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Wednesday, October 09, 2024

ABViewer 15.2 released

Our team is glad to announce the release of ABViewer 15.2. The new version brings improvements of all the main features of the software. Below you will find a detailed list of the changes we have made.

PDF to DWG Conversion Improvements

  • general improvements in conversion quality;
  • added option to convert text to hatches (Options -> Loading/Saving) ;
  • added option to import lineweights (Options -> Loading/Saving).

3D Improvements

  • improved import of ACIS, STEP, Parasolid®, SolidWorks®, IFC formats;
  • improved export to STEP format;
  • added ability to change colors of 3D model parts;
  • added ability to convert OBJ files to DWG/DXF;
  • added option to explode ACIS objects when saving (Options -> Loading/Saving).

G-code Generation Improvements

  • optimized compensation of the radius generation algorithm for GRBL machines;
  • added syntax highlighting in the G-code panel;
  • added option to terminate without returning to the starting point (G-code settings -> Advanced).

Editor Mode Improvements

  • improved the Scale, Fillet, and Bevel tools;
  • accelerated drawing in the Editor mode.

Other Improvements

  • improved import of DWG, DXF, DWF, SVG, HPGL formats;
  • improved export to DWG, DXF, SVG, PLT formats;
  • increased stability of performance in Wine;
  • added Grayscale display mode;
  • improved interface;
  • improved XML API;
  • bug fixes.

To view the original press release, please click here.

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