October 21, 2013 – Tech Soft 3D releases HOOPS Communicator v2.0 software with additional interactive viewing features,a server-side rendering option, and an API to connect 3D CAD data with business intelligence information.
HOOPS Communicator v2.0 enablies web developers to add advanced 3D CAD viewing and interaction into their new or existing web applications and services.
Key features in HOOPS Communicator v2.0 include:
- Fast, Comprehensive CAD Translation: Convert, interrogate and share data from over 20 popular CAD formats to access model intelligence, including assemblies, parts, model structure, PMI and meta-data.
- Intelligent Data Linking: HOOPS Communicator’s new APIs allow developers to link external information of any type to the 3D model and enable this data to drive the 3D view and interaction.
- Rich, Multi-Environment Visualization: HOOPS Communicator provides a series of feature-rich view/mark-up applications including a zero-client browser application and native apps for iOS and Android.
- Customization: Developers can customize the viewing experience by adding and modifying HTML elements in a browser, smoothly integrating powerful HOOPS Communicator functionality to fit an application’s unique branding and overall look-and-feel.
All formats have been updated to the most current CAD versions.
This turns the 3D model into an intuitive window into all related business and product intelligence.
With web applications that support a server-side rendering mode, CAD data can be intelligently viewed from virtually anywhere, on virtually any device.
Several leading cloud providers are currently shipping commercial solutions based on HOOPS Communicator technology, including GrabCAD, TeamPlatform (by 3D Systems), Kenesto, ARAS, Directworks and Solair, with many more in active development.
