hsCADView Version History

An overview of application changes is listed below. Click to expand items and display further details

Added support for overriding plottype to force showing the extents of a drawing in conversion to image or PDF. [Bug Fix]
Fixed a problem in which a new version install would overwrite a purchased license key [Bug Fix]
Enforced a single application instance to allow for all CAD drawings to be loaded in the same window [Bug Fix]
Removed image background [Bug Fix]
Fixed assorted tabbed-drawing resize and status bar display issues [Bug Fix]
Multiple layouts [New Feature]
Added support for multiple drawing layouts
PDF Export, Rendering and Printing support for images in drawing [New Feature]
Added image support (BMP, JPG, TIF, GIF, PNG) for PDF export, rendering and printing
PDF Export, Rendering and Printing support for .CTB and .STB plotstyle files [New Feature]
Added support for AutoCAD .CTB and .STB plotstyle files for PDF conversion, rendering and printing.

Resolved some licensing issues [Bug Fix]
Resolved PDF/Image Conversion "extents" option bug [Bug Fix]
Fixed DXB file viewing [Bug Fix]
2D DWF support [New Feature]
Added support for viewing an converting to/from 2D DWF files

Check for updates [New Feature]
Added ability to check for program updates
Conversion output display [New Feature]
Added ability to view output of conversion operation
Rendering improved [New Feature]
Added some display caching to improve rendering speed

View Rotation Tools [New Feature]
New view Rotation Tools to improve 3D viewing

Measuring Tools [New Feature]
Measuring Tools added to measure length and area.
Windows 2000 support [New Feature]
hsCADView can now be installed and used on Windows 2000 operating system

Windows Vista Support [New Feature]
hsCADView can now be installed and used on Windows Vista operating system.
Support for version R21(2007) files [New Feature]
Support has been added to open and view DWG, DXF, and DXB files in version R21(2007).
Enhanced PDF and Image Export [New Feature]
Grayscale support for exported PDFs and Images
Enhanced PDF and Image Export [New Feature]
Plotstyle support for exported PDFs and Images

Support for version R21(2008) files [New Feature]
Support has been added to open and view DWG, DXF, and DXB files in version R21(2008).
Real Time Dynamic Help [New Feature]
Help pages are updated in real time with relevant content as active tool changes or user changes active tab.
Upgraded User Interface [New Feature]
Upgraded user interface allows user to dock, auto-hide, and customize tabs and toolbars.

Loads of assorted bug fixes and feature tweaks [New Feature]
Through extensive testing, we have fixed bugs and tweaked functionality to best fit our users.
Improved User Support [New Feature]
If you ever need assistance, we now have a closely monitored online support module as well as software documentation, which has been significantly rewritten for greater clarity and instruction.
More and Better Application Settings [New Feature]
More options give you greater control over drawing defaults and application behavior.
Added Command Prompt / Line / Console [New Feature]
You can now activate and use tools with your keyboard by typing commands into the command prompt. And with the autocomplete feature, you won't have to memorize a long list of commands!
Added Grid Types [New Feature]
- The new "dynamic grid" is great for drawings that have a wide range of object sizes. The dynamic grid changes its spacing and units to compensate for your current zoom level.
- The "simple grid" shows dots instead of lines to ease the drawing process for those who find a line grid too cluttered or obscuring.
All New Interface [New Feature]
We've replaced our toolbars with a clean and easy to use ribbon (As seen in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD). The ribbon contains all the tools in a graphical interface and groups them by functionality.