Version 4.4 Build 1916 - November 6, 2025

Manual Point Entry and Point Locator Qualification

Manually enter nominal point locations in the Space Object control, then locate those points 
around the measured tube with the probe in the measured-aligned coordinate system.

Version 4.4 Build 1911 - Oct 11, 2025

New VTube-LASER Point Cloud Locator

This control allows users to visually locate points in space relative to measured-aligned tubes. It uses Space Object points as a reference. As the user nears the target space object point in space, the on-screen ball probe changes color. Also, the control shows the real-time distance from the probe to the target point in space.

Version 4.4 Build 1905 - Sept 26, 2025

September 26 - New Bender Project Control (BPC) Search Box

This allows for easy searching through bender channels.

Version 4.4 Build 1902 - Sept 22, 2025

September 22 - New Point Cloud Transformation and Translation

The transformation and translations apply to any displayed buckets. Any bucket that is either displayed or active is included since active points are also displayed. Any point that is ON will be transformed/translated.

Version 4.4 Build 1888 - Sept, 5, 2025

September 5 - New SAE J2551-1 Setup Grid

The SAE J2551-1 Specification was added for tube qualification

Version 4.4 Build 1882 - August 8, 2025

August 8 - AB Length Update

This new feature allows for including the AB length with hypothetical end trim values as one of the pass/fail qualifiers that influence the pass/fail message in the user interface and reports.

Version 4.4 Build 1881 - July 30, 2025

July 30 - New one-button invert rotations for mirror-image parts

Version 4.4 Build 1879 - July 30, 2025

July 30 - New 360 CCW grids for entering LRA rotations with only 0 to 360 values

Version 4.4 Build 1875 - July 24, 2025

July 24 - New Scale XYZ coordinates to make the entire part larger or smaller

Version 4.4 Build 1875 - July 24, 2025

July 24 - New Load Windows File Explorer from the current project path in the File menu

Version 4.4 Build 1866 - July 2, 2025

July 2 - New faster plane models with perimeter hull edges that accurately represent the plane boundary.

Version 4.4 Build 1818 - April 21, 2025

April 21 - New CSV-style reports show data in simple comma-separated value reports for easy processing by outside programs.

April 7, 2025 - Toggled Alternative/Reduced Tolerances for VTube-LASER Ensure Parts Stay in Tolerance

Read About Version 4.4 Build 1805

Version 4.4 Build 1798

March 28 - Measure And Qualify Just the End Sections of Long Tubes Using Assembly Trim

March 28, 2025 - Measure And Qualify Just the End Sections of Long Tubes Using Assembly Trim

Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1798

March 24, 2025 - Now Add Linear Dimensions to Space Objects in VTube-STEP

Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1787

March 6, 2025 - More Powerful Batch File Process With Multiple Disconnected Folders

Sometimes, you must change a value for all your VTube project files in multiple disconnected folders. VTube can do that now with this version.
Read Update information: Version 4.4 Build 1781

February 15, 2025 - Combine Multiple Parts Into One Part

Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1769
Learn how the command works:
https://advancedtubular.helpsite.com/articles/130332-vtube-laser-tutorial-combining-several-parts-into-one-stick-for-bending

February 15, 2025 - Now Anticipate Secondary Process Deformation in VTube-LASER

This tool helps measure tube shapes after a secondary process deforms the tube after bending. The principle is to bend the part to adjust the shape to anticipate deformation in press crushes that occur to the part after bending is complete.
Read About: Version 4.4 Build 1769
Learn how the new command works in this page:

February 15, 2025 - A Redesign of Tube Data Storage No Longer Causes Out-of-memory Issues

For this version, thousands of alignment events can be stored without VTube running out of memory.
Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1769

January 31, 2025 - The VTube Configuration Path Can Now Be Changed

Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1764
New versions of Windows allow for Folder Access Control which can restrict a VTube's setup program from using even the Public folder structure. So now VTube's configuration file location can be changed using a text file in the VTube program folder. See this page for more information.
 

January 25, 2025 - Best Fit Alignment 5 is 44 Times Faster Than Best Fit Alignment 3

Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1756

January 8, 2025 - Now Build Reports with the Free VTube Project Viewer

This license of VTube is intended for free distribution.
Read Update Information: Version 4.4 Build 1730

December 11, 2024 - Metronor M-Scan Support

Version 4.4 Build 1717

November 25, 2024 - Bend Plane Clock Tool

Version 4.3 Build 1700

October 31, 2024 - Coil Generator

Version 4.3 Build 1680

September 9, 2024 - Tangent Distance Calculator

Version 4.3 Build 1654

August 31, 2024 - Import ROUND SLOTS

Version 4.3 build 1653
VTube-STEP can now import and set up nominal ROUND SLOTS from models.

August 16, 2024 - Straightness Calculator

Version 4.3 build 1642
The new GD&T Straightness Calculator has been added to VTube-LASER to calculate the bow deflection straightness in straight tubes.

August 15, 2024 - Measure and Qualify ROUND SLOTS

Version 4.3 build 1639
VTube-LASER can measure Round Slots using probes, display slots, report on slots, and qualify 36 different metrics of slots.

August 15, 2024 - Trim/Extend for SINGLE STRAIGHT

Version 4.3 build 1639
Using A-End and B-End Solid Model Offset values, VTube-STEP can now trim/extend endpoint locations on both ends of a one-straight tube.

August 15, 2024 - New Trim/Extend Point Locations on Both Ends During a Parametric AUTOBUILD

Version 4.3 build 1639
VTube-STEP can now import and set up nominal ROUND SLOTS from models.

July 18, 2024 - Project Auto-Recovery

Version 4.3 build 1628
We added a new project auto-recovery for crash protection to protect from loss of work in VTube-STEP and VTube-LASER.

June 28, 2024 - REORDER Part Setup Menu

Version 4.3 build 1613
A new edit button is added to the upper right corner of the LASER Part Setup menu to enter the grid menu control window.

June 12, 2024 - Measure PLANE from PROBE

Version 4.3 build 1605
VTube-LASER now allows you to measure a plane with a ball probe.

June 7, 2024 - Reorganize MEASURE PROCESS Buttons

Version 4.3 build 1591
VTube-LASER now allows users to reorganize the MEASURE PROCESS menu buttons, making them a different order and even invisible.

June 6, 2024 - Import CIRCLES from Tube Models for HOLE CLOCKING in Flanges

Version 4.3 build 1590
VTube-STEP can now import and set up nominal CIRCLES from models and clock the angles relative to adjacent bend planes.

June 4, 2024 - Measure CIRCLES from PROBES

Version 4.3 build 1588
VTube-LASER can now measure circles with a ball probe.