SpinFire Ultimate 11.0.0 Release Notes
Overview
SpinFire Ultimate 11.0 is the latest in product visualization software from Actify, Inc. The two most significant features of this completely redesigned, 64-bit version of the SpinFire application are more effective memory management and an enhanced capability to open large CAD files.
SpinFire Ultimate 11.0 will contain the features of SpinFire 10.0 but in a phased release approach. Please see the SpinFire Matrix for more information.
SpinFire Ultimate 11.0 upgrades from SpinFire 10 are listed below.
- 64-bit support
- Floating License activation via a MAC address in the application
- Floating License server check
- Built-in update check
- An all new modern user interface with custom color control
- The Home page News Panel
- An all new ACT3D file format
- Interactive rendering effect controls
- The Navigation Cube
- A language translation editor
- Additional standard views
- PMI support for I-Deas, JT, NX, ProE, STEP, and SolidWorks
- Smart Edge and Smart Surface Dimensioning
- New 3D and 2D measurements, including calculating the area and volume of voids
- CAD views with a quick cycle key
- File 3D preview support
- File content control
- Library search features
- 2- and 3-plane sectioning
In addition, SpinFire Ultimate 11.0 gives you the ability to:
- Open multiple work spaces simultaneously
- Open only the file assembly tree
- Load subassemblies after having opened only the file assembly tree
- Import IFC, U3D, and VRML format files
- Export 2D drawings to PDF and Postscript files
- Export to EMF, EXIF, GIF, PNG, TIFF, and WMF formats
- Convert files to HSF, U3D, and VRML format
- Create and edit templates for printing
- Change the language on the fly
- Create custom color palettes
- Save section cut profiles to DXF files
- Save markups to user views
- Save sectioning to user views
- Convert .3D format files to .ACT3D
Installation
SpinFire Ultimate 11.0 can be installed side-by-side with previous versions of SpinFire, such as the 10.x release.
Known Issues
Supported Environments
| Client Environment | Minimum | Recommended | Optimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 (64-bit) | Windows 8 (64-bit) Windows 7 (64-bit) | Windows 8 (64-bit) |
| OS Language Supported | English (US) | English (US) | English (US) |
| CPU/Processor | Intel i3 4 Core 4 GHz (or equivalent) | Intel i5 4 Core 4 GHz (or equivalent) | Intel i7 8 Core 4 GHz (or equivalent) |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 capable | DirectX 11 capable | DirectX 11 capable |
Prerequisite Installations
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=30653 (Note - Already included in Windows 8 )