Dear User,
we are happy to announce that a new version (Halocline 2021.2) of our software is now available for download.
Here you can download the new version directly: Downloadportal
In order to use the new Halocline version (2021.2), it is necessary that you have updated SteamVR to at least version 1.17.12. We have created a guide for you on how to perform a SteamVR update.
In the current release video, our product managers offer you an insight into the new features that the release brings for the individual product areas.
Take a look right now!
Click here for the Release video:
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Release Notes
General
Extension of compatible CAD formats
- Autodesk Inventor | up to version 2022
- Siemens NX Unigraphics | up to version v11-v18, NX to NX 12 and NX 1847 to NX 1980
- Siemens Parasolid | up to version 33.1
- PTC Creo | up to version 8
- Here you can find an overview of the supported CAD formats.
Halocline supports more virtual reality hardware/software combinations starting with version 2021.2.
- Halocline supports new VR headsets
- Our recommendation is still the Vive Pro.
- You can find an overview of VR hardware here.
(BETA) Beta switch instead of additional installer
- Beta functionalities of Halocline Assembly are directly available in Halocline Assembly.
- Halocline Layout & Performance and Halocline Layout & Performance Beta are no longer separate applications & installers
- Beta functionalities can now be switched on and off via Halocline Layout & Performance
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Get the latest Halocline version and start right now!
Downloadportal
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What's new to discover in the individual product areas?
Enhanced 3D visualization
- Better sense of depth, as objects now show a proximity shadow
- Part boundaries are much easier to see
- Easier to distinguish between colors & individual parts
New selection tool - faster & more intuitive
- Multiple selection possible
- Brush select
- Selection filter: selection of assemblies based on CAD hierarchy
- For more information see Select tools and select parts and assemblies (Select)
Simplified Layout export
- Export based on selection tool
- Enhanced export preview
- For more information see Export of assemblies and parts from CAD data
Screenshot function
- In Virtual Reality
- In Desktop Overlay
- For more information, see Screenshot Function
Undo/Redo function
- Allows to reset and redo actions
(BETA) Collision check
- Improved real-time collision detection accuracy
Library adjustments
- Visual adjustment of structure and design
- Improved administration of filters & objects
- Search field - search by object name
- Library spawner - fast switching through the elements
- Automatically open library when adding objects
- For more info see Library
Assign weight
- Assign weight to all moving objects in Halocline Performance via the library or via the VR menu.
- For more information, see Assign weight to objects
UFO behavior updated
- Lateral positioning of the Adjust UFO
Local backup
- Backup & restore of all Halocline layout & performance data
- Backed up data includes
- Shopfloors, workspaces and variants
- Library items
- Recordings, notes, exports
- Grab spaces and load carriers
- Settings
- You can find more information under Backup
Evaluate weight
- Weight information is included in the recordings
- Table export includes weight information
- For more information, see Tabular Report - Using Data from Halocline Performance and Assign weight to objects
Names of assembled parts
- Parts that are assembled with the Join function are shown as joined in the table export
Tools ignore geometry
- Adjust hand position to facilitate tryout of assembly process
- Tools can be placed inside other objects (e.g. CAD data)
(BETA) Object movement in multi-user meeting
- Collaborative work in VR
- Presenter can demonstrate how objects are moved
- For more information see Multi-User | Introduction and Requirements (BETA), Multi-user | Start meeting (BETA) and Multi-User | Presenter Mode
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Downloadportal
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We always welcome for your feedback and are here for you in case of any queries.
The Halocline Team