New Features and Enhancements

 

Fixes and Improvements

Common

• (GW-23199) 3D Sprint sometimes crashed when scaling parts.

• (GW-22752) A new notification has been added, that informs the users that importing and restoring the database would take 30~60 seconds to be completed.

• (GW-23000) The “Run Minimum Quality Check When Creating The Build File” option in the Preferences is now set to OFF by default.

 

MJP

• (GW-23130) There was an issue that ProJet 2500 Plus didn’t show in the UHD mode.

• (GW-23101) Parts were sometimes missing the material information.

• (GW-23393) Switching between the tabs was not working after closing the “Build Report” command.

• (GW-23107) The materials were not recognized after upgrading 3D Sprint.

 

SLA

• (GW-23308) The recoat style range was not correct.

• (GW-23290) The new Accura Fidelity material has newly been added and is available for iProX 800, iPro 8000, iPro 9000, ProJet 6000, and ProJet 7000.

• (GW-23284) 3D Sprint crashed when the down face grade value was changed for complex parts.

• (GW-23155) The users couldn’t use the downface angle feature in German.

• (GW-23108) The down face visual didn’t work on scaling parts.

• (GW-22946) 3D Sprint crashed when parts were sent to the print queue.

• (GW-23262) Part regions were shown outside of the platform height.

• (GW-22697) The Layer Thickness parameter in the Analyze tab did not retain certain values. This is for PRO Feature.

 

Figure 4

• (GW-23154) Improved warning message for Ortho Stacked style.

• (GW-23306) The top of part would be adjusted incorrectly in the Z-axis when scaling.

• (GW-23302) There was an issue that opening a 3D Sprint file caused 3D Sprint to stop working.

• (GW-23271) A build file sometimes couldn’t be created.

• (GW-22962) Switching between the tabs was not working after closing the “Save Log” command.

• (GW-23283) The following materials have newly been added for Figure 4 printers:

• • Rubber-65A BLK (for Figure 4 Standalone and Figure 4 Modular)

  • Jewel Master GRY (for Figure 4 Standalone and Figure 4 Jewelry)

• (GW-23260) Stacking arches crashed under certain circumstances.

 

Fixes and Improvements

• (GW-23223) The recoat style would be reset when adding geometries.

• (GW-23146) The recoat style would be missing when a part was imported to the Prepare tab.

 

New Printers, Features and Improvements

New Printer - Figure 4 Jewelry

ULTRA-FAST AND AFFORDABLE 3D PRINTING SOLUTION FOR JEWELRY DESIGN

3D Sprint 2.13 now supports the latest addition to the 3D Systems Figure 4 series printers, the Figure 4 Jewelry.

Figure 4 Jewelry is an affordable solution optimized for jewelry design and manufacturing workflows, delivering unparalleled speed, productivity, ultra-fine detail and smooth surface finish.

The Figure 4 Jewelry uses 3D Sprint for file preparation and production with jewelry optimized build styles. Using a work-flow that is similar to our existing SLA and Figure 4 workflows, with access to existing tools like Estimate, Quality Check and Fix commands, along with the Print Queue functionality to manage your print jobs on connected printers.

• Build Styles

  An easy parameter control for setting up the build style parameters that apply to the entire building process.

• Accuracy Wizard

  Take the input data from measured test prints to calculate the scales and offsets variables automatically using the Accuracy Wizard from the Build Style command.

• Smart Supports

  Similar to our SLA and Figure 4 printers, the Figure 4 Jewelry has access to the Smart Supports command to generate Gate supporting structures to support your parts during the build process.

• Print Management

  3D Sprint’s management and monitoring tools allow you to accurately estimate print time and optimize material levels and usage both before and during the print operation. Manage print queues, job priorities, and monitor printers with immediate knowledge if a technical issue is causing a problem across your local network.

Key New Features

NextDent 5100

• Enforcement Bars

  A new Create Bars tool has been added, which allows you to quickly create enforcement bar features that strengthen your model and reduce deformation by just clicking the start and end points on it. Added control over the bar diameter and tip diameter lets you reduce post processing time while removing the enforcement bar.

• Stacked Arches

  The Stack Arches tool is a one-click solution for automated preparation & placement of parts, creating value by saving on material cost and delivering precision with high speed. It also includes a customized smart support feature which not only saves on material use but also generates supports only in locations where needed for stability, successful print and easy break off for separation and finishing. The Stack Arches tool is available only for White shade of Model 2.0 material for now and it will be supported for more materials in the future.

MJP

• Auto Update Mechanism for New or Updated Materials

  Material patch will be delivered via auto-update notification in 3D Sprint. This will update 3D Sprint database and firmware for MJP printers.

• HDF Mode

  A new HDF mode has been added for all ProJet MJP 2500 IC printers. This mode employs a support pattern for brush-away support.

• Auto-Lane Alternation

  The Auto Lane Alternation option is now available in Preferences in 3D Sprint for ProJet MJP 2500 printers. This option optimizes part positioning in the lane with the lowest usage during auto-placement, copy and import, and corresponds with the option to optimize part placement on a real printer.

  This option will be effective when the user:

  • Runs auto-placement

  • Imports a new part and if the Auto Place on Load and in Print Setup option is set to “On” in Preferences.

  • Copies parts on the platform

  • Adds a part from the Prepare tab to the Print tab and if the Auto Place on Load and in Print Setup option is set to “On” in Preferences.

• Verification Strip Margin

  Added Verification Strip Margin only for VisiJet® M2G-CL material used with ProJet 2500 Plus printer, positioning from the left bound of the current 5.59mm margin with 15mm as the default value. Additionally, with a new Check Recommended Printing Volume option added to the Preferences, you can prevent a part from being positioned in the non-recommended area while using the Transform command.

FabPro 1000, NextDent 5100, and all Figure 4 printers

• Auto Update Mechanism for New or Updated Materials

  Material patch will be delivered via auto-update notification in 3D Sprint. This will update 3D Sprint database with updated materials.

New Improvements

Common

• Engraving Improvements

  The options in the Engraving command are now persistent for repeatable process. A .DXF file that contains spline entities can now be imported. Additionally, a new Fixed Font option has been added, allowing to fix the size of text or drawing data.

• Improvements to Split Command

  Various new methods for specifying direction or tip type of connectors have been added to the Split command. You can also define the mating type of the connectors.

• Copying Parts

  Added new options to the Copy command for management of copied and pattered parts.

  • Fill Up Platform - Allows to duplicate selected part(s) until the platform is fully utilized.

  • Create Group - The Create Group option is now selectable. By selecting the Create Group, you can group pattered parts in the parts list so as to retain the pattern when moving or running the Auto Place command.

MJP and SLA

• Improvements to Vent/Drain Command

  The following updates were made to the Vent/Drain command.

  • Readjusted the default values. This change is only for SLA printers.

  • The parameter values in the dialog are now updated as per the selected vent / drain.

  • Vent and Drain holes are now multi-selectable by dragging a box or by holding down the CTRL or SHIFT key.

  • The last used parameters are now remembered for later use.

  • Vent and Drain holes can now be dragged to reposition even if they are not along the Z axis.

  • A warning will now be shown if users try to close the command without applying changes.

SLA

• Slice View Sampling

  Added a new Slice option to the View dialog for better viewing experience. The Slice options allow the user to view sampled slices when viewing them on the graphics and when rotating or zooming the view. This also allows to set the display sampling threshold for both static view and dynamic view.

• Support Structure Improvements

  The following improvements were made to reliability of supports for SLA:

  • Supports adapt for Z-compensation and beam line-width compensation values.

  • Implemented tip clipping routine, so tips do not over-penetrate thin wall.

  • Added ability to specify Z-compensation per region.

  • Guaranteed that clipped tips do not miss the Z-compensated part.

  • Fixed anchor points inconsistency for some cases.

  • Fixed issues with part-support intersection.

Figure 4

• Build Style Updates for Figure 4 and NextDent 5100

  Build-Style Improvements were made to 3D Sprint 2.13.

  • NextDentC&B MFH - Minor Build-Style improvements for improved robustness across a broad set of geometries.

  • NextDentCast - 50μm Print Mode added to the Standard Build Style, which improves build time while maintaining great quality.

  • NextDent® Denture 3D+ - Translucent Pink shade is now available.

  • NextDent®Model 2.0 (Shade - Peach) - a new Premium build style added, which gives higher surface quality with a moderate build rate. This style also supports solid horseshoe models.

  • NextDent SG - New Fine Tip support style, which makes support removal easier.

SLA and Figure 4

• Optimized Smart Support Command

  The Smart Support has been highly improved for the following subjects:

  • User-Friendly Parameters

    • Reorganized parameters into coherent functionality areas.

  • More efficient and effective supports editing

    • Added full styles persistence and allowed to save them to a .3dprint file.

    • Generate tab is now consistent with the Analyze tab.

    • Smart Supports Presets widget is now available at the global part of dialog.

    • Disabled support transparency when hovering over a part.

  • Feedback about supports and anchor points

    • Added ability to see supports generated by a support point while hovering over it.

    • Added a warning message that appears when navigating away from edits of anchor points.

    • Added a warning message that appears when the Z-compensation value of a part is changed.

    • The user will be warned if supports may be removed by rotation or translation in the Z axis.

    • Anchor points are retained even if a part is translated in the Z axis.

Fixes

• For the full, up-to-date list of Fixes please consult the What's New document at the 3D Sprint download page.
  (https://support.3dsystems.com/s/article/3D-Sprint)