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
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What's New in Alibre Design 8.0
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