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ExactFlat 2023 for Rhino 3D

20x faster 3D to 2D flattening, improved edge-by-edge seam tools, expanded cutter support.

ExactFlat is the most powerful tool for 3D to 2D digital pattern flattening . Now, the new 2023 release of ExactFlat for Rhino 3D is faster and more efficient than ever before. Be the first to learn more, and check out the new, faster, easier to use features in the new 2023 release of ExactFlat for Rhino 3D.

 

The ExactFlat 2023 New Feature Highlights

The 2023 Release ExactFlat For Rhino 3D New Feature Highlights

3D to 2D flattening and pattern development is faster, easier and more accurate: 

  • Added multi-threading support to ExactFlat Optimizer to make flattening up to 20x faster.

  • Redesigned spring status dialogue to promote visibility of key accuracy measurements and hide less used information to make ExactFlat easier to use.

  • Stability improvements across all algorithms in the entire ExactFlat library to make ExactFlat’s industry leading precision even more accurate.

  • New improved patterning tools offer more flexible “per-edge” seam allowances and end conditions to make pattern development easier and faster.

  • Improved ExactFlat highlight rendering performance saves time.

  • Improved custom export profiles make it possible to customize export entities, layer names, and colours in less time with less effort.

  • A more robust export profile editor makes it easier to create, save and manage export profiles. This saves time and provides support for a wider range of cutters.

  • Expanded cut file support for Rhino .3dm and Adobe .pdf give more flexibility for file types in less time.


There is also:

  • An improved EFAbout user interface for easier software management.

  • A New single installer that works with both Rhino 6 and Rhino 7.

  • Improved support for feature preview licenses allowing concurrent use of production software with release candidate feature preview software.  It is now much easier to evaluate new features.


Significant Improvements in Licensing:

  • Automatic license recovery for identical hardware (re-install).

  • Automatic license recovery for irrecoverable hardware failure.

  • Ability to Auto-Update license when renewing maintenance or upgrading product features.


Upcoming License Improvements requested by users include:

  • Ability to borrow licenses (e.g. a laptop can borrow a node-locked license from a desktop for the weekend).

  • Ability to manually acquire/release a license (e.g. release a network license back to the server when ExactFlat is no longer needed).

  • Integrated license activation as part of the ExactFlat installer.

  • Integrated license activation or recovery as part of the ExactFlat for Rhino plug-in.

New Commands for the 2023 Release of ExactFlat for Rhino 3D


EFExportProfileEditor

This command opens the export profile editor.  The editor allows you to modify, create, and remove export profiles.


EFSplitPatternEdge

This command will split a pattern edge at the selected boundary vertex.


EFMergePatternEdge

This command will remove an existing pattern boundary at the selected vertex.  The pattern edge following the merge point will inherit the pattern edge properties of the edge preceding the merge point.


EFSetPatternEdgeProperties

This command allows you to configure edge properties via the command prompt and apply them to selected edges (edge offset, start/end conditions, geometry profile).


EFSplitPatternEdgeBreakAngle

This command will walk all the loops of the selected pattern piece(s) and split the pattern wherever the angle between two consecutive edges is greater than the given break angle.


EFRestoreDefaultPatternEdges

This command reverts the selected pattern pieces to their default pattern edge configuration with pattern edge split points being placed at twin transitions only.


EFDeleteAllPatternEdges

This command sets the seam allowance on all selected pattern pieces to 0.