What's new ========== In Version 1.4 -------------- See `the changelog for version 1.4 `_ for a complete list of changes. DXF export ^^^^^^^^^^ Export closed paths in the current group as a DXF file for use in other applications, such as for exporting PCB outlines to Horizon EDA. Where to find it: In the spacebar menu, search for "Export DXF from current group". Note that the current groups needs to have an active workplane. More versatile arrays ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Array and mirror groups now support :ref:`multiple source groups`, making it easier to reuse groups in more complicated models. Where to find it: In an array/mirror group, set the sources to "Body up to group" / "Group range". Same curvature constraints ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Use the same curvature constraint on two bezier curves or an arc and a bezier curve to join them with G2 continuity for super-smooth corners. .. image:: images/same-curvature.png Where to find it: Select a point joining two bezier curves or an arc and a bezier curve, and select "Constrain same curvature" from the context menu. You can also convert tangency constraints to same curvature constraints from the context menu. Improved STEP export ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The new "Export STEP (all)" action exports all bodies to a STEP file. Also, all STEP exports now preserve body names and colors. Where to find it: In the spacebar menu, search for "Export STEP (all)". Navigation cube ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The new navigation cube replaces the axes lollipop to see which way's up. Compared to what was there before, it's interactive and clicking on a face aligns the camera to it. .. image:: images/axes-cube.png Where to find it: Top-right corner of the viewport. Improved constraining workflow ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ When creating a constraint with a datum such as distance, you can enter and place the datum in the constraining tool so the newly-created constraint is as you want it right away. Constraints that apply in 3D rather than in a workplane can now be created directly from the context/constraining menu without turning off the active workplane. .. image:: images/constrain-3d-new.png In Version 1.3 -------------- See `the changelog for version 1.3 `_ for a complete list of changes. Picture import ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Import photos or scans to reference in a sketch. By placing anchors, you can precisely scale the imported picture or reference specific points in constraints. .. image:: images/picture.png Where to find it: In a sketch group with an active workplane, search for "Import picture" in the spacebar menu. Constraint preview ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Hover over constraints in the context or new constrain menu and get an instant preview of what the constraint will do to your sketch once it's applied. .. raw:: html Where to find it: Open the new constrain menu by pressing :kbd:`z` or right-click. Pipe groups ^^^^^^^^^^^ With :ref:`pipe groups`, you can extrude a sketch along a path. .. image:: images/pipe.png Where to find it: Click the plus button below the groups list and select "Pipe". Curvature combs ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Enable curvature combs to tweak bezier curves for super-smooth corners. .. image:: images/curvature-comb.png Where to find it: In the view options menu in the status bar, increase the curvature comb scale. Mirror groups ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Use :ref:`mirror groups` to quickly create symmetric objects. .. image:: images/mirror.png Where to find it: Click the plus button below the groups list and select "Mirror horizontally" or "Mirror vertically". Selection menu ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The selection menu that was previously opened by clicking multiple times can now be opened by clicking and holding the left mouse button. That way, the menu also works in tools that allow selecting entities such as when drawing a line and placing a constraint on an existing point. In Version 1.2 -------------- See `the changelog for version 1.2 `_ for a complete list of changes. .. warning:: Chamfers and Fillets created with version 1.1 or earlier (`this commit `_ to be precise) may appear on the wrong edge starting with in this version. Copy / Paste ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Use copy/paste to reuse sketches, even across multiple documents. Where to find it: The usual :kbd:`Ctrl`-:kbd:`C`/:kbd:`X`/:kbd:`V` shortcuts. See :doc:`Copy / Paste` for more information. Bezier curves ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Easily draw pretty curves using cubic beziers. Constraints for smooth or symmetric tangents and point-on-bezier are available as well. .. image:: images/bezier.png Where to find it: In the "Draw Contour" tool, press :kbd:`b` to switch to bezier mode or use the "Draw bezier curve in workplane" tool. Body colors ^^^^^^^^^^^ Don't get lost in complex documents by coloring bodies. .. image:: images/body-colors.png Where to find it: Right-click on a body in the workspace browser and select "Set color". Text entities ^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Add high-quality text to your parts with support for OpenType features such as ligatures or tabular figures. .. image:: images/text.png Where to find it: "Draw Text" tool or the "ABC" button in the action bar. DXF import and cluster entities ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Quickly get existing geometry into Dune 3D by importing DXF files. Use Cluster Entities to scale and rotate an imported DXF file as a single entity. This is especially useful for logos and such. .. image:: images/dxf.png Where to find it: "Import DXF" tool, "Create cluster" tool. See :doc:`cluster` for more information. Loft groups ^^^^^^^^^^^ Create tapered non-circular solids that'd be difficult to generate otherwise using loft groups. .. image:: images/loft.png Where to find it: In the create group menu (plus icon below the list of groups), select "Loft". Revolve groups ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ In addition to lathe groups that do full 360° rotational sweeps, there now are revolve groups that do circular sweeps over a variable angle. .. image:: images/revolve.png Where to find it: In the create group menu (plus icon below the list of groups), select "Revolve". Measurements ^^^^^^^^^^^^ All distance and angular constraints can also be used for measurements. .. image:: images/meas.png Where to find it: In the context menu, look for the measurement tools. Workspace views ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Use :doc:`workspace-views` to quickly switch between different views of all open documents. Where to find it: Tab bar at the bottom of the window, click the plus button on the right edge to add a new workspace view. Tooltips ^^^^^^^^ Know what you're looking at with handy tooltips. .. image:: images/tooltip.png Where to find it: Keep to mouse cursor over items for a short while. Improved selection ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ When selecting overlapping entities, there now is a menu to select a specific entity. .. image:: images/selection.png Where to find it: Click three times on the overlapping entities or hold :kbd:`Shift` to show the menu right away. STEP models as wireframe ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Imported STEP models can now be displayed as a wireframe or hidden to reduce clutter or move anchors that fell inside of the solid: .. image:: images/step-wireframe.png Where to find it: In the "Selection" tab after selecting the STEP model. In Version 1.1 -------------- See `the changelog for version 1.1 `_ for a complete list of changes.