Halocline 2021.2

Dear User,

we are happy to announce that a new version (Halocline 2021.2) of our software is now available for download.

Here you can download the new version directly: Downloadportal

In order to use the new Halocline version (2021.2), it is necessary that you have updated SteamVR to at least version 1.17.12. We have created a guide for you on how to perform a SteamVR update.

In the current release video, our product managers offer you an insight into the new features that the release brings for the individual product areas.

Take a look right now!

Click here for the Release video:

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Release Notes

 General

Extension of compatible CAD formats

• Autodesk Inventor | up to version 2022

• Siemens NX Unigraphics | up to version v11-v18, NX to NX 12 and NX 1847 to NX 1980

• Siemens Parasolid | up to version 33.1

• PTC Creo | up to version 8

• Here you can find an overview of the supported CAD formats.

Halocline supports more virtual reality hardware/software combinations starting with version 2021.2.

• Halocline supports new VR headsets

• Our recommendation is still the Vive Pro.

• You can find an overview of VR hardware here.

(BETA) Beta switch instead of additional installer

• Beta functionalities of Halocline Assembly are directly available in Halocline Assembly.

• Halocline Layout & Performance and Halocline Layout & Performance Beta are no longer separate applications & installers

• Beta functionalities can now be switched on and off via Halocline Layout & Performance

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Get the latest Halocline version and start right now!

Downloadportal

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What's new to discover in the individual product areas?

Enhanced 3D visualization

• Better sense of depth, as objects now show a proximity shadow

• Part boundaries are much easier to see

• Easier to distinguish between colors & individual parts

New selection tool - faster & more intuitive

• Multiple selection possible

• Brush select

• Selection filter: selection of assemblies based on CAD hierarchy

• For more information see Select tools and select parts and assemblies (Select)

Simplified Layout export

• Export based on selection tool

• Enhanced export preview

• For more information see Export of assemblies and parts from CAD data

Screenshot function

• In Virtual Reality

• In Desktop Overlay

• For more information, see Screenshot Function

Undo/Redo function

• Allows to reset and redo actions

(BETA) Collision check

• Improved real-time collision detection accuracy

Library adjustments

• Visual adjustment of structure and design

• Improved administration of filters & objects

• Search field - search by object name

• Library spawner - fast switching through the elements

• Automatically open library when adding objects

• For more info see Library

Assign weight

• Assign weight to all moving objects in Halocline Performance via the library or via the VR menu.

• For more information, see Assign weight to objects

UFO behavior updated

• Lateral positioning of the Adjust UFO

Local backup

• Backup & restore of all Halocline layout & performance data

• Backed up data includes

  • Shopfloors, workspaces and variants

  • Library items

  • Recordings, notes, exports

  • Grab spaces and load carriers

  • Settings

• You can find more information under Backup

Evaluate weight

• Weight information is included in the recordings
• Table export includes weight information
• For more information, see Tabular Report - Using Data from Halocline Performance and Assign weight to objects

Names of assembled parts

• Parts that are assembled with the Join function are shown as joined in the table export

Tools ignore geometry

• Adjust hand position to facilitate tryout of assembly process

• Tools can be placed inside other objects (e.g. CAD data)

(BETA) Object movement in multi-user meeting

• Collaborative work in VR

• Presenter can demonstrate how objects are moved

• For more information see Multi-User | Introduction and Requirements (BETA), Multi-user | Start meeting (BETA) and Multi-User | Presenter Mode

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Downloadportal

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We always welcome for your feedback and are here for you in case of any queries.

 

The Halocline Team