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3DVIA Shape Changelog

What's new in 3DVIA Shape 4.0

Feb 17, 2011
  • Work Offline: Model offline, saving your models as drafts and publishing them when you wish.
  • Increased File Size Limit: From 11MB to 25MB.
  • Show Axis: Easily use 3DVIA Shape models in 3DVIA Studio by knowing where the pivot is.
  • Multi-Touch: Use your fingers to model with compatible screens or tablet PCs (Windows 7 only).
  • Anaglyph Mode: View and experience your model in true 3D with red/blue glasses.
  • Take Screenshots: From your workspace, take screenshots of models in normal or anaglyph mode.

New in 3DVIA Shape 3.2 Beta (Mar 26, 2010)

  • This new version extends powerful “freeform” modeling to everyone, allowing for the creation of smooth, curved surfaces for boats, planes, rockets or anything from the imagination.
  • Draw on Curved Surfaces: Users have better control over deformed surfaces with the ability to draw lines where needed.
  • Revolve: Quickly creates cylindrical solids to make cones, spheres, cups, vases, etc.
  • Offset: With ease, users can create windows, doors, picture frames, etc. with the ability to thicken, curve and manipulate facets for depth.
  • Mirror Geometry: Creates a mirror-based duplicate for designing objects in perfect symmetry.
  • Improved Distance Snapping: displays and measures with greater accuracy and precision where on the grid users are drawing.