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SimLab Composer Changelog

What's new in SimLab Composer 11.0.43

Feb 17, 2023
  • Major Updates:
  • SimLab Composer:
  • General:
  • Supporting morphing objects (VR, Rendering)
  • Exporting Springs from simulation
  • SIMLAB VR Viewer:
  • General:
  • Supporting Avatars + Hands
  • Training Builder
  • Walking mode in VR
  • Hand for grabbing in Desktop mode
  • Other Updates:
  • SimLab Composer:
  • General:
  • Faster Material assignment option
  • Handling large training builder scenes
  • Template training builder logic applies to Catalog objects
  • Faster rendering by collecting light objects
  • K Support
  • Autosave option
  • VR Warehouse (Store or ready-to-use VR experiences)
  • Training Builder
  • Sound Library
  • Access to VR Collaboration
  • Training builder:
  • Set parent
  • Reset parent
  • Change grabbable sequence
  • Training Builder
  • Grip action
  • Effects
  • Steam effect
  • Spring effect
  • Import/Export
  • Improved GLTF reader/writer
  • GLTF Reader: support reading 3D object names.
  • Importing PRC
  • Automatic detection of STEP encoding

New in SimLab Composer 9.0.1 (Jun 27, 2018)

  • New added features:
  • Scene Building:
  • Animation:
  • Animation Auto Ease options (Auto Ease Out, Auto Ease In, and Auto Ease).
  • New Animation Time-line tools: Capture keyframe for object, Go to previous/next keyframe, and Select all keyframes on Animation Time-line.
  • (Enhancement) Better layout for Animation Time-line tools.
  • HTML/WebGL:
  • Added support for SimLab 360s Grid Technology.
  • Added support for Light Baking (Light Baking is similar to Texture Baking but it gives the user the ability to change material of objects).
  • Added support for sun light
  • Added support for shadow from sun, which can be enabled or disabled by the user.
  • Added support for Visualized Scene Options (lists)
  • (Enhancement) Better appearance for materials
  • (Enhancement) Better navigation: Smoother camera navigation with mouse movement in spin mode.
  • (Enhancement) Better looking message boxes.
  • (Enhancement) Camera transition among Scene Statess: Capture keyframe for object, Go to previous/next keyframe, and Select all keyframes on Animation Time-line.
  • (Enhancement) Better layout for Animation Time-line tools.
  • 3D PDF:
  • Added support for Visualized Scene Options (lists).
  • VR:
  • SimLab 360s Grid Technology for SimLab FREE VR Viewer, SimLab FREE AR/VR Mobile Viewer, and HTML/WebGL: load and move among 360 degree images.
  • Make Video: View video clips in SimLab FREE VR Viewer and SimLab FREE AR/VR Mobile Viewer.
  • Event-Response System: SimLab's Event-Response System used for endless possibilities in your VR experiences, which also includes location-based triggers.
  • VR Training: A state-machine-based system used for endless possibilities in your VR experiences, which also includes location-based triggers.
  • Render:
  • Render Animation using SimLab FREE VR Viewer: New rendering mode using the VR Viewer
  • SIMLAB FREE VR VIEWER:
  • Added support for SimLab 360s Grid Technology
  • Scene Building Mode: Dedicated mode where you can move, rotate, scale, copy, delete, and hide/show objects
  • (Enhancement) Improved two hands interaction with VR scene elements in VR mode.
  • (Enhancement) Improved grabbing (grabbing with two hands) in VR mode.
  • (Enhancement) Improved VR navigation (fixed old issues and added rotation) in VR mode.
  • (Enhancement) Improved Scene Modes activation for Large Navigation, Lists, and Scene Building.
  • Circular menu for switching among modes.
  • Activation of List mode shows all list pins existing in scene.
  • Users can now have two FREE private catalogs (up to 60 package)
  • Users have the ability to edit or delete their own packages.
  • SIMLAB FREE MOBILE AR/VR VIEWER:
  • Added support for SimLab 360s Grid Technology.
  • (Enhancement) View any 360 degree view (Panorama) images rendered by SimLab Composer or any third party application.

New in SimLab Composer 2015 SP1 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • New - Simulation:
  • Engineering quality physics simulation.
  • Supports analytical and polygonal models.
  • Rich set of links (Constraints, motors, forces, and springs).
  • Easy to use post processing and plotting.
  • Advanced 3D collision.
  • Easy to learn workflow.
  • New - Interior Renderer:
  • Top quality interior rendering.
  • Supports advanced lighting.
  • Supports lighting from external sources.
  • Optimized SimLab technology to generate great results fast.
  • New - Portal light:
  • Improved interior rendering speed by defining light portals.
  • New - IES Light:
  • IES Library to make it easy to preview and add IES lights.
  • New - Walkthrough:
  • Turn any 3D model in to an interactive game by one click.
  • Automatically stop by hitting walls and furniture.
  • Ability to climb stairs.
  • Navigate using keyboard or space navigator.
  • Save walkthrough and render it as an animation.
  • Export walkthrough to 3D PDF, WebGL, and iOS/Android.
  • Updated - 3D PDF:
  • Supports Material animations.
  • Supports Hide/Show animations.
  • Supports Breaking aniamtions to create 3D manuals.
  • New optimized Java engine.
  • Updated - 3D PDF on Android / iOS:
  • Create a single 3D PDF file that can be viewed on Windows and Mac using the free Acrobat reader, and on iOS and Android using the free SimLab CAD Viewer.
  • 3D PDF can include Templates, Actions, and Animations.
  • Prepare the model once and share it on all devices.
  • Note: 3D PDF file size will increase to support iOS/Android.
  • Updated - CAD Viewer:
  • New GUI.
  • Easier to use.
  • Easier to transfer files.
  • Supports actions, templates, and animations.
  • Updated - WebGL:
  • Supports animations.
  • Supports advanced actions.

New in SimLab Composer 2015 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • SimLab Composer 2015 presents a complete redesign of SimLab Composer, the new design focuses on lowering the barrier for new and current users to take advantage of the full sharing, rendering and animation capabilities of SimLab Composer. The new version introduces a workbench based GUI allowing the user to focus on the current task.
  • In addition to the new design, SimLab Composer 2015 introduces many new features. A list of the new features found in SimLab Composer 2015 can be found at the following link
  • SimLab Composer 2015 introduces a new automation edition, which adds Java script based automation, which enables the user to automate tasks interactivity or through the command line.
  • SimLab Composer 2015 is available in English, French, German, and Japanese, The new version is supported on Windows and Mac, and is ready for download at the following link
  • In SimLab Composer 2015 Export to iPad/iPhone and Android including using templates to show different configurations will be available in the demo version; it will not require even a trial license.

New in SimLab Composer 2014 SP2 (Dec 23, 2014)

  • In addition to fixing small issues, the new release updates importers to make sure SimLab Composer can be used with the latest 3D design applications.
  • Supporting SolidWorks 2014:
  • SolidWorks importer in SimLab Composer 2014 SP2 was updated to support SolidWorks parts and assemblies (2007 - 2014)
  • New IFC importer:
  • Architects will be able to utilize the new IFC importer to bring 3D models to SimLab Composer for sharing and rendering.
  • Supporting IE 11:
  • With the release of internet explorer 11, Microsoft added native WebGL support to the browser. WebGL export from SimLab Composer 2014 SP2 now supports viewing 3D models in IE 11. All major browsers are now supported (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and IE11)
  • New / Parasolid importer:
  • New importer for Parasolid files was added to the new version of SimLab Composer 2014 SP2

New in SimLab Composer 2013 (Aug 23, 2012)

  • New: 64 bit support to handle very large and complex models
  • New: 3D HTML export, which can be opened natively in Chrome, Firefox Internet explorer and Safari
  • New: Template designer, enabling users to create templates that can be used to export customized 3D HTML and 3D PDF files
  • New: Analytical picking modes, providing users with precise picking that makes creating animations easier
  • New: Indigo renderer support, for rendering interiors with complex lighting
  • Enhanced: 3D PDF Export, utilizing the new templates, and optimized to provide smaller and more responsive files
  • Enhanced: Camera navigation, introducing new Parallel Camera type, and adding spin navigation mode
  • Enhanced: Import/Export capabilities, upgrading importers to the latest versions of CAD applications, and adding new DWF/DWFx import and export capabilities.