The other week we have released HSMA v2.8.1

Here is what's different:

• Install-time License Setup added
  https://hsmadvisor.com/help?article_id=5417_silent-or-automatic-installation
• Main window resize performance improvements
  Fixed occasional incorrect element re-floating.
• Cloud Status added on the Tool Library Drop-down
• Opening HSMA window outside of visible bounds fixed
• Upgraded to .NET 4.8
  Use default TLS protocol to avoid "server not reached" or "unable to establish secure connection" errors
• Added Countersink tool
• Fixed and improved the critical drilling speed calculation
• Various bug fixes and improvements

As always you can get the latest update over here: HSMAdvisor.com/download

There have been some improvements in the purchasing system that I think our users will find VERY useful.

From now on here is how you can upgrade your HSMAdvisor license:

1. Adding More Seats to Existing License (OLD)
   As before you can add more seats to an existing license.

2. Upgrade from 1 and 3 HP Licenses (NEW)
   If you're currently using a 1 HP or 3 HP license you can upgrade to either the Unlimted Floating or Unlimited Permanent license.

3. Transitioning from Cancelled or Active Subscription (NEW)
   You can now switch from a subscription-based model to any other license type.
   Your current subscription will be canceled (if it isn't canceled already) and a new license will be sent to you.

In all cases, you will only have to pay the difference between the new and the existing license.

The minimum upgrade fee is USD 10

Please read more about the upgrade process here: HSMAdvisor License Upgrades

Cheers!

A new version of HSMAdvisor has just been released!

This minor update adds the Portuguese language and fixes the Language upload feature.
Thanks to TribeJoint - www.instagram.com/tribejoint/ for providing the translation!

Also, minor tweaks were made to improve drill chip load calculations for tiny and very large drills.

In related news. Big work is currently happening with expanding and improving the HSMAdvisor's Material Database.

You can download the latest HSMAdvisor Update over here: https://hsmadvisor.com/download

Cheers!

HSMAdvisor v2.5.11 for MasterCam 2023 is now available at https://hsmadvisor.com/hsmadvisor_for_mastercam

The HSMAdvisor core was also updated for all Mastercam plugins from 2019 to 2023

Huge thanks for everybody who continues to contribute to this software and refer it to your colleagues!

Your ideas, your feedback, and your support are awesome.

Cheers!

Who likes to send emails and worry about additional invoices just to add a couple of seats to their existing license?

Nobody that's who!

HSMAdvisor customers can now purchase more seats right from the https://hsmadvisor.com/buy page.
All you have to do is enter the same First Name, Last Name, and Email you used when purchasing the original license.
The multiple-seat discount will apply to the existing license!

More information can be found on the new help page: https://hsmadvisor.com/help?article_id=5497_adding-more-seats-to-your-license

HSMAdvisor and FSWizard Speed and Feed Calculators are being continually developed and enriched with new features.

Help them get even better by providing your feedback and suggestions!

Best regards.

Tonight I released the latest version of HSMAdvisor and the plugin for Mastercam 2022, 2021 and 2020

Most of the issues reported by our users have either been fixed or otherwise addressed.

It has bug fixes and an improved tool creation routine.

Additionally, the Tool Path Write dialog now has an option to disable the toolpath regeneration and the actual values that will be written in the toolpath:

The Save button saves the current state of checkboxes as default.

Mastercam plugin can be downloaded here: https://hsmadvisor.com/hsmadvisor_for_mastercam

The latest standalone HSMAdvisor version is available here: https://hsmadvisor.com/download

It has some back-end improvements plus additional materials.

Please let me know if you have any feedback or questions!

The long-awaited feature, that has been available on FSWizard for some time now is now available in HSMAdvisor as well!

It is currently in the MVP stage, but now when you log in to HSMADvisor Cloud on both the FSWizard and HSMAdvisor (sharing is only allowed within the same account), the cloud tools are automatically synchronized between the two apps.

Check out the latest version here: https://hsmadvisor.com/download

To enable cloud libraries in HSMAdvisor, please Register and/or Log-in to the HSMAdvisor Cloud in Settings or by clicking on Actions->Cut Cloud->Log-in in the Tool Database tab.

Then select the Tool Library you want to sync with the cloud and go to Actions->Tool Library.
Enable the "Sync with HSMAdvisor Cloud" option.

Synced tools are now available on both apps:

Also, a couple of materials were added:

• AISI431, 1.4057, X17CrNi16-2 (QT800 and QT900)
• Aluminum 3.1645; EN AW-2007
• AISI4820 (1.6587, 18CrNiMo7-6)

Please make sure to send me any feedback you have on this or other issues!