# What's new **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/49.md?page=3 [Latest](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [5.520 - New constraint settings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-520-new-constraint-settings/29056)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-520-new-constraint-settings/29056 "2024-01-15T11:31:10Z")
Achieve more efficiency with these new updates to constraints, project navigation, and sketches. Regular release updates New: Get a tidier workspace with the new options to show or hide logical constraints and locked… --- ## [5.510 - Point selection workflow](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-510-point-selection-workflow/28881)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 12:51pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-510-point-selection-workflow/28881 "2023-12-03T12:51:18Z")
Model more accurately with an improved point selection workflow. Regular release updates Improved: Point selection workflow is now more accurate, allowing you to select 3D points with more precision when creating cons… --- ## [5.492 - Folders are here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-492-folders-are-here/28619)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-492-folders-are-here/28619 "2023-11-14T03:06:42Z")
The wait is over: folders are finally out! New: Now you can create folders to organize your projects effortlessly. Add new folders with just a simple click or tap, and easily move your projects with drag-and-drop. A new… --- ## [4.11 - Split Body tool and sketching boosts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-11-split-body-tool-and-sketching-boosts/14917)
**Author:** [@Miharu\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Miharu_Shapr3D)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2023, 12:19am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/4-11-split-body-tool-and-sketching-boosts/14917 "2023-11-10T00:19:34Z")
Hi everyone! Back to school? Then you have some homework to do: Request your educational license from Shapr3D’s website (not the app!) today. Jump on that free access to unlock all the premium features. For the avid re… --- ## [5.500 - Update project names quickly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-500-update-project-names-quickly/28669)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-500-update-project-names-quickly/28669 "2023-11-08T08:53:04Z")
This release focused on remaining minor enhancements and bug fixes to give you a smoother design workflow. Regular release updates Improved (iPadOS and macOS): Manage your project names faster by renaming your projec… --- ## [5.490 - Various bug fixes](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-490-various-bug-fixes/28376)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-490-various-bug-fixes/28376 "2023-11-01T21:25:19Z")
Regular release updates Apart from a few bug fixes, there’s nothing major going on in this release. Just bump up to 5.490 and keep modeling gorgeous stuff. Beta release updates New: Pattern step can now be edited in … --- ## [5.310 - Measurement annotations, context menus, and more](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-310-measurement-annotations-context-menus-and-more/23926)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-310-measurement-annotations-context-menus-and-more/23926 "2023-10-31T13:56:40Z")
Bringing you a handful of tweaks and updates to context menus and measurement annotations for an even greater modeling experience. Improved: Measurement Mode got a visual touch up: you can now annotate more dimension… --- ## [5.440 - User interface refresh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-440-user-interface-refresh/27181)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-440-user-interface-refresh/27181 "2023-10-21T19:00:52Z")
We’ve been talking about this for a while, and it’s finally here! Check out what’s in store for you in this user interface refresh. New: The new Project Sidebar creates a unified space for you to access 3D Modeling, V… --- ## [5.480 - Views in 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-480-views-in-2d-drawings/28228)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2023, 11:30am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-480-views-in-2d-drawings/28228 "2023-10-10T11:30:21Z")
Model more effortlessly with these new updates to 2D Drawings and Section View. Improved: Quickly organize your 2D Drawings with the new option to drag your views with just a single click. Improved: The color ind… --- ## [5.470 - Manage your workflows more seamlessly](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-470-manage-your-workflows-more-seamlessly/27993)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 10:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-470-manage-your-workflows-more-seamlessly/27993 "2023-09-27T22:05:14Z")
This release covered subtle but crucial enhancements to help improve your day-to-day workflow. Regular release updates New (Windows): Manage your project names faster by renaming your projects directly from the model… --- ## [5.450 - New Visualization materials](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-450-new-visualization-materials/27429)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 8:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-450-new-visualization-materials/27429 "2023-09-13T08:03:54Z")
Regular release updates This release brings you exciting updates to Visualization, 2D Drawings, and the views menu section. New: Now you can realize your design goals with new wood materials in Visualization such as … --- ## [5.430 - Countdown: visual refresh](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-430-countdown-visual-refresh/26866)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-430-countdown-visual-refresh/26866 "2023-08-07T19:57:38Z")
This release focused on just a few bug fixes as we get ready for our upcoming big changes. Alongside various bug fixes and improvements, we’ve been preparing all the exciting enhancements for our much-awaited visual re… --- ## [New fillet options coming with History-Based modeling](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-fillet-options-coming-with-history-based-modeling/27083)
**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-fillet-options-coming-with-history-based-modeling/27083 "2023-08-01T04:53:48Z")
With the release of History-Based Parametric Modeling later this year, we’ll add many new options and parameters to every modeling tool available in Shapr3D. One of my favorites is the updated Fillet command, which will … --- ## [New shaders](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-shaders/22288)
**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/new-shaders/22288 "2023-08-01T04:28:31Z")
In the latest release we tweaked the shaders a bit in the modeling space, so your designs will get a fresh look. I hope you’ll like the new appearance! The difference is particularly visible when you are working with dar… --- ## [How to improve the Shapr3D community platform?](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-improve-the-shapr3d-community-platform/26938)
**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/how-to-improve-the-shapr3d-community-platform/26938 "2023-07-28T19:57:24Z")
Hi all, We established this forum back in 2015, well before Shapr3D evolved into its present form. Since then, we’ve allowed it to grow organically, but we now believe that it has reached its limits. It’s time for us to… --- ## [5.410 - Base plane selection](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-410-base-plane-selection/26459)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2023, 12:29pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-410-base-plane-selection/26459 "2023-07-26T12:29:07Z")
This release brings a small, but important improvement to the 3D modeling tool workflow, while we finalize some details on big changes coming in the next release. New: You can now select the XY-YZ-ZX base planes a lot … --- ## [5.420 - 2D Drawings dimensions](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-420-2d-drawings-dimensions/26681)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 7:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-420-2d-drawings-dimensions/26681 "2023-07-24T07:11:34Z")
In this release, we added a few more improvements to 2D Drawings. Improved: Linear, radial, and angular dimensions in 2D Drawings now snap to help you create better-looking and more organized drawings. Improved: … --- ## [5.400 - Manual material orientation](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-400-manual-material-orientation/26195)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 2:17am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-400-manual-material-orientation/26195 "2023-07-05T02:17:35Z")
We have been working hard to improve Visualization and the 3D modeling experience: New: Create even more realistic-looking designs that suit your needs with the new manual material orientation in Visualization. I… --- ## [5.360 - Material Orientation is here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-360-material-orientation-is-here/25299)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 4:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-360-material-orientation-is-here/25299 "2023-06-19T16:59:30Z")
This release includes a top user request for Shapr3D Visualization: New: Create more realistic models with Material Orientation in Visualization. When enabled, materials like wood and brushed metal will now auto-match… --- ## [5.390 - 2D Drawings Detail view](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-390-2d-drawings-detail-view/25999)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-390-2d-drawings-detail-view/25999 "2023-06-19T15:19:30Z")
2D Drawings keeps getting better! In this release, we added a few more top community requests: New: Detail views are here. Highlight important parts of your 2D Drawings at a different scale, so you can add dimensions … --- ## [5.380 - Granular 2D Drawings properties and improved Visualization performance](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-380-granular-2d-drawings-properties-and-improved-visualization-performance/25767)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-380-granular-2d-drawings-properties-and-improved-visualization-performance/25767 "2023-05-24T23:32:24Z")
We’ve been adding more granular control over a few 2D Drawings properties: Improved: You can now change projection type independently of the sheet standard. Improved: You can now easily change between different decimal… --- ## [5.320 - Introducing point-to-point measurements](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-320-introducing-point-to-point-measurements/24162)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-320-introducing-point-to-point-measurements/24162 "2023-04-27T15:02:08Z")
Add more efficiency to your workflow with these new updates to Measurement Mode and Items Manager. New: Measurement Mode can now make point-to-point measurements, allowing you to define a custom distance or angle meas… --- ## [5.350 - Windows Localization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-350-windows-localization/25156)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-350-windows-localization/25156 "2023-04-11T12:52:00Z")
We’ve been busy working on Shapr3D on Windows and Drawings. Check out the latest updates. New: Shapr3D on Windows now speaks 10 additional languages besides English. Go to Settings to change your preference. Improved… --- ## [5.340 - Add images to your 2D Drawings](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-340-add-images-to-your-2d-drawings/24833)
**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2023, 2:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-340-add-images-to-your-2d-drawings/24833 "2023-03-27T14:47:43Z")
Use images to create even more expressive 2D Drawings, and make your way around in Shapr3D faster than before. New: You can now add images to your 2D Drawings, so you can easily include screenshots of your visualized … --- ## [5.330 - Model more seamlessly with a major performance boost](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-330-model-more-seamlessly-with-a-major-performance-boost/24528)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-330-model-more-seamlessly-with-a-major-performance-boost/24528 "2023-03-24T14:08:47Z")
Speed up your workflow with an upgraded system performance, and an enhancement boosting measurements. Improved: Editing larger models has become significantly faster and smoother, ensuring a more seamless workflow. I… --- ## [5.160 - Patterns inbound](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-160-patterns-inbound/19961)
**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-160-patterns-inbound/19961 "2023-03-19T15:22:44Z")
This release packs a plethora of new stuff and improved features. Here’s the comprehensive list: New: The Pattern tool is here! You will see constant additions in upcoming releases, with the first being linear pattern… --- ## [🔥 Breaking news - Series A investment](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/breaking-news-series-a-investment/5685)
**Author:** [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2023, 8:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/breaking-news-series-a-investment/5685 "2023-03-09T20:47:37Z")
We are excited to announce Shapr3D’s $6m Series A funding round, led by Point Nine Capital’s Christoph Janz and Creandum’s Fredrik Cassel, with participation from existing investors, including InReach Ventures, Lifeline … --- ## [5.300 - Maximize your efficiency with the new context menus](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-300-maximize-your-efficiency-with-the-new-context-menus/23668)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-300-maximize-your-efficiency-with-the-new-context-menus/23668 "2023-02-19T19:21:21Z")
Enhance your modeling experience with the new context menus and another set of tweaks and interface changes. Improved: Now you can find the depth of field settings in the Camera tab in Visualization. Improved: Pinned… --- ## [5.290 - Share your 2D drawings via Webviewer](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-290-share-your-2d-drawings-via-webviewer/23434)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2023, 8:18am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-290-share-your-2d-drawings-via-webviewer/23434 "2023-01-24T08:18:21Z")
Get more with Webviewer and Measurement Mode with these new enhancements. New: You can now share 2D drawings along with your model directly through Webviewer. Improved: Visually highlight your model’s measurements by… --- ## [5.270 - Protect your Webviewer links with password security](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-270-protect-your-webviewer-links-with-password-security/22586)
**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-270-protect-your-webviewer-links-with-password-security/22586 "2023-01-17T08:54:09Z")
Improved: Provide additional security to your designs with the Webviewer’s new password protection functionality. New on Windows: New: You can now import Solidworks assemblies to Shapr3D. New: You can now import P… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/49.md?page=2) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/49.md?page=4)