New Release v2.4.6

October 29, 2024

Updates

MeshInspector’s latest release introduces a revamped Text on Mesh tool with support for system fonts, UI updates to tools like Fill Holes and Simplification, enhanced mesh repair capabilities, and expanded voxel and point cloud formats.

 

UI/UX Improvements

Improved Search Bar: Enhanced search results, even with non-exact inputs.

Notification System Redesign: Now less intrusive, with settings to control notification frequency and a history panel for recent updates.

Merge Subtree: Added to the context menu, making it easier to manage scene objects.

Scene Tree Updates: New eye icon for toggling object visibility and a UI update for better scene navigation.

Updated Design: Sign Up, Sign In, and Forgot Password pages have been redesigned.

Additional Units: Added options for meters and “no units,” with saved preferences.

Custom Window Positioning: All custom windows now retain positions for future sessions.

Global Basis Scale Setting: Adjust basis scale globally for better alignment.

Improved Terminology: “Faces” renamed to “Triangles” for better clarity in UI.

macOS Intel Update: Now alerts users if running on Apple Silicon devices.

 

Inspection & Healing Enhancements

Mesh Healer: Now displays object names in the dialog box, with a more compact design.

Distance Compare: Enhanced CUDA support and improved palettes in PDF reports for better visualization.

Mesh Handling Enhancements

Text on Mesh Tool: Redesigned with two-click text addition, Engrave/Emboss modes, pivot point settings, and real-time boolean preview.

Brush Tool Update: Now shows color changes during operation for better visual feedback.

Fill Holes Tool: Completely redesigned with convenient presets for Smooth, Natural, Basic, and Flat fill types.

Section Tool: Enhanced hole-filling during cutting.

Simplification Tool: Previously known as Decimation, now includes new icons for better mode distinction.

Remesh Tool: Voxel mode removed; use the new Auto Repair Mesh tool for faster processing.

 

Voxel Enhancements

Voxels to Mesh Tool: Introduced a smart mode for sub-voxel surface correction.

Edit Voxel Mask Tool: New tool for better voxel mask handling.

Voxels Inspector: Improved for better analysis of voxels near surfaces.

 

Save & Load Enhancements

.E57 Point Cloud Support: Now available in the web version.

DICOM Access: DICOM files can be accessed from the “Recently Opened Files” menu.

.PTS File Handling: Automatic detection of ASCII or laser scan formats.

Extended Point Cloud Support: Now supports .XYZ and .XYZN formats, including color information.

.LAS/.LAZ Improvements: Loads point normals from these files when available.

.OFF Format Update: Supports additional header options.

Stay updated and explore these new features to enhance your 3D modeling experience. Make sure to download the latest version of MeshInspector!

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