SACRAMENTO, CA, Mar 10, 2025 – KISTERS, with the 3DViewStation v2025.0 release, focused on improving the user interface to resemble familiar office software. The goal was to enhance the multi-CAD viewer’s awareness and minimize mouse movements and clicks. This update simplifies software usage for occasional and inexperienced users while boosting efficiency for advanced users.
As part of the revision, the ribbons (icon bars) familiar with MS Office have been reorganized: each ribbon now contains all thematically related functions and associated settings. Some ribbons have been renamed, and some have been added. In distinctive workflows, one can switch between ribbons less frequently and complete the task in less time with fewer clicks. This update enhances the usability of KISTERS 3DViewStation.
Another feature of the interface is the newly created option of organizing views into groups. New groups can be created and named; new views can be created inside a group or moved from other groups. Similar to Windows Explorer, the new groups can collapse or expand again as required. Use cases include more complex assembly sequences, work instructions, preparation for review meetings, and more. All new features of KISTERS 3DViewStation v2025.0 are available immediately and can be tested free of charge with all 180+ functions in the 30-day demo. Click here for the demo.
Further changes in the release are as follows:
Export 2D:
- TIFF
- DXF, SVG, CGM: now for 3D and 2D formats
- HPGL/2, DWF, Gerber RS274X
Functions and Features:
- New markup object “Line”
- Separate button for markup with a hyperlink
- The “Physical properties” button now has its own function window
- Creation of geometric primitives such as point, line, surface, cube, cylinder, sphere
- Checking solids for closedness: detection of “open solids”
- Checking geometries before export: critical objects are colored
- Collision check: Multibodies can now be treated as one part
- Redesigned window with information about an available 3DViewStation update.
- VR-Edition: Support for MetaQuest 3
KISTERS 3DViewStation is regularly updated to meet customer demands. It is offered in several formats: Desktop, HTML5 WebViewer, and VR Edition, alongside the online collaboration tool VisShare. All versions can integrate with PLM, ERP, other management systems, and service and spare parts applications. KISTERS 3DViewStation provides APIs for development teams. For cloud and web solutions, an HTML5-based WebViewer is available that does not need client installation. Users can work with various file formats while benefiting from intelligent navigation and hyperlink features, catering to complex integration needs.
Source: Kisters
About KISTERS
KISTERS is a global technology company headquartered in Aachen, Germany, specializing in software solutions for environmental data management, engineering, and industrial applications. Founded in 1963, KISTERS has been in business for over 60 years, offering products for water resource management, energy data analysis, meteorology, and 3D visualization. The company serves industries such as utilities, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and government agencies, providing tools for data analysis, monitoring, and visualization. Its flagship products include environmental data management systems, CAD visualization tools like 3DViewStation, and energy monitoring platforms. KISTERS focuses on sustainability and digital transformation, helping businesses improve efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards. KISTERS operates in multiple countries and has a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. Its solutions are widely used to optimize industrial processes, improve resource management, and enhance decision-making through data-driven insights.