Release Notes For Silhouette 3D®

17th July 2018

Bounding Box Updates

• Rotation wheels are now proportional to objects after scaling
• Shapes now scale correctly when multiple shapes are selected
• The bounding box will no longer appear offset from selected models when using ‘Select All’ or ‘Shift + Click’

File Support Updates

• Added the ability to open multiple files from the File -> Open window
• When drag and dropping multiple Stl/Obj files into S3D, a dialogue window appears to ask if you would like to scale all files by the same % if one of the files would be too big to fit on the print bed

Library Updates

• File size now displays correctly for downloaded designs

Menu Updates

• Added an ‘Instructional Videos’ link to the Help menu
• The following options have been added to the ‘Object’ file menu:
  • Rotate 90 degrees (X-Axis)
  • Rotate 90 degrees (Z-Axis)
  • Duplicate
  • Level to bed
  • Centre to Bed

Preferences Updates

• Added a Preference Window to Silhouette 3D, this can be found in the ‘Edit’ file menu. From here you will be able to select the following:
  • Language
  • Units of measurement (Inches (Default) or MM)
  • Set the behaviour when opening a model larger than the Print Bed
  • Check for Updates frequency

Quick Access Toolbar Updates

• Dimensions and scaling can be aspect locked on/off
• Dimensions now update in real time
• Dimensions now successfully update when selecting a new model
• Dropdown added for Dimensions, Rotation and Scale
• Fonts are now ordered alphabetically rather than by capital letters
• Pressing TAB / Shift-TAB applies inputted values
• S3D files now show the correct dimensions when opened

Register Updates

• Added a register Alta prompt on launch

General Updates

• Added the ability to hold ‘Alt’ and left-click drag a model to duplicate
• Continual pasting now successfully offsets all models, not just the first
• Keyboard shortcuts have now been implemented
• New document tabs are now always visible on the document tab bar
• New document tab button position now matches SS
• Objects that are exactly 5.12 inches / 130mm will now slice as expected
• Store navigational button now takes you to https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/3d-print/
• Zoom to selection now works as expected