Welcome to SpinFire Ultimate (v.11.0.0)
Welcome to the SpinFire Ultimate Preview 2 Release. During this period before General Release, your use of the product and feedback is important to us.
Please use the SpinFire Ultimate Feedback page to let us know which features and revisions (to previous releases) you like and dislike.
Because this is beta software, you may experience anomalies in features and product stability. We are actively fixing issues and polishing up the remaining pieces of the product. Please use the SpinFire Ultimate Issues page to let us know if you run into any problems.
To avoid report duplication, you may refer to the following list of known issues.
Known Issues
2D Models
SFXI-2548: Visibility control in 2D does not work.
SFXI-2456: Extra drawings along with additional lines appear when opening 032.001.CATDrawing
SFXI-2455: S01-0079-80-A CPP-192-A.CATDrawing causes a crash in the SpinFire Viewer when opening
SFXI-2454: SF11 cannot open Catia v5 2D file, 793.055.V2.CATDrawing.
SFXI-2117: Importing incorrect line thickness for 2D SLDDRW documents
SFXI-2078: Unexpected rectangle element in CATIA drawing
SFXI-2076: Incorrect displaying of CATIA drawing primitives
SFXI-2035: CATIA V4 2D Drawing - Line with incorrect when Zoomed In or Out
SFXI-1422: Catia 2D: The spacing between the number and the degree symbol is too close
SFXI-1857: Import of NX Assembly Hangs when trying to Import Both 2D and 3D Data.
SFXI-1756 Missing or incorrect lines in certain SolidWorks drawings
2D Measurements
SFXI-2479: Line Thickness of 2D dimension line and dimension extension line are too thick.
SFXI-2429: Size of markup arrows in 2D document isn't changed when user zooms-in/out
3D Measurements
SFXI-2473: Frame is stayed highlighted after selection
SFXI-2033 Iges file has incorrect volume calculation In Progress Volume, Surface Area, and Center of Mass
SFXI-1980: Void Area Creates Surfaces that Protrude the Boundary Area
SFXI-1731: Sum of Connected Edges should recognize closure.
SFXI-1212 Tesselation level does not change measurements Open Volume, Surface Area, and Center of Mass
3D Models
SFXI-2444: Colours are missing from this STP file in SFU only
SFXI-2217: Highlighting performance is slow
SFXI-2086: NX File Imports Correctly in SF 10.8.2 but Not in SF11
SFXI-1851: NENTITY.IGS file can't be opened
SFXI-1766: Incorrect model displaying
SFXI-1370: EllipseKit line color is not applied
SFXI-661: IGES file, 1230surf.igs, renders with extra surfaces.
SFXI-529: NX Notes and Die Draw Axis Symbols Not Importing
SFXI-489: Solidworks assembly does not show any geometry in SFXI but does in SF10.x
SFXI-438: The Rhino file, headphone.3dm, opens but doesn't show any geometry.
SFXI-402: Tablet: Some PMI text is too large on the Surface Tablet
SFXI-364: SpinFire 11 does not import the same items as SpinFire 10.x on IGES file, Afact7.igs.
SFXI-361: An IGES file fails to open in SF 11.
3D Note
SFXI-2438: 3D Note getting "space" in text after letter "e" in some cases
3D Viewer Settings
SFXI-2525: Crash on mouse-over 3D Viewer Settings "Selection Mode"
SFXI-1986: Frame rate combo box is not disabled when Enable Frame Rate option is disabled
SFXI-1689: Select Box list moves with scrolling
SFXI-1642: Part Highlight Color for Yellow Parts should be Other Color, such as Red
SFXI-1625: Missing style for selectbox on 3D Viewer Settings
Annotations
SFXI-2077: Document Explorer "Name" column auto resizes to first level icons and not to the item labels
SFXI-2342: Annotation "View by Plane" not working for JT File
SFXI-1347: Model disappears after selection View by Plane menu point
SFXI-1711: Bloom Effect is applied to annotations and measurements
SFXI-808: Annotations are duplicated in the Ideas AIRBAG DOOR REINFORCEMENT ASSY(1107220A_PIA) model
Application Settings
SFXI-2318: The Theme Accent Color not being reset when Reset to Default is applied
Arc Diameter/Radius
SFXI-2308: Arc measurement not working on V5 catpart, JT, STEP files
SFXI-1519: Radius markup options missing when modifying
Assembly Tree
SFXI-2522: Context menu could not be opened by RMC on the right space after the the assembly tree item's name
SFXI-2354: Missing part does not appear in the assembly tree list for TestAssembly.CATProduct
SFXI-2311: Document crashes after renaming the first scene's subnode in Assemble Tree with very long name (>260)
SFXI-2203: Assembly Tree items and title is not translated dynamically after changing the language option
SFXI-1303: Properties Dialog Should Allow to select another Part without having to close first
SFXI-1915: AutoNote All Parts/All Subassemblies selection is not working
SFXI-626: When dragging and dropping nodes in the assembly tree, a duplicate image appears
AutoNote
SFXI-1644: SolidWorks Importing with too many subassembly levels
Axis Triad
SFXI-2467: Axis triad does not have fixed position in the corner
SFXI-2433: Axis Triad Location option does not appear in viewer after changing it with ellipsis button
Bounding Box
SFXI-2277: Stop button doesn't work for Minimum Boundary Box measurement
SFXI-1791: The measurement dialogs for the Minimum Bounding Box measurement have features that are not functional
Boundary Area by Edges
SFXI-2001: Yellow polyline is visible in case user untick a 'Stay on Top' functionality
CAD Views
SFXI-2497: Incorrect annotations are displayed for selected CAD view
Close
SFXI-1628: Null Reference Exception on closing multiple configuration file
Color Palette
SFXI-2492: Palette Color repeats twice after setting Selected Color Palette option in 3D Viewer Settings to None
Converter
SFXI-2545: Incorrect highlight color for Conversion button in Library in classic theme
SFXI-2524: Files with long path could not be selected for conversion
SFXI-2523: Reset to Default option works incorrectly in Converter dialog for Importers with PMI Font option
SFXI-2505: Original file is opened by double click on it's name in conversion list instead converted
SFXI-2500: Red fill is missed for failed status of conversion
SFXI-2498: Converter settings for ACT3D file impact to 3D Viewer settings Save ACT3D
SFXI-2491: 3D Preview is missing for ACT3D file after conversion of .3D file
SFXI-2447: Missing progress indication of model format check and license check on conversion
SFXI-2436: Reset To Default button overlaps Convert button in Convert dialog after decreasing size of the dialog to minimum
Coordinate Systems
SFXI-2324: Incorrect coordinate positions for new coordinate system
SFXI-1125: Direction of coordinate system is not the same as focused coordinate system
Event Log
SFXI-2272: SF11 crashes after Save As with long path or file name for Event Log
Export CAD
SFXI-2237: Invalid validation for long network path in Export dialogs
SFXI-1862: Some PMI items are duplicated when exported (Catia > JT)
SFXI-721 : Save file path field doesn't save entered path
Export Hard Copy
SFXI-1984: Export to Image or Hard Copy Creating Very Large Unusable Files
Export Image
SFXI-1108: Impossible to resize pop-up export window
SFXI-474 : WMF format is the PNG format with a .WMF extension when using the Export Image
Extended CAD
SFXI-1649: The Properties dialog does not indicate PRC as a file format for PRC files
Focus
SFXI-2440: Focus on Surface Normal not Working as Expected
Importer Page
SFXI-2230: Importer options for disabled/unlicensed importers can still be reached via the Importer Options pull down
SFXI-464 :When the Catia v5 importer option Attributes is unchecked, attributes still are brought in to the Properties dialog
Installation
SFXI-2345: During the install I have to type in the pathname to the external drive I'm using for Spinfire
SFXI-1910: Update SF11 License Manager Server Installations to Support CMD Line Directory Arguments
Language
SFXI-2431: The Export button doesn't appear on the export dialog default width when in German
Library
SFXI-2287: Incorrect folder validation with long path in Add Connection dialog of Library
SFXI-1693: No tooltips on Library page
SFXI-1508: Library "Import and Add Document" Not Yet Implemented
SFXI-774 : If NX files are the only CAD files that you don't want to see (i.e. filter turned off) they still appear in the Library
Markups
SFXI-2466: Markup is dragged by mouse incorrectly when Stay on Top option is turned off
SFXI-2465: Stay on Top option for markup is missing
SFXI-2452: Incorrect size of 2D markups
SFXI-2428: Incorrect markup background size in 2D document after changing Font Size and zoom-in zoom-out
SFXI-2329: Hyperlink to a view during note creation does not work.
SFXI-1839: Sorting doesn't work on 'Select document and User View' window
Measurements
SFXI-2445: Vertex Markers Remain Visible After Measurement
SFXI-2033: Iges file has incorrect volume calculation
Navigation Cube
SFXI-2073: Navigation Cube Named Faces do not Match the Correct View
SFXI-2032: IGES File and functionality navigation cube
SFXI-1997: The text on the navigation cube should be in the translation table
SFXI-1996: Choppy rotation occurs when using the Navigation Cube esp. on specific models
SFXI-1989: 'Navigation Cube' rotates too slowly if user changes viewport mode to Four-viewports
SFXI-1852: Zooming too far in breaks 'Axis Triad' and 'Navigation Cube'.
Open .3D
SFXI-2494: Bounding box measurement properties imported from SF10 aren't applied in SF11
SFXI-2421: Incorrect import of .3D files with 2D models
SFXI-2270: Markup text imported from SF10 overlaps markup line in 2D model
SFXI-2080: Incorrect import of text elements in CATIA drawing
SFXI-1933: Loading Polygonal Area measurements from SF10 has issues with color and position
Open File
SFXI-2546: 3D preview isn't loaded for SpinFire models in Window 8 x86
SFXI-2536: 2D PDF Files Fail to Import
SFXI-2510: Drag and drop file onto workspace even if workspace is empty.
SFXI-2176: Stream of exceptions from multi-config file.
SFXI-2013: Check For Missing Files on Import Is not Always Correct
SFXI-1995: Taking Way Too Long to Import Small Assembly
Orthographic Views
SFXI-2244: Grid does not disappear for Default view after using viewports
SFXI-2242: Incorrect highlighting of selected View when 2 or more viewports are selected
Part Color Changing
SFXI-2376: Changing the color of part causes issues Hidden Lines Removed and Smooth with Edges render modes
Part List
SFXI-2532: File->Export->Parts List Single Level Not showing Parts Correctly
SFXI-2229: Part List has empty tooltips
Partial Loading
SFXI-2534: Partial Loading - If File is Saved with Unloaded Parts, then they can no longer be Loaded when the .ACT3D is reopened
SFXI-2389: Avoid loading of already found items from another location when assembly item is selected with missed parts
SFXI-2352: Load Only Assembly Tree - Not working with JT Files
SFXI-2196: TestAssembly.CATProduct behaves and renders differently when rotating after a partial load
SFXI-2096: An extra part was loaded when using partial loading and import sub assembly on an NX assembly
SFXI-2094: Partially loaded ProE assemblies adds ",prt" to the part name in the assembly tree when import subassembly is selected
Performance
SFXI-2353: SF11 does not handle open files well when memory becomes scarce
SFXI-2163: Model with edges will continue to refresh until focus is put on another window
SFXI-1948: NX Assembly takes 4 times longer to Import than 10.8.2
SFXI-1849: Dimensions of a .catpart with ~13000 surfaces nearly impossible
SFXI-1810: Improve file load performance
SFXI-1571: Performance suffers with all Effects turned on using simple models.
SFXI-1704: Cannot print A3 format on A4 printer
Print Preview
SFXI-2364: Model doesn't appear in the Print Preview after highlighting and moving
SFXI-2189: Highlighted model element is missing in Print preview after the view is refreshed
SFXI-2128: Context menu commands "Copy" and "Find" do not work in Print Preview
SFXI-2118: Print Preview title should display name of the document
Render Mode
SFXI-1658: Reflective and metallic render modes do not retain colors like they did in SF10
Rendering Effects
SFXI-1779: The shadow effect disappears when the model is transformed.
SFXI-1570: Some PMI elements are not reflected when using Simple Reflections
SFXI-958: Bloom effect is not applied to OpenGL 2 driver
Save/Load
SFXI-2450: Document crashes after opening ACT3D file saved with hidden objects
SFXI-2340: Can't open .3D model saved by long path (>260)
Sectioning
SFXI-2515: Attached NX Assembly Has Strange Sectioning Behavior
SFXI-2471: Can't select an arc in ACT3D file
SFXI-2453: "Apply" should be disabled in certain Section dialog scenarios.
SFXI-2320: The state of the Project Mode command is correct if disabling then re-enabling sectioning
SFXI-2208: Very few points that located at the intersection of model lines and two/three sections
SFXI-2178: Projected Surface Area Results Showing Hidden Parts
SFXI-2162: Z-fighting can occur with 3 plane sectioning
SFXI-1754: Measurements not trimmed to multiple section planes
Selection
SFXI-2490:Can't select arc radius/diameter of the threaded joint of waterbottle model
SFXI-2474: Document crashes after adding Edge to Point measurement with Smart Edge Dimension
SFXI-2473: Frame is stayed highlighted after selection
SFXI-2430: View isn't highlighted immediately after selecting the view in drawing tree
SFXI-2253: Unhighlight selected items after performing action.
SFXI-2172: Checking of Section menu items does not match SF10
Template Editor
SFXI-2372: Missing boundary check on placing template elements
SFXI-2011: Missing ability to keep image proportions on resize
SFXI-2010: Add support of Text Block element to Template Editor
SFXI-2002: Cursor displays incorrect when element is rotated
SFXI-1952: Incorrect alignment of elements
SFXI-1947: Template save dialog does not remember last used path
SFXI-1945: “Auto hide” option can't be checked
SFXI-1941: Selected template element is not marked on the page
Transformations
SFXI-2325: Angle value is not saved for Coordinate system
SFXI-2338: Apply, Ok and Cancel buttons are not disabled during Preview
Translations Editor
SFXI-2278: SF crashes after Export file with long path or file name for Translations Editor
UI
SFXI-2531: Tooltip for filters file in Open dialog isn't wrapped
SFXI-2496: Incorrect alignment of Flip Plane menu item of Section context menu
SFXI-2495: Several section context menu items could be highlighted at once
SFXI-2478: Chinese characters do not work for markups
SFXI-2472: Frame of SF isn't removed after closing
SFXI-2448: Incorrect progress indication of loading process
SFXI-2435: Incorrect tooltip for preview to Font and Background color in 3D/2D Viewer Settings
SFXI-2432: Scroll is slow in Viewer Settings
SFXI-2416: Default buttons are not highlighted for Modern theme
SFXI-2409: New Value disappears in Reset Settings dialog for Classic Theme
SFXI-2307: Missing vertical scroll bar for Description and Comment fields for markups
SFXI-2306: Very long descriptions or comments do not fit screen or can't be scrolled
SFXI-2305: Displaying of resize cursor for windows with fixed size
SFXI-2304: Hyperlink property field doesn't support files with long file name or path(>260)
SFXI-2303: Can't save Assembly item properties to a file with long file name or path (>260)
SFXI-2302: Hyperlink fields don't support files with long file name or path(>260)
SFXI-2264: Add support of very long paths and file names to Convert
SFXI-2263: Incorrect extension after changing Save File Path
SFXI-2238: Previously used file name input is lost in open path dialog after selecting invalid path
SFXI-2236: Open file dialog displays warning message instead of preview for file with long path
SFXI-2202: Filters context menu item misses ellipsis at the end
SFXI-2200: Transform dialog is displayed out of SF11 window
SFXI-2180: Viewports button isn't highlighted after pressing on it as it is in SF10
SFXI-2173: Display drop down menu is hidden after selecting or deselecting any item from it
SFXI-2168: Selected Preset View notification is not displayed
SFXI-2125: Several items of Export menu have incorrect position on Windows 8 x86
SFXI-1969: Graphics Area Hangs if Session is left open, and PC put in Hibernation
SFXI-1938: Enable middle mouse panning from context menu
SFXI-1854: Axis Triad is still visible when user turns it off
SFXI-1694: Extend Registration info box like on Activation page
SFXI-1670: Value alignments in NumericUpDown control are different in several places
SFXI-1381: Add material icon
SFXI-1213: There's a line under the 3D toolbar that doesn't redraw/update
SFXI-1138: Symbol "β" exists not for all fonts
SFXI-1021: App toolbar on right side of title bar is too obscure.
User Views
SFXI-2184: Dialog for New User view nags about the name
SFXI-1676: Different width of the context menu point