill Changing the name of a tool now propagates to the
other instances of the same tool in different
toolpaths.
56559
Tools, Mill Operations no longer being marked dirty when
opening older files (X4 or earlier)
97301
Tools, Mill Copying operations in Operations Manager now
copies the tools correctly
97175
Tools, Mill Tool names correctly being output to the NCI file
20001 line
99772
Tools, Mill Fixed issue with tapered tool diameter change when
modifying corner radius
105497
Tools, Mill Tool used in more than one operation warning no
longer being issued unnecessarily.
106768
Tools, Mill Editing tool used in multiple operations - create new
tool option now working properly
106933
Tools, Mill Addressed problem with tool number when copying
an operation between toolpath groups
106941
Tools, Mill Unhandled exception no longer occurring when
running verify on customer file with custom tool
107364
Tools, Mill Changing length offset and/or diameter offset in
operation parameters and green checking out sticks.
107422
Tools, Mill Changing length offset and/or diameter offset in the
tool parameters does not cause warning message to
appear.
107423
WCS Fixed an issue with creating new views. 100823
WCS User defined values entered into the origin fields no
longer being reset to zero.
102327
Wire Fixed toolpath generation failure 101304
Wire Tab cut points being applied to the correct side. 107534
Wire, Machine Definition General machine parameters no longer come up as
blank and retain values correctly.
100644

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Xform, Dynamic Supports X-hatches, Notes, STL, and P-Mesh entities,
Shortcut keys work, Zooming works, Alt-S Shading
works during manipulation, Coordinate entry is
improved.
111258, 47325,
54693, 58474,
84027,
89410,101341
Xform, Move to Origin Fixed it so the WCS origin is recognized 109398
Xform, Project Addressed issues with very small parts and loose
tolerances for the size of the part
102202, 76184,
97593, 97249,
96427, 96508,
90499, 36802,
36967, 45508,
46354, 60295,
51719, 51213
Xform Project Addressed issues 111033
Xform, Rotate Addressed issues with planes and rotations creating
gaps in geometry
46552, 106778,
97474
Xform, Stretch Corrected an issue when zooming during the middle
of the workflow
107572
Xform, Stretch Fixed issues with the creation of zero length lines 111473
Xform, Translate Corrected some accuracy issues 104106
Additional Resources
For additional information about Mastercam X7, see the Mastercam X7 documentation after you have
installed the product. This documentation includes:

Mastercam Help: Access Mastercam Help by selecting Help, Contents from Mastercams menu or by
pressing [Alt+H] on your keyboard. Also, most dialog boxes and ribbon bars feature a Help button
that opens Mastercam Help directly to related information.
Printable documentation: You can find more information on using Mastercam in the following
materials, located in the \Documentation folder of your Mastercam installation:
What's New for Mastercam X7 MU1
Mastercam X7 Installation Guide
Mastercam X7 Administrator Guide
Mastercam X7 Transition Guide
Mastercam X7 Quick Reference Card
Getting Started with Renishaw Productivity+
Mastercam X7 Post Debugger User Guide
Online help: You can find a wealth of information, including many videos, at www.mastercam.com and
www.mastercamedu.com.
Mastercam Reseller: Your local Mastercam Reseller can help with most questions about Mastercam.
Technical Support: CNC Softwares Technical Support department (860-875-5006 or
support@mastercam.com) is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. USA Eastern
Standard Time.

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