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 software update on your Installed PT4
Offline
Note: To install a Demo or full copy on your computer the first time,
see the next section.
This section describes the easiest way to get the software you have
downloaded from your computer hard drive to your PT4 Offline program. If this
doesn't suit your needs, please call the Service Department
(800-367-3165) for instructions. pt4_42_45.zip is a
self-extracting file for use with Windows 95 or above.
1. Place a formatted, blank floppy disk into your floppy
drive (Drive A).
2. Use Windows Explorer and go to the software you have
downloaded on your hard drive
or locate the icon saved on your Desktop.
3. Double click the file pt4_42_45.zip.
This will cause the software to automatically
copy the correct files to the floppy disk
you put into Drive A.
4. Open your offline program. (Note, in case it already was
open, you may want to save your
program or any tools you have in current memory
before doing the following).
5. Press Alt + W to get to the selection screen.
6. Press Update Master. This will start the update process
and will take a moment or so. After
the update is finished, the Offline screen will
show the same image you see when
you first open it.
7. Remove the floppy from the floppy drive.
8. You can verify that the software was properly installed by
checking the software version
in the service codes. To do this, press the
following: Mode, Set Up, Serv Codes, Code #, 33,
Enter. You should see the same version number as above.
Extracting and installing the PT4 Offline software on your Computer
(Demo or Full Version)
Note: To update an already installed copy of the PT4 Offline software,
see the previous section.
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. pt4_42_45.zip is a
self-extracting file for use with Windows 95 or above.
1. Place a formatted, blank floppy disk into your floppy
drive (Drive A).
2. Use Windows Explorer and go to the software you have
downloaded on your hard drive.
or locate the icon saved on your Desktop.
3. Double click the file pt4_42_45.zip.
This will cause the software to automatically
copy the correct files to the floppy disk
you put into Drive A.
4. On the Windows Desktop, click on Start.
5. Select "Run".
6. Type in a:\PT4Install.exe.
7. Click OK.
8. The ProtoTRAK Offline software will install on your
computer in the C:\PT4 directory.
9. To run the ProtoTRAK Offline software, use Windows Explorer to
navigate to the C:\PT4 directory
and click on PT4.exe file.
