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FIF Translator is a 32 bit Windows program that performs translation between Eaton Leonard FIF files and other tube fabrication file formats.
The FIF file standard was created by Eaton Leonard and is used by the Eaton Leonard Vector measuring center and CNC tube bending machines.

FIF Translator can make these translations:

  • FIF files <----> TubeCAD
  • FIF files <----> TubeCalc for Windows
  • FIF files <----> Bender to XYZ
  • FIF files <----> UNISON Bender Simulator
  • FIF files <----> Benderlink for Chiyoda***
  • FIF files <----> Benderlink for KEINS***
  • FIF files <----> Benderlink for FlexBender***
  • FIF files <----> MM5000 and IT525 Measuring Centers***
  • FIF files <----> SupraGauge Measuring Centers***
  • FIF files <----> Addison Addata Measuring Centers***
  • FIF files <----> Romer ARMS***

***(These programs and/or machines are Supravision-compatible. The FIF Translator translates to and from Supravision files. There are other CNC benders and programs not listed here that will import and export Supravision files created by the FIF Translator. Check with your bender manufacturer for Supravision compatibility.)

(TRADEMARK NOTICE: "FIF" is a trademark of Eagle-Eaton Leonard. The FIF Translator is software owned solely by Advanced Tubular Technologies, Inc. There is no connection between the two companies.)

 

New International version of FIF Translator can display other languages in the user interface

  • FIF Translator now has the capability of handling any number of languages in the user interface.

  • End users can even add their own language to the user interface! The new SILEditor.exe program (installed in the new "language" folder) allows users to create their own translation. English is provided. Parts of German are provided as a sample second language.

  • The translation dialogs and messages are displayed in a new style of log that is easier to read. Text can be copied to the clipboard from this dialog.
 

Major Features

  • Select multiple files for automatic batch translation in either direction.
  • Calculate from YBC to XYZ or XYZ to YBC during translation process.
  • Preset FIF Velocities, FIF Tooling, FIF Setup before translation.
  • Place hundreds of tube fabrication files into a single FIF file.
  • Load and preview any translation file using QuickView.
  • Save and Load the FIF Translator configuration data files to disk.

Network License Manager (NLM) package

We have developed a new Network License Manager software package that much easier to install and maintain. Plus there are other benefits:

  • There is no more 5-license minimum requirement. One license is enough!
  • You can order a Network Site License for only $500 (Note: Current Network Site-License customers get this option for free when they upgrade.)
  • There is no more replacement of hardware keys when you want to upgrade to a network site license. This is how it works:

      Step 1 - We E-mail you the License Manager software for your server
      Step 2 - You plug your current FIF Translator key into the server
      Step 3 - You run FIF Translator and enter the server's IP address.
      Step 4 - Use FIF Translator.
 

More about the FIF Standard

Because of the widespread use of Eaton Leonard equipment over the last 30 years, the FIF format is available for use by a high number of fabricators in the industry.

FIF is a file standard created by Eaton Leonard to allow transfer of data into and out of Eaton Leonard bender and measuring center controls.

It was designed specifically for containing information about multiple tube fabrications. For example, the file contains centerline XYZ coordinates, bend radii, bend data, part name, tube diameter, bender speeds, tooling setups, and more.

Each FIF file can hold hundreds or even thousands of parts. FIF Translator takes advantage of this multiple-part capability. For example, you can select 100 Supravision files for transfer into a single FIF file.

 

Pro/E Data Conversion

    If you have the Routed Systems Option of Pro/E, then you have the ability to export your tube data as an FIF file.

    For example, FIF Translator can be used to translate FIF files created in Pro/E to the Supravision-based tube measuring center format automatically. This can save a large amount of time in transferring data by hand, thus reducing the chance of error.

    Additionally, you can send this data from the measuring center to other benders using our Benderlink line of software.

  

Translating to other Measuring Center formats

    Probably the most-used tube measuring center software used today is the Supravision format. It is used in the Multi Measure 5000, SupraGauge, RomerArm, and the Addison Addata measuring centers.

    The Eaton Leonard Vector is used by a significant number of tube fabrication companies. (It exports to the FIF format.)

    The FIF Translator is useful for translating files between the two types of measuring center formats. For example, a company that has built an extensive database of Eaton Leonard Vector master files could use the data in a new MM5000 (Supravision-based) measuring center by first translating the entire database to Supravision files.

Translating to other Benderlink-Supported Benders

    Since our Benderlink software imports Supravision files, the FIF Translator can also be used for translating data from Eaton Leonard machines to other benders that use our Benderlink software for communication.

    For example, the Benderlink for CHIYODA and KEINS software imports and exports Supravision files, thus completing the link between the Eaton Leonard control and the Cambridge Machinery benders.

    Here's an example translation sequence:

    Eaton Leonard Premier ---> FIF Translator Software ---> Benderlink Software ---> KEINS CNC Bender

    Another example:

    Eaton Leonard Premier ---> FIF Translator Software ---> Benderlink Software ---> Wayne Trail Technologies' FlexBender

    (Note: Other bender controls may import Supravision files directly.)



Eaton Leonard FIF settings

    These are sample screen images of the menu dialogs that control the various Eaton Leonard settings during translation to FIF files.


Translation Menus

    There are two translation menus in the FIF Translator. One is designed for translation TO the FIF format. The other is designed for translation FROM the FIF format.

    Here are sample screen images of these menus:

Each of the menus report the translation progress at all times. The actual file contents of the SOURCE file and the TARGET file are displayed at all times.


QuickView Menu

This is a sample image of the QuickView menu.

Translation Utilty Program

    A separate translation utility program is supplied with FIF Translator. You can change the user interface settings at any time.

System Requirements

Software License Price

  US License of FIF Translator
  International License of FIF Translator
** Please contact us for a quotation**
  *The higher license prices for International sales take into account extra costs incurred in handling cross-border sales. Also terms of sale may vary from our standard US terms.

FIF Translator is software owned and developed solely by Advanced Tubular Technologies, Inc.

  

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Suite 202
Holly, MI 48442

Telephone: (248) 674-2059
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