What's new in VariCAD 2024 1.01
Dec 21, 2023
- This new version contains a significantly improved accuracy of transformations of 3D or 2D objects and changed and more legible displaying of 3D constraints schemes including constraints management. In 2D, you have more possibilities of settings of drawing or dragging increments (a step mode), more options using temporary leading lines and for text definitions, you can insert a wide range of symbols or any Unicode characters. VariCAD can be switched into any supported language without limitations. Also, there are wider ranges of dimensions in mechanical part libraries. VariCAD provides a new method of licensing which allows it to work with a floating license. To evaluate a free 30-day license, download it here.
New in VariCAD 2023-2.02 (Mar 28, 2023)
- OpenGL Settings:
- The new version can exploit the latest OpenGL standard (4.6), while you can still work with lower versions (4.3 or 4.0). Updated VariCAD works according to previous settings, unless you change it explicitly.
- Command “cfg” offers you a new section – OpenGL advanced settings. These settings are helpful in case the graphic does not work flawlessly. Moreover, we provide a tool which can easily restart VariCAD in case of problems. Now, VariCAD works well also for the latest versions of Mesa library under Linux.
- Dragging of 2D Objects in 2D Area or in Sketching:
- Contrary to previous versions, there is no longer a dialog asking you about copying or moving. If you want to copy selected objects, simply put them in their original location first. For dragging, you can use the intersection of temporary leading lines. The behavior is similar to copying or moving 3D objects.
- Dragging of 3D Objects while Changing Dimensions:
- If you want to change the dimensions of basic shapes (like a box, cylinder, cone…), you can stretch a corresponding dimension. Edited 3D objects are changed dynamically according to cursor movement. Similarly, you can drag the height of an extruded solid, if you create or edit an object by sketching. Now, you can snap on 3D locations during dragging (snap on end-points, mid-points, circle centers…). This feature can be optionally turned off in command “cfg”.
- Preview of Inactive Documents:
- This feature was introduced in the previous release. Now, the preview is displayed in all possible situations. If you want to leave VariCAD and if there are some unsaved changes, the preview is displayed for all of them, except the situation when the only changed document is the active one. Similarly, you can see previews if you want to perform “save all” and there are multiple unchanged “NONAME” documents.
- Another new feature is the preview of all files related to assembly structure. The dialog panel contains a preview section displaying currently open documents, as well as documents not open - then, a preview used in file-dialog is displayed. The list of files contains multiple new information.
- Working with Two Monitors:
- It is no longer necessary to define explicitly where VariCAD will be displayed. Simply drag and drop the entire VariCAD window to the left or right monitor. Next, VariCAD will start there. Note that the second VariCAD instance (a read-only) has different settings. You can still define the VariCAD location in the “cfg” command, as it was previously.
- Repairing Gaps in a Selected Profile:
- While defining contours to be extruded (or rotated, or lofted…), you can automatically detect and repair gaps between adjacent segments. Width of the gap can be selected. By default, gaps up to 0.025 mm are detected and repaired. The width can be set up to 0.25 mm. If a gap is detected, it is repaired by extending or trimming to the intersection with the neighboring segment, or in case of NURBS, by recalculating it.
- Detection and repairing of gaps is available from the pop-up menu while sketching contours, or from a command “rgp” – which is also active in 2D drawing. If untreated, gaps within micrometers or less may cause problems in working with 3D solids. Gaps usually originate by importing 2D objects.
- Printed Lines Thickness Settings.
- The dialog panels are rebuilt. Now, you can define thickness legibly in one dialog.
New in VariCAD 2022-2.02 (Jul 13, 2022)
- Creating of Various Types of Dimensions:
- Running smart dimensioning, you have to select a first location or a 2D object. If you select an end-point, mid-point or circular quadrant, then the system presumes that you are about to create a horizontal, vertical or aligned dimension. In the next step, you have to select the second location and dimension is created.
- If you select a line in the first step (without detection of an end-point or mid-point), and a second line, then you create an angular dimension. If the selected lines are parallel, you create an aligned dimension perpendicular to the lines – a distance between them is dimensioned.
- If you select an arc (without detection of any points), a radius dimension is created. Similarly, selecting a full circle creates a diameter dimension.
- After the dimension is located, you can select the first location or object again, until you interrupt the dimensioning by ESC, step back or by calling any other command. Smart dimensioning is conveniently inserted into a pop-up menu which appears, if you click outside any 2D object.
- Angle of Created Linear Dimensions:
- If two locations are selected, the system creates a horizontal, vertical or aligned dimension. If both locations are on a horizontal or vertical line, a horizontal or vertical dimension is obviously created. Otherwise, the dimension is switched between horizontal and vertical, according to the cursor location. If you need to create a dimension under angle, there are multiple methods how the angle can be determined.
- The most convenient method is to press and hold the Ctrl key and move the cursor over a line, axis or other dimension. When an object is detected, then the angle of the created dimension is changed according to the object. If the angle is already defined, you can turn it off by Ctrl key again. Press and release the Ctrl key outside any 2D object and the fixed angle is turned off.
- The angle can be defined also by right-clicking any line. You can select from the pop-up menu whether the angle is aligned along the line or perpendicularly to it. Also, you can click a corresponding icon in the temporary tool-bar and select alignment from the menu.
- Sometimes, the system can automatically determine the angle of the dimension. It is, if you create a dimension of a section of hole (the dimension is aligned according to hole axis), or if you select an axis or a point of it. Then, it is presumed that the dimension should be perpendicular to the axis (something else does not make sense in 2D drawing).
- Selecting Arcs, Circles or Lines:
- To prevent detection of end-points, press and hold Shift key while selecting a first location (or object). End-points, mid-points or circle quadrants are not detected, so you can always create radius dimensions, diameter dimensions, angular dimensions or chamfer dimensions.
- Dimensioning of Chamfers:
- Chamfer is detected, if you hold Shift key and select a line corresponding to a chamfer. Then, selection of a second location is skipped and the dimension text contains predefined distance x 45 degrees. Chamfer created under angle different than 45 degrees is not detected, you have to change the dimension text manually.
- Predefined Dimension Texts.
- If you select two locations corresponding to a cylindrical surface, the dimension is automatically aligned perpendicular to the cylinder axis and the text contains a prefix of diameter. The same happens if the locations correspond to threaded surfaces. The dimension text contains predefined thread description – diameter, pitch and thread type.
- Predefined thread text is inserted, if the 2D objects are created by exporting of a 3D view and the 3D object is a threaded surface. Predefined diameter is inserted, if the 2D objects are exported from a 3D cylindrical surface, or if they are created by 2D command “shaft”. Predefined diameter is detected only, if 2D was created in version 2022-2.0 or later. Diameter dimensions contain predefined diameter prefixes, unless the circle is a 3D axial view of a thread. Then, the dimension contains the thread description.
- Aligning Dimensions According Each Other:
- Locating a dimension, you can align it according to any other dimension. Then, the dimension can be in the same line, or parallel to the selected dimension. All you have to do is to move the cursor over the insertion point of the selected dimension. For horizontal, vertical or aligned dimensions, it is the lower left point of the dimension text. For angular dimension, it is the lower center point. After detection of the text level, transient construction lines are created. Any of them is activated (highlighted), if the cursor is moved to the same level of the selected dimension, or above or under the level, at a distance of defined pitch between parallel dimensions. Clicking while the transient line is highlighted, you insert the new dimension exactly aligned according to another one.
- By default, the transient lines are created automatically when a new dimension is inserted – they are at the same level of it, and parallel at a distance between dimensions. Consequently, you can locate dimensions immediately as chain dimensions or parallel dimensions.
- The transient lines are created under the angle of the created dimension. Obviously, you can align the dimension according to another one, if they are under the same angle. For angular dimensions, there are transient circles created instead of lines.
- Behavior of these transient lines is exactly the same, as transient lines created at a first point of poly-line, multi-line or transient lines created at the center of 2D coordinates. You can align the dimension according to another one, if they have the same style – distance between a dimension line and the text, and as mentioned above, the same angle (for angular dimensions, the same center).
- Selecting Previous Locations – Dimensions in Chain and Parallel Dimensions:
- To create chain dimensions or parallel dimensions easily, you have to use transient lines left by the previously inserted dimension. But you should select the first location again. For dimensions in a chain, the first location is the second location of the previous dimension. For parallel dimensions, the first location is shared by all such dimensions. To prevent exact selection of the location again, you can press and hold Ctrl key and move the cursor toward one or another side, till the arrow mark points where you need. Then release the Ctrl key and the desired location is selected.
- Aligning Dimensions According to Existing 2D Objects:
- Sometimes, you may need to create dimensions in convenient distance from existing 2D objects. Especially, if you create dimensions in a chain. If you right-click a 2D object, preferably at a highlighted location, select insertion of transient lines from the pop-up menu – the lines are created above and under the location, at a distance defined between dimensions (in case of horizontal dimension, in this example).
New in VariCAD 2022-2.00 (Jul 8, 2022)
- New version VariCAD 2022-2.0 has been released. The new version contains mainly smart dimensioning. This feature allows you to make dimensions of entire 2D drawing practically within one command, without a necessity to click any icons. Apart from this, there are numerous changes inside the system. These changes are made in regard to increasing stability.
New in VariCAD 2022-1.06 (Apr 8, 2022)
- New version VariCAD 2022-1.04 has been released. Although this is not a major release, it contains a few new features. This version contains more possibilities in definition of printed line thickness, definition of file title and description, changes in warnings (sound or status bar blinking) and further enhanced color palettes. If the version is installed for the first time, several settings are automatically adjusted. Users working with the previous version 2022-1.0 can update it for free. To evaluate a free 30-day license, download it here.
New in VariCAD 2022-1.03 (Jan 31, 2022)
- New version VariCAD 2022-1.03 has been released. Although this is not a major release, it contains a few new features. This version contains more possibilities in definition of printed line thickness, definition of file title and description, changes in warnings (sound or status bar blinking) and further enhanced color palettes.
New in VariCAD 2022-1.01 (Nov 25, 2021)
- This version contains rebuilt weld and tolerance symbols, new features in management of exports of 3D views into 2D, changes in surface development (sheet metal unbending) and enhancement in 2D dimensioning. Next, there are new methods of working with predefined 2D or 3D views, possibility to define individual color of selected surfaces, changes in working environment (predefined colors are more complex) and changes in 3D modeling, mostly in filleting.
New in VariCAD 2021-2.00 (May 13, 2021)
- New version VariCAD 2021-2.0 has been released. This version contains a completely rebuilt 2D graphics used in 2D mode or in sketching. From now on, VariCAD works fully under OpenGL 4.0 or later versions. New graphics enable more clear and legible displaying of 2D objects and various auxiliary items, used both in 2D drawing area or sketching. Other improvements are in management of predefined 2D creation from 3D (re-exports), in printing definition interface and in 3D modeling.
New in VariCAD 2020-1.0 (Nov 20, 2019)
- Finished revision and extensions of mechanical part libraries.
- New parts according to JIS (Japanese Industry Standard).
- All dialog panels related to library part dimension selections are more legible.
- Possibility to pre-select dimensions of library part during dimension definition.
- New options are available in pop-up menu displayed after right-click the existing library part. According to situation, offered is a counter-part insertion (for instance, a nut inserted at screw), or changes of current dimensions or replacement by different type of screw, nut, bearing…
- New options available after right-click solids – like insertion of a nut into threaded surface, insertion of a bearing into cylindrical surface, insertion of a pin into hole…
- Possibility to change dimensions or select a different type for a set of selected solids inserted from mechanical part libraries. Solids can be selected in 3D space or in assembly-tree scheme.
- Revision and Extensions of Mechanical Part Libraries.:
- Although some features were already available in previous releases, all mechanical part libraries are now revised and data are changed in compliance with the latest standards. Libraries contain some new parts and a completely new section - JIS parts (Japanese Industry Standards). Dialog windows related to library parts are more legible.
- Right-click Options Available for New Library Parts:
- A pop-up menu open after right-click a solid contains new options related to mechanical library parts. According to situation, you can insert a counter-part. For screws, options offer insertion of a nut or washer. For nut, you can insert a washer. If you click a surface of any solid, there are other possible options. For threaded surface, you can insert a screw (if a threaded hole is detected), or a nut (for outer threaded cylinder). For a shaft, you can insert bearing or ring. For a hole, you can insert a screw, pin, ring or bearing.
- In all situations, dimensions of selected types of parts are pre-defined. If there is only one possibility, a new part is ready for insertion. For instance, click a screw M10 and select “Insert nut”. After standard and type definitions, a nut M10 is selected automatically and you can confirm insertion.
- Pre-selection of Dimensions of Mechanical Part Libraries:
- While selecting library part dimensions, you can pre-select values. This depends on a specific type of library part. Usually, you can detect a thread in 3D, measure distance, outer or inner diameter, width or height or thickness. Pre-selected values are not definitively selected, they are marked by icons in list of values (usually, icons show if a value comply or not, or if it is greater, equal or less). Also, you can select a part of same type (like select a screw, if you define screw dimensions) and pre-select all possible dimensions. In such case, values are marked by icons and if possible, dimensions are selected and ready for insertion.
- Changing Dimensions or Type of Parts Inserted from Libraries:
- For a single part (right-click options), or multiple parts selected in 3D, you can change type of these parts – that is, if all parts in selection are the same (All selected are screws, or nuts, or bearings …). If all selected parts have the same dimensions, you can also select different ones – like change length of selected screw or screws, or change diameter. Solids can be selected in 3D space, or in assembly-tree scheme.
- Selecting Old Parts Inserted from Libraries:
- New features related to mechanical part libraries are completely available for parts inserted in version 2020-1.0 or higher. Obviously, they require additional data which are not present in older files. Some features are available for old library parts, similarly as for any other 3D objects. Right-click a threaded surface offers the same options for old parts, as for new ones.
- To make sure you select library parts supporting advanced features, you can switch selection mode in 3D space. Right-click an empty area and choose “Selection method” in pop-up menu. Then, select “Detect library parts, advanced features”. For given step, only part libraries containing related data are detected. To end such selection mode, press ESC.
New in VariCAD VariCAD 2019-3.0 (Jun 27, 2019)
- This version contains:
- Substantial improvements in opening of recently used files
- Multiple insertion of new solids, or copying of multiple solids together with additional Boolean operations (cutting, adding to a solid or creation holes for screws)
- Multiple new options for STL files output (3D printing)
- Better selection of sketching planes
- Improvements in 3D kernel and STEP input
New in VariCAD VariCAD 2019-2.0 (Mar 3, 2019)
- Substantial improvements in file preview creation and displaying.
- Optional definition of folder image preview, files and folders descriptions.
- Improvements in part (detail) or sub-assembly editing in assembly environment.
- New possibilities in updates of 2D after changes of 3D (2D axes creation).
- Improvements in 3D kernel and surface (sheet metal) unbending.
- Windows Explorer can display content of VariCAD 3D files.
- Linux versions work with the latest SSL libraries.
New in VariCAD 2018-1.01 Build 20171111 (Dec 29, 2017)
- VariCAD commands are available from 3D mouse keys. Next new features are isometric views in 3D mode and 2D objects created from data loaded from *.csv files or, generally, text files (files containing XY coordinates). User interface contains virtual numerical pad available for values input, and rebuilt dialog panels used for definition of basic solids (like box, cylinder…). The new version has improved parts of 3D kernel, including input/output of STEP files.
New in VariCAD 2017-2.07 Build 20170424 (Jun 22, 2017)
- Support of 4k resolution (UHD).
- Exploded views of assemblies.
- 3D texts as texts extruded into space, created and edited the same way as 2D texts.
- List of materials used during design process. User can create and edit own list,
- Together with data distributed in new VariCAD releases.
- New possibilities to create solids. Apart of Boolean operations and blending, you
- Can join together two objects without performing Boolean add operation.
- Changes in 3D kernel. Operations on complicated solid trees are faster.
- Changes in STEP input/output of files.
- New possibilities of solid creation from multiple sketching planes.
- Complex system of item numbers management, including new BOM features and 2D
- Leaders.
- New transient (temporary construction lines) in 2D drawing and 3D sketching
- Rebuilt methods of 2D filleting, chamfering and corner creation.
- Support of 3D input devices (available under OS Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows
- 10).
- New methods of changes of 3D display.
New in VariCAD 2015-3.03 Build 20151122 (Jan 13, 2016)
- New methods of creation or editing of solids defined by profile sketching
- Solids can be created by multiple sections lofting
- Solids can be created by connection of contours of two planar surfaces
- New possibilities of editing of basic volumes like boxes, cylinders
- More convenient methods of insertions of tools for holes, cuttings, threads or
- grooves
- New possibilities of transformations of solid locations, including view changes
- Possibilities to temporarily turn off automatic detections of objects
- By default, view changes are animated
- By default, initial angle of 3D view for new files is predefined
- Temporary construction lines used for 2D drawing or dragging
- Standard construction lines are displayed much faster
- Additional options for 2D dragging, available at right-click
- New features for 2D stretching, available at right-click
- 2D dimensions can be easily stretched after change of dimensioned objects
- Changes of circle or arc radii can be done for multiple objects at one step
- For automatic detection of hatch area boundaries, selected line styles can be
- blocked
- New feature allowing you permanently change solid axes for solids imported from
- STEP.
New in VariCAD 2015-2.01 Build 20150404 (Apr 27, 2015)
- Graphic based on OpenGL 4.0 or 4.3
- Rendering of 3D objects is 2.5 – 10x faster in comparison with previous versions
- Opening of files is up to 2x faster in comparison with previous versions
- VariCAD turns on anti-aliasing automatically, image quality is enhanced
- Solids can be displayed as shaded, wire-framed or transparent
- Better options for perspective projection
- New options used in enhanced rendering
- A few improvements in 3D kernel, DWG and STEP input modules
New in VariCAD 2015-1.08 Build 20150206 (Mar 24, 2015)
- This version is available in all supported languages. Since version 2015-1.05, VariCAD automatically checks for updates. If you work in VariCAD and if your version is not up-to-date, related information appears at right side of menu bar.
New in VariCAD 2015-1.03 Build 20141014 (Oct 31, 2014)
- This version contains new features in 3D assembly module, in working with BOM and solid attributes, contains new 3D features and improved interface of dialog panels with tables. Also, the new version supports working at two monitors. 3D kernel and 3D STEP input are slightly improved, too.
New in VariCAD 2014-1.02 Build 20131027 (Nov 12, 2013)
- Support of multi-level assemblies:
- You can define a sub-assembly created from multiple objects. It is similar as a definition of single part. The sub-assembly can be further inserted into assemblies, where it behaves as a single object. A sub-assembly itself can contain also inserted parts or other sub-assemblies, so you can create a complex structure of mechanical design.
- Support of relative paths in assembly – sub-assembly – part links:
- Optionally, it is possible to use relative paths. This allows you to maintain situation, where various computers have access to server, and the access is mapped differently. Or, if some computers work under Windows and some computers work under Linux. All users can now access common data at server without problems. Another advantage may be in exchanging of files between different users - if these files are only copied as directory structures.
- Changes in BOM, allowing you to select various possibilities of data processing, if 3D contains multi-level assembly
- If 3D contains sub-assemblies, a BOM can be created by various methods. You can select whether to create a BOM from highest level only (as it was previously), or if to process complete structure of all levels of inserted parts and sub-assemblies. If a BOM is created at one single level, you can select creation from highest level only or from all parts from all levels. Then, you can obtain complete list of all parts necessary for completion of the highest assembly.
- Changes in definition and maintenance of solid attributes, if 3D contains multi-level assembly
- Changes in geometrical constraints in 3D, especially more legible listing of removed degrees of freedom (fixed movements or rotations along or around axes)
- Now, behavior of geometrical constraints is simpler. All constraints remove degrees of freedom (fix movement along or rotation around axes). This information is legible listed in tables, or in constraint panel. Before removing some constraint related to fixed axis, you are acknowledged. Also, you can see a complete list of possible collisions between new and existing constraints, if you create a colliding constraint. This prevents possibility of unexpected behavior later.
- Further improvements in STEP input
- Minor changes in DWG/DXF input
- Minor changes in 3D kernel
New in VariCAD 2012 2.03 (May 22, 2012)
- New methods of profiles lofting and extrusions, more options for 2D drawing in 3D space, support of ISO228 pipe threads and improvements of 2D threads exported from 3D views. In 2D, the new version has rebuild layer management. There are further significant improvements in user interface.
New in VariCAD 2012 1.03 (Nov 30, 2011)
- Improvements in graphic interface:
- Large icons (20x20) are available together with standard size (16x16). Running ‘cfg’ command, you can select new icon size. The dialog text size is automatically adjusted. For monitors with higher resolution (1600x1024 and higher), the larger icons are significantly more comfortable.
- Possibility to change dialogue text fonts, independently on icons changes.
- New and improved 2D functions:
- New 2D dimensioning.
- All types of existing 2D dimensions can be comfortably edited.
- All types of 2D dimensions adjust automatically, if they are stretched or transformed.
- Changed settings of dimensions and single arrows.
- New editing of dimension style.
- New method of creation and editing finish symbols, according to ISO 1302.
- Changed and significantly improved 2D printing dialogue. New printing offers multiple selections of printing methods, including various exact selections of printed area.
- Changed and significantly improved batch printing.
- DWG/DXF interface:
- Dimensions are exported to DWG files as fully editable objects.
- Optionally, it is possible to export dimensions as blocks.
- User interface:
- Right-click an object offers you more options than previously, especially in 3D module.
- Right-click an empty area in 2D or in 3D offers you more options than previously.
- 3D, STEP:
- Minor improvements in 3D modeling kernel.
- Minor improvements in 3D STEP input.
New in VariCAD 2011 1.06 (May 25, 2011)
- The new version 2011-1.0x contains rebuilt and significantly better DWG/DXF interface, new or changed 2D functions, better support of 2D NURBS objects (splines), significantly improved user interface and improved STEP input.
- The DWG/DXF interface supports file formats from AutoCAD 2011 down to R12 and works with wider range of objects in comparison with previous versions.
- The 2D module contains improved working with NURBS curves, including their editing, improved working with user-defined blocks or symbol libraries, changed hatch functions and editing of existing hatches, and new edit functions like changing line lengths or arc radii.
- User interface contains new features like displaying coordinates nearby the cursor, multiple options during 2D location input. User interface contains also convenient methods of keyboard inputs, entering fixed lengths, radii, angles or coordinates.
- There is also a possibility to modify right-click behavior during any location input or selection of objects. Also, more editing features are available via mouse right-click.
New in VariCAD 2010.2.07 (May 24, 2010)
- It brings updated documentation, an improvement in geometric constraints, and a few fixes.
New in VariCAD 2010.2.06 (Mar 26, 2010)
- It fixes one problem in recalling a tool for 2D angle measuring.
New in VariCAD 2010.2.03 (Feb 24, 2010)
- geometric constraints among entire solids
- improvements in geometric constraints among solid elements
- advanced tools for working with Boolean trees
- significantly improved user interface
- improved DWG import
- and more
New in VariCAD 2010.1.04 (Dec 1, 2009)
- improved user-interface (such as new options for invoking commands, improved zoom, etc.)
- improved solid transformation, such as incremental 3D dragging and dynamic rotation (values displayed in the status bar), etc.
- additional options for editing solids (e.g. for editing 2D profiles of
- extruded 3D solids, faster selection of solid elements and Boolean tree branches using Ctrl key + selection mouse button, etc.)
- improved STEP file compatibility (import)
- changes in 2D, such as an optionally displayed sheet border, etc.
- new improvements in parameters and geometric constraints
- and more
New in VariCAD 2010.1.02 (Oct 28, 2009)
- Fixes one problem in 3D solid editing
New in VariCAD 2010.1.01 (Oct 23, 2009)
- improved user-interface (such as new options for invoking commands, improved zoom, etc.)
- improved solid transformation, such as incremental 3D dragging and dynamic rotation (values displayed in the status bar), etc.
- additional options for editing solids (e.g. for editing 2D profiles of
- extruded 3D solids, faster selection of solid elements and Boolean tree branches using Ctrl key + selection mouse button, etc.)
- improved STEP file compatibility (import)
- changes in 2D, such as an optionally displayed sheet border, etc.
- new improvements in parameters and geometric constraints
New in VariCAD 2009 1.02 (Mar 31, 2009)
- support for parameters
- support for geometric constraints
- enhanced possibilities for insertion and transformation of solids
- new possibilities for editing shells
- improved work with true-type fonts in 2D
- improved STEP file compatibility
- improved DWG file compatibility
New in VariCAD 2.01 (Jun 1, 2007)
- The new VariCAD 2007 2.01 brings many useful improvements, which include completely new tools for 3D shells, 3D pipelines and 3D wires, a substantially improved 3D editing function allowing more complex editing, significantly improved STEP file import, new 3D checking functions, an extended tutorial and quick demonstration with new Flash examples, etc.
New in VariCAD 1.04 (Dec 27, 2006)
- This new version of VariCAD includes tools for assembly support (assembly-part links), identical copies (allowing to make the same changes to more solids at once), support for 2D drawing updates after changes in 3D, and other improvements
New in VariCAD 3.00 (Jun 21, 2006)
- much better display
- more convenient 3D positioning and solid editing
- improved snapping and object selection in 3D
- improved 3D filleting
- easier and faster creation of 2D drawing from 3D views
- much improved 3D STEP import
- new STL output
- new high-resolution bitmap output from 3D
- new options for copying objects (both between drawings and within the drawing
- substantially improved surface development (sheet metal unbending)
- new tools for crash tests (interferences)