The most important novelties of woodWOP 8:

Contour assistant - improved support for beginners

In future, new workpieces can be programmed more comfortably here.

For example, template files will be stored for circles, L-shapes or other curved components. This is a significant advantage in terms of time saving and a clear reduction of hurdles for newcomers.

Feature recognition - automatic identification of holes, pockets and grooves in a 3-D workpiece model

Not only holes, but also slots and pockets are recognised directly in 3-D solids and the appropriate machining macro is generated for automatic subsequent machining. This represents a significant acceleration in the conversion from the CAD import to the machining programme. The optimal use of existing data is ensured.

Variables tables - Simplified operation thanks to form view and additional auxiliary graphics

The variable table is extended and upgraded by some new possibilities. Minimum and maximum values can be defined, selection lists can be created and auxiliary graphics can be stored for illustration.

New attributes such as "Hide" (hide line) and "Boolean" (input via checkbox), but also two views, the list view and form view, make programming clearer. The process is quicker and incorrect operation is avoided!

Gluing Wizard - New tool for efficient programming when edge banding

The gluing wizard is integrated directly into woodWOP from woodWOP 8. All work steps for edge banding are automatically generated after defining the contours and corners. The revised technology database provides support for situation-dependent inputs, C-angle and heating power. The import of edge images from external CAD systems is also possible with the new wizard. An even faster creation of programmes with edge gluing is ensured.

Formula assistant with extended possibilities for advanced users

The new formula wizard makes the creation of formulas extremely easy. In the multi-line formula field, the user has everything in view. Building blocks such as mathematical functions, variables and conditions are at the user's fingertips for assembling his formulas. The formula components are highlighted in colour. In this way, even complex formulas are clearly presented. Not only the formula result, but also partial results can be calculated. This convenient added value during input supports the simple creation of extensive and variable programmes.

Mass changes make adjustments in the programme quick and easy

With the transfer of parameter values, mass changes in macros can be carried out quickly and easily in four steps with just a few clicks.

• make changes in a macro.
• take over one or all parameter(s) to the parameter clipboard.
• selection of all other macros to be changed.
• insert the parameter value(s). Short, fast and efficient.