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Version History
Versions and Improvements

Current version 16.10 -- Released: October 2023

  • Improvements when creating reports, such as smaller PDF documents and better support of Asian fonts
  • New Preferences:
    - Switchable direction of mouse wheel zoom
    - Adjustable 3D mouse speed
  • Fixing of program errors
  • Premium interfaces update:
    - Siemens NX 2306 support
    - Creo 10.0 support
    - Inventor 2024 support
    - 3D-DWG and 3D-DXF version 2024 support
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Siemens NX 2306 support
    - Creo 10.0 support
    - Inventor 2024 support
    - 3D-DWG and 3D-DXF version 2024 support

  Current version 16.00 -- Released: May 2023

  • Fixing of program errors
  • Automatic generation of bills of materials (BOM)
  • User-defined reports (BOM, model overview, dimensions, weights) and report output as PDF, RTF and HTML
  • Display of 3D reference points from CATIA, CREO, Siemens NX, SolidEdge, JT, STEP, IGES, SAT and Parasolid files
  • Improved wall thickness analysis:
    - Up to 50 percent faster
    - New calculation with sphere method
  • New 3D measurement functions:
    - Calculation of the length of contours
    - Calculation of the center of mass of models and parts
    - Selection of intersection points and edge centers
  • Faster loading of STL and DDD files
  • Customer requests and usability:
    - More flexible placement of 3D annotations on faces, edges, points and circle centers
    - Aligning the 3D display by manually entering the viewing angle
    - Rotating the 3D display with the arrow keys
    - New model information units and default units in the 3D-Tool settings
    - Improved handling of points and curves in the tools
    - More clearly structured menu in 3D mode
    - New user interface language: Spanish
  • Update of the Advanced interfaces:
    - Improved STEP and SAT import
  • Premium interfaces update:
    - CATIA V5-6R2023 support
    - Siemens NX 2212 support
    - SolidWorks 2023 support
    - SolidEdge 2023 support
    - Parasolid version 35 support
    - Transfer of material information from CATIA V5/V6, Pro/Engineer, Creo, Siemens/UG NX, Inventor and SolidWorks
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - CATIA V5-6R2023 support
    - Siemens NX 2212 support
    - SolidWorks 2023 support
    - SolidEdge 2023 support
    - Parasolid version 35 support

  New in Version 15.40

  • Fixing of program errors
  • Improved hardware acceleration support when using current AMD graphics card drivers
  • Increased usability when saving files and images
  • Update of the Premium interfaces:
    - Support of Creo 9.0
    - Support of Siemens NX 2206
    - Support of Inventor 2023
    - Support of JT 10.6 and 10.7
    - Support of DXF/DWG 2023
    - Display of Rhino MESH models
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Support of Creo 9.0
    - Support of Siemens NX 2206
    - Support of Inventor 2023
    - Support of JT 10.6 and 10.7
    - Support of DXF/DWG 2023
    - Improved compatibility of STEP output

  New in Version 15.30

  • Update of the Premium interfaces:
    - Support of CATIA V5-6R2022
    - Support of NX 2007
    - Support of SolidWorks 2022
    - Support of SolidEdge 2022
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Support of CATIA V5-6R2022
    - Support of Siemens NX 2007
    - Support of SolidWorks 2022
    - Support of SolidEdge 2022

  New in Version 15.20

  • Fixing of program errors
  • Support of Windows 11
  • Update of the Premium interfaces:
    - End of support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
    - Support of Siemens NX Version 1980
    - Support of Autodesk Inventor 2022
    - Support of Creo 8.0
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - End of support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
    - Support of Siemens NX Version 1980
    - Support of Autodesk Inventor 2022
    - Support of Creo 8.0

  New in Version 15.10

  • Fixing of program errors
  • Optimized hardware acceleration
  • Improved display for high DPI scaling
  • Update of the Premium interfaces:
    - Support of Siemens NX Version 1953
    - Support of 3D-DWG version 2022 and 3D-DXF version 2022
    - Fixed import issues on certain computers
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Support of Siemens NX Version 1953
    - Support of 3D-DWG version 2022 and 3D-DXF version 2022
    - Fixed conversion issues on certain computers

  New in Version 15.00

  • User interface supports four new and modern color styles
  • Improved usability:
    - Simplification and standardization of functions
    - Accelerated wall thickness and undercut analysis
    - Simplified selection of parts in the Explode tool
    - Faster adjustment of the color of dimensions and markups
    - Improved operation of the model tree filter
  • Focusing on customer requirements:
    - Calculation of the minimum bounding box of parts and models
    - Measuring and markup in exploded views
    - Targeted switching on and off of individual dimensions and markups
    - Copying of dimensions and markups into the Clipboard
    - Scaling of 3D annotations when creating images
  • Fixing of program errors
  • New Basic import interface: 3MF
  • Update of the Premium interfaces:
    - Support of CATIA V5-V6R2021
    - Support of Siemens NX 1926
    - Support of Creo 7.0
    - Support of SolidWorks and SolidEdge 2021
    - Support of Inventor , DWG and DXF 2021
    - Rhino 7 support
    - Parasolid version 33 support
    - PMI support in 3DXML
    - Improved IGES import
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Improved IGES output
    - Update of the import interfaces with support for CATIA V5-V6R2021, Siemens NX 1926, Creo 7.0, SolidWorks 2021, SolidEdge 2021, Inventor 2021, DWG / DXF 2021 , Rhino 7 and Parasolid Version 33
    - Update of the export interfaces with support of CATIA V5-V6R2021 and Parasolid X_T Version 33

  Hotfix Version 14.31 - May 2022

  • Fixes an OpenGL bug that prevents the start of 3D-Tool version 14 after a Windows 10 update (21H2) on computers with Intel graphics

  New in Version 14.30

  • Bug fixes
  • New Premium import interface: Rhino Version 2 to 6
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support of Siemens NX 1899
    - Support of JT Version 10.5
    - Support of Parasolid Version 32
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - New import interface: Rhino Version 2 to 6
    - Import interface update with support of Siemens NX 1899, JT Version 10.5, and Parasolid Version 32
    - Export interface update with support of Parasolid X_T Version 32

  New in Version 14.20

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    - End of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support
    - Support of CATIA V6R2020 and V5-6R2020
    - Supports of SolidWorks 2020
    - Support of SolidEdge 2020
    - Support of Siemens NX 1872
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - End of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support
    - Import interface update with support of CATIAV6R2020, CATIAV5-6R2020, SolidWorks 2020, SolidEdge 2020 and Siemens NX 1872

  New in Version 14.10

  • Fixed Windows 7 zoom bug
  • Advanced interface update with support for compressed STEP files (.stpZ)
  • Premium interface update:
    - New interfaces for 3D-DWG (.dwg) and 3D-DXF (.dxf)
    - Support for compressed STEP files (.stpZ)
    - Support for Inventor 2020
    - Support for Creo 6.0
    - Support for Siemens NX 1847
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - New import interface for 3D-DWG (.dwg) and 3D-DXF (.dxf)
    - Import interface update with support for compressed STEP files (.stpZ)
    - Import interface update with support for Inventor 2020, Creo 6.0, and Siemens NX 1847

  New in Version 14.00

  • User-oriented revision and standardization of tools and functions
  • Improved handling of large assemblies by filtering and selecting parts in the model tree
  • Simplified search of parts and assemblies in the model tree
  • More flexible search, filter, and selection functions by supporting regular expressions
  • New function for calculating surfaces in the 3D Measure and Markup tool
  • Fast alignment of the reference plane to surfaces, edges and curves for all functions of the tooling analysis
  • Simplified operation of tools and functions in 2D mode
  • More detailed printing of 2D drawings by line weight scaling
  • Textual revision of the tooltips
  • Bug fixes
  • Update of the 2D Basic interfaces with improved support of DWG files
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support for native drawings from CATIA V5 (.CATDrawing) and SolidWorks (.slddrw)
    - Support for CATIA V5-6R2019 and CATIA V6R2019
    - Support of PMI for SolidWorks
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Import interfaces update with support of CATIA V5-6R2019 and CATIA V6R2019
    - Output interfaces updated with supported of CATIA V5-6R2019

  New in Version 13.30

  • Bug fixes
  • Basic interface update with improved Open Inventor and VRML import
  • Advanced inteface update with improved STEP import
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support of Creo 5.0
    - Support of SolidWorks 2019
    - Support of SolidEdge 2019
    - Support of Autodesk Inventor 2019
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Import interfaces updated with support of Creo 5.0, SolidWorks 2019, SolidEdge 2019 and Autodesk Inventor 2019
    - Output interfaces updated with support of Parasolid V31 und SAT/SAB R2019

  New in Version 13.20

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support of CATIA V5-6R2018 and CATIAV6R2018
    - Support of SolidWorks 2018
    - Support of Siemens NX12
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Import interfaces updated with support of CATIA V5-6R2018, CATIA V6R2018, SolidWorks 2018 and Siemens NX12
    - Output interfaces updated with support of CATIA V5-6R2018

  New in Version 13.11

  • Support of the old Windows 10 builds 1507 and 1511
  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    - Improved support of native CAD assembly files that have references to sub folders
    - Fixed display problems with transparent parts
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Improved support of native CAD assembly files that have references to sub folders

  New in Version 13.10

  • Improved 3D-PDF export:
    - Support of product manufacturing information (PMI) and 3D-Tool annotations/dimensions
    - Display of company logo and info text
  • Reworked Advanced interfaces
  • Improved monitor DPI support for Windows 10-Version 1709 (Fall Creators Update)
  • Bug Fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support of Inventor 2018
    - Support of SolidEdge ST10
    - Support of Parasolid V30
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Import interfaces updated with support of Inventor 2018, SolidEdge ST10, and Parasolid V30
    - Output interfaces updated with support of Parasolid V30

  New in Version 13.00

  • Technically and graphically revised user interface including monitor DPI support on Windows 10 systems with multiple differently scaled monitors
  • OpenGL 3.3 hardware acceleration for smooth display of big models
  • Quick alignment of the view on edges, curves and planes of the model
  • New tool to create reference points
  • Revised Wall Thickness Analysis tool with faster calculation and simplified user interface
  • New functions in the Measure Markup tool to measure cross section planes and lines and to create notes on dimensions
  • Support of PNG pictures when creating and loading pictures
  • Fixed software conflicts with Autodesk Inventor file thumbnails and Teamviewer QuickConnect
  • Fixed problems when creating 3D-PDF files from models containing very small parts
  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support of CATIA V5-6R2017
    - Support of Creo 4
    - Support of JT Version 10
    - Support of SAT/SAB Version 28
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Import interfaces updated with support of CATIA V5-6R2017, Creo 4, and JT Version 10
    - Output interfaces updated with support of CATIA V5-6R2017, and SAT/SAB Version 28

  New in Version 12.30

  • Signed installation file including version information
  • Increased performance for models having a very high number of surfaces/shells
  • Improved switch to fullscreen mode
  • Bug fixes
  • Advanced interface update:
    - Improved import for STEP, IGES and SAT models
  • Premium interface update:
    - Support of Siemens NX11
    - Support of SolidWorks 2017
    - Support of SolidEdge ST9
    - Support of Inventor 2017
    - Support of transparancy information when opening native CAD files
    - Faster import of models having a lot of hidden elements
    - Improved display of JT models
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Import interfaces updated with support of Siemens NX11, SolidWorks 2017, SolidEdge ST9 and Inventor 2017

  New in Version 12.20

  • Fixed model tree display bug when deleting parts and assemblies
  • Improved performance for models containing a huge amount of single elements
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Premium-Version:
    - Interfaces updated with support of SolidWorks 2016 and CATIA V6R2016/V5-6R2016
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Interfaces updated with support of SolidWorks 2016 and CATIA V6R2016/V5-6R2016
    - Fixed broken link bug within CATIA V5 parts

  New in Version 12.10

  • Improved support of High-DPI screens
  • Revised French language version
  • Bug fixes
  • Premium-Version:
    - Interfaces updated with support of SolidEdge ST8 and Inventor 2016
    - Additional import settings to bypass specific data problems
    - Solved sporadic CATIA license manager conflicts
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Interfaces updated with support of SolidEdge ST8 and Inventor 2016
    - Fixed JT conversion bug

  New in Version 12.00

  • Support for Windows 10 (incl. touchscreen support)
  • User interface in modern Windows 8/10 design
  • Eased handling by bigger buttons (especially for touch screens)
  • Revised Painter tool for quick and intuitive color change of parts, surfaces and curves
  • Revised Placement tool featuring the alignment of curves and edges to the axes of the coordinate system and the automatic alignment of models
  • Revised Model Info tool featuring the selection/output of dimension and weight units
  • Revised Print dialog with simplified user interface
  • Revised and more clearly arranged FILE menu
  • Rectangular marquee selection of parts in the 3D display
  • Extended batch mode for the 3D-Tool Viewer featuring automatic picture creation
  • Support of High-DPI screens
  • Increased usability by revision of many functions based on customer feedback
  • Bug fixes
  • New output file format OBJ
  • More intuitive Advanced- and Premium import settings by providing quality presets
  • Premium version:
    - Display of PMI for native models out of CATIA V5/V6, Pro/Engineer, Creo and UG/Siemens NX
    - Interfaces updated with support of CATIA V5R25/V6R2015, Siemens NX 10, SolidWorks 2015
    - Support of version 8 and 9 JT files
    - Support of CATIA CGR and 3DXML files
    - Support of embedded graphical 3D-data when opening 3D-CAD models in the Viewer
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Interfaces updated with support of CATIA V5R25/V6R2015, Siemens NX 10, SolidWorks 2015
    - Support of JT files as input file format
    - New output file formats Parasolid X_T

  New in Version 11.10

  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Interface update supporting CATIA V5R24/V6R2014, Creo 3.0, SolidEdge ST7, Inventor 2015
    - Stopped support for Windows XP and Windows Vista
  • Premium Version:
    - Interface update supporting CATIA V5R24/V6R2014, Creo 3.0, SolidEdge ST7, Inventor 2015
    - Stopped support for Windows XP and Windows Vista
  • Improved Advanced Import supporting multilingual character codes for file names
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 11.03

  • Premium-Version: Solved problem with 3D-Tool attached to the Taskbar
  • Advanced-Version: Support of STEP files with external references
  • Improved VRML and OBJ import
  • Improved setting of printer properties
  • Improved selection of section lines during measuring
  • Improved calculation of the Projected Area in the Tooling Analysis
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 11.02

  • Fixed bug in Wall Thickness and Undercut analysis that caused unusable 3D-Tool EXE/DDD files
  • Fixed bug when loading compressed VRML files (*.wrz)

  New in Version 11.01

  • Fixed start up error on Windows Vista
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 11.00

  • Increased usability by revision of many functions based on customer feedback
  • New tool to compare 3D-models
  • Calculation of part weights by assigning material and density
  • Export of detailed part lists containing the volume, surface area, and weight of all parts
  • Improved Tooling Analysis featuring undercuts
  • Saving the results of Tooling Analysis and Wall Thickness Analysis
  • New intuitive functions to explode assemblies automatically
  • Easier adjustment of the display of cross sections
  • Increased performance by complete 64bit support
  • Improved 3D-mode featuring the display of 3D-curves and face boundaries
  • Extended batch mode to create 3D-PDF, STL, VRML, 3DS, PLY, and U3D files
  • Support for touchscreens starting from Windows 7
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Conversion of SolidEdge files
    - Support of SolidWorks Configurations
    - Support of Simplified Representations of Pro/E and Creo
    - Interface update supporting Inventor 2014, SolidWorks 2014 and NX 9
  • Premium-Version:
    - Import of SolidEdge files
    - Support of SolidWorks Configurations
    - Support of Simplified Representations of Pro/E and Creo
    - Premium interface update supporting Inventor 2014, SolidWorks 2014 and NX 9

  New in Version 10.05

  • Updated Advanced interfaces
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 10.04

  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter - Interface update:
    - Support of Inventor 2013, CATIA V5R23, SolidWorks 2013 and UG NX 8.5
  • Premium-Version - Interface update:
    - Support of Inventor 2013, CATIA V5R23, SolidWorks 2013 and UG NX 8.5
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 10.03

  • Fixed missing display of File Info when printing and creating pictures
  • Improved import of OBJ, VRML and PLY files
  • Fixed program crashes when using the Auto Explosion function from the Explode tool
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter: Updated interfaces with support of Creo 2.0
  • Premium-Version: Updated Premium interfaces with support of Creo 2.0

  New in Version 10.02

  • Fixed incidental program crashes while highlighting parts, assemblies, or models
  • Accelerated saving of STL, VRML, and DXF-section files
  • Accelerated loading of STL files
  • Improved display of 3DS files
  • Updated Premium interfaces with support of CATIA V5R22 and UG NX 8

  New in Version 10.01

  • Improved import and smooth display of VRML files
  • Improved DXF export of cross sections
  • Fixed problems when loading the short message in "Publish EXE/DDD"
  • Minor bug fixes.

  New in Version 10.00

  • Simplified operation due to new Ribbon menu
  • Multilingual user interface featuring switching of languages during runtime
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    - Selection of parts and assemblies for conversion.
    - Conversion of Unigraphics, SolidWorks and Parasolid files
    - Update of the interfaces with support of Inventor 2012, CATIA V5R21 and Creo 1.0
    - Interfaces with 64bit support
  • Premium-Version:
    - Import of Unigraphics and SolidWorks files
    - Updated Premium interfaces with support of Inventor 2012, CATIA V5R21 and Creo 1.0
    - Premium interfaces with 64bit support
  • Import of multiple 2D-drawings into one session
  • Support of unicode charsets in 3D and 2D
  • Improved alignment of cross sections and moving the cross section with the mouse
  • Taking screenshots by marquee selecting sections of the screen and copying them to the Clipboard
  • Displaying previews when choosing Custom Views
  • Permanent highlighting of selected parts and assemblies
  • Enhanced program settings

  New in Version 9.05

  • Updated native interfaces supporting Inventor 2010 and 2011
  • Fixed failure of 3D-PDF export of models with long/missing part names and small parts
  • Fixed failure of conversion of assemblies to file formats, which do not support assemblies
  • Selectable file associations during program setup
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 9.04

  • Fixed version bug when converting to CATIA V5R18 and V5R20
  • Fixed import error in Premium import

  New in Version 9.03

  • New "2-Step conversion" option in 3D-NativeCAD Converter
  • Updated native interfaces supporting CATIA V5R20 and Pro/E Wildfire 5
  • Translation to CATIA V5 possible down to V5R6
  • Projected area calculation with decimal numbers

  New in Version 9.02

  • Fixed bug in 2D-diameter calculation
  • Section line is drawn permanently in section only mode when section is moved
  • Fixed switching of measure modes after creating a diameter or radius dimension
  • Fixed crashes when loading ddd/exe files containing multiple models
  • Improved online request of license keys through firewalls
  • Made 2D-pictures stay displayed while dragging
  • Corrected dimension preview when measuring 3D-clearances

  New in Version 9.01

  • Catia V5 import/convert bug solved
  • IGS import bug in Advanced Version solved
  • Output version for CATIA converter added (CATIAV5R19, CATIAV5R18,CATIAV5R17,CATIAV5R16)
  • Output version for SAT converter added (V20, V19, V18)
  • Drag and Drop in Converter added

  New in Version 9.00

  • Premium version supports import of native CATIA V5, CATIA V4, Pro/E and Inventor files
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter converts CATIA V4/V5, Pro/E, Inventor, STEP, IGS, VDA, SAT to CATIA V4/V5, STEP, IGS, VDA, SAT and STL
  • New measurement functions and improved display for 3D dimensions
  • 2D-measurement and 2D-markup
  • Section plane rotation by two axes for cross sections
  • Adjustable text size, colors and lines for annotations and dimensions
  • Auto-Explode in Assembly Explode tool
  • New Tooling Analysis with draft display and projected area calculation
  • New 3D file format PLY - load and save
  • Selection of an animation for the start of EXE files

  New in Version 8.55

  • Improved dual monitor support
  • Improved support of long part names for 3D-PDF export
  • Authenticity of program is verified by code signing during installation

  New in Version 8.54

  • Improved interfaces for 3DS, STEP, IGS, VDA, SAT, PARASOLID
  • Minor bug fixes

  New in Version 8.53

  • Start of EXE/DDD files without slideshow (can be optionally set in "Publish File")
  • Improved context menu in 2D section (when no 2D-Data is loaded)
  • Information tool: Improved display of information when changing the view
  • Improved interfaces

  New in Version 8.52

  • Bug fixes in DXF-Import, IV-Import and Custom Views Editor
  • Solved proxy connection problems for online key request and update check
  • Print with scale disabled for all perspective views

  New in Version 8.51

  • Bug fixes in 3D-PDF export, DXF section export and Custom Views Editor
  • Direct start of slideshow when starting EXE files enabled again
  • Integrated online key request by e-mail

  New in Version 8.50

  • Publishing of 3D-PDF files
  • 3D-Tool Free Viewer to view 3D-Tool EXE and DDD files
  • Perspective Display.
  • Custom Views Editor to change the order and names of Custom Views
  • New Render Modes: Hidden Lines - colored and black/white
  • Display of non-sectioned Elements in Cross Sections
  • Export of section lines as DXF files
  • Online request of License Keys
  • Online request of Trial Keys

  New in Version 8.14

  • Improved import of STL files
  • Bug fix in "Custom Views"
  • Increased speed of 3DS export

  New in Version 8.13

  • Bug fixes in new functions

  New in Version 8.12

  • Picking of points in not closed sections
  • Display of recently used files in file menu
  • Improved display of background images
  • Bug fixes in Annotations-Dimensions and VRML-import

  New in Version 8.11

  • Support of 3D-mouses made by 3Dconnexion
  • Bug fixes in VRML, OBJ and Advanced Interfaces (STEP, IGS, VDA, SAT, PARASOLID)
  • Fixing of some program bugs

  New in Version 8.1

  • Simplified user interface
  • Property Editor to editing element names, colors and transparency quickly
  • Improved 3D und 2D interfaces

  New in Version 8.0

  • Redesigned and simplified measurement tools with automatic pre-selection of references
  • New tool "Assembly Explode" to create exploded views
  • New tool "Animation" to create animations
  • Export of animations into AVI-video
  • Display of elements using different render modes: shaded, shaded with edges, wire frame
  • Filled intersections when doing cross sections
  • Easy editing of part and shell names
  • Function to align the view parallel to the screen
  • PDF-Manual
  • Up to 50% increased display speed
  • Highlight function when moving the mouse pointer over elements in the element list

  New in Version 7.5

  • Assembly handling: 3D-Tool now supports assemblies when importing STEP and PARASOLID as well as VRML files from PRO/E. New assemblies can be configured as well.
  • New tool "Annotations-Dimensions": Easily apply dimensions and notes directly to the CAD model.
  • Show background images and background text.
  • New full screen mode for presentations.
  • New shade mode: Shaded with black edges.
  • Improved 2D-printing with high resolution plots and pen assignments.
  • Support of Windows XP Styles.
  • Improved Help with Icons.
  • Improved 3D and 2D interfaces.

  New in Version 7.1

  • VRML 2.0 Export.
  • Improved VRML Import.
  • Improved IGS/STEP/SAT/VDA Interface.
  • PARASOLID support in Advanced License (Beta Version).

  New in Version 7.0

  • 2D-Support for: DXF, DWG, HPGL, HPGL2
  • with Delete, Move, Scale, Change colors, Blank Layers, black/white Display of Lines.
  • New supported 3D file formats: VDA, SAT, VRML, IV.
  • Support for shell names from IGS/Step.
  • Support for shell names from Pro/E assemblies via VRML.
  • New highly improved Print/Create picture interface.
  • New Help System.
  • Better compression of created EXE files. (up to 50%)
  • Support of icon creation - provides graphic thumbnail icons for your created Exe Files.
  • Optional Zip compression of exe Files as e-mail attachment. (includes a password option)
  • Improved IGS/STEP interface.
  • Sizeable list of shells/layers.
  • Batch mode for EXE creation.
  • Drag and Drop support to load Files - Drag Files directly in the 3D-Tool window.
  • Show and hide of complete files in shell mode.

  New in Version 6.7

  • Improved interfaces for IGS / STEP, 3DS, XGL.
  • New company address.

  New in Version 6.6

  • New supported file format: STEP files (optional).
  • New menu opened with right mouse button for quick access of functions.
  • Improved Interfaces (especially IGS, XGL, 3DS).
  • “Tip of day” added.
  • Some automatic repair functions added:
  • Search of near points.
  • Auto orientation of surfaces.
  • Improved note function (right direction of note creation).
  • Improved picture quality by using antialias when printing and creating pictures.
  • New export file format: (*.3ds) 3D-Studio.

  New in Version 6.5

  • German version available.
  • New design.
  • New supported file formats for import:
  • (*.igs) IGS files (optional) > all 3D-CAD Systems.
  • (*.xgl *.zgl) XGL files > SolidEdge, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor.
  • (*.obj) OBJ files > Alias Wavefront.
  • (*.3ds *prj *.pli) 3DS files > 3D Studio.
  • (*.dxf) DXF files (3D-faces only).
  • (*.asc) ASC files > 3D Studio.
  • New export file format:
  • (*.mac) Ansys Macro with the geometry of the part.

  New in Version 6.0

  • "Custom Views" to save the complete display settings, the zoom and the displayed or blanked components. So you can easily point out details to the person viewing your data.
  • Slideshow to display a sequence of "Custom Views".
  • New options when creating EXE files:
  • View Only - Disables measurements and reloads so only viewing is possible.
  • Specification of a Custom View to start with.
  • Added "load last used files".
  • New rotation method: about screen center - easier rotation of big parts and zoomed details.
  • Rotation of views by 180°: horizontally, vertically, normally.
  • Added create copy in move, rotate and mirror dialog.
  • draft angle analysis in 3 Modes:
  • Show the parting in 2 cavities.
  • Show the draft angles as positive, negative and zero.
  • Show the angles in different colors.
  • Wall thickness analysis: check the different thickness of the entire part at once.
  • Some new toolbar icons, e.g. for creating an exe file.
  • Bigger picture size for export (up to 10.000 x 10.000 points).
  • Faster Help.