2017.2.2 Update Bug

[nbaughman]

After installing .2, we have noticed that the software does not seem to look at the connector turnover value when the spec table assigns the "Auto" length. Instead of taking the default length, and subtracting the connector's turnover, it completely ignores it.

For example:

Spec table is setup to use 60" Auto Length, with TDF connections (2" turnover set on connector). The new finish length should be 56" (excluding gaskets / snap offsets). After this update, it comes it at 60".

Can anyone else verify this??

[Anonymous]

I just updated and tried placing a couple pieces of duct; 1 with TDC and 1 with S&D. Both lengths came out correct with lengths set to Auto. The S&D duct came in at 59" and the TDC came in at 56 ¼".

[Anonymous]

We saw this with one of our customers. It turned out that (we think) the update checked the "Use Auto Length as Entered Length" box in Main Database->Fittings->Pattern Options->Straight. If you unchecked the box and do a REBUILDALL in a drawing this has occurred it should correct the issue.

We've also had some customers report that this update changed the way Main Database->Fittings->Pattern Options->Straight->Option->Machine if Length< values read. In two cases it changed the value from 60 to 200 and in two other cases, it changed what that value needed to be. i.e. they used to have it set to 60 for a TDC to go to the decoiler, but now they need to set it to the finished length of 56.25. Hope this helps.

[nbaughman]

Thanks for the reply. I still believe this is a bug, and here is why:

-I've tested it with the "Use Auto Length as Entered Length" box unchecked, and it works as you've described. 

-My "Machine if Length <" value also needed to be changed and it seemed to work for the duct with TDF / TDC connections.

However, our coil line does both TDC and S & Drive connections (56" joint length vs 59"). Setting the "Machine if Length <" value to 56.xx makes a 57" long duct with  S & Drive connections Decoiled Straight, which would obviously be machine cut.

Luckily only a few machines have installed .2, we are holding back on this update until Autodesk fixes the issue, or I find an alternate solution that doesn't require scripting. Our shop's script would catch and fix the issue, but our estimating & other departments do not, and this is not  a good enough reason for me to implement that extra step for them.

Once again, thanks for your reply.

[Anonymous]

It looks like Autodesk pulled the 2017.2.2 update.  Only a handful of our users have it.  It does not show up as available for download for our other machines.  The latest they can update to is 2017.2.1