Hi folks, I've created a merge request for the introduction of the new 3D code:
https://code.launchpad.net/~cirilo-bernardo/kicad/3d_initial_merge/+merge/281439 If/when merged we will basically have 2 sets of 3D code in use with the intention of replacing all of the older code at a future date when the new code has matured. The effects of the newer code will only be visible in the 3D model properties dialogs where there is a preview of the model and the model selection mechanism is greatly improved. The model previews are in fact created via the new 3D Model Plugin scheme; the plugin scheme allows us to extend support for other 3D model specifications by writing a plugin rather than the current method of adding numerous source files and compiling them directly into kicad. At the moment the only finished 3D plugin is the IDF plugin, so IDF users will be able to see IDF outlines that they wish to associate with their PCB model. These IDF models will not be visible in the 3D Viewer at this point in time but they will be visible in the new 3D viewer which is being developed by Mario Luzeiro. The VRML2 plugin is currently in development and as enough features are implemented then users will have a preview of VRML2 models in the model properties dialog. For the moment, all 3D plugins can be tested via the preview pane in the model properties dialog. Any model which renders correctly in that pane will render correctly in the new 3D viewer which is under development. This gives us an opportunity to test/debug the 3D plugins before the completion of the new 3D viewer and that helps to ensure that the transition from the old viewer to the new will be smooth. - Cirilo
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