New ‘On Polyline’ Pattern tool
TurboCAD’s new pattern tool let you apply 3D patterns ‘On Polyline’ for a total of six tools to rapidly create parametric pattern from ACIS solids. Plus pattern associativity with the object it was set up has been improved as well as placement of objects along a curve on the surface will be normal to the surface. (Platinum only)
New Graphic on Path Tool
This new tool located on the Modify/Assemble menu allows you to place graphics on any given path. It’s useful for laying out profiles for lofts, or arranging graphics including lines, splines, circles, arcs or ACIS edges for solids & surfaces. (Pro and Platinum only)
New Multi-Add tool
Select multiple objects to do Boolean operations with this powerful new tool. (Platinum only)
New 3D Fillet tool
This new tool allows for filleting of 3D polylines. Objects can be used as compound path for sweeps, etc. (Pro and Platinum only)
New Assembly by Axis Modes
Three new modes have been added to make Assembly By Axis much faster. These include (1) Ability to move bodies along an axis by definition of two faces and the distance between them; (2) Ability to rotate a body over the axis by definition of two faces to coincide with their normals; and (3) Rotation of bodies over the axis by definition two additional axes which must be coincidental. In addition, assembly tools now work with XRefs and insertions. Plus, Assembly by Facet was moved into Assembly By Tangents tool as a new mode. (Pro and Platinum only)
Improved Sweep tools
Sweeps now work with 3D curves and the new 3D Fillet tool. Users can also sweep along any object's Edge or along a Loop (a closure of edges on a 3D surface). (Pro and Platinum only)
Simple Extrude tool
TurboCAD 18 adds power to the simple extrude tool with the ability to use a Text object as a Compound Profile with this tool. (Pro and Platinum only)
Improved Bend/Unbend tools
These updated tools offers more accurate bending and unbending of objects. (Platinum only)
Improved Imprint tools
TurboCAD 18 now offers the ability to use a Text object as a Compound Profile with the Imprint tool. (Platinum only)
Next Steps
Use the navigation on the left to
visit the Upgrade Center and find your upgrade path, or continue to l
earn about Programming & Interoperability in new TurboCAD 18.