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Current Version 17.20 -- Released: March 2026

  • Bug fixes
  • Improved user interface font readability
  • Improved handling of PMI, curves, and points in reports
  • Customizable footer in reports
  • Premium interface updates:
    • Siemens NX 2512 support
    • SolidWorks 2026 support
    • User-defined attribute support
    • Improved PMI support
    • Improved part names in the model tree
    • Optional loading of design references
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Siemens NX 2512 support
    • SolidWorks 2026 support
    • Improved conversion of hidden elements
    • Optional conversion of design references

New in Version 17.10

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    • Siemens NX 2506 support
    • Unicode character support in filenames
    • Improved reading of U3D and 3D PDF files
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Siemens NX 2506 support
    • Unicode character support in filenames
    • Improved reading of U3D and 3D PDF files

New in Version 17.00

  • Bug fixes
  • Faster calculations in analysis tools thanks to OpenCL
  • New Collision analysis tool for displaying part collisions and insufficient clearances
  • Improved Wall Thickness Analysis with wall thickness histogram
  • Extended Report tool
  • Publishing larger models in 3D-Tool EXE files through 64-bit support
  • New Premium interface package:
    • 3D-NativeCAD: Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Navisworks, CATIA, Creo, I-DEAS, Rhino, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, Siemens NX
    • 3D-CAD: DWG, DXF, DWF, DGN, IFC, IGES, JT, Parasolid, PDF, PRC, U3D, RVT, RFA, SAB, SAT, STEP, VDA
    • 3D-MESH: DAE, FBX, glTF
  • Premium interface changes:
    • Discontinued support for CATDrawing and SLDDRW files
    • Support for Autodesk Navisworks 2012 - 2026
    • Support for I-DEAS
    • Support for Inventor 2026
    • Support for Creo 12
    • Support for the 3D CAD formats DWF, DGN, IFC, PDF, PRC, U3D, RVT
    • Support for the 3D MESH formats DAE, FBX, glTF
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter changes:
    • Discontinued output of CATPart and CATProduct files
    • Support for Autodesk Navisworks 2012 - 2026
    • Support for I-DEAS
    • Support for Inventor 2026
    • Support for Creo 12
    • Support for the 3D CAD formats DWF, DGN, IFC, PDF, PRC, U3D, RVT
    • Support for the 3D MESH formats DAE, FBX, glTF
    • Output of the 3D CAD formats JT, STEP AP242, PRC
    • Output of the 3D MESH formats PDF, 3MF, FBX, glTF, U3D, OBJ, VRML, HTML

New in Version 16.40

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    • CATIA V5-6R2025 support
    • Siemens NX 2412 support
    • SolidWorks 2025 support
    • Solid Edge 2025 support
    • JT 10.9 support
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • CATIA V5-6R2025 support
    • Siemens NX 2412 support
    • SolidWorks 2025 support
    • Solid Edge 2025 support
    • JT 10.9 support

New in Version 16.30

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    • Fixed CATIA license manager conflicts
    • Siemens NX 2406 support
    • Inventor 2025 support
    • Creo 11.0 support
    • 3D-DWG/DXF 2025 support
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Fixed CATIA license manager conflicts
    • Siemens NX 2406 support
    • Inventor 2025 support
    • Creo 11.0 support
    • 3D-DWG/DXF 2025 support

New in Version 16.20

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    • CATIA V5-6R2024 support
    • Siemens NX 2312 support
    • SolidWorks 2024 support
    • Solid Edge 2024 support
    • Rhino 8 support
    • JT 10.8 support
    • Parasolid V36 support
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • CATIA V5-6R2024 support
    • Siemens NX 2312 support
    • SolidWorks 2024 support
    • Solid Edge 2024 support
    • Rhino 8 support
    • JT 10.8 support
    • Parasolid V36 support

New in Version 16.10

  • Improvements when creating reports, such as smaller PDF documents and better support for Asian fonts
  • New Preferences:
    • Switchable direction of mouse wheel zoom
    • Adjustable 3D mouse speed
  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface 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

New in Version 16.00

  • Bug fixes
  • 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, Solid Edge, 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
  • Advanced interface update:
    • Improved STEP and SAT import
  • Premium interface update:
    • CATIA V5-6R2023 support
    • Siemens NX 2212 support
    • SolidWorks 2023 support
    • Solid Edge 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
    • Solid Edge 2023 support
    • Parasolid version 35 support

New in Version 15.40

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

New in Version 15.30

  • Premium interface update:
    • Support for CATIA V5-6R2022
    • Support for NX 2007
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022
    • Support for Solid Edge 2022
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Support for CATIA V5-6R2022
    • Support for Siemens NX 2007
    • Support for SolidWorks 2022
    • Support for Solid Edge 2022

New in Version 15.20

  • Bug fixes
  • Support for Windows 11
  • Premium interface update:
    • End of support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
    • Support for Siemens NX Version 1980
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2022
    • Support for Creo 8.0
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • End of support for Windows 7 and Windows 8
    • Support for Siemens NX Version 1980
    • Support for Autodesk Inventor 2022
    • Support for Creo 8.0

New in Version 15.10

  • Bug fixes
  • Optimized hardware acceleration
  • Improved display for high DPI scaling
  • Premium interface update:
    • Support for Siemens NX Version 1953
    • Support for 3D-DWG version 2022 and 3D-DXF version 2022
    • Fixed import issues on certain computers
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Support for Siemens NX Version 1953
    • Support for 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
  • Bug fixes
  • New Basic import interface: 3MF
  • Premium interface update:
    • Support for CATIA V5-V6R2021
    • Support for Siemens NX 1926
    • Support for Creo 7.0
    • Support for SolidWorks and Solid Edge 2021
    • Support for 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, Solid Edge 2021, Inventor 2021, DWG/DXF 2021, Rhino 7 and Parasolid Version 33
    • Update of the export interfaces with support for CATIA V5-V6R2021 and Parasolid X_T Version 33

Hotfix Version 14.31

  • 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 for Siemens NX 1899
    • Support for JT Version 10.5
    • Support for Parasolid Version 32
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • New import interface: Rhino Version 2 to 6
    • Import interface update with support for Siemens NX 1899, JT Version 10.5, and Parasolid Version 32
    • Export interface update with support for 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 for CATIA V6R2020 and V5-6R2020
    • Support for SolidWorks 2020
    • Support for Solid Edge 2020
    • Support for Siemens NX 1872
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • End of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support
    • Import interface update with support for CATIA V6R2020, CATIA V5-6R2020, SolidWorks 2020, Solid Edge 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 for 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 for PMI for SolidWorks
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Import interfaces update with support for CATIA V5-6R2019 and CATIA V6R2019
    • Output interfaces updated with support for CATIA V5-6R2019

New in Version 13.30

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

New in Version 13.20

  • Bug fixes
  • Premium interface update:
    • Support for CATIA V5-6R2018 and CATIA V6R2018
    • Support for SolidWorks 2018
    • Support for Siemens NX 12
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Import interfaces updated with support for CATIA V5-6R2018, CATIA V6R2018, SolidWorks 2018 and Siemens NX 12
    • Output interfaces updated with support for CATIA V5-6R2018

New in Version 13.11

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

New in Version 13.10

  • Improved 3D PDF export:
    • Support for 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 for Inventor 2018
    • Support for Solid Edge ST10
    • Support for Parasolid V30
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Import interfaces updated with support for Inventor 2018, Solid Edge ST10, and Parasolid V30
    • Output interfaces updated with support for 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 for 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 for CATIA V5-6R2017
    • Support for Creo 4
    • Support for JT Version 10
    • Support for SAT/SAB Version 28
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Import interfaces updated with support for CATIA V5-6R2017, Creo 4, and JT Version 10
    • Output interfaces updated with support for 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 for Siemens NX 11
    • Support for SolidWorks 2017
    • Support for Solid Edge ST9
    • Support for Inventor 2017
    • Support for transparency 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 for Siemens NX 11, SolidWorks 2017, Solid Edge 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 for SolidWorks 2016 and CATIA V6R2016/V5-6R2016
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Interfaces updated with support for SolidWorks 2016 and CATIA V6R2016/V5-6R2016
    • Fixed broken link bug within CATIA V5 parts

New in Version 12.10

  • Improved support for high-DPI screens
  • Revised French language version
  • Bug fixes
  • Premium version:
    • Interfaces updated with support for Solid Edge 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 for Solid Edge 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 for 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 for CATIA V5R25/V6R2015, Siemens NX 10, SolidWorks 2015
    • Support for version 8 and 9 JT files
    • Support for CATIA CGR and 3DXML files
    • Support for embedded graphical 3D-data when opening 3D CAD models in the Viewer
  • 3D-NativeCAD Converter:
    • Interfaces updated with support for CATIA V5R25/V6R2015, Siemens NX 10, SolidWorks 2015
    • Support for 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, Solid Edge ST7, Inventor 2015
    • Stopped support for Windows XP and Windows Vista
  • Premium Version:
    • Interface update supporting CATIA V5R24/V6R2014, Creo 3.0, Solid Edge ST7, Inventor 2015
    • Stopped support for Windows XP and Windows Vista
  • Improved Advanced Import supporting multilingual character codes for filenames
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Version 11.03

  • Premium version: Solved problem with 3D-Tool attached to the Taskbar
  • Advanced version: Support for 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 64-bit 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 Solid Edge files
    • Support for SolidWorks Configurations
    • Support for Simplified Representations of Pro/E and Creo
    • Interface update supporting Inventor 2014, SolidWorks 2014 and NX 9
  • Premium version:
    • Import of Solid Edge files
    • Support for SolidWorks Configurations
    • Support for 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 for Inventor 2013, CATIA V5R23, SolidWorks 2013 and UG NX 8.5
  • Premium version - Interface update:
    • Support for 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 for Creo 2.0
  • Premium version: Updated Premium interfaces with support for 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 for 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 for Inventor 2012, CATIA V5R21 and Creo 1.0
    • Interfaces with 64-bit support
  • Premium version:
    • Import of Unigraphics and SolidWorks files
    • Updated Premium interfaces with support for Inventor 2012, CATIA V5R21 and Creo 1.0
    • Premium interfaces with 64-bit support
  • Import of multiple 2D-drawings into one session
  • Support for 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 (CATIA V5R19, CATIA V5R18, CATIA V5R17, CATIA V5R16)
  • 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 for 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 for 3D mice 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 and 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 for 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, and HPGL2 with Delete, Move, Scale, Change Colors, Blank Layers, and 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 for 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 import format:
  • (*.stp) STEP files (optional)
  • Context menu opened with the right mouse button for quick access to actions
  • Improved interfaces (especially IGS, XGL, and 3DS)
  • “Tip of the Day”
  • Extended automatic repair functions:
  • Search for nearby points
  • Automatic orientation of surfaces
  • Improved note functions (directional orientation)
  • Improved image quality when printing and creating images through antialiasing
  • New export 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 > Solid Edge, 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.