3D Canvas 7.0.2.3
What's New (Все изменения 6.5.1.0 --> 7.0.2.3):Improved Application Load Times3D Canvas now loads up to seven times faster for systems running Windows Vista with NVIDIA based graphics chips. Most users will see load times at least 50% faster.
Improved Document Load TimesDocuments that use many textures now load up to three times faster.
Window Resizing ImprovedThe main 3D Canvas window can now be resized with Windows' "Show windows contents while dragging" enabled.
Enhanced Point and Face Selection ToolYou can now indicate specifically if you want to choose Points, Edges or Faces, by holding down the 1, 2 or 3 buttons when using the Point and Face Selection Tool.
More Accurate Rendering3D Canvas now supports 32 bit and 24 bit depth buffers so overlapping objects render more accurately when in the distance.
New Scripting MethodThe CanvasApplication object now includes the new method GetUnits.
Windows Vista Support3D Canvas now supports Windows Vista.
TrainSim Modeler ImportModel geometries created with TrainSim Modeler can now be imported.
Enhanced Microsoft Train Simulator ExportThe export for Microsoft Train Simulator now provides increased support for distance levels.
New Optimize Operation OptionThe Optimize operation has a new option to remove duplicate faces.
Spherical Environment MappingSimulated reflections are now supported via spherical environment mapping.
Specular MappingSimulated specular highlights are now supported via specular mapping.
Near Viewing in Perspective ViewsIt is now possible to view objects ten times closer than in previous releases.
Material EditorThe Object Properties window now displays an editable list of materials used by the object.
Object LockingObjects can now be locked so that accidental changes do not occur.
Title Bar Hiding3D Canvas' title bar can now be hidden to provide more modeling space.
User Defined Fields for ObjectsCustom fields for objects can now be defined by users. These fields can be used for documentation or as inputs for plug-ins and operations created by third parties.
User Defined Fields for MaterialsCustom fields for materials can now be defined by users. These fields can be used for documentation or as inputs for plug-ins and operations created by third parties.
Material Palette ImprovementsThe Material Palette has been redesigned to better group related items.
Improved Solid Outline RenderingSolid Outline rendering has been improved to display clearer lines.
Support for DDS TexturesMicrosoft DirectDraw Surface (DDS) textures are now supported.
New Texture Formats for the Freeware VersionThe freeware version of 3D Canvas now supports all the texture formats of 3D Canvas Pro.
Additional Background Image File FormatsBackground images can now be in any texture format supported by 3D Canvas.
New 3D RendererThe 3D Canvas 3D renderer has been completely re-written so as to allow for the new rendering features of today's 3D graphics cards.
Real-time True ShadowsTrue shadows can now be rendered in real time.
Bump MappingThe new 3D Canvas renderer supports Dot Product 3 bump mapping.
Cartoon RenderingReal-time Cartoon Rendering is now supported.
Enhanced Support for Backdrop PlansBackdrop plan support has been enhanced to support non-square plans and automatic scaling of plans.
Anisotropic FilteringTextures can be filtered using Anisotropic filtering.
Improved Point and Face SelectionThe selection of points and faces on heavily deformed objects is now more accurate.
Improved Outline Rendering ModeOutline mode now renders lines more clearly.
New Edge Operation FeaturesThe Edge operation can now create edges between existing edges. It also allows multiple points to be joined in a single operation.
Enhanced Group Selection ToolThe Group Selection Tool can now be used to select multiple edges.
Rendering of Complex Faces3D Canvas now renders concave and highly distorted faces
New Import OptionsThere are nine new import options including automatic centering with a scene, resizing, creasing, defaulting textures and geometry manipulation options.
Hover Object DetailsHovering the cursor over an object now displays the name of the object, the size of the object, the number of faces and points, and the name of the texture applied to the object
Hover Position DetailsThe position the cursor is hovering over is now displayed.
Distance From Selected Point DisplayedWhen a point on an object is selected, the distance from the selected point to the hover position, or point position is displayed.
Improved Support For Materials during Import and Export Translucency, specular, ambient and diffuse material properties
are now preserved during import and export.
Improved Support for Non-Square TexturesNon-square textures are now displayed in the original proportions.
Improved Import and Export SpeedFiles now import and export more quickly.
Improved support for Targa and PNG textures3D Canvas now loads Targa and PNG textures more quickly.
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