# What's new **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/49.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [26.0 – Scale, Orientation, and Twist controls for Sweep](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-0-scale-orientation-and-twist-controls-for-sweep/40168)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-0-scale-orientation-and-twist-controls-for-sweep/40168 "2026-02-19T13:43:03Z")

Refine sweep results with new parameter controls in the History sidebar. • Improved: Now you can adjust Scale, Orientation, and Twist directly from the Sweep card in the History sidebar, allowing you to create complex s… --- ## [26.10 - Custom materials in Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-10-custom-materials-in-visualization/40242)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/26-10-custom-materials-in-visualization/40242 "2026-02-18T22:49:34Z")

Import custom materials, sketch with world-axis constraints, and reuse designs faster with multi-project importing. New: Bring your own textured materials into Visualization by importing .glb files. Imported materials… --- ## [5.1010 – Project imports and smarter sketch snapping](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-1010-project-imports-and-smarter-sketch-snapping/39783)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-1010-project-imports-and-smarter-sketch-snapping/39783 "2026-02-10T03:01:02Z")

Import projects more efficiently and sketch more accurately with expanded snapping options. New: Now you can import other Shapr3D projects directly into your workspace without exporting and reimporting them first, let… --- ## [5.900 - Project link sharing](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-900-project-link-sharing/38595)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-900-project-link-sharing/38595 "2026-02-06T22:15:13Z")

Share projects more easily and identify shared spaces at a glance with these updates to link sharing and team indicators. New: Now you can share a link to your project with team members from the Share dialog. Improve… --- ## [5.1000 – Display Modes and grid visibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-1000-display-modes-and-grid-visibility/39780)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:09pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-1000-display-modes-and-grid-visibility/39780 "2025-12-04T23:09:59Z")

Control your workspace and visuals more easily with updates to Display Modes and grid visibility. New: Shaders and Surface Analysis options have been reorganized into a dedicated menu for Display Modes, making it simpl… --- ## [\[Known Issue\] Windows 10 - Shapr3D Not Launching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/known-issue-windows-10-shapr3d-not-launching/39778)

**Author:** [@Cesar](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Cesar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/known-issue-windows-10-shapr3d-not-launching/39778 "2025-12-01T12:19:41Z")

We’re aware of an issue affecting some Windows 10 users where Shapr3D doesn’t start after a recent Windows update. We’ve identified the root cause and are working with Microsoft on a permanent fix. In the meantime, use… --- ## [5.990 - Upgraded import performance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-990-upgraded-import-performance/39779)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-990-upgraded-import-performance/39779 "2025-11-10T14:00:23Z")

Experience faster, more reliable imports with improved performance for major CAD formats. Improved: Shapr3D’s import engine has been upgraded to support Parasolid v38.0, enhancing performance for CAD formats such as Si… --- ## [5.980 - Easier access to project spaces](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-980-easier-access-to-project-spaces/39687)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2025, 5:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-980-easier-access-to-project-spaces/39687 "2025-11-08T17:32:45Z")

Move seamlessly between Modeling, Visualization, and Drawings, now accessible directly in the workspace. Improved: Now you can move seamlessly between Modeling, Visualization, and Drawings directly in the editor, with… --- ## [5.930 - Sketching upgrade and Dashboard updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-930-sketching-upgrade-and-dashboard-updates/39091)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 10:38am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-930-sketching-upgrade-and-dashboard-updates/39091 "2025-11-06T10:38:40Z")

Sketch faster and manage your projects with more control. This release brings major performance improvements to sketching and new options for Dashboard sharing and storage. Sketching performance upgrades: Improved: S… --- ## [5.960 - AI Capture in Visualization, Section View Interference Checks, and in-app access management](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-960-ai-capture-in-visualization-section-view-interference-checks-and-in-app-access-management/39504)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-960-ai-capture-in-visualization-section-view-interference-checks-and-in-app-access-management/39504 "2025-10-25T19:42:36Z")

Check interferences in Section View, create AI-enhanced captures in Visualization, and manage access directly in-app. • New: Section View now highlights interferences, so you can spot overlapping bodies during design re… --- ## [5.970 - Split Body Upgrades, Shared Projects, and Navigation Updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-970-split-body-upgrades-shared-projects-and-navigation-updates/39604)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 6:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-970-split-body-upgrades-shared-projects-and-navigation-updates/39604 "2025-10-24T06:57:50Z")

Work more efficiently with upgrades to the Split Body tool, new options for sharing projects, and refined navigation presets. New: The Split Body tool now supports selecting multiple splitting tools in the same History… --- ## [5.950 - Material Search, Shader Selection, and Surface Analysis](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-950-material-search-shader-selection-and-surface-analysis/39344)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-950-material-search-shader-selection-and-surface-analysis/39344 "2025-09-29T14:01:09Z")

Find materials faster, inspect surfaces with new options, and control lighting in your scenes. New: Now you can search for materials in Visualization by name, type, or finish to quickly locate the right one. New:… --- ## [Apply to Shapr3D Gamma and become part of our testing community](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-to-shapr3d-gamma-and-become-part-of-our-testing-community/39401)

**Author:** [@Daniel\_Horvath](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Daniel_Horvath)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/apply-to-shapr3d-gamma-and-become-part-of-our-testing-community/39401 "2025-09-12T20:06:11Z")

Get selected for Shapr3D Gamma and help shape the next generation of CAD. With free access to all product features—whether already released or still in development—Gamma members are the first to test new functionality a… --- ## [5.940 - Visualization updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-940-visualization-updates/39248)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 1:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-940-visualization-updates/39248 "2025-09-07T01:00:41Z")

Bring more detail and clarity to your renders with new materials and improved ways to work with them in Visualization. New: Apply Rattan or colorable Anodized Aluminum in Visualization to preview woven surfaces and ma… --- ## [5.920 - Access sharing during export](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-920-access-sharing-during-export/38960)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-920-access-sharing-during-export/38960 "2025-08-09T20:38:54Z")

Work more efficiently with updates to sharing and design history navigation. New: Now you can access Project and Review Link sharing from the Export modal for easy access while exporting. Improved: The Offset Ed… --- ## [5.910 - Dashboard details, Measure mode, and storage optimization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-910-dashboard-details-measure-mode-and-storage-optimization/38730)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-910-dashboard-details-measure-mode-and-storage-optimization/38730 "2025-07-30T15:37:41Z")

Stay organized and work more efficiently with updates to the Dashboard, Measure mode, and storage management. New: Now you can include X, Y, and Z deltas in Measure mode to see how far elements are separated along each… --- ## [5.710 - History sidebar updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-710-history-sidebar-updates/33498)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-710-history-sidebar-updates/33498 "2025-07-25T20:37:18Z")

Check out the latest improvements to the History sidebar, along with a fix for image opacity. Improved: Double-clicking or tapping on a History step now preserves subsequent steps, preventing unintentional breakpoints. … --- ## [5.830 - More precise selections](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-830-more-precise-selections/37197)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-830-more-precise-selections/37197 "2025-07-07T13:44:26Z")

Get more control over material settings and selections with updates to Visualization and the Selection tool. New: Now you can customize refractive materials in Visualization using Transmission and IOR (Index of Refract… --- ## [5.890 - More context and control in the Dashboard and modeling tools](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-890-more-context-and-control-in-the-dashboard-and-modeling-tools/38401)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-890-more-context-and-control-in-the-dashboard-and-modeling-tools/38401 "2025-06-25T18:24:31Z")

Get clearer project context, faster sharing, and more precise control with the latest Dashboard updates and modeling tool improvements. New (iPadOS and macOS): Now you can view the number of members in each shared spac… --- ## [5.880 - Navigate faster, manage items better, track edits clearly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-880-navigate-faster-manage-items-better-track-edits-clearly/38173)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-880-navigate-faster-manage-items-better-track-edits-clearly/38173 "2025-06-14T18:46:06Z")

Navigate your models faster, manage items with more precision, and track design changes more clearly with these latest improvements. New: Use the command “Reveal in Items” to quickly find a selected face, body, or sket… --- ## [5.870 - Introducing Drafts and New Camera Controls](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-870-introducing-drafts-and-new-camera-controls/38006)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-870-introducing-drafts-and-new-camera-controls/38006 "2025-05-28T16:22:51Z")

Organize your projects more intuitively with Drafts, present models from fixed angles, and fine-tune visuals and patterns with added control across tools. New: Now you can rotate the camera in fixed increments, helping… --- ## [5.860 - Instant Screenshots and Dynamic Section View](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-860-instant-screenshots-and-dynamic-section-view/37834)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-860-instant-screenshots-and-dynamic-section-view/37834 "2025-05-24T18:54:07Z")

Speed up sharing, inspect designs more easily, and work faster with improvements to screenshots, mirroring, and Section View. New: Capture screenshots directly to your clipboard with a single key combination for faster… --- ## [5.850 - Constraints in mirrored sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-850-constraints-in-mirrored-sketches/37626)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-850-constraints-in-mirrored-sketches/37626 "2025-04-29T22:21:11Z")

Model solar surfaces, capture cleaner visuals, and mirror sketches more efficiently with these latest updates. New: Visualization now includes a Solar Panel material to represent solar surfaces in your model. New (Wind… --- ## [5.840 - Tool and Section View visual updates](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-840-tool-and-section-view-visual-updates/37398)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 9:00am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-840-tool-and-section-view-visual-updates/37398 "2025-04-24T09:00:04Z")

This release brings visual refinements to Section View and modeling tools for a clearer, more consistent modeling experience. Improved: Section View now features clearer colors and fill patterns, helping you distinguis… --- ## [5.790 - Basic expressions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-790-basic-expressions/36058)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-790-basic-expressions/36058 "2025-03-31T01:22:32Z")

Bring more precision and flexibility to your designs with expressions. New: Now you can use expressions to define parametric relationships with simple formulas, making it easier to create complex designs with precision… --- ## [5.800 - Variables are here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-800-variables-are-here/36465)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 2:07am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-800-variables-are-here/36465 "2025-03-21T02:07:56Z")

Variables are here—make your models smarter and more adaptable. New: Now you can use variables with expressions to create smarter, adaptable models that update automatically, reducing manual work and ensuring consisten… --- ## [5.820 - Enhanced selection visibility](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-820-enhanced-selection-visibility/36968)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 10:20am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-820-enhanced-selection-visibility/36968 "2025-03-18T10:20:23Z")

This release brings a simple but useful update for selection. Improved: Selected items now remain visible through overlapping bodies, making selections more precise and navigation smoother in complex designs. Try it… --- ## [5.740 - Construction Sketching](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-740-construction-sketching/34818)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 4:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-740-construction-sketching/34818 "2024-11-30T16:44:52Z")

Streamline your workflow with the new Construction Sketching feature. New: Now you can toggle Construction Sketching in sketch mode, allowing you to use all sketch tools and the Offset tool for construction sketches. T… --- ## [5.810 - Fully-defined sketches](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-810-fully-defined-sketches/36634)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-810-fully-defined-sketches/36634 "2025-03-09T14:06:08Z")

Refine your sketches with better control and visuals, plus a Webviewer update for easier sharing. New: Now you can fully define and under define sketches by applying dimensional and geometric constraints, giving you co… --- ## [5.700 - Chordal fillets](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-700-chordal-fillets/33327)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-700-chordal-fillets/33327 "2025-03-03T16:47:06Z")

Boost your design efficiency with the latest updates to Fillets, Constraints, and USDZ exports. Improved: The Fillet tool now supports chordal fillets, giving you more control over edge transitions by defining the fil… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/49.md) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/49.md?page=2)