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ABViewer 16.3 released

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ABViewer 16.3 released

ABViewer 16.3 is here! This release introduces new features and improvements across the CAD application, including improved PDF to DWG/DXF conversion, enhanced editing tools, and more efficient G-code generation.

ABVIEWER 16.3 FREE TRIAL

Below you will find a detailed list of the changes we have made.

2D Improvements

  • Improved import of DWG and DXF.
  • Improved export to DWG, DXF, PDF, and SVG.
  • Added support for preserving hyperlinks when exporting to PDF.

3D Improvements

  • Added support for Parasolid versions 38.0 and 38.1.
  • Added batch conversion of 3D files to STEP.

PDF to DWG/DXF Conversion Improvements

  • Increased conversion speed.
  • Improved conversion quality.

Editor Mode Improvements

  • Improved the Offset tool:
    • Improved the offset generation algorithm.
    • Added a new Bevel Corners mode.
    • The Bevel Corners mode in ABViewer 16.3
  • Added the Show in Structure command (select an object, right-click it, and choose Show in Structure).
  • Added a 3D Mode setting for dynamic input (File → Settings → Snap → 3D Mode).
  • Improved navigation when the Zoom Optimization setting is enabled.

G-code Generation Improvements

  • Improved the algorithm for processing pockets with multiple passes.
  • Added the ability to edit pocket milling and hole drilling operations (select a pocket or hole, right-click it, and choose Edit operation).
  • Improved G-code mode interface performance:
    • Optimized selection and progress.
    • Expanded operation names in G-code comments.
    • Improved the Processing Queue panel.
      • The Processing Queue panel in ABViewer 16.3
  • Expanded the list of entities supported for conversion:
    • Added support for Solid, Attdef, Attrib, and polylines with width and 3D rotation.
  • Optimized G-code generation for drilling operations:
    • Added automatic tool retraction to the initial plane (G98).

User Interface Improvements

  • Added a button to create a new drawing layout.
    • New layout button in ABViewer 16.3
  • Added the ability to automatically hide pinned panels (right-click a dock panel icon, select Dock options, and enable Auto Hide).

    • Other Improvements

    • Improved XML API performance.
    • Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Download the latest version of ABViewer and try it out right now. It is free for 30 days.

ABVIEWER 16.3 FREE TRIAL

If you have an active subscription, you will receive ABViewer 16.3 free of charge. If you own a lifetime license, you can purchase an upgrade at a special price at https://cadsofttools.com/products/abviewer/lifetime-license-upgrade/.

Contact us at info@cadsofttools.com, and we will be happy to answer your questions and assist with the upgrade.

Best wishes,
The CADSoftTools Team