New features from v. 5.0 to 5.1 include the following new functionality:

The acronyms in the parenthesis tell which Expert Series programs benefit from the new feature (VE = View Expert, 3DE = 3Data Expert, DE = Design Expert, All=all programs):

Building surfaces: More possibilities to control the surface generation with the powerful Build command. For example, the Fix point for section curves can be set freely. (DE)

Drawings: Printing of curves in scale, increased scale or decreased scale is available for drawings with Print Curves. (All)

Curve projection command to accommodate 3D curves for surface generation commands. (DE)

Section numbers for section placement with Build command for easier user interaction. (DE)

Improved VRML export allows the use of JPEG or PNG texture images. (VE, RE, DE)

New selection mechanisms. Multiple selection of any objects from the screen with Polygon Selection or rubberband selection. (RE, 3DE, DE)

Trim curves in a surface model can be highlighted with Display Trim Curves toggle. (3DE, DE)

Detailed system control through Edit/Customize dialog. (All)

Original/Default/Project name selection for File Save As command. Unlimited length to file or project name. (All)

New .da file format for version 5.1. Output option for version 5.0 and earlier versions. (All)

Standalone converter "daconverter.exe" to convert v. 5.1 files to version 5.0 and earlier versions. (All)

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