New ribbon interface

• The user interface now adopts the modern ribbon style, providing a less cluttered and more intuitive user experience.

Dynamic machine control within a region

• Adds the ability to edit localised regions of a toolpath to use alternative toolaxis settings with smooth interpolation between regions. (Premium and Ultimate only)

Improved stock simulation

• Improved dynamic ViewMill with higher image quality and tool holder collision detection.

Turning improvements

• Editable turning toolpaths.
• Additional turning-friendly leads and links.
• Automatic collision checking of turning toolpaths.
• Apply turning toolpaths to stock models.

Enhanced 2D programming

• Collision avoidance for 2D area clearance toolpaths.
• New “top fillet” and “feature finishing” toolpath types.

3D offset finishing “centreline”

• Include additional toolpath segments in the corners of 3D offset finishing toolpaths.

Surface-based feed rate

• Edit the feed rate for toolpath points where the tool contacts pre-defined groups of surfaces. This includes providing a user-defined transition distance.

Blisk toolaxis modes

• Apply blisk-style toolaxis modes to non-BBI toolpath types. (Ultimate only)

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We thank all of our customers who identified these issues and reported them to Autodesk. These reports give us the opportunity to improve the product and provide you with the best solutions for modeling for manufacture. Autodesk also thanks you for your continued support and feedback regarding the content of this update release.

Respectfully,

Autodesk PowerMill Product Team