

Whether output from a CAD system, downloaded from the web or the result of a laser scan, this type of data is becoming more common in our workflows. They’re interesting in that no one else is really doing much in either area and they show that SpaceClaim is looking to bring new thinking to the design workflow - and that’s always worth discussing in depth.įor the last couple of releases, SpaceClaim has gained more tools for working with not just solids and surfaces, but also polygon mesh data. The answer is that while some of the additions have been hinted at or preluded by introductions to previous releases, this service pack sees the 3D print preparation module and the new LiveReview tools come to fruition in a big way. So what’s with all the excitement around SpaceClaim 2014 SP1?

With that in mind, it’s curious to find myself digging into a mid-cycle release again, particularly when the previous major release of SpaceClaim was only a few months ago. While the veterans out there will recall the heady days when a service pack meant the introduction of new features and functions mid-way through a release cycle, of late, development cycles have slowed down and the room for that amount of innovation and new thinking has reduced somewhat.

SpaceClaim’s new STl and mesh focussed module brings more robust repair tools along with greater ability to work with this type of geometry
