Changes made in succeeding versions of TL-KARTON application:

2024-04-08 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (3 items (FEFCO 0700 Display01, FEFCO 0700 Display02 and FEFCO 0701 v2), currently 134 items)
  • - Additional dimension line has been inserted in flap boxes: (FEFCO 0200, FEFCO 0201, FEFCO 0202, FEFCO 0203, FEFCO 0204, FEFCO 0206, FEFCO 0207, FEFCO 0208 and FEFCO 0209)
  • - In "Comprehensive valuation" function summary card template has been changed. a.o. it makes possible logo printout
  • - In "Comprehensive valuation" function on summary card appeared:
  • ___- issue weight
  • ___- exchange rates
  • - In "Comprehensive valuation" function URL containing exchange rates has been updated, because this data has been moved
  • - In TLPALLET add-on drawing of palette has been improved

2024-02-23 (version 2.4):

  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (1 item: FOLDING LockLid_01)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item: FLUTE 0427 v2)
  • - In CNC settings, rectangles in lines color has been added, the settings row applies which
  • - updated project cards (added cell: Real sample/samples surface)
  • - In "Enter text" and "Objects parameters" windows new button of special text (containing project parameters) has been added: "Real sample surface"
  • - In price/calculations window new fields has been added: the real samples surface
  • - In atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (FLUTE 0427 and FLUTE 0427 v2) "B" parameter - step crease, is setting to material thickness as default

2023-12-06 (version 2.4):

  • - In FLUTE IKEA_SpareParts_01 and FLUTE IKEA_SpareParts_02 templates an option has been added: flaps front and rear overlap inside double wall
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (1 item: FOLDING PaperBag_04)
  • - a correction has been made to export to CF2 format
  • ___- possible export exploded blocks
  • ___- text export
  • ___- export of dimension lines
  • - In FEFCO templates window: square slots option has been added for templates: FEFCO 0200, FEFCO 0200 2pcs, FEFCO 0201, FEFCO 0201 2pcs, FEFCO 0202, FEFCO 0202 2pcs, FEFCO 0203, FEFCO 0203 2pcs, FEFCO 0204, FEFCO 0204 2pcs, FEFCO 0206 and FEFCO 0206 2pcs

2023-10-24 (version 2.4):

  • - In FEFCO 0418 template is possible to insert thumb cut
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (9 items (FEFCO 0501, FEFCO 0502, FEFCO 0503, FEFCO 0504, FEFCO 0505, FEFCO 0507, FEFCO 0904, FEFCO 0905 and FEFCO 0906), currently 131 items)
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (8 items (ECMA A20.20.01.01 v3 Cosmetics, ECMA A20.20.01.03 v3 Cosmetics, ECMA A20.20.03.01 v3 Cosmetics, ECMA A20.20.03.03 v3 Cosmetics, ECMA A55.20.01.01 v3 Cosmetics, ECMA A55.20.01.03 v3 Cosmetics, ECMA A60.20.00.01 v3 Cosmetics and ECMA A60.20.00.03 v3 Cosmetics), currently 80 items)

2023-10-03 (version 2.4):

  • - new add-on: TLPALLET application, was added. This simple program supports arranging boxes on the pallet.
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0418), currently 122 items)
  • - new feature, which counts the real surface of the sample (subtracts any waste, holes etc.). This parameter is available in current layer properties window (Ctrl+L)
  • - Possibility of adding own sheet formats has added. No need to enter, frequently used sheet formats, manually anymore. Margins are saved as well.

2023-08-31 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (2 items (FEFCO 0773 and FEFCO 0774), currently 121 items)
  • - when generating drawings of ECMA templates, program sets value of dust flaps (DH) slants, depending on the dimensions
  • - In ECMA templates window: disable of dust flaps (DH) slot option has been added for templates: A20.20.01.01, A20.20.01.01 v2 Pharmacy, A20.20.01.03, A20.20.01.03 v2 Pharmacy, A20.20.03.01, A20.20.03.01 v2 Pharmacy, A20.20.03.03, A20.20.03.03 v2 Pharmacy, A20.20.04.04, A20.21.01.01, A20.21.01.03, A20.21.03.01, A20.21.03.03, A55.20.01.01, A55.20.01.01 DisplayOuterSnapLockBase, A55.20.01.03, A55.20.01.04, A55.20.01.04 DisplayOuterSnapLockBase, A55.21.01.01, A55.21.01.03, A60.20.00.01, A60.20.00.01 DisplayOuterSnapLockBase, A60.20.00.03, A60.20.00.04, A60.20.00.04 DisplayOuterSnapLockBase, A60.21.00.01 and A60.21.00.03

2023-07-26 (version 2.4):

  • - In die cut board parameters window, additional, default machines table is loaded. Due to this, every update of default machines doesn't erase machines added by user
  • - In die cut rotary board parameters window, additional, default machines table is loaded. Due to this, every update of default machines doesn't erase machines added by user

2023-05-24 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0410 v2), currently 119 items)
  • - a corrections has been made to FEFCO 0409, FEFCO 0410, FEFCO 0411, FEFCO 0412 i FEFCO 0413

2023-05-10 (version 2.4):

  • - Possible undo of generation die-cut board function
  • - Char "." in fractions has changed to ",". It's useful when copy to calculator
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0110), currently 118 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (1 item: FOLDING LaminatedBox_Bottom+Wrapper_01)

2023-04-12 (version 2.4):

  • - An additional window has separated "CNC settings". Possibility of modification of CNC file header has added
  • - Measure of selected objects has added in toolbar "Measurement"
  • - Function: "Draw diagonal line": negative angles can be entered
  • - for templates with closure like FEFCO 0215 and FEFCO 0713, choosing "Postal lock" option, if locks overlap on the dust flaps program draws notches on the flaps
  • - added 2 new methods of arrangement units on the sheet

2023-03-06 (version 2.4):

  • - for templates with closure like FEFCO 0215 and FEFCO 0713, dust flap height (DH) is set by default so that flaps don't overlap
  • - In "Layout - Bottom and lid in common sheet" window (Layout bottom+lid) parameter "lid samples number" has been added. Program also suggests how many samples to arrange, to bottom samples number match with lid samples number
  • - In "Comprehensive valuation" function program takes to account number of samples separately for bottom and lid, which is necessary to assemble 1 copy of the box. If e.g. 2 lid elements are needed (as in FEFCO 0351), then, for amount of 1000 pcs. and 4 samples per sheet, program will count 500 sheets instead of 250.

2023-01-30 (version 2.4):

  • - for template FEFCO 0930 program gives information about number of elements required to fold the lattice (always 2pcs.)
  • - In FEFCO and ECMA templates windows, in the case that some data are incorrect (e.g. too small width e.t.c.), program show warning only and asks, whether in spite of this has to generate mesh
  • - In FEFCO settings possibility to set fractions for PA2-PA5 parameters has been added
  • - In FEFCO settings parameter GF has been added, which mean default width of glue flap
  • - In "Comprehensive valuation" function, exchange rates update from the internet has been added. Program saves lately read rates on disc
  • - Export to .svg format: line thickness has been reduced, arrowheads of dimension lines has been added

2022-12-09 (version 2.4):

  • - a correction has been made to saving and loading lid height parameter (H2 parameter). It had default value after loading.
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0404 (outside wrapper height)
  • - for templates FEFCO 0931 and FEFCO 0931 v2 program gives information about number of elements required to fold the lattice
  • - In FEFCO templates window, program calculates outer box dimension automatically, and make possible entering outer dimensions as well (except for 1 parameter in several templates)
  • - "Form parameters" window have been improved

2022-10-10 (version 2.4):

  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (1 item: FOLDING Carrier_03)
  • - names of 2 templates of corrugated cardboard have been changed (FEFCO 0930 and FEFCO 0930 v2 have been changed to FEFCO 0931 and FEFCO 0931 v2)
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0930), currently 117 items)
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (4 items (ECMA A20.20.01.01 v2 Pharmacy, ECMA A20.20.01.03 v2 Pharmacy, ECMA A20.20.03.01 v2 Pharmacy and ECMA A20.20.03.03 v2 Pharmacy), currently 72 items)
  • - for templates FEFCO 0931 and FEFCO 0931 v2 possibility to set up different width of outside and inside cells has been added

2022-05-23 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (3 items (ECMA C10.40.90.90, ECMA F60.91.00.00 and ECMA F60.92.00.00), currently 68 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (2 items: FOLDING Carrier_01 and FOLDING Carrier_02)
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0426

2022-04-14 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0930 v2), currently 116 items)
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0425
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0415
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0426
  • - In settings window prices precision parameter has been added (decimal places)
  • - In settings window dimension lines precision parameter has been added (decimal places)
  • - In "Comprehensive valuation" function, summary in printout ("Valuation") has been corrected

2021-11-09 (version 2.4):

  • - In FEFCO settings parameters THK and OT have been added, which mean default material thickness and "outside" thickness (to bending line)
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0951), currently 115 items)
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0717 (shape of the glue flap has been changed)
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0432 (notches in the inside flaps for upper locks has been added)

2021-08-24 (version 2.4):

  • - added export to CNC format
  • - added optimization of cutting order for HPGL format

2021-07-21 (version 2.4):

  • - added 4 new methods of arrangement of bottom and lid units on 1 sheet
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (3 items: FLUTE MultimailBookWrapper_01, FLUTE Bottom+Lid_01 and FLUTE Bottom+Lid_02)

2021-04-19 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (1 item (ECMA B10.02.00.00 bottom+lid), currently 65 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item: FLUTE 0914 Outside v2)
  • - In settings is possibility to choose, what unit is to be apply to .svg export (millimeters, points or pixels)
  • - a corrections has been made to ECMA B10.02.00.00 bottom+lid, ECMA B10.04.00.00 bottom+lid and ECMA B21.05.00.00
  • - in macros ECMA B10.02.00.00 bottom+lid and ECMA B10.04.00.00 bottom+lid is possible to insert thumb cuts at the lid. Setting "TC" parameter to 0 cause to not insert the thumb cuts

2021-02-01 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (2 items (ECMA B10.04.00.00 and ECMA B10.04.00.00 bottom+lid), currently 64 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item: FLUTE 0427)
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0426 (slants of side flaps are fitted to box dimensions)
  • - there is the possibility to secure the program online, which eliminates the need to connect a pendrive (USB key)

2020-12-30 (version 2.4):

  • - a correction has been made to: FOLDING LaminatedBox_Bottom+Lid_01
  • - added 5 symbols, which You can insert on the drawing using drawing module (packaging marking symbols: 20 CPAP, 20 PCB, 23 PBD, 23 PPB and IKEA LB05)
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0323), currently 114 items)
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (2 items (ECMA C10.40.55.20 and ECMA C10.40.55.90), currently 62 items)
  • - more efficient-smooth graphic interface work
  • - program adjusts parameters GF and DLCB to the size

2020-11-06 (version 2.4):

  • - added additional parameters (overlap-margin of wrap) for template: FOLDING LaminatedBox_Bottom+Lid_01
  • - measuring the radius of arc gives also its diameter
  • - drawing a circle by radius, user may enter diameter instead radius
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0406), currently 113 items)

2020-10-05 (version 2.4):

  • - a correction has been made to ECMA B20.01.00.50 (if the dimensions require it, side leaves are cut off)
  • - arrangement of units for templates: FEFCO 0427,0427 v2,ECMA B20.01.00.50 and ECMA B20.01.00.53, have been improved

2020-09-26 (version 2.4):

  • - program adjusts number of locks to the size
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0217 (holder height and length are adjusted to the box length)
  • - added special text: current date and time
  • - updated project cards (added cells: current date and time)

2020-09-10 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (2 items (FEFCO 0443 and FEFCO 0444), currently 112 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (2 items: FLUTE Separator_01 and FLUTE Separator_02)
  • - in box parameters windows, prefix FEFCO/ECMA/FLUTE/FOLDING was deleted. It's enough to type for eg. FEFCO number, to go to selected template from the list.

2020-06-23 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0427 v2), currently 110 items)
  • - rule: height < or = width/2 for template ECMA B11.02.00.00 has been disabled. In case of necessity, program draws the necessary notches
  • - by default, program sets smaller locks

2020-05-05 (version 2.4):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0413), currently 109 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (3 items: FLUTE 0914 Outside, FLUTE IK_SpareParts_02 and FLUTE IK_SpareParts_03)
  • - in box parameters window (eg. FEFCO) user can enter template name instead choosing it from the list
  • - a correction has been made to FEFCO 0427 (slants of side flaps are fitted to box dimensions)

2020-03-27 (version 2.4):

  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (2 items: FLUTE IK_Bottom+Lid_02 and FLUTE IK_SpareParts_01)
  • - added possibility to export own project cards designed by Program, possibility of print has been added earlier
  • - rules between dimensions have been improved. For example: for many templates length smaller than width is acceptable
  • - improved templates: ECMA B10.02.00.00, ECMA B20.01.00.00 and ECMA B20.01.00.53
  • - added special text: surface of knives area

2020-03-14 (version 2.4):

  • - the function of automatic drawing of the rotary die-cut board has been added. The function enables, among others, automatic split of waste around the perimeter into pieces of a fixed size
  • - the option to set the width as the first wall is available for templates: FEFCO 0203 2pcs, FEFCO 0204 2pcs and FEFCO 0206 2pcs
  • - program remembers the path to the last saved project. After restarting the program, after calling the function "Save", the same location will be opened
  • - program remembers the path to the last exported project. After restarting the program, after calling the function "Export", the same location will be opened
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (1 item: FOLDING LaminatedBox_Bottom+Lid_01)
  • - the project properties tab has been extended. Added a possibility to edit of material (flute) type and material thickness
  • - changes have been introduced to the templates: FLUTE Stand_01 and FLUTE Stand_02. Descriptions and holes for fasteners have been added, which can be used also as positioning holes
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (3 items (FEFCO 0901, FEFCO 0902 and FEFCO 0903), currently 108 items)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (2 items: FLUTE IK_Bottom+Lid_01 and FLUTE IK_TuckLid_01)
  • - added 4 symbols, which You can insert on the drawing using drawing module (packaging marking symbols: 20 PAP, 21 PAP, 22 PAP and Green point)

2019-12-05 (version 2.4):

  • - a separate price for balancing knives has been added to the settings, to allow a more accurate pricing of the die-cut for automatic die-cutting machine
  • - a new type of line also appeared (balancing knife)

2019-08-27 (version 2.4):

  • - In function: arrangement of units on the sheet (Layout) distances between units relate to 1 sample now. It has a special meaning for optimal arrangement of units, where program chooses rotation angle of units itself
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (4 items (ECMA C20.20.55.01, ECMA C20.20.55.20, ECMA C20.20.60.01 and ECMA C20.20.60.20), currently 60 items)

2019-06-01 (version 2.4):

  • - added possibility to edit own project cards. User can design any quantity of cards containing own parameters and freely placed drawing
  • - a number of special text (containing project parameters) has been doubled

2019-04-05 (version 2.3):

  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item)
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of folding carton (2 items)
  • - improved optimal arrangement of units on the sheet (FEFCO 03xx and FEFCO 04xx series)

2019-03-05 (version 2.3):

  • - added possibility to explode perforation lines to short knife sections, and combo lines to short crease and knife sections
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (1 item (ECMA A20.20.01.03), currently 56 items)

2019-02-06 (version 2.3):

  • - improved bottom locks of templates: FEFCO: 0701 and FEFCO 0703
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (2 items (FEFCO 0913 and FEFCO 0914), currently 105 items)

2018-12-10 (version 2.3):

  • - added 10 symbols, which You can insert on the drawing using drawing module (8 box handles + 2 grain direction symbols)

2018-11-16 (version 2.3):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of folding carton (2 items (ECMA A55.70.01.00 and ECMA A60.70.01.00), currently 55 items)

2018-10-18 (version 2.3):

  • - added the optimal arrangement of units on the sheet. Program chooses the optimal number of units and method of arrangement, itself
  • - importing DXF files, uppercase or lowercase of the filename doesn't matter

2018-08-17 (version 2.3):

  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item)

2018-07-09 (version 2.3):

  • - added adjust of the length and width of the lid for templates: FEFCO 0701 bottom+lid and FEFCO 0714
  • - In settings is possibility to choose, whether blocks of "Layout" type layers should to be export to .dxf and .cf2 as blocks, or should to be explode to lines and arcs
  • - improved templates: ECMA B10.02.00.00, ECMA B20.01.00.00, ECMA B20.01.00.53 i ECMA B20.01.00.__ - internal walls was lengthened

2018-06-06 (version 2.3):

  • - removed an exclamation mark that appeared when the program started in Windows 8 or higher
  • - telescope macros: (FEFCO 03xx series) is possible to insert thumb cuts at the lid. Setting "TC" parameter to 0 cause to not insert the thumb cuts
  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item (FEFCO 0412), currently 103 items)

2018-05-15 (version 2.3):

  • - improved templates FEFCO: 401,402,403,415,416,772 and ECMA: A20210101,A20210301,A55210101,A60210001. Removed overlapping lines

2018-04-04 (version 2.3):

  • - improved import features - blocks nested inside blocks
  • - improved import features - dxf command: SPLINE

2018-03-12 (version 2.3):

  • - information about active modules
  • - improved import features - dxf command: SPLINE

2018-02-08 (version 2.3):

  • - added a possibility to set a zero point
  • - improved templatesECMA A55.20.01.01 and ECMA A60.20.00.01. Length of the holder must be dependent of the box width
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item)

2017-12-28 (version 2.3):

  • - switching between languages has been improved. The setting also includes tooltips.

2017-11-28 (version 2.3):

  • - the project properties tab has been extended. Added a possibility to edit of box type and dimensions
  • - added a possibility to enter a special text (containing project parameters)
  • - added a text symbol, the function that generates the die cut board inserts an inscription also
  • - improved templates FLUTE Stand_01 and FLUTE Stand_02. The height of the shelf refers to the space between the front of the shelf, and the floor of the next shelf
  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item)

2017-10-31 (version 2.3):

  • - improved templates FEFCO: 0300, 0301, 0303, 0304 v1, 0304 v2, 0450, 0451, 0452, 0307, 0457, 0309, 0310, 0312, 0313, 0409, 0410, 0411, 0415, 0416, 0420, 0453, 0770, 0771. Additions on the width have been reduced
  • - improved trim function (/ key)
  • - added possiblity to place logo instead of description on the project card
  • - on the project card was appear small picture contained the box in 3D view

2017-09-18 (version 2.3):

  • - improved import features - dxf commands: POLYLINE and SPLINE (the last one still requires to improve)
  • - the "Import" feature creates drawings in the new project
  • - automatic arranging single units in a sheet allows You to arrange also the drawings created manually or imported

2017-09-11 (version 2.3):

  • - enlarged set of macros that generate a drawings of packagings of corrugated cardboard (12 items (FEFCO 0209, 0209 2pcs, 0217, 0230, 0231, 0302, 0404, 0703v3, 0907, 0908, 0909 and 0910)

2017-08-28 (version 2.3):

  • - new macros that generate a drawings of atypical packagings of corrugated cardboard (1 item)
  • - ability to set the line thickness (in pixels) displayed on the screen. After restarting the program, parameter is set to 1 pixel

2017-08-14 (version 2.3):

  • - error in settings was solved(export and print settings since last update, were always reset after every program restart)
  • - improved import features - dxf commands: ELLIPSE, LWPOLYLINE and SPLINE (the last one still requires to improve)