2024-08-28 - twin 24.8

We are pleased to announce that twin version 24.8 is available. In this document you will find all the new features, improvements and fixed issues. If you encounter any problems during installation or during execution, please contact us by e-mail to info@digifai.com.

Note

When opening projects created with twin before version 23.8, the window layout may be incorrect. To fix this, please click on Reset Window Layout in the Window button in the toolbar.

2024-10-17 - twin 24.8.3

This is a maintenance update. We recommend updating to this version.

Fixed issues

  • RaySink: The settings RemoveDynamicObjects and RemoveKinematicObjects were not saved correctly.
  • VacuumConveyor: We fixed an issue that results in simulation problems when a kinematic 3D object collides with the VacuumConveyor.

2024-09-17 - twin 24.8.2

This update contains critical fixes. We strongly recommend, that you install this update.

Fixed issues

  • PLCConnector: We have fixed an issue that caused the Beckhoff ADS protocol to not work.

2024-09-09 - twin 24.8.1

This update contains critical fixes. We strongly recommend, that you install this update.

Fixed issues

  • PLCConnector: We have fixed an issue that caused twin to crash when the properties of the Beckhoff ADS protocol were changed.
  • Conveyor: The speed arrow was not visible if the 3D object of the conveyor belt had two sides of the same size.
  • We have fixed some issues with the new rendering when selecting 3D objects in the 3D View.
  • We have improved the performance in the new 3D rendering.
  • The headers of simulation components in the Simulation Component Diagram view can now be edited again by double-clicking on the header.
  • When too many ControlPanels are added to a project, the Reset Window Layout button was not visible anymore.

New features

  • We have added a new Simulation Component InputSwitch which allows to output the value of a specific input from a set of inputs.
  • The buttons in the ControlPanel can now be illuminated.

Improvements

  • We have updated the rigid body simulator PhysX to the latest version which results in a more stable simulation.

Fixed issues

  • We have fixed some issues with the new rendering that could cause the 3D view or the twin client to freeze or crash under certain circumstances
  • We have fixed some issues with the new rendering that results in wrong selected 3D objects under certain circumstances
  • We have improved the performance in the new 3D rendering
  • twin does not need administrator rights on the first start anymore
  • When 3D objects are moved by selecting a target coordinate system, the preview was not updated
  • The coordinate systems of stored positions in the GenericRobotController do not jump anymore
  • The mouse cursor now changes to a closed hand when dynamic 3D objects are grabbed by the user
  • The capture tool is working again
  • PLCConnector: When deleting PLC instances in PLCSIM Advanced, twin could crash under certain circumstances
  • PLCConnector: The inputs and outputs incorrectly displayed an error under certain circumstances
  • twin Mirror: Disabling the zoom function is working again
  • twin Mirror: Labels associated with 3D objects were not updated when the 3D objects were moved