ABViewer 16 released

We are excited to announce the release of ABViewer 16! This version delivers significant enhancements across all key features — from 3D visualization and measurement to PDF to DWG/DXF conversion and G-code generation.

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Below you’ll find a detailed list of the new features and improvements introduced in ABViewer 16.

3D Improvements

• Improved import of STEP, SLDPRT, X_T, X_B, and ACIS formats.
• Improved export to STEP and ACIS formats.
• Added new view options for 3D model display:
  • Normal to – aligns the view perpendicular to the selected face.
  • Normal to an entity – aligns the view perpendicular to the selected face and fits it to the view area (hold Shift, select a face, and choose Normal to an entity).
  • Invert view – reverses the current view to look from the opposite side.

• Upgraded the Bounding box tool:
  • Added Oriented Minimum Bounding Box calculation in addition to Axis-Aligned Bounding Box.
  • Now allows obtaining overall dimensions not only for the entire model but also for a selected element (click Bounding box, then select a solid or hold Shift and select an individual face).

• Added total measurement calculation for 3D models.

2D Improvements

• Added export to DWG and DXF 2010, 2013, 2018 formats.
• Improved export to DWG, DXF, SVG, and PDF formats.
• Improved import of DWG, DXF, DWF, HPGL and SVG formats.
• Upgraded 2D measuring tools:
  • Improved measuring experience.
  • Added display of additional measurement information.

Improved PDF to DWG/DXF Conversion

• Improved overall conversion quality.
• Added a setting to apply transparency to fills (File -> Options -> Loading/Saving -> Apply transparency to fills).
• Added a setting to perform conversion via the Save as dialog (File -> Options -> Loading/Saving -> Convert PDF to editable drawing).
• Added an option to automatically open the file after PDF conversion for your convenience.

Improved G-code Generation

• Added the Create Pocket tool for creating pockets of any shape (select a contour, right-click, and choose Create pocket).

• Added a setting to round coordinates to the desired multiple (G-code settings -> General -> Precision factor).
• Added a setting for specifying incremental (G91) positioning (G-code settings -> Positioning -> Positioning system).

Improved Editor Mode

• Improved overall editing experience.
• Added the Offset tool for creating concentric circles and boundaries at a specified distance of the selected object.

• Added the Polygon tool for creating various types of polygons: Inscribed, Circumscribed, and Rect Edge.

• Added the Coordinate Points tool that allows placing points at specified coordinates with automatic line connection, and supports import/export of coordinate points in TXT and CSV formats.

• Added Geometric center snap and the option to display its symbol for closed polylines.

• Added a new method for inserting viewports: click Insert Viewport on the Editor tab, select an area of the drawing, and place it on the layout after setting the desired scale from the context menu.

• Improved viewport navigation.
• Added an option to configure a drawing grid (File -> Options -> Grid).

Other Improvements

• Added a setting to adjust display border width (File -> Options -> Visualization -> Border around CAD image).
• Improved stability when running under Wine.
• Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Download the latest version of ABViewer and try it out right now. It is free for 30 days.

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If you have an active subscription, you will receive ABViewer 16 free of charge. If you own a lifetime license, you can purchase an upgrade at a special price at https://cadsofttools.com/products/abviewer/lifetime-license-upgrade/. Contact us at info@cadsofttools.com, we will be happy to answer your questions and assist with the upgrade.

Best wishes,
The CADSoftTools Team