XMD 64 introduces a new command that makes it much less tedious to send out a job.  The Prepare Job command can complete your 2D plate drawings, get the file size down for faster data transfer, and save the results, all with a single click!   Complete Your Drawings! It’s important to note that during [...]

Why 64? The PC world has been 32 bits since the days of the 386 and DOS. This change to 64 bits has been a long time coming. 64 bit software means two things: 1) XMD gets to use 64 bits at a time instead of 32, meaning it’s often twice as fast. (It’s more [...]

Automation is at the heart of our efforts here at Cornerstone, and has been at the heart of our recent improvements to XMD’s Export Plate functionality.  With the forthcoming version of XMD-S, you will be able to automatically export plates and custom components for machining, and configure the exporting to optimize your company operations!  Say [...]

Updating XMD-S to work on the 64-bit version of KeyCreator required us to re-create some of our dialog boxes.  Some look almost identical to their predecessors, while others have changed completely!  Read on to see details on the noteworthy changes. Moldbase Editor The good ol’ Moldbase Editor dialog has been recreated, and seen a few [...]

Starting the Plate Export procedure is the same as in prior versions of XMD.  Run the Export command in XMD’s Main menu.  Select the “Plate geometry to a new part” option.  Pick one, or multiple plates to export (by clicking and dragging, or by holding the Control key), and hit OK. From here, you are [...]

Prior versions of XMD’s Plate Export command did little more than placing the plate and hole geometry in a new, unsaved KeyCreator Part, leaving the designer with a lot of tedious work to get it ready to be sent out.  Recognizing this as a prime area for automation, XMD now lets you configure your shop-specific [...]

In the mold making business, time is a critical factor in any company’s success. That’s why you’re alert to opportunities to improve your efficiency. You’ve heard about the new Expert Mold Designer -S and its claims to reduce your design time through powerful automation, streamlined design tools, and direct model editing. But how does it [...]

XMD-S was featured in Kubotek’s customer newsletter they put out last month.  Click here to read the article. As part of the promotion, we produced a fast-paced overview video of XMD-S in action. If you haven’t seen it yet, take a look!

Solid mold blocks have become such a hit in XMD-S, users have started to ask us if there’s any reason to keep the part and parting line sheet bodies that XMD has traditionally relied on.  We’ve looked into it, and with release 4 of XMD-S, we’re proud to say that you’re free to kill your [...]

For the most part, 2D drawings in XMD-S work the way you’re used to.  However, there are some noticeable (and not so noticeable) differences, particularly in the area of plates.  This article is designed to shed some light on the changes we’ve made to the 2D plate drawings in XMD-S. The Solid Factor The most [...]