What's new / What to test list?

Serengeti (Rhino BETA)
1

I could not find a “what’s new list” for V6, is there one?

And it would be great to have a “focus on these tools” list too.

Thnx

2

We obviously need to get commands added to the ‘New in v6’ toolbar but in the meantime, here’s some stuff I’d suggest looking at…

  • Osnaps should snap to visible objects only by default.
  • FilletEdge fillets are editable using the ‘edit’ command line option
  • There’s a new basic material and preview
  • New ‘Thicken’ render mesh modifier
  • Support for Ngons (Ngonulate command)
  • Grasshopper is included
3

Thanks

4

Keep in mind that you have a very old build that is only a placeholder until we get all the infrastructure working.

5

Ok, nice to know.
I have not found much information about this WIP phase yet so it is good that you fill me in.

6

This phase is setting up a new WIP infrastructure.

The main idea is that there will always be WIP builds available to a smaller group of users.

Beta versions for the next release will be available to all current users for a short period at the end of the development cycle.

7

Also,

  • AddGuide/RemoveGuide (for when SmartTrack is active)
  • Auto snapping to the origin and X and Y axes when SmartTrack is active
  • InfinitePlanes, (type IP) , accessible from any command that can use a plane, like Trim, Split, Boolean* etc.
  • Materials handled differently.
  • Fresnel reflectivity and polish available in materials (polish = pretty slow…)

-Pascal

8

Use the “new in 6” tag in youtrack. This list will get cleaned up over time, but it does serve as a good starting point.

http://mcneel.myjetbrains.com/youtrack/issues?q=tag%3A+{new+in+6}

9

There’s also the Change Log (which just started working today).

10

I am going to have a stimulus satiation if i read through all this :wink:

c.

11

Yeah, we’re currently trying to figure out a better way to present “What’s New” at several levels so that you can get an idea of the major improvements without reading through 3500 words of drivel :smile:

12

Google images are great when needing to understanding new words…
http://acanadiannaturalist.files.wordpress.com/2013/08/predator-satiation.jpg

13

Yeah :slight_smile: It also feels like this in the morning.

c.

14

Ah, Tim Burton.

17

This is so exciting! Can’t wait to try out these new features!