ABViewer 16.3 is here! This release introduces new features and improvements across the CAD application, including improved PDF to DWG/DXF conversion, enhanced editing tools, and more efficient G-code generation.
Below you will find a detailed list of the changes we have made.
2D Improvements
Improved import of DWG and DXF.
Improved export to DWG, DXF, PDF, and SVG.
Added support for preserving hyperlinks when exporting to PDF.
3D Improvements
Added support for Parasolid versions 38.0 and 38.1.
Added batch conversion of 3D files to STEP.
PDF to DWG/DXF Conversion Improvements
Increased conversion speed.
Improved conversion quality.
Editor Mode Improvements
Improved the Offset tool:
Improved the offset generation algorithm.
Added a new Bevel Corners mode.
The Bevel Corners mode in ABViewer 16.3
Added the Show in Structure command (select an object, right-click it, and choose Show in Structure).
Added a 3D Mode setting for dynamic input (File → Settings → Snap → 3D Mode).
Improved navigation when the Zoom Optimization setting is enabled.
G-code Generation Improvements
Improved the algorithm for processing pockets with multiple passes.
Added the ability to edit pocket milling and hole drilling operations (select a pocket or hole, right-click it, and choose Edit operation).
Improved G-code mode interface performance:
Optimized selection and progress.
Expanded operation names in G-code comments.
Improved the Processing Queue panel.
The Processing Queue panel in ABViewer 16.3
Expanded the list of entities supported for conversion:
Added support for Solid, Attdef, Attrib, and polylines with width and 3D rotation.
Optimized G-code generation for drilling operations:
Added automatic tool retraction to the initial plane (G98).
User Interface Improvements
Added a button to create a new drawing layout.
New layout button in ABViewer 16.3
Added the ability to automatically hide pinned panels (right-click a dock panel icon, select Dock options, and enable Auto Hide).
Other Improvements
Improved XML API performance.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Below you will find a detailed list of the changes we have made.
2D Improvements
Improved import of DWG and DXF.
Improved export to DWG, DXF, PDF, and SVG.
Added support for preserving hyperlinks when exporting to PDF.
3D Improvements
Added support for Parasolid versions 38.0 and 38.1.
Added batch conversion of 3D files to STEP.
PDF to DWG/DXF Conversion Improvements
Increased conversion speed.
Improved conversion quality.
Editor Mode Improvements
Improved the Offset tool:
Improved the offset generation algorithm.
Added a new Bevel Corners mode.
The Bevel Corners mode in ABViewer 16.3
Added the Show in Structure command (select an object, right-click it, and choose Show in Structure).
Added a 3D Mode setting for dynamic input (File → Settings → Snap → 3D Mode).
Improved navigation when the Zoom Optimization setting is enabled.
G-code Generation Improvements
Improved the algorithm for processing pockets with multiple passes.
Added the ability to edit pocket milling and hole drilling operations (select a pocket or hole, right-click it, and choose Edit operation).
Improved G-code mode interface performance:
Optimized selection and progress.
Expanded operation names in G-code comments.
Improved the Processing Queue panel.
The Processing Queue panel in ABViewer 16.3
Expanded the list of entities supported for conversion:
Added support for Solid, Attdef, Attrib, and polylines with width and 3D rotation.
Optimized G-code generation for drilling operations:
Added automatic tool retraction to the initial plane (G98).
User Interface Improvements
Added a button to create a new drawing layout.
New layout button in ABViewer 16.3
Added the ability to automatically hide pinned panels (right-click a dock panel icon, select Dock options, and enable Auto Hide).
Other Improvements
Improved XML API performance.
Bug fixes and performance improvements.