# Release notes **URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/announcements/6.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 --- ## [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… --- ## [5.280 - Show more model details with Webviewer and Visualization](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-280-show-more-model-details-with-webviewer-and-visualization/22768)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 5:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-280-show-more-model-details-with-webviewer-and-visualization/22768 "2023-01-07T17:27:36Z")

New: Embed your Webviewer models on your website with the new HTML code snippet under Share. Improved: Get a more realistic textile finish to your models when you export your design to Webviewer. Fixed: A sporadic is… --- ## [5.100 - Isolate mode is here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-100-isolate-mode-is-here/18407)

**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2022, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-100-isolate-mode-is-here/18407 "2022-12-29T13:54:08Z")

Ready for some isolation? Sure, it’s not our favorite term in real life, but definitely a top phrase in your modeling space. Here’s the full list of improvements in 5.100: New: Highlight the items you need and work on… --- ## [November Product Updates - Summary Video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/november-product-updates-summary-video/22610)

**Author:** [@Seb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Seb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/november-product-updates-summary-video/22610 "2022-11-22T19:34:40Z")

Another release, another summary video. I’m especially delighted by the new spline experience when I’m modeling on iPad, and I’m really happy to finally return to Drawings with Tolerances, a first release of many to come… --- ## [5.260 - Increase modeling precision with updated tools and features](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-260-increase-modeling-precision-with-updated-tools-and-features/22368)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 2:48pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-260-increase-modeling-precision-with-updated-tools-and-features/22368 "2022-11-16T14:48:52Z")

Learn about the new features and improvements in this release. New: You can now add size tolerances to your 2D drawings for more precision in manufacturing your product within a dimension range. New: Get more variety… --- ## [5.90 - Visualization is finally out!](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-90-visualization-is-finally-out/17914)

**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 7:06am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-90-visualization-is-finally-out/17914 "2022-11-13T07:06:51Z")

If there’s a single reason you should update to 5.90, it has to be Visualization. Here’s the complete list of novelties in this release: New: Add textures and finishes to your objects and make your design pop with Vis… --- ## [5.250 - Create enhanced real-time previews](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-250-create-enhanced-real-time-previews/22102)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 7:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-250-create-enhanced-real-time-previews/22102 "2022-11-13T07:03:35Z")

New: Visualize your model with a realistic finish making use of the over 20 new fabric and metal materials recently added. New : Take precise measurements of your designs with the new Measure mode. Improved : You can… --- ## [October Product Updates - Summary Video](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/october-product-updates-summary-video/22434)

**Author:** [@Seb](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Seb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 9:57am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/october-product-updates-summary-video/22434 "2022-11-12T09:57:10Z")

Hi there, we are going to start posting mini-demo video updates of the features we release. We just published the first of these which summarized some of the major features we released recently. Let me know if you have a… --- ## [5.240 - More fluid navigation with themes and shortcuts](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-240-more-fluid-navigation-with-themes-and-shortcuts/21834)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-240-more-fluid-navigation-with-themes-and-shortcuts/21834 "2022-10-21T13:17:17Z")

New: Use hotkeys to select sketch pens, constraints, and 3D modeling tools when modeling with a keyboard and mouse/trackpad. To see the full list of available shortcuts, visit our help desk for iPad, Mac, and Windows. … --- ## [5.230 - Webviewer is here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-230-webviewer-is-here/21601)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-230-webviewer-is-here/21601 "2022-10-15T18:37:14Z")

New: Webviewer is here. Share your designs with anyone via a private link. Viewable in AR on modern devices. Improved: Easily move sketch geometries around with tap/click and drag, or use the Move/Rotate tool. Improv… --- ## [5.210 - Another step to seamless workflows](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-210-another-step-to-seamless-workflows/21156)

**Author:** [@Amanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Amanda)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2022, 11:12am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-210-another-step-to-seamless-workflows/21156 "2022-10-05T11:12:46Z")

New: Shapr3D Sync is fully released. Enable Sync to easily access and edit your designs across devices, and to have them automatically backed up via the Shapr3D Cloud. New on Windows: New: Shapr3D now supports Spac… --- ## [5.220 - Stunning renders with Depth of Field](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-220-stunning-renders-with-depth-of-field/21360)

**Author:** [@Jeriz](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Jeriz)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2022, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-220-stunning-renders-with-depth-of-field/21360 "2022-10-03T09:43:52Z")

New: Create stunning images in Visualization with the new depth of field effect. Put your models into focus with just a single tap (iPad) or right-click (macOS/Windows). --- ## [5.130 - Shiny new environments arrived](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-shiny-new-environments-arrived/19244)

**Author:** [@PeterLevay\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/PeterLevay_Shapr3D)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-130-shiny-new-environments-arrived/19244 "2022-09-26T20:45:07Z")

Hi Shaprs, Visualization receives a massive update in this release – here are all the goodies you need to know about: New: Select one of the 5 new environments and give your models much more versatile and dramatic li… [Previous page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/announcements/6.md?page=2) [Next page](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/c/whats-new/announcements/6.md?page=4)