Installer / Updater [ 2023-02-22, Ver.V4.2.1 ]

Ver. V4.2.1 Date: 2023/2/13

[change in spec.]

1. The time taken for each job is now displayed in the e-mail notification sent at the end of milling.

2. Operational stability has been improved.

 

Ver. V4.2.0 Date: 2023/1/10

[change in spec.]

1. Scrollbar behavior has been improved.

- It can now be operated by touch.

- It can now be scrolled by click.

2.  In DWX-53DC, [Replace Dummy Pin Cleaner] has been added to the [Machine settings] > [Maintenance] tab.

3. The application stability has been improved.

 

Ver. V4.1.1 Date: 2022/12/2

[change in spec.]

1. The minimum size of the main screen has been changed.

- The application window can now be appropriately sized even on low-resolution displays.

2. The UI of [Milling bur management] > [Milling bur selection] screen has been improved.

3. The current job can now be canceled by [Cancel] while milling is paused.

4. In the DWX-53DC, the ZRB-200D (4 mm radius endmill) can now be used when performing [Machine settings] > [Maintenance] tab > [Manual correction].

 

Ver. V4.1.0 Date: 2022/11/14

[change in spec.]

1. The Terms of Use have been updated

2. [License information] can now be viewed by right-clicking the VPanel for DWX icon in the upper left corner of the screen > [About].

3. The UI for adding [Receiver Address] in [Preferences] > [Mail] has been changed.

4. The latest version of Quick Assist can now be activated in [Preferences] > [Support] tab.

5. The font size on the [Preferences]/[Machine Settings] screen has been increased.

6. In [Account] screen that can be entered by clicking [Displays the DGSHAPE CLOUD login status.] icon, you can now sign in and sign out of your [DGSHAPE Account].

7. [Version] has been changed in [Machine Settings] > [General] tab to [Machine Information].

- Machine serial numbers are now displayed.

- VPanel for DWX version information has been removed. (Please check the version inforamtion from [Preferences]).

8. [Machine name Setting] in [Machine Settings] > [General] tab has been added.

- The nickname appears at the end of the machine name displayed in [MACHINE STATUS].

- To use the nickname function, registration for [DGSHAPE Account] is required.

9.  In wet dental milling machine, the display under [Machine Settings] > [Maintenance] tab > [Coolant] has been changed to [Coolant tank].

- [Tank replacement time] has been changed to [Coolant replacement time].

10.  In [Camera Settings] screen, camera-related settings can now be configured using [Settings] button in the upper left corner of the screen.

11. [Recording] setting has been added to the [Camera Settings] screen.

12. The size of [Switching the Machine to Display] screen has been reduced.

13. The following changes have been made to DWX-53DC.

- The manual correction procedure has been improved for easier operation.

- Collet maintenance procedures have been improved.

- [CURRENT PHASE] now shows the state of correction implementation.

- A link to [Milling area cleaning]/[Cleaning the Tool Area] has been added to the lower left corner of the [Milling area cleaning] screen.

 

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)

1. Material name does not disappear from [CURRENT PHASE] after milling is completed.

2. CPU usage on the PC may increase dramatically when performing certain maintenance tasks.


<Note>

- When you upgrade VPanel for DWX, you need to upgrade the firmware of  DWX-53DC to V320 or later at the same time.

 

Ver. V4.0.0 Date: 2022/9/7

[change in spec.]

1. ​DWX-53DC has been supported.

- When you upgrade VPanel for DWX, you need to upgrade the firmware of  DWX-53DC to V310 or later at the same time.

2. The screen has been redesigned.

- The following buttons have been added.

① Preferences: Gear symbol on the title bar at the top of the screen

② Feedback: Heart symbol in the title bar at the top of the screen.

③ Notification: Bell mark in the title bar at the top of the screen.

④ Milling area cleaning: Twinkling star symbol in the tool panel on the right side of the screen.

⑤ Machine Settings: Tool symbol in the tool panel on the right side of the screen.

3. The following functions have been added to [Preferences]. ([Preferences] has been separated into [Preferences] and [Machine Settings].)

- The display can now be switched between [Portrait] and [Landscape] from [General] > [Layout].

-  You can now receive [Notification] by only setting [Mail] > [Mail] > [Receiving Address].

* DGSHAPE account is required to use this feature. An account can be created from the [DGSHAPE CLOUD] tab [How to create an account?].

* Only one DGSHAPE account should be created per company. Please refer to the notes under [How to create an account?].

* The existing email function (Mail (deprecated) tab) will be discontinued in a future update.

4. [Feedback] function has been added.

- You can now send feedback directly to DGSHAPE via a dedicated form by pressing the heart symbol on the title bar.

5. [Notification] function has been added.

- Pressing the bell symbol on the title bar now displays the latest information on DGSHAPE.

6. [Milling area cleaning] button has been added.

- The same screen as [Machine Settings] > [Milling area cleaning] can now be opened from the main screen.

7. [Machine Settings] button has been added. ([Preferences] has been separated into [Preferences] and [Machine Settings].)

- Adjustment/NC Code with decimal point/Override settings have been moved to [Machine Settings] > [Advanced settings] tab.

- [Advanced Settings] is activated by checking the checkbox [Preferences] > [General] > [Show advanced settings].

* Settings that affect milling accuracy can no longer be easily changed.

8. In DWX-52DCi/52DC/52D/42W, the name of [Manual correction] has been changed to [Adjustment] > [Custom].

- In DWX 53DC, [Manual correction] is a different function from the conventional milling position adjustment.

 

Ver. V3.16.1 Date: 2022/5/20

Rev.​1: ​​​​Contents has been added​. 2022/6/29
[change in spec.]
1. Manual correction settings are now initialized when [Settings] > [Maintenance] Tab > [Automatic correction] is performed.

- With the change, the [Clear these values when executing the automatic correction] checkbox has been removed from [Settings] > [Maintenance] Tab > [Manual correction] dialog.

<Note>
- ​​​​ In DWX-52DC, the firmware must be upgraded to V220 or later before upgrading VPanel for DWX. (Rev. 1)

 

Ver. V3.16.0 Date: 2022/4/5
[change in spec.]
1. When a camera is connected, the previously selected resolution is now automatically selected.

2. [DWINDEX] tab has been changed to the [IoT] tab in [Settings].

- The DWINDEX notation was removed with the release of DGSHAPE CLOUD.

 

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)
1. VPanel for DWX quits unexpectedly when the camera screen of VPanel for DWX is opened while allow apps to access your camera in  [Settings] > [Privacy] > [Camera] in OS is off.

 

 

Ver. V3.15.1 Date: 2022/1/24
[change in spec.]
1. Message that prompts [Automatic correction] is now displayed, if the spindle hits a workpiece.
2. In DWX-52D, a new spindle unit: ZS-52D has been supported.
     - When you upgrade VPanel for DWX, you need to upgrade the firmware of  DWX-52D to V170 or later at the same time.

3. In DWX-52D, [Spindle run-in] is now executed while the machine is holding the detection pin. 

4.  In DWX-52D, a warning message is now displayed if the machine is holding a milling bar during [Spindle replacement].

 

 

Ver. V3.14.1 Date: 2021/10/20
[change in spec.]
1. If an error that needs milling data for identifying the cause occurs, the milling data will be uploaded to the cloud server.
2. Terms of Use has been updated. 

 

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)
1. DWINDEX log may not be output. 

 

 

Ver. V3.13.0 Date: 2021/9/14

[change in spec.]
1. With DWX-52DC/52DCi, accuracy of automatic correction has been improved.
2. Position of [NC code with decimal point] under [Settings] > [Settings] tab has been changed from upper left to lower left.
3. With DWX-42W, you cannot output a file if the machine is in a state where collet maintenance is needed.
    - A message prompting you to execute collet maintenance appears when you output a file, if 24 hours or more has passed since collet maintenance was carried out last time.
    - In order for the proper use, the message prompting collet maintenance cannot be disabled. 
    - Firmware V310 or later is required.


Ver. V3.12.0 Date: 2021/7/16

[change in spec.]
1. DWINDEX2 V2.3.0 has been supported.
2. Feature for flipping the image captured by a camera has been added in camera screen.
- For horizontal flip, check [Horizontal].
- For vertical flip, check [Vertical].
- For both vertical and horizontal flips, check both.
3. Driver version is now displayed in [Version] under [Settings] > [Settings] tab.
4. Driver version is now saved in the cloud server.
5. [DGSHAPE] button has been eliminated from operation panel.
6. [DWINDEX] button has been added to operation panel.
- When [DWINDEX] button is pressed, [DWINDEX] page opens in browser. 

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)
1. VPanel for DWX may quit unexpectedly when signing in fails.
2. If the window transfers from sign in window to password initialization window, sign in window may not be displayed again.
3. VPanel for DWX may quit unexpectedly while a camera is recording. 


Ver. V3.10.0 Date: 2021/6/11

[change in spec.]
1. Update notification feature has been added. 
2. DWINDEX logs are now saved in local PC always.


Ver. V3.9.1 Date: 2021/4/12

[change in spec.]
1. Sizes of recorded data that are saved have been reduced.
2. If a selected camera does not have the specified resolution available, a dialog that prompts you to select another camera appears.
- Range of available resolution
    W: 640 to 1280 dpi
    H: 480 to 720 dpi

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)
1. You may not be able to change the resolution of a camera.


Ver. V3.9.0 Date: 2021/3/2

[change in spec.]
1. [Camera] button has been added.
- Error recording feature is available now.
2. If there is a latest version of VPanel for DWX, update information is now displayed in software update notification window when [Settings] > [VPanel] tab > [Version] > [Check Update] is clicked.
3. "Terms of Use" has been updated. 


Ver. V3.8.1 Date: 2021/1/27

[change in spec.]
1. Log file is now saved in the cloud server when an error occurred.


Ver. V3.8.0 Date: 2021/1/15

[change in spec.]
1. [Settings] > [VPanel] > [Version] has been added.
- You can check the latest version by clicking [Check Update].
- If there is a new version, it can be downloaded and installed in VPanel.
2. Icon for indicating sign-in status of DWINDEX has been added to the title bar.
- If the cursor is over the icon, log-in name is displayed.
- If signed-out, icon turns gray.
3. Icon for indicating sign-in status on the lower right of operation panel has been eliminated.


Ver. V3.7.9 Date: 2020/12/15

[change in spec.]
1. The stability has been improved.


Ver. V3.7.3 Date: 2020/9/16

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)
1. Even if a camera is connected with the machine, the following error message may be displayed.
- "Please check camera setting and re-connect."
2. Even if a camera is disconnected from the machine, camera icon may be left green (online status).


Ver. V3.7.1 Date: 2020/8/7

[bug fix] (Following problems have been fixed.)
1. Even if T-axis error "104F-0202" occurs with V3.6.0/V3.7.0, a dialog that prompts the recovery steps is not displayed.
- If T-axis errror occurs due to collision of the traverser, the machine status on VPanel for DWX becomes [BUSY] while the status lights of the machine indicate an error. 
The status light of the machine: changer side (inside the magazine cover): red, milling chamber side (inside the front cover): blue light blinking
2. Even when the machine status on VPanel for DWX changes from online to offline, adapter information is not cleared.


Ver. V3.7.0 Date: 2020/7/17

[change in spec.]
1. Czech has been supported.
2. If the machine that has connected with a camera becomes online in VPanel for DWX, a dialog appears to prompt you to connect with a camera.
3. Data in [Settings] > [Maintenance] tab > [Report/Log] are saved in the cloud now. 
4. If check boxes under [Settings] > [Mail] tab > [Notification timing] are checked, a message that helps you identify the cause of the error is displayed now when the mail failed to be sent. 


Ver. V3.6.0 Date: 2020/9/16

[change in spec.]
1. Product stability has been improved.


Ver. V3.5.0 Date: 2020/5/21

[change in spec.]
1. Terms of use has been updated.
2. In order to utilize the data for development and improvement of products or service, the operating status of the machine is saved in the cloud now. 


Ver. V3.4.4 Date: 2020/5/21

[change in spec.]
With DWX-42W, a warning message appears now.
- If the collet is not tightened at the time of collet maintenance, a warning message appears.
- If you click [OK] or [X], the collet maintenance screen is displayed again. Follow the instruction in the user’s manual and tighten the collet.
2. Optional item for DWX-42W: AK-1 (abuttment kit ) has been supported.

[bug fix] (Following problem has been fixed.)
1. If machine status is set to [ONLINE] and then [OFFLINE] and again to [ONLINE] while [Milling bur management] window is open, VPanel for DWX freezes.
2. If a job file from a server path is output, Job ID and milling ID may get initialized.
3. If the job list is updated, VPanel for DWX may quit unexpectedly.
4. Even if you change the connected machine using [Settings] > [VPanel] Tab > [Select the machine to operate], the main window screen information is not updated.
5. The settings screen is not displayed in English or Chinse (simplified/traditional).


Ver. V3.4.3 Date: 2020/3/9

[bug fix] (Following problem has been fixed.)
1. The product stability has been improved.

Ver. V3.4.2 Date: 2020/1/28

[bug fix] (Following problem has been fixed.)
1. If machine status is set to [ONLINE] and then [OFFLINE] and again to [ONLINE] while [Milling bur management] window is open, VPanel for DWX freezes. 
2. If a job file from a server path is output, Job ID and milling ID may get initialized.
3. If the job list is updated, VPanel for DWX may quit unexpectedly.
4. Even if you change the connected machine using [Settings] > [VPanel] Tab > [Select the machine to operate], the main window screen information is not updated.

Ver. V3.4.0 Date: 2019/11/26

[bug fix] (Following problem has been fixed.)
1. Automatic correction is finished as “success” even if it fails in the middle of the operation.
2. If an error occurs during pre-processing, the job gets deleted.