3D-Tool History

• Fixing of program errors
• Premium interfaces 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 -- Released: April 2024

• Fixing of program errors
• Premium interfaces 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 -- 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

  New in 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 and 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 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 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) from all 3D-CAD Systems.
• (*.xgl *.zgl) XGL files from SolidEdge, Solidworks, Autodesk Inventor.
• (*.obj) OBJ files from Alias Wavefront.
• (*.3ds *prj *.pli) 3DS files from 3D Studio.
• (*.dxf) DXF files (3D-faces only).
• (*.asc) ASC files from 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.