Software Downloads

ProtoTRAK Offline Software PT4OL

The full version of the ProtoTRAK Offline software requires a hardware key. If you have not purchased the offline software option, you may still download this software as a demo. The demo version will not allow you to save a part program.  
Note:  Downloaded software must be extracted and decompressed before it is installed in the ProtoTRAK.
Please review all of the following instructions.   

Download Instructions
(For Windows 95 or above.)

1.  Right click on the Download Now Button. 
2.  In the selection window, select Save.
     Note: If you Open or Run instead of Save, the program will attempt to write to your floppy drive 
     as described in Extraction Step 3 listed below - this is not recommended.
3.  Choose a location to save the file. You may want to create a directory called "ProtoTRAK  
     Downloads" or save the file to your Desktop. 
4.  After the download completes, you will have the software saved on your hard drive. 
     Close the download window if it is still open. 
5.  The software you have just downloaded is compressed to make it easy to download. See the  
     instructions below "Extracting and installing the software on your ProtoTRAK"  to finish the 
     process. 

Issues addressed with this software update
-   Improved/smoother traking on VM machines.

Changes that were previously only available in limited release:
-   Adds Lathe Tapping (VL only)
-   Adds G-Code Editor (VM only)
-   Adds Chip Break drill cycle
-   Adds Prog In / Out Look Preview
-   Adds Tool Names (Mills)
-   Adds Face Grooving Cycle (Lathes)
-   Adds Run Time Estimator
-   Adds Service Code 335, Toggles spindle on during pause events
-   Adds Service Code 336, enables spindle to stay on across all modes (2 axis SM only)
-   Adds Service Code 337, spindle calibration (V machines only)
-   Implements on-screen error messages for Servo Block faults (VM / VL)
-   Improves Threading to a shoulder (VL only)
-   Adds support for 2460VL and DPMV7 machines
-   Adds CAM OUT option for lathe.

Extracting and installing the PT4 Offline software on your Computer (Demo or Full Version)
This section describes the easiest way to install the software you have downloaded on your computer. If this doesn't suit your needs, please call the Service Department (800-367-3165) for instructions. pt4ol_42.exe is a self-extracting file for use with Windows 95 or above.

1.  Use Windows Explorer and find the location where you have downloaded the file.
2.  Double click the file pt4ol_42.exe
3.  You should get a window pop up asking for a destination folder. Default is C:\PT4
4.  If you are updating an older version of offline, be sure to check the box that says “overwrite files without prompting”.
5.  Click on UNZIP.
6.  After the files are copied, you can click on CLOSE to exit the application.
7.  To run the ProtoTRAK Offline software, use Windows Explorer to navigate to the C:\PT4 directory and click on PT4.exe file.

Note: This download contains the PT4 offline software AND the DXF software as well. You do not need to download the DXF software separately.