G-Wizard Estimator (GWEst) Change Log and Release Notes

A log of what changed with each new version from newest to oldest. Remember, G-Wizard tells you when you need to upgrade with a message in the top right corner of the screen. If you need the latest version, it can be installed from this page.

Change Log

4/3/20: Release 0.866 (PC Only)

• Got Tapping Op working.
• You can now use Shared Preferences to share Machine Profiles and other info with your other G-Wizard software.
• Many bugs fixed.

4/2/20: Release 0.864 (PC Only)

• Massive update basically makes it possible to edit all ops.
• Many bugs fixed.

3/14/20: Release 0.86 (PC Only)

• Brought GW Estimimator up to date with all the GW Calculator updates.

4/16/19: Release 0.85 (PC Only)

• Brought GW Estimimator up to date with all the GW Calculator updates

3/28/19: Release 0.84 (Feathered, PC Only)

• Brought GW Estimator up to date with all the GW Calculator updates to the core feeds and speeds engine.

9/4/18: Release 0.823 (Feathered, PC Only)

• Factored in tool change times on Machining Ops
• Material ops added with option to mark up material cost.
• Added Chamfer option to 2D Profile and Pocket Ops. The tool is selected in the Options for Machining Ops.
• Added "New" button to clear all the estimate data to create a new estimate.
• Default Shop Rate defined in Cost DB and used throughout.
• Fixed numerous bugs and non-working features.

5/22/18: Release 0.822 (Feathered, PC Only)

• Initial mock-up of Reports Tab
• More Add Op UI refinements and bug fixing
• Implemented Rough Cut Op
• Implemented "Custom" Machining Op that can do anything Feeds/Speeds can do.
• Initial implementation of Cost DB
• Added Inspection op type
• Rewrote the User Guide for GW Estimator

5/6/18: Release 0.821 (Feathered, PC Only)

• Minor fixes and refinements to 0.82.

5/5/18: Release 0.82 (Feathered, PC Only)

• Major UI overhaul of all the op creation.
• Added tapping and thread milling to the Hole feature.
• Ability to either save operations with a quantity value or blow them out as individual ops.
• Range selection and delete of ops using Ctrl + Click and Shift + Click.
• Merge components and consumables ops
• Merged Finish and Coating ops
• Added lots of new Finish op types
• Moved Feeds/Speeds under utilities
• Completely redid Op Picker UX for more efficient use of real estate and easier operation.
• Op-creation window is now a non-modal that can be setup side-by-side with the list of ops in the quote..

4/6/18: Release 0.8 (Mandatory, PC Only)

• Bug fixes, UX improvements, and sync with latest GW Calculator Engine.