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XRTwin 25.1#

Highlights

  • Enhanced 3D Import Pipeline: Faster imports, new formats and versions
  • Super-Fast FBX Importer: Load complex FBX models in just a few seconds
  • AutoCAD Drawing Support: Import DWG files as blueprints to position 3D elements in your scene.
  • Part Metadata Access: CAD model metadata now readable and displayed in your part properties.

25.1.1 (May. 2025)#

Enhancements

  • CORE Notify user when Merging an object exceeds the size limit of 2Gb

Fixes

  • SCENARIO Move Animate action to another step generated a scene corruption
  • EDITOR Disabled Add physics button for a child node of a merged object
  • EDITOR Missing some labels in point cloud properties
  • EDITOR Fixed invert key (I) for the snapping tool

25.1.0 (Apr. 2025)#

New features

  • IMPORT Custom FBX importer pipeline with unmatched speed (e.g., nuclear facility with 100K objects in 20s)
  • IMPORT Support for AutoCAD drawings (.dwg) displayed as colored, scaled lines for layout integration
  • IMPORT Read and display part metadata from the following formats (ACIS, CATIA, GLTF, IFC, IGES, JT, NX, Parasolid, Revit, SolidWorks, STEP, X3D)
  • IMPORT Added support for new 3D formats: CREO and CGR
  • EDITOR New application bar for windowed mode, screen switching, and minimizing

Enhancements

  • IMPORT Accelerated 3D import pipeline (3-10x faster, e.g., IFC from 30min to 10min)
  • IMPORT Updated format versions: Inventor 2023-2025, Creo 11, NX 2406, SolidWorks 2024-2025, CATIA V5R33
  • IMPORT Added Up axis configuration to avoid manual object rotation
  • TOOLS Color picker now captures unlit colors, unaffected by shadows or lighting
  • TOOLS Improved measure tool UI with a visual target helper
  • PHYSICS Embedded XDE physics engine—no separate process or firewall issues
  • EDITOR TAB key now switches between input fields in the property panel
  • VR Controller ghost models displayed for hand-tracking users
  • PERFORMANCE Upgraded XDE to 23.08.09 for better stability

Fixes

  • POINT CLOUD Fixed shadows passing through point clouds
  • EDITOR Resolved version check errors when opening projects
  • IMPORT Fixed errors when canceling CAD import process
  • TOOLS Fixed color picker cancellation errors and memory leak
  • PERFORMANCE Improved Optimize Scene and Combine Mesh algorithms
  • VR Fixed replay functionality for VR Player
  • EDITOR Adjusted scroll sensitivity for smoother navigation

XRTwin 24.2#

Highlights

  • Hand Tracking Integration: Interact naturally with objects in VR using hand tracking through devices like ManusVR, LeapMotion, or native headset capabilities (Oculus Quest 3, Vive Focus 3).
  • Customizable Navigation: Match the navigation style to your preferred CAD software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, Autodesk) for a seamless workflow. Includes adaptive zoom for precise interactions.

24.2.2 (Jan. 2025)#

Enhancements

  • LICENSE Display explicit error if no tokens are available on the floating license server

Fixes

  • REPLAY Fixed avatar glitches in replays
  • EDITOR Fixed scroll sensitivity of the working tree

24.2.1 (Dec. 2025)#

Fixes

  • VR Fixed some objects with inverted normals appearing black
  • VR Fixed VR controller trigger causing selection rectangle to appear
  • POINT CLOUD Adjusted measure sensitivity on very large point clouds
  • COLLAB Fixed disabled working tree in a collaborative session
  • COLLAB Fixed selection outline with an offset
  • COLLAB Fixed unable to interact with the VR menu in a collaborative session

24.2.0 (Nov. 2024)#

New features

  • VR Introduced new avatars and new users types (ergo with hand tracking)
  • EDITOR Customizable Navigation inspired from CAD software (accessible from settings panel)
  • COLLAB Enabled guest collaboration without licenses for sessions.
  • IMPORT Support for textured 3D files (FBX, OBJ)
  • EDITOR New infinite ground environment (when no environment is selected)

Enhancements

  • EDITOR Added multiple selection in SceneView
  • EDITOR Added modal windows with a blocked background for better focus
  • EDITOR Application logs directly accessible from the menu Help > Show logs
  • EDITOR Shift and Ctrl key now using left and right keys
  • EDITOR Possibility to select the user directly in the scene view
  • ERGO Ergo user now has animated hands
  • ERGO Detect when trackers are not visible during calibration
  • PHYSICS Upgraded physics engine
  • POINT CLOUD Upgraded point cloud importer to support LAS files
  • LAUNCHER Import project : warning if project with same ID exists
  • VR Reset VR Menu tools when exiting simulation mode (e.g. erase painter, measures)
  • VR VR screenshots are now saved in project folder
  • ERGO Force the display of the RULA cotation panel when launching the simulation
  • SCENARIO Space mouse can now control a target according to the scenario
  • SCENARIO Target (placing and animate) change tolerance unit from mm to m

Fixes

  • VR VR measure tool now working on point clouds
  • PHYSICS Fixed Hinge joint visual helpers (limits)
  • EDITOR Fixed double clic on an object triggers a grab of the translate arrow
  • VR VR screenshot was turned 90°
  • EDITOR Better outline selection effect in orthographic mode
  • LAUNCHER Fixed export or archive a project with forbidden character
  • TOOLS Fixed Move origin made small objects disappear
  • EDITOR Fixed dropping an object in the empty zone of the hierarchy caused a crash
  • EDITOR Fixed selection rectangle not disappearing
  • SCENARIO Fixed scenario loop with only one step
  • EDITOR Start simulation from menu was not working
  • EDITOR Fixed dragging pop ups will increase their size

XRTwin 24.1#

Highlights

  • Multi-User Collaboration: Real-time teamwork with synchronized object and avatar positions, session management, and voice communication.
  • Performance Enhancements: Faster load/save times, upgraded physics engine, improved point cloud importer, and a refined user interface.

24.1.1 (Jul. 2024)#

Enhancements

  • PHYSICS Possibility to remove specific colliders using the Dephysicalize command on a child of a Rigidbody

Fixes

  • LAUNCHER Edit project properties in launcher
  • EDITOR Object position not being saved after move origin
  • EDITOR Collider icon not displayed when opening a scene
  • CAD Applying transparency when importing objects
  • ERGO Fixed elbow movements with arm trackers
  • REPLAY Save user head position in Replays
  • REPLAY Fixed issue preventing to record a session after watching a replay
  • REPLAY Fixed screenshot tool when watching a replay with a VR player
  • SCENARIO Saving values in Animate keypoint properties
  • SCENARIO UI fixes in Scenario builder

24.1.0 (May. 2024)#

New features

  • COLLAB Start or join a multi-user session from the project launcher
  • COLLAB Added lobby to administer session participants, configure VR devices, and set names and colors
  • COLLAB Added voice and text chat functionality
  • COLLAB During sessions, synchronize object and avatar positions among participants
  • COLLAB Option to select audio microphone and speaker devices, display microphone volume indicator
  • COLLAB Display the label with the username above the avatar during the session

Enhancements

  • PHYSICS Upgraded physics engine
  • POINT CLOUD Upgraded point cloud importer
  • EDITOR Improved load and save speed (x2)
  • EDITOR Prevent the user from closing the software when a task is in progress
  • EDITOR Display error message when the physical server is not responding.
  • EDITOR Hover effect on all icons
  • EDITOR Added animation on progress bar to show that the software is not frozen
  • SCENARIO Enhanced user interface of scenario builder
  • LIBRARY When loading a library element, ask whether to replace the selected object or not
  • LIBRARY Library object now saves object visibility status

Fixes

  • CAD Transparency now correctly applied on imported 3D files
  • POINT CLOUD Fixed issue with point cloud color not being saved
  • EDITOR Fixed regression on move origin feature
  • SCENARIO Fixed issue where part ghosts were sometimes not displayed
  • SCENARIO Possibility to deactivate scenario action
  • SCENARIO Possibility to move action to another step

XRTwin 23.2#

Highlights

  • Massive Performance Improvements: introducing the new merge tool, unlocking massive boost in performance and rendering.
  • New VR Menu: Immersive project review tools including teleportation, sectioning, note-taking, and screen capture.
  • Move Origin Feature: Easily change object referential points to simplify complex model management.
  • New Factory Environment: Simulate industrial scenarios in a realistic, workplace-inspired environment.

23.2.2 (Nov. 2023)#

Fixes

  • IMPORT Fixed point cloud could not be imported in floating license mode
  • EDITOR Added progress pop up when saving a library element
  • EDITOR Created Escape shortcut for deselecting object
  • EDITOR Created a backup file when the saving process fails
  • EDITOR Fixed navigating in the hierarchy with keyboard arrows when focusing the scene view
  • EDITOR Deleted character limitation in object name
  • TOOLS Fixed deactivating Manipulation tool when activating Measure tool
  • SCENARIO Fixed actions others than Placing where not displayed in the task list

23.2.1 (Oct. 2023)#

Fixes

  • EDITOR Fixed part shapes being recalculated when opening project
  • EDITOR Fixed error caused by dropping an object at the bottom of the hierarchy
  • EDITOR Fixed unphysicalizing a multiselection
  • EDITOR Repaired physicalize shortcut
  • EDITOR Fixed various UI bugs in scenario builder
  • IMPORT Added warning on 3D PDF file failed on import (PRC standard not supported)
  • VR Fixed menu laser disappearing when opening VR Menu
  • ERGO Fixed ergo player teleportation

23.2.0 (Sep. 2023)#

New features

  • CORE Massive performance improvement
  • CORE Possibility to merge objects to improve performance
  • EDITOR Possibility to unphysicalize on a multiselection of objects
  • EDITOR Check available space disk before duplicating a project or importing an asset
  • EDITOR Added 'show all objects' from top menu
  • EDITOR Possibility to deactivate environment (transparent background)
  • EDITOR Possibility to change a part origin (right click > Move origin)
  • EDITOR We now support single objects with several colors
  • EDITOR New factory environment (former factory has been renamed Warehouse)
  • LAUNCHER Added project size information
  • REPLAY New timeline design in replay module. It can be split into activities.
  • VR New VR Menu with features such as Teleport, Cutting plane, Drawing, Measure, Laser grab
  • VR Launching SteamVR only if a user of type VR is selected

Enhancements

  • EDITOR Optimized outdoor environment performance
  • EDITOR Export 3D file is now asynchronous and has a progress bar
  • EDITOR Deactivate possibility to resize player
  • EDITOR We can now snap objects on surfaces without feature (e.g. ground)
  • EDITOR Trunck to 3 decimals in float fields
  • EDITOR Added warning when deleting a project or unphysicalizing an object
  • IMPORT CAD model importer updated to 3.18
  • IMPORT CAD import properties : deactivate Quality field if format is a polygonal representation
  • PHYSICS Activated collision between constrained and fixed objects
  • PHYSICS Check if physics server is running before launching a simulation. Trigger user warning if server is not responding.

Fixes

  • EDITOR Fixed bugs on hierarchy filters
  • EDITOR Disable property edition on a hidden object
  • EDITOR Duplicate with Shortcut CTRL+D
  • EDITOR Fixed duplication of large assemblies generating performance issues
  • EDITOR Copy/Paste color property
  • EDITOR Blocked ability to save while a simulation is running
  • EDITOR Fixed memory leak due to scene not being fully cleaned when closing a project
  • EDITOR Statistics : fixed color warning not being reset
  • EDITOR Statistics : hidden objects were not taken into account
  • LAUNCHER Fixed project properties not being saved
  • IMPORT Fixed scale in 3D import parameters
  • IMPORT Fixed bugs in import of library assets
  • POINT CLOUDS Handled files with unauthorized characters (accents)
  • POINT CLOUDS Save point cloud position after 'center on origin'
  • ERGO Calibration and score calculation of ergo user

XRTwin 23.1#

23.1 (Apr. 2023)#

New features

  • EDITOR Added a Scenario builder to help you create worksequences and training scenario
  • EDITOR New snapping tool allowing precise object positioning
  • REPLAY Added VR session record and replay (replay files are accessible from the launcher view)
  • ERGO Motion capture is now operational. You can record postures and assess RULA score during simulation or with a session replay

Enhancements

  • ASSETS Updated CAD importer to version 3.16
  • EDITOR Trunk all float values to 3 decimals
  • EDITOR Users can now drag files in the scene view to import
  • ERGO Automatically assign trackers to body parts without having to switch them on in a specific order
  • EDITOR Focus a hierarchy element when selecting an object in the scene view

Fixes

  • ASSETS Resetting file path for assets (media and point cloud) when exporting or importing a project
  • EDITOR Hierarchy items shifted to the right when selected from the scene view
  • EDITOR Fixed display of contact arrows (activated from Preferences pop up)
  • PHYSICS Protection when setting joint limits max and min values