Version History

• 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.