Arden Software releases new version of Impact CAD
Summary
This latest release includes improvements to graphic handling, an extended range of file formats for exporting, 3D model assembly enhancements, plus a major new version of the Impact Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator, which will for the first time offer a live 3D preview of artwork changes. We’ve developed a range of software enhancements that will simplify the packaging design process and improve the user experience in the fastest, most efficient way. From improved graphic handling to extended file support, the latest version of our innovative CAD software promises to deliver a real impact for users,’ added Hewitt. Newly added files formats include Step Exchange (.STP), JT Open (.JT), Wavefront (.OBJ), Stanford Triangle Format (.PLY) and Stereo Lithography (.STL) • Upgraded Plug-in for Adobe Illustrator – The new Live Link feature offers a CAD 3D preview of artwork changes • Improved DXF export – Impact now boasts support for exporting to a wider range of AutoCAD Exchange (DXF) formats, offering greater file compatibility • 3D model assembly improvements – the speed and ease of assembling multi-piece 3D models, especially featuring slot alignment, is greatly improved, including automatic rotation where possible • Master project support for Impact Enterprise – offered as a long-standing Impact feature to allow the reuse and tracking of commonly featured design parts which may have been manufactured across a range of products. This new feature can accurately generate multi-page BOM reports from an Impact project, which provides a quick and easy way to define all the related items, including 2D and 3D parts that may have been added from the new, customizable component libraries.
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