Release Notes

September 2024
 Release Notes

September 2024
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 Introduction
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 Release Notes
The table below lists issues addressed in Mastercam 2025 and its updates.

Number Release Category Description Date

Update Mastercam crashes after you click the OK button on the

R-38213 CAD 10/3/2024
3 Model Prep Remove Fillets panel.

Update Changes to the Plunge rate are only applied to the first
R-39040 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 chain.

Update The NCI only has Misc real values for the first hole of a
R-39139 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 5-drill.

Update The Tool Holder Used warning message causes

R-39218 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 Mastercam to slow.

Update Mastercam Deburr displays an error message when the

D-54935 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 Tool Axis Control page is not modified.

Update Backplot/Verify/Simulatio 5-axis drill operations display incorrectly in Classic

R-38161 10/3/2024
3 n Backplot.

Update Clicking the [ESC] key while the graphical planes display
R-39119 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 is on causes Mastercam to lock up.

Update
D-55736 Milling Toolpaths Safety Zone drilling variables are incorrectly calculated. 10/3/2024
3

Selecting Reload parameters from defaults file from a

Update
R-39310 Milling Toolpaths Wireframe toolpath dialog box launches a Multiaxis 10/3/2024
3
toolpath.

Update The Dynamic OptiRough Toolpath Control dialog box

R-39156 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 opens slowly.

S- Update Mastercam crashes when you modify the Tool diameter

Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
114973 3 on a Restmill operation.

Update ProDrill – A Circle Mill process from a library does not

D-54741 Toolpath Utilities 10/3/2024
3 end at center on the finish pass.

S- Update ProDrill – A Helix Bore process from a library does not

Toolpath Utilities 10/3/2024
114986 3 end at center on the finish pass.

Update
R-39378 CAD Transform scaling takes a long time to process. 10/3/2024
3

Update Longhand drill does not output Z0 when G54 is at the

R-39057 Machine Systems 10/3/2024
3 back of the part.

Update
R-39151 Machine Systems [Link] posts an error message on the first line. 10/3/2024
3

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Number Release Category Description Date

Update
R-39417 System A very large part file loses BNCI data. 10/3/2024
3

Update Regenerating a Unified toolpath causes an unknown

D-55531 Milling Toolpaths 10/3/2024
3 exception error.

R-38970 Update Mastercam crashes when you create a Turn Profile using
CAD 10/3/2024
R-38981 3 the Slice method.

Update Classic Backplot and Edit Tool do not display Barrel

R-36973 Tooling 10/3/2024
3 Form tools correctly.

Update Mastercam will not post IOF to Code Expert if the

R-39283 Machine Systems 10/3/2024
3 filename contains wide characters.

With any transform function, when you move a solid,

Update
R-39064 CAD Mastercam renames it from a custom name back to 8/20/2024
2
Solid.

Update
R-39257 Tooling There is an unreadable font in the tool image. 8/20/2024
2

Update Enhance arc center point selection to better match how

R-38993 CAD 8/20/2024
2 it worked in Mastercam 2024.

There is a problem retrieving 3rd party data stored in

Update
R-39221 System Mastercam 2024 files when opening them in Mastercam 8/20/2024
2
2025.

Update Tool page entries are not saved after leaving the tool
R-39154 Milling Toolpaths 8/20/2024
2 page.

Update Dynamic Mill finish passes do not follow the roughing

R-38191 Milling Toolpaths 8/20/2024
2 passes.

Update There is an incorrect/extra move in the Multiaxis

R-38663 Milling Toolpaths 8/20/2024
2 toolpath.

In Wire, when you change the number of skim cuts and

Update
R-39101 Wire click Apply, the skim cuts number returns to its original 8/20/2024
2
value.

There is a problem with Dynamic Mill finish passes,

Update
R-38192 Milling Toolpaths where the toolpath uses the wrong Z location when the 8/20/2024
2
Island Facing option is active.

Update
R-39106 Turning Toolpaths Prime turning overloads the roughing tool. 8/20/2024
2

Update
R-39105 Turning Toolpaths There is odd motion with prime turning. 8/20/2024
2

R-39117 Update Turning Toolpaths There is a bad approach move after syncing in code 8/20/2024

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Number Release Category Description Date

2 Expert.

Update GTC imports tools incorrectly and makes the adapter

R-39038 Tooling 8/20/2024
2 part of the tool instead of the holder.

Update When importing a GTC file, assemblies that contain

R-38522 Tooling 7/30/24
1 special characters in the file name are not imported.

Update
R-38394 Tooling Imported GTC files sometimes lack collets. 7/30/24
1

Update 3+2 Automatic Roughing operations do not respect

R-38265 Milling Toolpaths 7/30/24
1 avoidance geometry.

Update
R-37626 Milling Toolpaths The Process Hole function does not select all holes. 7/30/24
1

Update Incremental retract moves are inconsistent and

R-37380 Milling Toolpaths 7/30/24
1 incorrect.

R-36789
Mastercam incorrectly imports slot geometry from
Update
R-37298 CAD DXF/DWG files, and now converts imported polylines 7/30/24
1
into lines and arcs, instead of splines.
R-38158

Update
R-38872 CAD The Transform-Move function is slow. 7/30/24
1

Update
R-37569 CAD Analyze Entity function is slow. 7/30/24
1

Update [Link]
R-38853 API/SDK 7/30/24
1 evel function does not move the result geometry.

Geometry that is imported with an operation does not

R-37346 PC1 Toolpath Utilities 4/30/24
import into the correct construction plane.

Exporting an operation with geometry sometimes

R-37196 PC1 Toolpath Utilities 4/30/24
causes Mastercam to crash.

Changing the solid geometry associated to a toolpath

R-37779 PC1 CAD 4/30/24
operation would sometimes raises an ASSERT error.

In Unified Parallel, the Perform spiral setting was Full

R-37992 PC1 Milling Toolpaths 4/30/24
after being set to Blend along distance.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-38144 PC1 Improved performance and memory usage in Verify. 4/30/24
n

Code Expert displays an exception error when closing

R-37466 PB4 Machine Systems 4/17/24
after you save a file as text.

In Multiaxis Pocketing, roughing creates incorrect or

R-33945 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
incomplete motion in some cases.

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Number Release Category Description Date

R-37388 PB4 Milling Toolpaths Rotary sometimes fails when using TCP. 4/17/24

Multiaxis Deburr fails when using tools that are flank

R-37989 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
cutting.

Productivity+™ (Probing) is reverted from version 3.4 to

R-37999 PB4 Toolpath Utilities 4/17/24
version 2.9.

Triangular Mesh fails to generate a constant cusp

R-37991 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
pattern.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-37674 PB4 Operation caching works improperly. 4/17/24
n

R-37985 PB4 Turning Toolpaths Rotary Contour gouges in some cases. 4/17/24

In Mill-Turn, an extra reference position is created when

R-37601 PB4 Machine Systems 4/17/24
using a multi-insert turning tool.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Mill-Turn A-axis simulation gouges when the tool

R-37741 PB4 4/17/24
n crosses 360 degrees.

S-
PB4 Milling Toolpaths DMG NTX Machine rotary failure. 4/17/2024
111326

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-37610 PB4 Added X-first and Y-first support for Y-axis tools. 4/17/24
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Analyze Toolpath displays the tool at the wrong

R-37870 PB4 4/17/24
n orientation for A-axis and B-axis contour toolpaths.

When importing operations, all operations import

R-36876 PB4 Toolpath Utilities 4/17/24
instead of the selected operations.

In some cases, colored selections are not cleared after

R-37869 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
you close the operation parameters dialog.

You get improved performance when regenerating

R-37949 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
multiaxis operations.

Deburr 3-axis uses the wrong coordinate system for

R-37061 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
user-defined clearance plane.

Sub operations cause unwanted C-axis output in NC

R-37630 PB4 Machine Systems 4/17/24
output.

R-37454 PB4 Tooling The GTC importer performance is improved. 4/17/24

Mastercam crashed when calling commit() on a manual

R-37847 PB4 API/SDK 4/17/24
entry operation.

The Lead-In settings are sometimes ignored in Unified

R-36201 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
operations.

Stock Model selection is not recognized in some

R-37807 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
multiaxis operations.

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Number Release Category Description Date

R-37717 PB4 Milling Toolpaths Tapered holes sometimes fail when using Process Hole. 4/17/24

Parts containing many multiaxis operations cause

R-35214 PB4 Milling Toolpaths Mastercam to become slow and use excessive amounts 4/17/24
of system memory.

Switching from a tapered end mill to another tool type

R-37299 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
raises a error.

R-37450 PB4 CAD Arcs are imported incorrectly when doing a File-Merge. 4/17/24

The Deburr operation in a WCS was wrong when the

R-37957 PB4 Milling Toolpaths Limit area by height setting referenced the Y- or Z- 4/17/24
axis.

Geometry colors display incorrectly in Deburr

R-37848 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
operations.

Mastercam crashes when opening some older version

R-37968 PB4 File Management 4/17/24
files.

After you rename a miscellaneous directory in a Mill-

R-37980 PB4 Machine Systems 4/17/24
Turn machine, the machine saved improperly.

Chain order reverses after you add geometry from one

R-37308 PB4 Selection/Chaining 4/17/24
toolpath to another.

The Deburr operation fails to generate when the Limit

R-37955 PB4 Milling Toolpaths 4/17/24
area by height setting references the X-axis.

When Mastercam converted an A-axis contour, rotary

D-54436 PB3 Turning Toolpaths 3/29/24
angles were sometimes incorrect.

D-54426 PB3 Turning Toolpaths Mastercam causes B-axis gouge. 3/29/24

When you define a lathe tool or insert, selected

D-54019 PB3 Tooling 3/29/24
geometry is not applied correctly.

In Toolpath Transform, the Disable Posting in Selected

D-54186 PB3 Toolpath Utilities 3/29/24
Source Operations setting does not work correctly.

Colored selections do not clear when you close the

D-54450 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
toolpath parameters.

Spindle speed modifications are not output after

D-53985 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
changing the segment modification order.

Spline From Curves has been improved to not create

S-
PB3 CAD an excessive amount of nodes when you use a trimmed 3/29/24
107152
spline to create a new spline.

Added work-holding geometry branch icon to the

R-35998 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
Toolpaths Manager.

D-54180 PB3 Toolpath Utilities When you use the Arc Tangent function, the resulting 3/29/24

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Number Release Category Description Date

arc is sometimes incorrect.

The regeneration of the Mastercam 2024 Swarf Milling

D-51951 PB3 Milling Toolpaths toolpath produces results inconsistent with Mastercam 3/29/24
2023.

Probing has been updated to use Productivity+™ version

R-37721 PB3 Toolpath Utilities 3/29/24
3.4.

D-54315 PB3 Milling Toolpaths Multiaxis Deburr has flank-cutting failures. 3/29/24

S-
PB3 Selection/Chaining AutoCursor cannot select points on a scaled mesh. 3/29/24
111686

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Mastercam incorrectly calculates Verify and Machine

D-54090 PB3 3/29/24
n Simulation rotation angles for a part.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Classic backplot simulation rotary movement does not

D-53718 PB3 3/29/24
n display and tool orientation is off.

A Mastercam 2023 5-axis Deburr file loses edges when

D-52728 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
regenerated in Mastercam 2024 and 2025.

S- Safety zone has incorrect motion when used with helix

PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
111361 bore.

Sub-operations cause unwanted C-axis output in a

D-54458 PB3 Machine Systems 3/29/24
posted program.

D-52158 PB3 Toolpath Utilities Hidden operations affect order of posted operations. 3/29/24

Parts containing many multiaxis operations would cause

S-
PB3 Milling Toolpaths Mastercam to become slow and use excessive amounts 3/29/24
111752
of system memory.

Mastercam incorrectly modifies Deburr 3-axis [Link]

D-54084 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
parameters in Mill-Turn.

Helix Bore motion is sometimes incorrect when using

D-54159 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
Safety Zone.

Level reports do not contain copious data or dimension

D-54324 PB3 System 3/29/24
information.

D-54373 PB3 Machine Systems Add the machine file name to the IOF job setup settings. 3/29/24

In the Mill Transform operation, unchecking Disable

S-
PB3 System Posting in Selected Source Operations has no effect in 3/29/24
111563
Mastercam 2025.

Parts containing many multiaxis operations cause

D-52272 PB3 Milling Toolpaths Mastercam to become slow and use excessive amounts 3/29/24
of system memory.

R-37524 PB3 Machine Systems The machine file name has been added to IOF job setup 3/29/24

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Number Release Category Description Date

settings.

With the Unified toolpath's tool axis control, the tilt

D-52240 PB3 Milling Toolpaths 3/29/24
angle does not apply in Z plane only.

The A-axis toolpath icon is missing from the Code Expert

D-54372 PB3 Machine Systems 3/29/24
Sync Manager.

A Mastercam Mill-Turn file name containing high

D-54369 PB3 Machine Systems 3/29/24
Unicode characters will not post to Code Expert.

D-54337 PB3 Selection/Chaining AutoCursor cannot select points on a scaled mesh. 3/29/24

Added the ability for the stock override to take

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-36885 PB2 precedence over the selected stock model in the 3/14/24
n
Toolpaths Manager.

With Chamfer (One Distance), chamfers do not match

R-36734 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
the given size in the parameters.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio A 2D Pocket finish toolpath with cutter compensation

D-50209 PB2 3/14/24
n set to Control gouges if GPU processing is enabled.

In Wire, Autosync rails crashes Mastercam without a

R-35198 PB2 Wire 3/14/24
message.

D-52636 PB2 Wire Autosync Rails crashes Mastercam without a message 3/14/24

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio An unknown exception occurs when you add a third

D-53780 PB2 3/14/24
n operation for verification.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio All lathe stock moves as one piece to the sub-spindle

D-53305 PB2 3/14/24
n after cutoff.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
D-53929 PB2 Before a tool change, the arm rotation is incorrect. 3/14/24
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
D-53309 PB2 A C-axis cross Contour toolpath gouges the part. 3/14/24
n

Preselection does not work when you use transform

D-51569 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
project.

Import Operation does not show that a custom plane is

R-35557 PB2 Toolpath Utilities 3/14/24
being used in the Plane Manager.

R-35635 PB2 Toolpath Utilities A Probe operation transposes the axis. 3/14/24

R-36330 PB2 Toolpath Utilities Horizontal machines not probing in the correct plane. 3/14/24

S- The X and Y positions were sometimes transposed in

PB2 Toolpath Utilities 3/14/24
109865 probe operations.

Hybrid operation file will not import into Mastercam

R-35061 PB2 Toolpath Utilities 3/14/24
2024/2025.

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Number Release Category Description Date

The drafting options Save to Disk setting is not

D-53457 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
working.

In System Configuration, Dimension and Notes,

D-52878 PB2 CAD Leaders/Witness, Arrows, Triangle, the Filled 3/14/24
checkbox does not stay checked.

D-53965 PB2 CAD Surface 3-fillet blend has a memory leak. 3/14/24

Solid error when you retrieve geometry from the

D-50398 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
database.

The Groove toolpath's Peck Groove, Retract amount

D-53069 PB2 Turning Toolpaths needs to be the distance from the left spindle origin in 3/14/24
absolute.

Tool Inspection Points repeat using the Unified

R-36952 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
Toolpath.

The stock model in Orientation Auto creates an

D-52062 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
oversize bounding box around a surface model.

GetSlottedComponent in the Machine Definition API fails

D-54253 PB2 Machine Systems 3/14/24
to get the tool number.

The chained dimension height of chained dimensions

D-53462 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
does not match the height of the first dimension.

In Machine Group Setup, Rectangular or Cylindrical

D-53767 PB2 System 3/14/24
stock preview disappears after you change machines.

D-53828 PB2 CAD When you load the given STEP file, Mastercam crashes. 3/14/24

When you select points with Curve Dynamic, Mastercam

D-53574 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
shifts the cursor position off of the point.

When you import STP files into Mastercam, the file

D-53453 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
comes in with an excessive number of levels.

The last copied solid does not display at the bottom of a

D-52057 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
group or the history tree.

When using Three Surface Blend, the function processes

in a reasonable amount of time. If you undo and
reprocess the blend with the same order of operations
D-53823 PB2 CAD (not with redo), Mastercam locks up while it processes 3/14/24
for a very long time. The following functions were fixed:
3-fillet blend, 6-fillet blend, 3-surface blend, and 2-
surface blend.

Improved startup performance in cases where the

D-52385 PB2 System 3/14/24
default printer is disconnected.

D-53582 PB2 CAD Transform Offset Contour with Join created an 3/14/24

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Number Release Category Description Date

unexpected result.

A Curve 5-axis toolpath shows a regression from 2021.

D-51858 PB2 Milling Toolpaths There is an extra move at the start of the drive curve 3/14/24
when the projection type is set to Plane.

D-53835 PB2 CAD Trim to Point does not use undo. 3/14/24

Using the letter O for an endpoint of a wireframe entity

D-51530 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
causes a problem.

Dynamic Transform is not saving the move or copy

D-53261 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
setting during a session.

S- With Model Prep, Align to Z, Transform to Plane is

PB2 CAD 3/14/24
108238 now set as the default.

When Mastercam read X_T files as surfaces, all of the

D-53291 PB2 CAD surfaces were placed on one level. Now each part's 3/14/24
surfaces are placed on its own level.

When copied and pasted, the stock model link to its STL
D-34554 PB2 File Management 3/14/24
file is broken.

A parser error in Code Expert is caused by using a tab

D-53595 PB2 Machine Systems 3/14/24
instead of a space.

The Thread Mill toolpath with a safety zone crashes

D-50028 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
Mastercam.

2D Mill license is allowing 3D HST posting and Multiaxis

R-37003 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
posting along with new Multiaxis operation creation.

Chamfer Drill, incremental retract is calculated from the

R-36945 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
bottom of the hole.

Trimming surfaces causes a crash and corrupt entities

D-53591 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
on file reopen.

Added file support for CATIA V6 / 3DEXPERIENCE 3D

Read: R2024x - Solid Edge 3D Read: 2024 - SOLIDWORKS
R-36971 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
3D Read: 2024 - UG NX 3D Read: NX 2306 Series (until
2306.7000).

Inconsistent behavior occurs between the Planes

D-51238 PB2 System 3/14/24
Manager and the Planes panel when unlinking planes.

D-52063 PB2 CAD An STP file will not open in Mastercam. 3/14/24

S- Provisions were added to enable clearance moves when

PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
107307 a safety zone is active.

R-24532 PB2 Milling Toolpaths Surface finish flowline spiral long regeneration. 3/14/24

D-52702 PB2 Milling Toolpaths A parallel legacy file changes the linking settings in 3/14/24

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Number Release Category Description Date

Mastercam 2025.

Stock model Transform only cuts with the edge break of

D-47228 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
the tool.

D-51797 PB2 Milling Toolpaths Thread Mill has incorrect compensation flags. 3/14/24

R-37186 PB2 Milling Toolpaths Break-through plane is not positioned correctly in Z. 3/14/24

With Process Hole, Calculate depth from top of hole

D-51993 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
becomes unchecked on a copied operation.

Deburr in Mastercam 2022 and later misses edges that

D-49693 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
Mastercam 2021 machined.

The graphical planes function incorrectly positions a

D-53917 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
break-through plane in Z.

Improved the results of the 3D HST Scallop theoretical

D-53703 PB2 Milling Toolpaths Rest operation, which produced a small toolpath 3/14/24
compared to other rest toolpaths.

In Unified, angle range does not save the view direction

D-52257 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
selection.

With the Unified toolpath, a Guide style pattern's first-

D-53880 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
pass feed-rate override does not function.

In Engrave remachining, an exception is raised in the

R-35049 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
calculation routine.

In Deburr 3-axis, do not modify the [Link] parameters

R-37333 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
in Mill-Turn.

In Chamfer Drill, Mastercam calculates the incremental

D-53681 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
retract from the bottom of hole.

R-37132 PB2 Milling Toolpaths The first pass feed rate override is not functioning. 3/14/24

The graphical planes function incorrectly positions a

D-53917 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
break-through plane in Z.

With Swarf machining, a chamfer tool cuts with the

D-52551 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
shoulder and shank.

Model Chamfer Adjust start of contour is not

R-37071 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
regenerating.

D-44199 PB2 Milling Toolpaths Thread Mill Multi Pass creates large arcs. 3/14/24

Dynamic Mill with Open chain extension to stock set

R-36684 PB2 Milling Toolpaths to Tangent and incremental depth gives the wrong 3/14/24
depth cuts.

Improved results of 3D HST Scallop theoretical Rest

R-36421 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
operation which were producing a small toolpath

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compared to other rest toolpaths.

2D toolpath graphical planes will not allow geometry to

R-37072 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
be selected through them.

Wireframe Spline From Curves has been reworked to

R-35764 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
produce better results.

Helix Bore with three or more rough passes retracts to

R-36677 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
clearance between passes.

D-52831 PB2 CAD Fixed the display of the Association button. 3/14/24

When you use Automatically determine Z depth, a

D-51533 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
locked line length is not respected.

Fixed the issue caused when closed or open splines did

D-52876 PB2 CAD 3/14/24
not break at points.

When you use Transform Translate with Join and both

D-53299 PB2 CAD directions set, the second side only creates a join line 3/14/24
half the distance.

While in a +D+Z C-plane, when you transform geometry

D-51581 PB2 CAD with point dimensions, the dimension switches to XY 3/14/24
instead of staying DZ.

The toolpath calculation point is not translated to the

D-53595 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
tool plane and only uses the world coordinate system.

R-37088 PB2 Milling Toolpaths Chain selection is wrong with Graphical elements on. 3/14/24

When you set leader defaults to a filled triangle and

D-53464 PB2 CAD then save the configuration, Mastercam does not save 3/14/24
the setting in the Dimension panel.

S-
PB2 Milling Toolpaths Spindle speed is not output. 3/14/24
111360

The 2D Mill license allows 3D HST posting and Multiaxis

D-53781 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
posting along with new Multiaxis operation creation.

Due to problems when you change the tool number, the

old tab-style toolpath dialog has been updated to write
tool diameter and height offsets to the operation. This
D-22022 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
occurs when the tool number changes and the active
machine definition is set to use the Add to tool method
for offsets.

Dynamic Mill using Open chain extension to stock set

D-53494 PB2 Milling Toolpaths to Tangent and Incremental depth gives incorrect 3/14/24
depth cuts.

D-51778 PB2 Milling Toolpaths The Pocketing toolpath has incorrect guide curve 3/14/24

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Number Release Category Description Date

requirements.

In the Unified toolpath, hidden controls on the Tool

D-52244 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
Axis Control page get output.

Engrave remachining raises an exception in the

D-52204 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
calculation routine.

D-53685 PB2 Milling Toolpaths In the Unified toolpath, tool inspection points repeat. 3/14/24

When you increase the cutting length, Mastercam

D-51877 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
crashes for the 5-axis Thread Mill.

Mastercam should calculate the speed and feed override

S-
PB2 Milling Toolpaths controls on the Lead In/Out page using the edge feed 3/14/24
109763
rate formula when Edge feed rate is checked.

In Thread Mill, automatic linking generates an incorrect

R-35988 PB2 Milling Toolpaths 3/14/24
retract when used on one hole.

The Toolpath Editor does not allow point-and-click

R-36494 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
selections and creates geometry from the toolpath.

In Helix Bore, the tool retracts to the clearance height

R-29454 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
before a spring pass.

Engrave, Roughing angle is incorrect with any plane

R-30000 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
other than Top.

Entity Attribute Manager changes the active color and

R-36357 TP4 System 1/3/24
level.

The tool projection in the toolpath holder page resets to

R-35180 TP4 Tooling 1/3/24
the overall length from the tool definition.

Some utility functions are not accessible in the machine

D-52141 TP4 API/SDK 1/3/24
definition API.

Fix Mastercam Wire feedrate decimal precision in the

R-36144 TP4 Wire 1/3/24
Power Settings page.

The Toolpath Editor does not allow point-and-click

R-35202 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
selections and creates geometry from the toolpath.

R-15748 TP4 Milling Toolpaths Raster causes an Assert when using the apply button. 1/3/24

D-13770 TP4 Milling Toolpaths Negative stock-to-leave is incorrect. 1/3/24

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Start point for Multiaxis Finishing (Pocketing). 1/3/24
103032

Wire power settings number-of-decimal-places now

R-36144 TP4 Wire 1/3/2024
respects the values specified in the TECH file.

In Thread Mill, the modify feeds/speeds override must

R-36394 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
only be applied to the lead-in.

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Number Release Category Description Date

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Update feed rate blending control. 1/3/24
107067

Mill-Turn, Multiaxis on lower turret does not respect the

R-34526 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
C-Axis rotation.

Engrave remachining ops aren't marked as dirty when

R-34292 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
parent operation is changed.

S- In Thread Mill, implement the logic for gradual lead

TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
107040 in/out motion.

Mastercam 2024/2025 crashes when you create a lathe

R-35997 TP4 Tooling 1/3/24
tool and activate OK/New.

Dynamic chain endpoint is ignored when a solid is

R-35985 TP4 Selection/Chaining 1/3/24
chained before the wireframe chain.

R-36515 TP4 System Planes change their rotation or location for no reason. 1/3/24

Area Rouging gouges avoidance faces when using 0.04

R-17221 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 12/19/23
stock to leave.

S- In Thread Mill, implement the logic for Plunge after

TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
107035 first move and Retract before last move checkboxes.

HST toolpaths handle high-feed tool tips and step overs

R-10222 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
differently.

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Enhance ordering criteria in deburring. 1/3/24
107058

Opening a Mastercam X9 file in 2017 and regenerating

R-08259 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
the toolpaths fails the regeneration.

R-36340 TP4 Milling Toolpaths Multiaxis dialog boxes. 1/3/24

D-54373 TP4 Machine Systems Add a machine file name to IOF job setup settings. 3/27/2024

Flowline does not cut to surface, acting as if there is

D-08826 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
stock to leave.

Port Expert, 4-axis does not respect the choices on the

R-31605 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
Tool Access Control page.

Area rest roughing cuts into the avoidance area even

R-18408 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
with stock to leave.

The Waterline toolpath does not regenerate when using

R-28891 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 12/19/23
a looser tolerance.

A Mastercam Mill-Turn file name that contains high

D-54415 TP4 Machine Systems 3/27/2024
Unicode characters will not post to Code Expert.

Port Expert gouging at the start of an irregularly shaped

R-22305 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
surface.

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

Area Rest Roughing with holder collision checking

R-16803 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
misses a small area on the part.

D-52495 TP4 API/SDK Machine definition API issues fixed. 1/3/24

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Multiaxis pocketing, add custom surface clearance type. 1/3/24
108586

Dynamic OptiRough stepover and stepdown fields do

R-10622 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
not update from tool finalize properties.

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Update Rotary, finishing groups. 1/3/24
107064

R-36496 TP4 Milling Toolpaths Multiaxis pocketing adaptive link feed rate correction. 1/3/24

R-15720 TP4 Milling Toolpaths The Spiral toolpath displays an odd noise pattern. 12/19/23

Raster shows an error when using Include silhouette

R-23477 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
boundary with a small surface.

D-54372 TP4 Machine Systems In Sync Manager, an axis toolpath icon is missing. 3/27/2024

HST toolpaths linking parameter Retract clearance

R-10199 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
plane causes Mastercam to crash.

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Update Rotary, Radial slices. 1/3/24
107066

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths In Unified, Rotary Advanced add containment controls. 1/3/24
107063

With .0001 tolerance, the Waterline toolpath does cut

R-06227 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
the entire part.

D-54424 TP4 Machine Systems Machine manifest files are not processed. 3/27/2024

IOF sub operations cause unwanted C-axis output in the

D-54458 TP4 Machine Systems 3/27/2024
posted program.

Retract and Feed graphical displays are incorrect when

R-36816 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
opening legacy files.

In Safety Zone, use the Machine Definition for feed rate

S-91491 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
validation.

A slot milling incorrect toolpath is due to a gap in the

R-36737 TP4 Milling Toolpaths 1/3/24
chain in the 8th place decimal.

S-
TP4 Milling Toolpaths Update Tool orientation linking control. 1/3/24
107070

Add an Override Arc Feed Rate control to the Dynamic

R-36177 TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
Area Mill and Blend Mill finish passes.

S- TP3 Milling Toolpaths In the Display graphical elements drop-down, add 11/23/23

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 Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

Simplify plane display to show only the first set of

107874
planes.

S- Update Process Hole to work with the mesh-based

TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
107570 safety zone.

When you use the Transform Roll function, Mastercam

R-36119 TP3 CAD 11/23/23
becomes unresponsive after selecting chains.

Tool projection is not working as before due to the

R-35532 TP3 Tooling 11/23/23
conical end of the holder.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Lathe stock flip moves the part to the incorrect Z

R-35155 TP3 1/3/2024
n Location.

S-
TP3 Milling Toolpaths Create new Deburr 3-axis toolpath. 11/23/23
105613

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio The YZ clipping plane is not working as expected for the

D-53150 TP3 1/3/2024
n Mill-Turn cut off simulation.

In Tool Manager, Warn of duplicate tool numbers is

R-36844 PB2 Tooling 3/14/24
not working.

S-
TP3 Milling Toolpaths Distinguish the colors for the hole segment types. 11/23/23
107783

S- For solid holes, add User configurable colors for

TP3 Selection/Chaining 11/23/23
108311 selection types.

In the Rest Mill toolpath, adding more avoidance regions

R-02618 TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
results in different (and incorrect) results.

S-
TP3 Milling Toolpaths Updated Multiaxis Pocketing for 4-Axis Machining. 11/23/23
107056

S-
TP3 Milling Toolpaths Update the Hole Segments page. 11/23/23
107328

R-34933 TP3 Milling Toolpaths Unable to select holes from the Solids Manager. 11/23/23

S-
TP3 Milling Toolpaths Add an option to Activation Wizard to update a license. 11/23/23
107946

The tool edit projection incorrectly populates the

R-35990 TP3 Tooling 11/23/23
dimension in the parameters.

R-36256 TP3 Milling Toolpaths Prompt for selecting curves is Select points. 11/23/23

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio In Mill Turn simulation, the holder shifted into the

R-36703 TP3 1/24/2024
n machine when using a brad tip drill.

In Circle Mill Spring passes, add Apply to all finish

R-31547 TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
passes checkbox.

R-37089 TP3 Backplot/Verify/Simulatio The main spindle stock moves with sub spindle pick off, 1/24/2024

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

n even though it has been cut off.

In Mill-Turn Job Setup, solid chains used in toolpaths are

R-36085 TP3 Turning Toolpaths 11/23/23
lost if you adjust the pickoff position.

D-52718 TP3 Milling Toolpaths In Unified, flowline UV line direction is incorrect. 11/23/23

Override arc feed rate alters the feedrate of roughing

R-36187 TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
passes when the arc filter is selected.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-36751 TP3 Capture / Replay causes unexpected errors. 1/24/2024
n

S-
TP3 Milling Toolpaths Restore the feed rate control for Clearance Blend Spline. 11/23/23
107379

S- Add the ability to display graphical elements to the

TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
108000 Toolpath Type page and Chain geometry dialog box.

Dynamic Core stepover reaches the limit regardless of

D-14351 TP3 Milling Toolpaths 11/23/23
the value set.

By Default, uncheck the Automatically determine Z

R-31593 TP3 CAD 11/23/23
depth checkbox in Create Line Endpoints.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-36166 TP3 Shows the drill holes in the wrong alignment. 1/3/2024
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34071 TP3 The final tool position is in the wrong orientation. 1/3/2024
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Cannot edit the selected library material when also

R-35886 TP3 1/3/2024
n creating new stock.

In Machine Simulation, horizontal mill kinematics with

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-37021 TP3 the tool along Y will not resolve and simulation will not 1/24/2024
n
launch.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35898 TP3 Cannot rename the material in the current library. 1/3/2024
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio In Mastercam 2025, GPU processing causes the same

R-36181 TP3 1/3/2024
n simulation issues in Mastercam since 2023.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Mill-Turn simulation causes an "Uninitialized bounding

R-36307 TP2 10/26/2023
n box used" error.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio During a backplot, the tool in the angled head shows

R-33923 TP2 10/26/2023
n incorrectly.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio The Engrave operation causes an error in Mastercam

R-35413 TP3 11/23/23
n 2024/25 but not in 2023.

S-
TP2 Milling Toolpaths In Safety Zone, update UI. 10/26/23
107858

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 Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34052 TP2 Mill-Turn Simulation stops at move 7 - tool change. 10/26/2023
n

S-
TP2 Milling Toolpaths Enhance the safety zone class. 10/26/23
103389

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-36522 TP3 The contact point display is incorrect. 11/23/23
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Verify is showing incorrectly using rotary axis

R-35717 TP2 10/26/2023
n positioning.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Mill-Turn simulation erroneously reports a collision

R-35587 TP2 10/26/2023
n during a spindle move bar pull clamp.

S-
TP2 Milling Toolpaths Refactor the safety zone page. 10/26/23
106093

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Machine Simulation using Translation in XYZ does not

R-36304 TP3 11/23/23
n seem to use the positions selected.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio MachSim shows the part in the wrong orientation for a

R-05851 TP2 10/26/2023
n transform that uses a WCS.

The Hybrid toolpath contains motion that violates the

D-43120 TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
model.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35037 TP2 The Router saw tool displays incorrectly. 10/26/2023
n

Lathe tool’s modified offset in one operation reverts to

R-35791 TP2 Turning Toolpaths tool’s original offset value if the user follows specific 10/26/23
steps.

Convert to 5-axis, incorrect strategy options are

D-51676 TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
displayed.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Comp in control displays the incorrect stock boundary

R-13569 TP2 10/26/2023
n after the cut.

Hybrid does not machine a flat when you activate

R-24625 TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
Minimum depth.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio The tool holder simulation does not respect the stick
R-35728 TP2 10/26/2023
n out.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Backplot and verify show gouging but Machine

R-36094 TP2 10/26/2023
n Simulation does not.

D-52428 TP2 Milling Toolpaths Swarf Milling links crash. 10/26/23

R-23654 TP2 Milling Toolpaths Hybrid flat stepover is not used with tight tolerance. 10/26/23

S- In Thread Mill, implement the logic for the entry/exit

TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
107036 speed and feed override controls.

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35550 TP2 An imported tool displays incorrectly in Verify. 10/26/2023
n

Equal Scallop cut direction changes half way through the

R-24580 TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
toolpath.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-36167 TP3 Block Drill tools render in the wrong orientation. 11/23/23
n

D-45196 TP2 Milling Toolpaths Equal Scallop violates the TCB, selected start position 10/26/23

Equal Scallop is not respecting cut style reverse cut

D-41175 TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
order.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Holders flip in Verify if the tool extends past the back of
R-35879 TP2 10/26/2023
n the holder.

In Block Drill, a change to overall length does not stay

R-35711 PB2 Tooling 3/14/24
set.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio If the WCS is different between toolpaths, verify and

R-35225 TP3 11/23/23
n simulation need color codes for toolpaths.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Slot Mill does not remove material from the stock model
R-36025 TP3 11/23/23
n when the toolpath uses a custom plane.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Program number is reset in operations if you access

R-34172 TP3 11/23/23
n Configure Machine.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio When you open a part file, you get "ASSERT

R-36586 TP3 11/23/23
n File=[Link] Line Number=311."

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Improper machine data causes an incomplete warning

R-36448 TP3 11/23/23
n message.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35958 TP2 Simulation has a bad C move. 10/26/2023
n

R-35862 TP2 Tooling GTC Import special characters causes the import to fail. 10/26/23

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio A transform around the C-axis causes the part to rotate

R-33695 TP2 10/26/2023
n 360 degrees when getting to the 180-degree point.

Import material library from text does not work in

R-36310 TP4 Tooling 1/3/24
Mastercam 2025.

In 2D Contour remachining, the lead in/lead out

R-29232 TP2 Milling Toolpaths 10/26/23
changes when you select a large number of chains.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-36190 TP2 Entering verify causes a polyline error. 10/26/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio An assert occurs when you select missing-file selections

R-36165 TP3 11/23/23
n in Stock Setup.

R-25850 TP3 Backplot/Verify/Simulatio A verify of a Dynamic Mill toolpath causes an error. 11/23/23

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Number Release Category Description Date

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Add an option to show the workpiece, master model, or

S-99031 TP3 11/23/23
n both to Simulator.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Reports collision flute length with stock when proximity

R-34600 TP3 11/23/23
n alert is enabled.

Mastercam creates a negative level after you follow

R-36194 TP2 System 10/26/23
Rechain all with an entity modification.

Changing the tool number in the toolpath parameters

R-34099 TP2 Tooling 10/26/23
page is slow.

R-35108 TP2 Milling Toolpaths Deburr climb/conventional for fixed contact point. 10/26/23

Suppress the Section View function when using tool and

R-36294 TP4 Tooling 1/3/2024
assembly designers.

S- Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
TP2 Add Save Tool Contact Points to backplot. 10/26/2023
103727 n

In Swarf machining, lead-in/lead-out moves change

R-35010 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
when regenerated in Mastercam 2020 or newer.

The Equal Scallop transition line moves when

D-37615 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
regenerating multiple times.

S- In Thread Mill, add the logic for Edge feed rate control
TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
102122 checkbox.

S- In Thread Mill, add an edge feed rate control for

TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
106284 MultiPasses.

R-21802 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Hybrid toolpath gives an odd toolpath with avoidance. 10/9/23

R-31929 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Contour remachining gouges with the exit move. 10/9/23

Process Hole - Calculate depth from top of hole

R-34860 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
becomes unchecked on copied operation.

Added the Calculate edge feed rate checkbox to

S-
TP1 Milling Toolpaths calculate feed rate from tangential edge of the tool 10/9/23
102167
rather than centerline.

The Hybrid toolpath has sharp and undesirable

R-31458 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
transition motion.

R-35034 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Avoidance VS2L grid shows the incorrect entity count. 10/9/23

The Surface Flowline Plunge feed rate posts incorrectly

R-34716 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
when changed.

The Horizontal Area toolpath gouges model geometry

R-35055 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
with the transition motion.

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

In Surface Finish Contour, the maximum stepdown value

R-35676 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
does not stick.

D-35145 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Equal Scallop limit offsets produce no output. 10/9/23

D-51594 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Saving defaults prevents toolpath display. 10/9/23

R-35553 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Saving toolpath defaults results in a dirty toolpath. 10/9/23

R-34204 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Deleting Unified operations also deletes the model. 10/9/23

D-50974 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Unused template tools are imported. 10/9/23

In Facing, the reverse direction of last pass is incorrect

R-24033 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
when using roll-in.

With the Dynamic OptiRough toolpath, Conventional

R-30266 TP1 Milling Toolpaths feed rate changes if Generate toolpath is checked and 10/9/23
the value does not stick.

D-49521 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Holemaking, linking page settings are saved on cancel. 10/9/23

Mastercam crashes when you edit parameters of an

R-35724 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
existing toolpath.

S-
TP1 Milling Toolpaths Reword / clarify Unified circle segment cutter controls. 10/9/23
102774

R-20452 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Erratic cuts on the avoidance surfaces. 10/9/23

S- In Thread Mill, increase user control for directional

TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
102132 cutting.

A Curve 5 axis toolpath shows a regression from 2021

R-34018 TP1 Milling Toolpaths where there is an extra move at the start of the drive 10/9/23
curve when the projection type is set to Plane.

Mastercam crashes when you edit parameters of an

R-35648 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
existing toolpath.

S-
TP1 Milling Toolpaths Update Thread Mill Lead-In/Out page. 10/9/23
107030

R-35321 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Slot milling's profile ramp entry motion is now different. 10/9/23

S-
TP1 Milling Toolpaths Update Thread Mill Lead-in/out page controls. 10/9/23
107031

Dynamic Mill and OptiRough allow minimum stepover

R-31116 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
with no bottom limit.

S- In Thread Mill, UI Changes for Increasing User Control of

TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
102169 Directional Cutting - Split 1

R-17470 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Hybrid 2018 changes when regenerated in 2019. 10/9/23

R-29716 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Chamfer Drill, add maintain FPT option to the cut 10/9/23

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 Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

parameters.

R-30083 TP1 Milling Toolpaths The Wire No Core toolpath has stock-to-leave issues. 10/9/23

Mill-Turn turret comes off of the machine during a utility

R-34184 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
transform/rotate.

Changing the tool diameter and then canceling results

R-34239 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
in a dirty toolpath.

R-30083 TP1 Milling Toolpaths The Wire No Core toolpath has stock-to-leave issues. 10/9/23

R-17577 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Equal Scallop using Tilt to avoid is gouging. 10/9/23

Hybrid does not generate when the negative stock-to-

R-15321 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
leave equals the corner radius.

R-34970 TP1 Milling Toolpaths In Trim Toolpath, the planes are blank. 10/9/23

S-
TP1 Milling Toolpaths Tilt the tool during Helix in Multiaxis Roughing. 10/9/23
103035

R-19286 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Scallop rest passes Z trimming calculation failures. 10/9/23

R-16741 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Multi-Threading Manager showing 192% progress. 10/9/23

3+2 Auto, add new clearance between plane change

S-99333 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
controls.

Increasing cutting length causes crash for 5-axis Thread

R-34692 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Mill.

In Thread Mill, the Number of active teeth field is

R-35457 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
changing on import.

The Equal Scallop toolpath regenerates differently from

R-29041 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
the legacy version.

R-06860 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Surface Hybrid cuts the same area five times. 10/9/23

Add a warning for when 2D Contour Oscillate/Ramp with

R-30758 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Adjust start/end of contour is selected.

2D Contour vs 2D Contour Remachining with internal

R-34755 TP1 Milling Toolpaths corner rounding radius selected gives different results 10/9/23
in radius.

R-34935 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Adaptive feed rate is not saving and working. 10/9/23

In Thread Mill, Tool feed and speed set to Finish pass

R-32638 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
override values (Target Sprint 179)

The Swept 2D toolpath appears to calculate step downs

R-32566 TP1 Milling Toolpaths from the center of ball/bull nose tools when you enable 10/9/23
rough passes.

R-35439 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Area Roughing collision checking is not catching axial 10/9/23

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

collisions.

In Thread Mill, Incorrect depth with custom tool plane

R-35599 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
and absolute depth

Importing geometry multiple times for a chuck creates

R-35019 TP1 Machine Systems 10/9/23
many new levels.

D-52197 TP1 Machine Systems Clicking the red X causes the solid jaw to disappear. 10/9/23

Mastercam crashes when you remove the jaws and

R-36015 TP1 Machine Systems 10/9/23
chuck from Job Setup, close, and then reopen Job Setup.

S- In Thread Mill, implement the logic for separate line

TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
107034 lengths for entry/exit.

Mastercam crashes after you green check from Mill-

D-52403 TP1 Machine Systems 10/9/23
Turn's job setup.

R-34555 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 5-axis pocketing request for enhancement. 10/9/23

S-
TP1 Milling Toolpaths 3-Axis Deburr Toolpath Manager Access. 10/9/23
105547

Waterline critical depths causes incorrect cut order,

R-35601 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
resulting in a crash on the CNC machine.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Verify fails with rotary axis positioning when preceded

R-35136 TP1 10/9/2023
n by another operation.

R-34509 TP1 Turning Toolpaths Angle in Mill-Turn transform does not persist. 10/9/23

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Verify is incorrectly reporting proximity alerts for flute

R-34006 TP1 10/9/2023
n length.

Missing some approach motion in Steady Rest in

R-34251 TP1 Turning Toolpaths 10/9/23
Mastercam 2024.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-30600 TP1 Nesting operation with block drill shows unknown error. 10/9/2023
n

In multiple pickoff groups, the landing dialog should be

R-35171 TP1 Turning Toolpaths Pickoff Setup tab (not Operations tab) if creating 10/9/23
subsequent groups

D-52151 TP1 Turning Toolpaths Turning Stock is not updating. 10/9/23

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35727 TP1 A Mill operation gouges the part in Simulation. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35134 TP1 Verify fails with rotary axis positioning. 10/9/2023
n

In reports, Mastercam crashes with a mix of NC file

R-35878 TP1 System 10/9/23
names and transform operations.

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Number Release Category Description Date

R-34584 TP1 System Rechain all causes an invisible level to appear. 10/9/23

S- Add the ability to open a part file during the extraction

TP1 File Management 10/9/23
103046 of a content file.

A checkbox in configuration becomes checked when you

R-35167 TP1 System 10/9/23
toggle toolpath visibility.

R-34434 TP1 System Increased the resolution for tool images in reports. 10/9/23

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35296 TP1 Mesh stock displays inaccurately. 10/9/2023
n

Creating Zip or Zip2Go files does not maintain correct

D-51928 TP1 File Management 10/9/23
folder path.

In Setup Sheet reports, Circle Mill does not output

R-35876 TP1 System 10/9/23
compensation type, direction, or roll.

A content file does not recognize the Mill-Turn .machine

R-34592 TP1 File Management 10/9/23
file version properly.

S- Prompt and launch the file-open dialog box if multiple

TP1 File Management 10/9/23
106213 part files are in a content file.

An MCAM-CONTENT file does not move non-mastercam

R-35122 TP1 File Management 10/9/23
files correctly in Mastercam 2024.

Mastercam crashes while migrating a content file

D-51958 TP1 File Management 10/9/23
containing only a previous version's .machine file

R-34714 TP1 System Wireframe displays with [F9] (Show Coordinate Axes). 10/9/23

In Setup Sheets, there are localization issues with

R-35875 TP1 System 10/9/23
commas and some scripts.

With create plane relative, when you right-click and use

R-36104 TP1 System 10/9/23
the drop-down to create a plane, it does not work.

When you create a new plane from Gview, the created

R-34569 TP1 System 10/9/23
plane is incorrect.

S- In Thread Mill, UI Changes for Increasing User Control of

TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
106449 Directional Cutting - Split 1

With aggregate locators, mesh barrel geometry does

R-35026 TP1 Machine Systems 10/9/23
not scale.

R-35871 TP1 Selection/Chaining Solid Partial Chain is not creating separate chains. 10/9/23

The Dynamic plane origin does not respect the selected

R-34518 TP1 System 10/9/23
coordinate value.

In reports, the stock material description is not output to

R-33521 TP1 System 10/9/23
MATERIAL-COMMENT.

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35347 TP1 Verify fails in a Contour operation with comp in control. 10/9/2023
n

Open solid bodies do not convert to a mesh in the

D-52285 TP1 Machine Systems 10/9/23
machine definition.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Lathe Groove reports a collision but the tool does not
R-34954 TP1 10/9/2023
n touch the part.

S- Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
TP1 Simulation performance improvements 10/9/2023
102981 n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-32037 TP1 GPU processing causes a gouge between operations. 10/9/2023
n

D-52271 TP1 Turning Toolpaths YZ toolpath can use an invalid B angle. 10/9/23

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Mill-Turn Simulation shows a move through part that is

R-33972 TP1 4/19/2023
n not in the toolpath.

S- In Thread Mill, make UI changes for new Lead-In/Out

TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
102161 and Feed Rate Controls.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Simulation reports a collision and shows moves not in

R-35327 TP1 10/9/2023
n the toolpath.

S- Mapping of ModuleWorks multiaxis toolpaths radial and

TP1 Tooling 10/9/23
102977 axial depth of cut for CoroPlus add-in.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Verify produces an error when using custom tool

R-31973 TP1 10/9/2023
n geometry.

Mill-Turn pickoff from the right spindle back to the left

R-35171 TP1 Turning Toolpaths 10/9/23
spindle fails.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35136 TP1 Rotary axis positioning failure in verify. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Sync points behave improperly with steady rest point

D-52126 TP1 10/9/2023
n operation simulation.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Verify shows the stock rotating and the tool going
R-33960 TP1 10/9/2023
n through the stock.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio The 2D Pocket toolpath with axis substitution has a bad

R-24231 TP1 10/9/2023
n simulation depending on entry type.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio A verify crash tries to use the Mill-Turn Job Setup for
R-35537 TP1 10/9/2023
n stock.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-32764 TP1 Inaccurate classic backplot info on Rapid Cycle Time. 4/19/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
D-52755 TP2 Rotary Drill operations have issues. 10/9/2023
n

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 Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Stock override is transformed by stock plane

R-34943 TP1 10/9/2023
n transformation,

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-31093 TP1 Port machining toolpaths bring up errors when verified. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35183 TP1 Turning on Show edges facets cylindrical components. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34397 TP1 Add support for a face mill arbor adapter in verify. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Toolpaths show incorrect positions compared to classic

R-30756 TP1 10/9/2023
n backplot.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio There are issues with axis substitution in Machine

D-52628 TP1 10/9/2023
n Simulation.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34450 TP1 The work-holding panel adds fixtures twice. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34314 TP1 Save Report is not translated into Japanese. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-33760 TP1 Wrong B-angle in simulation issue with turret park. 4/19/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
D-52125 TP1 Saving the tool is not working in backplot. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35005 TP1 Unnecessary text lacks space for long languages. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-33970 TP1 Flip Stock issue shows stock incorrectly. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-35181 TP1 Axis Control does not respect programmed limits. 10/9/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
D-52863 TP2 Mill-Turn simulation causes a bug during retract. 10/26/2023
n

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Custom WCS origin is in the incorrect location in verify

R-31733 TP1 10/9/2023
n when GPU processing is enabled.

If you have both a mill and a lathe operation selected,

R-34012 TP1 System 10/9/23
the tool report fails.

With the Mill-Turn stock size calculation, Mastercam puts

R-25520 TP1 System 10/9/23
extra back stock in the CHUCK-LH-GRIP tag.

You get incorrect results when you create a bounding

R-34971 TP1 CAD box from surfaces, and you have Auto or Manual 10/9/23
orientation selected in the Bounding Box panel.

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Number Release Category Description Date

You get strange results when you regenerate Surface

R-33943 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Finish operations.

With a Scallop toolpath, Mastercam crashes when you

R-20966 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
click the geometry icon in Toolpaths Manager.

With Z depths set, the Hybrid toolpath cuts walls with

R-17535 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
the floor spacing.

The Hybrid toolpath with Ignore Flats enabled still

R-33782 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
machines some of a flat surface.

The Raster toolpath generates spikes that gouge the

R-30693 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
part.

The Equal Scallop toolpath cuts clockwise and

R-19882 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
counterclockwise.

The Hybrid toolpath changes depth when you

R-20836 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
regenerate it twice.

The Hybrid toolpath cuts outside of the containment

D-15222 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
boundary.

Contour with Multi-passes selected, Spring passes set

R-35075 TP1 Milling Toolpaths to By pass, and Keep tool down selected gives lead in 10/9/23
and outs on the spring passes.

The Equal Scallop toolpath gouges the part on entry and

R-17538 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
retracts.

R-35072 TP1 Milling Toolpaths An Area Rough legacy file will not regenerate. 10/9/23

The Equal Scallop toolpath with Tool contact point

R-24974 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
selected does not respect the cut style.

The Hybrid toolpath has vertical milling motions with a

R-25223 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
small arc filter total tolerance.

Dynamic Mill with an Entry chain and Additional slot

R-29195 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
width uses the Retract rate set in the tool definition.

When you use a cutter defined with a double-angle

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34140 TP1 relieved shank, Machine Simulation shows proximity 10/9/23
n
alerts.

In the 3D legacy toolpaths, the Select option on the

R-27250 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Surface Parameters page does not return to the 10/9/23
toolpath's dialog box.

A Pocket toolpath with Finish pass, Keep tool down,

R-35014 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
and Wear or Reverse Wear will not keep tool down.

R-34692 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Mastercam crashes when you increase the cutting 10/9/23

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Number Release Category Description Date

length for the 5-axis Thread Mill toolpath.

In Thread Mill, the Multi Passes option creates large

R-25783 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
arcs.

R-34494 TP1 Milling Toolpaths The Blend toolpath's regeneration time has regressed. 10/9/23

The Thread Mill toolpath with a safety zone active

R-32571 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
crashes Mastercam.

When you change it, the Flowline toolpath's Plunge

R-34716 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
rate posts incorrectly.

The compensation flags on the 1016 BNCI lines are

R-34547 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
incorrect.

If you select Simulator Options in Toolpaths Manager

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio
R-34918 TP1 and you have not defined a Stock Setup, Selection, 10/9/23
n
Mastercam will crash.

When you transform a trimmed contour operation, the

R-34897 TP1 Turning Toolpaths spindle speed and maxss$ variable change to incorrect 10/9/23
values.

The stock model is incorrect with Mill flutes only and

R-32389 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
an end mill tool with an edge break.

R-35779 TP1 Tooling A newly created assembly overwrites the tool number. 10/9/23

When you use a custom tool, stock model regeneration

D-37631 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
time is long.

R-34107 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Equal Scallop shows a computation error. 10/9/23

When you correct geometry, 2D Contour does not

R-28762 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
change automatically from 3D to 2D.

R-26448 TP1 Milling Toolpaths The stock model won't process Helix Bore operations. 10/9/23

R-34106 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Equal Scallop gives strange motion on the part wall. 10/9/23

R-33385 TP1 Milling Toolpaths The stock model operation hangs at Starting Processing. 10/9/23

D-18287 TP1 Milling Toolpaths The 2D contour Type drop-down goes blank. 10/9/23

A Dynamic Mill toolpath with island facing cuts

R-28398 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
differently than it does with a legacy file.

Holder collision checking in Area Roughing causes a

R-33893 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
computation error.

Oscillating tool motion remains after you re-chain a

R-14799 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Contour operation that has 3D geometry.

R-17957 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Contour does not output cutter compensation. 10/9/23

R-33739 TP1 CAD A Creo file opens in Mastercam 2022, but not in 2023 or 10/9/23

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Mastercam 2025 • Release Notes

Number Release Category Description Date

2024.

Peel Mill with a single chain and finish passes does not
R-34517 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
respect stock-to-leave values.

R-32413 TP1 Milling Toolpaths A regenerated stock model is incorrect. 10/9/23

The Apply button failed in the Model Prep, Hole Axis

R-35421 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
function.

The tool holder does not keep the selected tool

R-35477 TP1 Tooling 10/9/23
projection when the assembly is created.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio In Mill-Turn simulation, there is chuck/jaw

R-34607 TP1 10/9/23
n misalignment.

The stock model takes a long time to compute when

R-20820 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Contour's multipasses is set.

The OptiRough, Next Closest option causes extremely

R-33489 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
long regeneration times.

The Generate toolpath option in Model Chamfer does

R-32753 TP1 Milling Toolpaths not correctly update a toolpath with the Roll cutter 10/9/23
around corners options.

The stock model fails to regenerate after a lathe stock

R-23714 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
transfer.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Machine Simulator simulates incorrectly when rotary

R-34129 TP1 10/9/23
n axis substitution is used.

The stock model does not display when Only Display

R-21676 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Associated Geometry is active.

Backplot/Verify/Simulatio Slot mill tools display incorrectly in Mastercam

R-34663 TP1 10/9/23
n 2024/2025.

D-51719 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Area Mill takes a long time to regenerate. 10/9/23

R-35943 TP1 CAD An .MCAM file opens without solids or statistics. 10/9/23

Area Roughing and OptiRest do not respect the

R-34133 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
silhouette boundary.

R-33719 TP1 CAD Merge leaves empty levels where they shouldn't be. 10/9/23

Change Recognition exits when you re-apply Multiaxis

D-21397 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
toolpaths.

R-35828 TP1 Tooling The corner radius does not calculate metric. 10/9/23

The Hybrid toolpath reloads default stepover values

R-32808 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
when you reselect the same tool on the tool page.

R-29003 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Contour Adjust start/end of contour value is not 10/9/23

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Number Release Category Description Date

respected.

Add 3D tools, 2D tools, and All tools options to the

R-35829 TP1 Tooling 10/9/23
lathe tool filter.

The Mill tool filter is not working on the Assemblies tab

R-34731 TP1 Tooling when you access the Mill Tool Manager from the 10/9/23
toolpath dialog.

The legacy Surface Finish Pencil toolpath's regeneration

R-33465 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
time has increased.

When you use custom tools with geometry defined

R-31638 TP1 Milling Toolpaths below 0, the stock model has different results than 10/9/23
verify.

R-16268 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Stock Model shows no cuts from a custom slot mill. 10/9/23

Stock Model Compare is showing less material when the

R-28849 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
toolpath is mirrored.

A Contour toolpath outputs retract moves that are not

D-14487 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
needed.

R-03260 TP1 Wire Changing the Wire TECH library deselects a tab option. 10/9/23

R-33631 TP1 CAD Analyze Entity does not move points. 10/9/23

When you use Copy Previous Points, Mastercam

D-39571 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
causes an issue with the previous operation.

With Area Mill, when you change the chain's start point,
R-33236 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
you get a dirty toolpath.

If you preselect geometry before running Transform

R-34209 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
Project, the selection gets lost when the function starts.

R-35904 TP1 CAD In some cases, STEP files failed to open properly. 10/9/23

Changes made when using the Trim to Point, Modify

R-35139 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
Length feature were not being applied correctly.

The High Speed Toolpath Stock page does not activate

R-34158 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
Detect stock break through instantly.

R-34179 The space bar activates fast-point mode, rather than the
TP1 CAD 10/9/23
R-34181 most recently used function.

Stock model Transform only cuts with the edge break of

R-29525 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
the tool.

In some cases, regenerating a dirty solid left the solid

R-35311 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
dirty.

R-34018 TP1 CAD There is a regression in Curve 5 axis. 10/9/23

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Number Release Category Description Date

In Wireframe, the line-length lock function malfunctions

R-34170 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
when Automatically determine Z depth is on.

In the Mill Tool Manager, copying and pasting an item

R-25523 TP1 Tooling 10/9/23
does not bring it into view.

D-51655 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Stock Model fails with a Custom tool. 10/9/23

The Productivity+ license is not released when you start

R-34794 TP1 Licensing 10/9/23
a new file in the same Mastercam session.

When you open a primitive solid, there is a cube-related

R-34352 TP1 System 10/9/23
graphics issue.

With an imported file, High Speed Toolpath operations

R-26418 TP1 Milling Toolpaths do not have the correct Model Geometry page 10/9/23
information.

Stock Model Compare deselect does not release the part

R-20549 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
model.

In Drafting, the line angle workflow was inconsistent

R-35309 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
with the previous versions.

When copying an operation to another machine group,

R-35590 TP1 Tooling 10/9/23
it will use an existing tool even if told not to.

The High Speed Toolpaths air region interferes with the

R-13698 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
machining region.

R-32304 TP1 CAD Changing a dimensioned solid causes an error. 10/9/23

When Change Level copies dimensions, it changes the

R-33964 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
DZ values to XY.

The Borrow utility clears non-Mastercam firm-code 6

R-34074 TP1 Licensing 10/9/23
licenses from CodeMeter.

The Waterline toolpath's linking distance motion is

R-34176 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
trimmed.

When Change Level copies dimensions, it changes

R-33964 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
values from DZ to XY.

Mill-Turn Lathe uses a full MT license when it is

R-34093 TP1 System 10/9/23
available.

Mastercam does not recognize the Stock Model with a

R-32388 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
source operation that uses axis substitution.

When using Automatic regions, 2D Dynamic Mill does

R-29817 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
not regenerate with a smaller cutter.

Force tool change fails in the Surface Rough Pocket

R-22140 TP1 Milling Toolpaths 10/9/23
toolpath.

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Number Release Category Description Date

When using Trim to stock with a roughing tool, Equal

R-34207 TP1 Milling Toolpaths Scallop does not respect the toolpath containment 10/9/23
boundary.

Mill-Turn Lathe uses a full Mill-Turn license when it is

R-34093 TP1 Licensing 10/9/23
available.

When you alter the operation used to compute the

R-34846 TP1 Milling Toolpaths remaining stock, the Surface Restmill operation is not 10/9/23
marked dirty.

Process Hole loses the file descriptor on imported ACIS

R-34366 TP1 System 10/9/23
files.

R-34070 TP1 CAD Improved file open performance. 10/9/23

Add Width to the 3D grooving and parting tool

R-33191 TP1 Tooling 10/9/23
definitions.

With Smart Drafting, allow selecting and editing of

R-34101 TP1 CAD 10/9/23
existing dimensions with all Dimension functions.

Added a new option to help improve performance when

R-34636 TP1 CAD opening solids with a large amount of fillets. This will 10/9/23
decrease file open times.

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