What's new in 3Data Expert 14.0.0.4
Nov 21, 2021
- Workflow:
- 3D CAD model input and conversion to STL or 3MF model (Import Translator)
- 3D model fixing and checking against the selected AM process (new Operation Mode window and new Fix Tab)
- Model modifying and editing for AM specific features, like Splitting, 3D Lattice or Hollowing (Modify Tab)
- Positioning the part into AM Workspace and orienting for optimal process result (Position Tab)
- Final print preparation with Support generation and Slicing the model for accurate part production (Print Tab)
- The software now supports Print Configuration files which include all AM system related parameters:
- System names, materials and workspace size
- Errors vs. Warnings allowed for the data processing, feature checking parameters
- All support related parameters
- Model accuracy effecting parameters, like Z-compensation and Shrink compensation
- Slicing and Hatching parameters
- Contour, Bitmap and G-code generation parameters for Send To Printer command
- Software menus are also tailored for everyday 3D model data preparation vs. generating new geometries or using more exotic commands:
- Build Setup mode includes only commands relevant to AM data preparation to be visible in the menus
- Advanced Editing Mode includes more "creative" commands which are rarely needed for normal AM data preparation
- Additionally, the Generic Support command for support structure generation includes several improvements:
- Gusset generation improvements
- Foundation creation to close build platform holes below supports
- Accurate profile generation for open Web support
- Concentric support feature for Web support
- More regular Web support grid along Profiles
- Better small area filtering for support generation
- Several other GUI related improvements include:
- Transformation Snapping to user defined steps
- Clear graphical handles for Transformation commands
- Improved X, Y, Z projection viewing and fitting
- Model Tree icons for Collapse, Show/Hide, Fit and Slice Preview icons
- Shell information and operation history for QA below the Model Tree window
New in 3Data Expert 12.1.0.10 (Sep 26, 2020)
- Production Screenshot to create and Show a quick build documentation.
- Generate Report for detailed and flexible AM production data reporting and quality control.
- Improved Slicing, new slice viewing and slice filling for manufacturing quality checks.
- 3D Text addition to multiple components at once with indexing and labelling. Also, improved interactive text positioning and adaptation on curved surfaces.
- Inputting and outputting several STL files at once improved and made quicker without intermediate Fix Model requests during input.
New in 3Data Expert 12.1.0.6 (Jul 3, 2020)
- Several new commands and improvements:
- Production Screenshot to create and Show a quick build documentation.
- Generate Report for detailed and flexible AM production data reporting and quality control.
- Improved Slicing, new slice viewing and slice filling for manufacturing quality checks.
- 3D Text addition to multiple components at once with indexing and labelling. Also, improved interactive text positioning and adaptation on curved surfaces.
- Inputting and outputting several STL files at once improved and made quicker without intermediate Fix Model requests during input.
New in 3Data Expert 12.0.0.0 (Nov 18, 2019)
- Native and standard 3D CAD file input and triangulation.
- Hollowing, Drain Hole and Offset commands.
- Coloring and Texturing for 3D Color Printing.
- Solidify (aka "shrink wrap") for repairing impossible 3D geometries, like architectural models.
- Efficient 3D Nesting for quick part positioning into the work space.
- Slicing and Tool compensation for AM.
New in 3Data Expert 11.0.0.20 (Jul 13, 2017)
- New Graphical User Interface with larger icons and brilliant colors.
- New Check Small Details command to find features too small for a 3D Printer.
- New compressed .3dez format for transferring large 3D model data files over the Internet.
New in 3Data Expert 10.2.0.19 (Feb 2, 2015)
- Improvements with Boolean operation texture handling for 3D Color Printing
- Improvements with Split operation for large AM models
- Improvements with Connect command for large AM models
- New Delete Errors and Locate Errors functionality for more efficient model clean-up for simulation: delete thin triangles and error triangle neighbors automatically
- New Split command functionality: split with teeth and rounded teeth, generate clearance between the parts and more efficient planar cut
- New Triangle Edit functionality: select and display only subset of the model for efficient model editing
- New Reset Viewing command allows to reset the 3D viewing into default state
- Latest Reprise Network licensing included
- Evaluation license requests via new web registration page
New in 3Data Expert 10.1.0.17 (Sep 6, 2013)
- Faster display list generation and improved texture map handling
- Improved Auto Repair process to allow separate component stitching and removal of tiny components automatically
- Better topology generation for architectural models
- Model Tree selections and selected data properties visibility improved
- Auto Repair results sorted by size and error for easy access to shells requiring repair
- New Clean Surfaces command to remove small surfaces and to resurface shells
- New Sort Model Tree command for better data organization
New in 3Data Expert 10.0 (Sep 6, 2013)
- 64 bit implementation allowing reliable handling of models with millions of triangles!
- New automatic surface count reduction during verify/repair function to facilitate handling of most complex models robustly
- New plugin command to add direct link to other software products, like different 3D Printer softwares. Simplify your data preparation workflow!
- New Triangle Edit Auto update setting for faster editing of large models
- New Wall Thickness command for better analysis on model details
- Improved Repair Shells command to fill flat polygon areas with one surface
- Improved Boolean operations to connect models with tangential surfaces
- More flexible parameter settings for several commands, like Connect, ...
- More flexible graphical object selection on graphics area for repair and model manipulation
- Simple and easy licensing for hassle free evaluation!
- More units available with file Open for data preparation: micrometer, nanometer, kilometer...
- Hundreds of bug fixes and other visualization, selection and processing improvements...