{"id":6096,"date":"2025-10-31T12:51:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T11:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/?p=6096"},"modified":"2025-11-04T17:25:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T16:25:53","slug":"upgrade-cncgraf7-nceasy-infocam-cncgraf-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/2025\/10\/31\/upgrade-cncgraf7-nceasy-infocam-cncgraf-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrade from cncGraF 7, NC-EASY (EAS GmbH), InfoCAM (Infotec Team) to cncGraF 8"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Upgrade from cncGraF 6\/7, NC-EASY,
InfoCAM to cncGraF 8<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will show you step by step how you can switch from cncGraF 6\/7<\/strong>, InfoCAM<\/strong> (Infotec Team<\/strong>) or NC-EAS(Y)<\/strong> (EAS GmbH<\/strong>) to the new cncGraF 8<\/strong> version free of charge - including transferring your previous settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can download the current version of cncGraF 8 from download here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why switch to cncGraF 8?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The new cncGraF 8 offers many new functions<\/a>, improved performance, an optimised user interface and support for current controller generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, support for older versions will be discontinued. Switching to cncGraF 8 ensures that you will continue to receive updates and technical support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Requirements for the upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At least the smc5d-p32 controller is required for the upgrade. Of course, the newer smc5d-m4 controller is also fully compatible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From which versions can an update be made?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An upgrade to cncGraF 8<\/strong> is generally possible from all older cncGraF<\/strong>, InfoCAM<\/strong> or NC-EASY<\/strong> versions, as long as they use the smc5d-p32 controller or higher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • cncGraF 6<\/strong> and cncGraF 7<\/strong> can be updated to cncGraF 8<\/strong>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • as well as all versions of InfoCAM<\/strong> (Infotec Team) and NC-EASY<\/strong> (EAS GmbH),
    if you are already working with the smc5d-p32 controller or a newer controller generation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    All these programmes use the same smc5d-p32 controller and have a comparable range of functions. This makes it easy to switch to cncGraF 8 without having to recreate your machine parameters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip:<\/strong>
    You can easily see which controller<\/strong> you are currently using in the \u201eHelp \u2192 About\u201c<\/strong> menu (when the controller is connected). The example image below shows Controller<\/em>: smc5d-p32<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Step 1: Save system settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Important<\/strong>: Before you start the upgrade, you should regularly back up your previous settings to avoid data loss. To do this in your old software, go to:

    Settings \u2192 System settings \u2192 Save...<\/strong>

    The backup file created (e.g. with the extension .sbf2, .sbf8 or config.xml) is required later to transfer the settings to cncGraF 8.

    It is best to save this file on a separate data carrier or USB stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Installing cncGraF 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The installation of cncGraF 8 takes place in a new programme directory.
    Your previous version (e.g. cncGraF 7, InfoCAM or NC-EASY<\/em>) remains untouched.
    This allows you to use both versions in parallel and test the transition at your leisure.

    Note<\/strong>:
    Depending on the software version, a firmware upgrade may be required after installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Apply settings in cncGraF 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    After installation, you can simply import your previously saved settings:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Settings \u2192 System settings \u2192 Restore \/ Load (config.xml)...<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This means that almost all parameters are automatically transferred to the new version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Exception:<\/strong> When importing a config.xml<\/strong><\/em> file, all machine settings<\/strong> and dialogue settings<\/strong> are adopted, but not the tool store<\/strong>. In this case, the tool store must be set up again manually<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 4: Checking the transferred values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    cncGraF 8<\/strong> automatically adopts almost all previous settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Only some parameters - such as the reference sequence of the axes<\/strong> (machine parameter \u2192 pin assignment<\/em>) or the axis sequence<\/strong> when approaching the zero point<\/strong>, parking point<\/strong> and measurement point<\/strong> - should be checked after the import and redefined if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note:<\/strong>
    We are continuously developing cncGraF<\/strong>. However, due to new functions and technical changes, it is not always possible to ensure full compatibility with all older versions (including very old cncGraF, InfoCAM or NC-EASY versions<\/em>).

    There is therefore no guarantee<\/strong> that all settings will be applied automatically.
    It is strongly recommended<\/strong> to check all important machine parameters and position settings after the upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Conclusion: Easy change, full compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The upgrade to cncGraF 8 is free, quick and guarantees future compatibility and technical support. Regardless of whether you have previously used cncGraF 7, InfoCAM or NC-EASY - the upgrade is worthwhile in any case.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In this article, we will show you step by step how you can switch from cncGraF 6\/7<\/strong>, InfoCAM<\/strong> (Infotec Team<\/strong>) or NC-EAS(Y)<\/strong> (EAS GmbH<\/strong>) to the new cncGraF 8<\/strong> version free of charge - including transferring your previous settings<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6107,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[158],"class_list":["post-6096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-allgemein","tag-cncgraf-upgrade"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6096","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6096\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6107"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cncgraf.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}