3MF Export and Import:
3MF is a new 3D printing format that allows design applications to send full-fidelity 3D models to a mix of other applications, platforms, services and printers. 3MF is an XML-based data format – human-readable compressed XML — that includes definitions for data related to 3D manufacturing, including third-party extensibility for custom data. The 3MF file format is: • Rich enough to fully describe a model, retaining internal information, color, and other characteristics

• Extensible so that it supports new innovations in 3D printing
• Interoperable
• Able to be broadly adopted
• Free of the issues besetting other widely used file formats In DesignCAD, the user can export and import the geometry and colors of a mesh through 3FM file format. The image below shows the new formats in the dropdown list of import functionality. The two below images are the 3MF file format files that are imported in DesignCAD.

FBX Import and Export:
FBX, Film Box, a popular 3D file format is one of the main 3D exchange formats as used by many 3D tools. FBX is available in both binary and ASCII file format. The format was established to provide interoperability between digital content creation applications. There are many tools available for conversion from/to FBX file format. DesignCAD has the ability to import and export the geometry to and from the FBX file format respectively. The screenshots below show the files that have been imported in DesignCAD from the FBX file format.

2D PDF Import:
A new filter that has been implemented in DesignCAD is 2D PDF import. PDF export was already implemented in DesignCAD. The functionality of this filter will be to import 2D geometry from the PDF files.

Support for AutoCAD 2019:
Support has been provided in DesignCAD to import or export the AutoCAD 2019 file format’s (.dwg and .dxf). The users can import or export the above-mentioned formats in the latest versions. Note: The support for AutoCAD file formats was already present in DesignCAD. However, the code and relevant libraries needed to be updated to provide the support for AutoCAD 2019 Below is an image which shows a file that has been imported in DesignCAD 2019. The file format is .dwg and was designed in AutoCAD 2019 which is the latest till date.

3D Print Check Tool:
This tool determines if a mesh is 3D printable or not. The result is based on the common tests for 3D printability. General Information include: o Number of Facets o Number of Edges o Min XYZ/Max XYZ extents o Length, Width, Height o Maximum Length o Minimum Length Tests include: o Duplicate facets o Collapsed facets o Closed and water tight o Manifold o Number of Parts/Shells o Normal orientation The images below show how this tool functions. The tool was run on some of the mesh objects. The screenshots contain the results.

64-bit System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8* 64-bit, Windows 7 (64-bit), 4GB RAM; 750 MB free hard drive space

32-bit System Requirements:
Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8*, Windows 7, 4GB RAM; 750 MB free hard drive space

* DesignCAD is designed for desktops or laptops that meet the indicated system requirements. Windows RT technology for use on tablets is not supported.

Recommended:
Your experience with DesignCAD will be greatly enhanced with a newer generation, higher speed CPU; 4+ GB RAM; Large display resolution and graphics support; Internet connection for online features and content.