CADSoftTools has released ABViewer 16.1, expanding G-code generation, improving editing tools, and enhancing file import and conversion performance for CAD workflows. The update focuses on improving how users work with CAD files while refining overall system performance.
What’s New in ABViewer 16.1
- 2D improvements:
- Improved import of DWG, DXF, and SVG formats.
- Improved export to DWG and DXF formats.
- 3D Enhancements:
- Improved import of SLDPRT and SLDASM formats.
- Optimization of the algorithm for calculating minimum dimensions.
- Improved PDF to DWG/DXF conversion.
- Improved G-code generation:
- Added support for generating G-code compatible with EDM machines.
- Added support for G80-G84 drill commands
Image: ABViewer 16.1 - Added a setting to set the start point of the outline at any location (G-code Settings -> Advanced -> Snap to Stroke Start Point -> Nearest Points).
- Improved user interface.
- Editor Mode Improvement:
- Added new modes for creating circles and arcs: 2-Point Circle, 3-Point Circle, 3-Point Arc, Start-Center-End Arc, Center-Start-End Arc.
Image: ABViewer 16.1 - Improved the Offset tool. It is now possible to apply it to open contours.
- Added new modes for creating circles and arcs: 2-Point Circle, 3-Point Circle, 3-Point Arc, Start-Center-End Arc, Center-Start-End Arc.
- Accelerated XML API performance.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.
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About CADSoftTools
CADSoftTools is a software developer that provides tools for working with 2D and 3D CAD files used in engineering and construction documentation. Its products include desktop applications, web services, plugins and developer libraries. These tools support formats such as DWG, DXF, HPGL and SVG for viewing, editing, converting and integrating CAD data. The company serves engineering and construction firms, software developers, documentation teams and individual users. CADSoftTools’ software is used across industrial design, construction, manufacturing and technical documentation workflows. The company was founded in 2000. CADSoftTools distributes its products through direct sales and reseller channels worldwide. Customers operate in more than 120 countries, including industrial and technology organizations.