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New in Alibre Design 8.0 SP1

Important enhancements

  • Direct import of Rhino 3DM files now supported
  • Enhanced curve smoothness for sketch curves
  • Improved interactions with models containing partial spherical surfaces (zoom level, rotation point locations, graphics display)

Usability Improvements

  • Easier selection of the current field inside Edit Text Fields and Fill In Text dialogs --use arrow up/down to select tag field; use the Tab key to move to the text entry box
  • Easier insertion of dimensions involving two sketch figures (dimension text no longer obscures the second selection)
  • Measurement Tool improvements: click Work Area to clear all selected items in list
  • Remove items from list boxes using the Delete key

Drawing Improvements and Fixes

  • Drawing dimensions dissociated from model geometry are now moved to layer named "DISSOCIATED" and displayed in red
  • Improved performance while projecting views in 2D drawings (fix for projecting bounded curves to plane)
  • Improved cosmetic thread representations for patterned and mirrored holes
  • Corrected Between Points values in feature control frame annotation upon reopening drawings
  • Corrected drawing annotation default font size specification for new annotations
  • Drawings created in older versions of Alibre Design now print with the correct border line thickness

Updated Add-ons now available

  • ALGOR DesignCheck add-on for Alibre Design Professional and Expert
  • SprutCAM 4.0 add-on for Alibre Design Expert
What's New in Alibre Design 8.0