New Features of Version 25.2

SEMA CAD

• For single bar export (BTL(x)/ BVX) of coverings, it has been ensured that components that are shorter than the defined fastening distance are fastened at least twice. This means, for example, that a short square timber is fixed to the underlying wooden stand with at least two nails, staples or screws.
• A new update of the master data folder "Hilti 3-01" has been made available in the SEMA data store under the "Connectors" tab. This folder contains the new HTC-P2P 90mm M12 wood connector. The HTC-P2P 90 connector is used in solid wood construction for the installation of solid wood ceilings.
• In stair construction, it is now possible to display fasteners and pins directly in the top view. This display is available for a wide range of stair components, including stringers, rails, belts, fillings, curved sections, spirals, caps, S-fittings and at the end connections of posts and balusters. The corresponding setting can be found in the F7 settings for the respective components. The new item "Connections" has been added under the "Display" tab. If this is activated, connecting elements and pins are automatically displayed in the top view.
• In the offset display of walls, roof and ceiling elements, the designation of the individual layers has been optimised. From now on, the designation will always be positioned correctly above the respective layer. In addition, the colour of the designation is now automatically taken from the corresponding layer.
• For single-member export (BVX) to the Hundegger Wallmaster CF, drill holes and contours are now exported layer-related. This allows, for example, the machining depth to be defined via the MCAD parameter (P11) with reference to the layer thickness. In addition, when exporting wall layers, the designations in the master data are also exported to facilitate assignment.
• An offset dimension can now be entered for the element cut/reference. To do this, simply select the "Element cut/reference" mode in the input reference of a profile. The existing settings in the front area remain unchanged - a new area for the offset has been added at the end of the dialogue. Here, you can choose between "Relative" and "Absolute" in the drop-down menu. Relative means that the reference shifts depending on the selected baseline - especially if the angle of the profile changes. Absolute fixes the position of the reference regardless of changes, e.g. to the angle.
• For roof and ceiling elements as well as ceilings and walls, the default layer coverage is now suggested. This ensures that no incorrect master data is used when applying the coverage manually.
• The viewing direction for horizontal and vertical sections can now be defined individually for walls, roof and ceiling elements. In the display settings (F7) under the respective component in the "View" tab, you can define the viewing direction for the horizontal section from above or below and for the vertical section from the right or left ( ). The sections are then automatically adjusted in the element views accordingly.
• When creating walls, a fixed wall length (Alt+1) can now be defined. After placing a wall, it is automatically adjusted to the predefined length. This function can also be activated when creating a wall rectangle or using the "Wall from object" command. In the default settings (Alt+F7) under Walls / Outline, you can also specify the minimum wall length for automatic division. This value determines the minimum length of the last wall in the division.
• MCAD text edits can now also be created for component side 1. A text that has been created in view side 3 is automatically "mirrored" vertically if it is to create a text edit on component side 1. This means that the text is readable "from below" for horizontal solid wood components, for example.
• In the Control Centre, it is now possible to graphically edit user views of issues that are synchronised via Bimcollab, for example. This allows details describing the issue to be highlighted for the editors. To open the graphics program set as the Windows default for PNG files, simply right-click on the 3D representation in the user view in the comment area.