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  Version 4.10 released April 11, 2024

What's new for v4.10:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 4.09 released February 15, 2024

What's new for v4.09:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated Material Editor. Fixed flicker issue when switching between textures.
  • Updated Material Editor. Fixed issue with enabling ambient colors.
  • Updated rename dialog. Added new option, "Numbered List".
  • Updated Pepakura plugin. Fixed several issues with importing model data.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 4.08 released February 1, 2024

What's new for v4.08:
  • Updated the TIFF library. Added support for reading BigTIFF files.
  • Added support for reading Photoshop Large Document PSB files.
  • Updated plugins: EPS, SVG, and XAML. Added font outline export.
  • Updated plugins: DXF. Added export of flap ids and text.
  • Updated 2D Tools: Align Parts By World Axis.
  • High resolution export now supported through TIFF (more than 30,000 x 30,000 pixels).
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 4.07 released January 2, 2024

What's new for v4.07:
  • New Selection Tools: Select sharp vertex edges.
  • Updated plugins: EPS, SVG, XAML, and PDF. Added flap IDs and text.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 4.06 released November 1, 2023

What's new for v4.06:
  • New 2D Tools: Align Parts by World Axis.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 4.05 released October 5, 2023

What's new for v4.05:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 4.04 released August 15, 2023

What's new for v4.04:
  • New: Added ruler picking in the 2D layout.
  • New: Added advanced options for adding text to layout parts.
  • New: Added dimension lines for selected layout parts.
  • Updated text edit tools. Multiple selected text can now be edited.
  • Updated layout grid settings when exiting.
  • Updated plugins for EPS, DXF, SKP, and XAML.
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  Version 4.03 released May 21, 2023

What's new for v4.03:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 4.02 released February 20, 2023

What's new for v4.02:
  • Updated MQO plugin.
  • Updated JPG loader plugin.
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  Version 4.01 released January 2, 2023

What's new for v4.01:
  • Multi-language support. Added UI language support for English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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  Version 3.09 released August 1, 2022

What's new for v3.09:
  • Update EPS exporter. Now exports material colors and edge IDs.
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  Version 3.08 released July 8, 2022

What's new for v3.08:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 3.07 released May 20, 2022

What's new for v3.07:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 3.06 released March 1, 2022

What's new for v3.06:
  • Fixed rare resource font issue with property sheets.
  • New: Added support for importing KTX and PVR graphics file formats.
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  Version 3.04 released November 1, 2021

What's new for v3.04:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Fixed issue with merging STL files.
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  Version 3.03 released March 15, 2021

What's new for v3.03:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated OBJ and FBX plugins.
  • New Window Tools: Added large size toolbar icons.
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  Version 3.02 released January 2, 2021

What's new for v3.02:
  • Updated 3D Window: Added cutting lines for preview.
  • New Seam Tools: Mark vertex edges by part or material boundaries.
  • New Seam Tools: Mark sharp vertex edges.
  • New Info Tools: Shows vertex edge angle information.
  • Updated Alignment Tools: Added lock selection option.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 3.01 released December 1, 2020

What's new for v3.01:
  • Free upgrade for v2.x users!
  • New Unit Settings: Select either inches or millimeters.
  • New Plugin: Added Khronos glTF importer.
  • Updated Sketchup 2021 plugin.
  • Updated Metasequoia MQO importer plugin. Now reads zipped .mqoz format.
  • Updated 3D selection tools. Added double-click selection for parts and edges.
  • Updated Text tool. Previous font used is now saved to preferences.
  • Updated Pictures. Added placement option.
  • New Import settings. Added model import options.
  • New Line settings. Added folding line transparency.
  • New Model settings. Added scoring line options.
  • New 3D tools. Added dimension lines to 3D viewports.
  • Updated Orient Faces tool. Improved alignment.
  • Updated UPC file format.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.43 released November 2, 2020

What's new for v2.43:
  • Updated DirectX importer plugin.
  • Updated Layout Tools. Added Toogle Tool Off to Layout context menu.
  • Updated Edit Selected Flap. Dialog is now modeless.
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  Version 2.42 released September 6, 2020

What's new for v2.42:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.41 released August 10, 2020

What's new for v2.41:
  • Added 3D Tools: Scale scene.
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  Version 2.40 released June 5, 2020

What's new for v2.40:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.39 released April 15, 2020

What's new for v2.39:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.38 released April 2, 2020

What's new for v2.38:
  • Improved stipple rendering at larger texture resolutions.
  • Updated PPM importer for loading issue.
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  Version 2.37 released March 6, 2020

What's new for v2.37:
  • New Preferences tool: Autosave.
  • Updated preferences layouts.ini format.
  • Updated Sketchup plugin for 2020.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.36 released February 3, 2020

What's new for v2.36:
  • Added support for loading OpenEXR image files.
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  Version 2.35 released January 15, 2020

What's new for v2.35:
  • Added support for 3Dconnexion's SpaceMouse.
  • Updated Plugins: Wavefront OBJ importer.
  • Updated 3D Tools: Seam Picking.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.34 released December 20, 2019

What's new for v2.34:
  • Updated 2D Tools: Pack Parts.
  • Updated 2D Tools: Orient Faces.
  • Updated 3D Tools: Improved fast vertex welding.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.33 released November 29, 2019

What's new for v2.33:
  • New 2D Tools: stack selection, distribute selection, align selection.
  • Updated rotate transform for Layout Editor.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.32 released October 23, 2019

What's new for v2.32:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.31 released September 3, 2019

What's new for v2.31:
  • New 2D Tools: Align selection by similarity.
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  Version 2.30 released August 5, 2019

What's new for v2.30:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.29 released May 2, 2019

What's new for v2.29:
  • Updated FBX plugin.
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  Version 2.28 released April 1, 2019

What's new for v2.28:
  • New 2D Tools: Space/Pack selection vertically and horizontally.
  • New Model Settings: Added show edge marks and edge angles.
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  Version 2.27 released March 1, 2019

What's new for v2.27:
  • New Sketchup 2019 plugin.
  • Updated OBJ plugin.
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  Version 2.26 released February 10, 2019

What's new for v2.26:
  • New 3D selection tools added.
  • The UPC file format has been updated.
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  Version 2.25 released November 24, 2018

What's new for v2.25:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.24 released November 1, 2018

What's new for v2.24:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated Collada DAE importer plugin.
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  Version 2.23 released September 18, 2018

What's new for v2.23:
  • Added support for new graphics format, SVG.
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  Version 2.22 released August 25, 2018

What's new for v2.22:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.21 released June 1, 2018

What's new for v2.21:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.20 released April 9, 2018

What's new for v2.20:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.19 released March 3, 2018

What's new for v2.19:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.18 released February 3, 2018

What's new for v2.18:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New marker texture map, larger default size.
  • Added option to draw edge lengths in UV layout.
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  Version 2.17 released January 5, 2018

What's new for v2.17:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New scene tools: Convert materials to groups, groups to materials.
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  Version 2.16 released November 24, 2017

What's new for v2.16:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated DXF and STL importer plugins.
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  Version 2.15 released October 24, 2017

What's new for v2.15:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated FBX importer plugins.
  • Improved the loading of models.
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  Version 2.14 released August 12, 2017

What's new for v2.14:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.13 released July 7, 2017

What's new for v2.13:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.12 released June 1, 2017

What's new for v2.12:
  • Updated plugin interface.
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  Version 2.11 released May 3, 2017

What's new for v2.11:
  • Updated Plugins: FBX and Wavefront OBJ plugins.
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  Version 2.10 released April 4, 2017

What's new for v2.10:
  • New 3D Tool: Unweld Islands.
  • See release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.09 released March 22, 2017

What's new for v2.09:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.08 released March 2, 2017

What's new for v2.08:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.07 released January 5, 2017

What's new for v2.07:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.06 released October 3, 2016

What's new for v2.06:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.05 released September 10, 2016

What's new for v2.05:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.04 released August 22, 2016

What's new for v2.04:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.03 released August 9, 2016

What's new for v2.03:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.02 released June 3, 2016

What's new for v2.02:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 2.01 released May 2, 2016

What's new for v2.01:
  • Added support for exporting to Adobe PDF format (bitmap and vector lines).
  • Read the release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 2.00 released April 2, 2016

Ultimate Papercraft 3D v2.0 has been released!
A free upgrade is available for all registered users.

What's new for v2.00:
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  Version 1.44 released March 1, 2016

What's new for v1.44:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.43 released January 11, 2016

What's new for v1.43:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.42 released August 10, 2015

What's new for v1.42:
  • Ultimate Papercraft 3D is compatible with Windows 10.
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  Version 1.41 released July 10, 2015

What's new for v1.41:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.40 released May 3, 2015

What's new for v1.40:
  • Added support for loading DDS ATI1/ATI2 textures.
  • Read the release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 1.39 released February 15, 2015

What's new for v1.39:
  • New import file formats: Google Earth KMZ.
  • New layout export formats: JPG, PNG.
  • Updated Unfold Model dialog options.
  • Read the release_notes.txt for more information.
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  Version 1.38 released January 7, 2015

What's new for v1.38:

The 64-bit version of Ultimate Papercraft 3D has been released.
Free upgrade available for qualifying users!

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  Version 1.37 released December 6, 2014

What's new for v1.37:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Added drag and drop files to the Edit Picture dialog.
  • Fixed rendering issue with Print Preview.
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  Version 1.36 released November 15, 2014

What's new for v1.36:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.35 released October 10, 2014

What's new for v1.35:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.34 released September 3, 2014

What's new for v1.34:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.33 released August 1, 2014

What's new for v1.33:
  • Updated plugins: Updated FBX plugin to FBX 2015 (FBX 7.4).
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  Version 1.32 released June 9, 2014

What's new for v1.32:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.31 released May 14, 2014

What's new for v1.31:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.30 released April 16, 2014

What's new for v1.30:
  • Updated plugins: New plugin for Sketchup 2014.
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  Version 1.29 released March 15, 2014

What's new for v1.29:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.28 released February 13, 2014

What's new for v1.28:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated U3D plugin.
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  Version 1.27 released Jul 8, 2013

What's new for v1.27:
  • New: Added drag and drop files to Material Editor bitmap dialogs.
  • Fixed rendering issue with Intel graphics cards.
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  Version 1.26 released May 9, 2013

What's new for v1.26:
  • New 3D Tools: Added a 3D ruler to measure the distance between two points.
  • New Selection Tools: Select boundary and marked edges.
  • Updated Text Tools: Improved multi-line support.
  • Updated Scale Tools: Paper layout is now preserved when scaling the 3D model. Users can now scale models by width, height, or length.
  • New Tutorial: QuickTip for Scaling Papercraft.
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  Version 1.25 released April 18, 2013

What's new for v1.25:
  • New Tools: Added alignment tools for texts and pictures.
  • Updated Plugins: Autocad DXF importer.
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  Version 1.24 released March 1, 2013

What's new for v1.24:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated selection tools and dialogs.
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  Version 1.23 released January 15, 2013

What's new for v1.23:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.22 released December 1, 2012

What's new for v1.22:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New: Added a Unfold toolbar button for quicker access.
  • Updated: Improved line drawing when exporting to high resolution bitmap.
  • Updated: Resolved clipping issue when printing directly to Printer.
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  Version 1.21 released November 2, 2012

What's new for v1.21:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated: FBX, OBJ plugins.
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  Version 1.20 released October 1, 2012

What's new for v1.20:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New: Added Import/Export UVSet.
  • New: Added preference option to change paper color of layout.
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  Version 1.19 released September 2, 2012

What's new for v1.19:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.18 released May 2, 2012

What's new for v1.18:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated Wavefront OBJ plugin.
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  Version 1.17 released March 5, 2012

What's new for v1.17:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New Plugins: Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) export.
  • Updated Collada DAE plugin.
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  Version 1.16 released August 16, 2011

What's new for v1.16:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated Collada DAE plugin.
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  Version 1.15 released July 8, 2011

What's new for v1.15:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.

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  Version 1.14 released May 4, 2011

What's new for v1.14:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated Sketchup SKP plugin.
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  Version 1.13 released April 12, 2011

What's new for v1.13:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New: Added multi-sampling for the 3D views.
  • Fixed an issue with loading opacity maps with no matching diffuse map.
  • Updated Wavefront plugin. Fixed an issue with loading quoted filepaths.
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  Version 1.12 released March 7, 2011

What's new for v1.12:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated UPC format. The full filepath is now saved.
  • See the release_notes.txt file for more information.
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  Version 1.11 released February 10, 2011

What's new for v1.11:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Added 'Use alpha channel' option to opacity map dialog.
  • Updated DirectX, Autodesk FBX plugins.
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  Version 1.10 released September 17, 2010

What's new for v1.10:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New plugins: Microsoft XAML exporter.
  • Updated Sketchup plugin for reading Sketchup 8.0 SKP files.
  • Fixed auto texture update from file for Gimp.
  • Updated the PNG library to 1.4.4.
  • Updated the TIFF library to 3.9.4.
  • See the release_notes.txt file for more information.
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  Version 1.09 released June 2, 2010

What's new for v1.09:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • New Scene Tools: Added search and replace renaming tools.
  • See the release_notes.txt file for more information.
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  Version 1.08 released May 5, 2010

What's new for v1.08:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated save changes prompt when exiting program.
  • Fixed an issue when loading lossless jpeg files.
  • Updated the zlib library to v1.2.5.
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  Version 1.07 released April 2, 2010

What's new for v1.07:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated wireframe rendering: Added smooth lines.
  • Runtime redistributables are now installed to their own subdirectory.
  • Updated the PNG library to v1.4.1.
  • Updated the zlib library to v1.2.4.
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  Version 1.06 released February 10, 2010

What's new for v1.06:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated the FBX importer plugin.
  • Updated the PNG library to v1.4.0.
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  Version 1.05 released January 4, 2010

What's new for v1.05:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated the PNG library to v1.2.41.
  • Updated the TIFF library to v3.9.2.
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  Version 1.04 released November 20, 2009

What's new for v1.04:

Ultimate Papercraft 3D has been recompiled for Unicode (UTF-16).
  • New build: Unicode filenames are now supported.
  • New file menu option 'Save With Options' was added.
  • The merge file menu option now accepts multiple files.
  • New Wavefront OBJ export option: Export layout as geometry.
  • See the release_notes.txt file for more information.
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  Version 1.03 released October 7, 2009

What's new for v1.03:

This is a maintenance release which includes minor bugfixes and updates.
  • Updated the Unwrap U3D importer.
  • Updated the DirectX importer. Added a 'Flip handedness' option.
  • Fixed a zero transparency issue when loading 32-bit DDS files.
  • Updated the PNG library to v1.2.40.
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  Version 1.02 released July 15, 2009

What's new for v1.02:

This is an important compatibility update release. See the release_notes.txt file for more information.
  • New Graphics Formats: Added support for reading JPEG 2000 files.
  • New File Tools: Save As Protected File.
  • New File Options: Added file properties for UPC files.
  • New Layout Options: Show material faces.
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  Version 1.01 released June 15, 2009

What's new for v1.01:
  • New plugin: Google SketchUp importer.
  • New exponential zooming handles large scene models with ease.
  • All plugins now have a new .DLX extension for future compatibility.
  • The main program now accepts .UPC files passed to the commandline.
  • The installer now setups .UPC file associations.
  • See the release_notes.txt file for more information.
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  Version 1.0 released April 7, 2009

Ultimate Papercraft 3D v1.0 has been released!

Here is an overview of features:
  • Create papercraft from 3D models.
  • Easy-to-use layout editor.
  • Easily unfold edges with a single click.
  • Print your layout directly to the printer.
  • Export your layout to high resolution bitmaps.
  • Mark vertex edges for cutting prior to unfolding.
  • Customize the shape, size, and color of edge flaps.
  • Add edge padding to offset paper cutting errors.
  • Layout includes gridlines and object snapping.
  • Identify adjoining flap edges by numbers.
  • Align and orient parts automatically.
  • Add text and pictures to your layout.
  • 99 level undo system by number or storage.
  • Export your layout to BMP, DXF, EPS, and EMF formats.
  • DXF files compatible with ROBO Master and ROBO Master Pro.
  • Material editor for editing material and texture properties.
  • Texture resolution up to 4096x4096 supported (with HW accel).
  • 3D editing tools include triangulating, flipping, welding,
    unwelding of vertices and faces.
  • Import formats includes Collada DAE, Autodesk FBX/3DS, Autocad DXF, Lightwave LWO, WaveFront OBJ, DirectX, Stereo Lithography STL, Metasequoia MQO, and Ultimate Unwrap3D U3D.
  • Export formats includes Windows Bitmap BMP, Autocad DXF, WaveFront OBJ, Encapsulated EPS, Windows Metafile EMF, and Postscript PDF (using PDFCreator).
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