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Topic Dynamic Rotate & Dinamic View, unusable refresh rate crawls. Shark Pro V16  
jlm Posted Tuesday, March 24, 2026 3:38:31 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: ctkjose Go to Quoted Post
Shark Pro V16.0.41, Build 1841
macOS Tahoe 26.3.1
Macbook M3 Pro

The program windows become unusable if app is moved between desktops. No way to re arrange them.



This has been a pain for Long...
I gave up using 2 monitors with Shark
Topic Dynamic Rotate & Dinamic View, unusable refresh rate crawls. Shark Pro V16  
Theo5715 Posted Monday, March 23, 2026 1:36:58 AM(UTC)
Hi,

Your problem: Dynamic Rotate is unusable the refresh rate drops to about 1 frame (I'm not exaggerating) regardless of the amount of movement

If you like to rotate it's better to turn off the construction line (normally in construction layer), these lines are extreme long and ruins the dynamic rotation.

Good luck & regard, Theo
Topic PunchCAD AI Rendering Beta Testers  
Tim Olson Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 5:11:15 PM(UTC)
One common issue reported by our users is the amount of work/knowledge/clicks it takes to render a design.

So we created a feature to render the current design along with the view orientation and scale using an AI image model integrated into our app.


Rendering Overview:

https://youtu.be/wYVV_GUhX6E

If you are interested in beta testing, send me an private email.

This feature is incredibly addicting for exploring textures and materials applied to existing geometry and view orientations.

Desk: http://www.csi-concepts....s/CopilotRender_Desk.png
House: http://www.csi-concepts....otRender_FramedHouse.png
F22: http://www.csi-concepts....der_Transition_Tools.png


WIP 1834 builds that AI Rendering for Mac and Windows plus bug tweaks and corrections are available at:
http://www.masterviacad.com/beta/beta.php

Attached is a FAQ regarding AI rendering.



Tim
Topic Draw Polylignes with ViaCad 16  
murrayagain Posted Tuesday, December 16, 2025 5:15:30 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: MPSchmied Go to Quoted Post
You apparently get the points by displaying them with selecting and Ctrl+D. AND then you can draw the polyline and discard the spline curve. As far as I’ve tested, this doesn’t work with Edit > Change Object Type.


If POLYLINE is declared on the first line of the .spl file, that's the object you import, not a spline. You get a spline if you haven't put the declaration in the first line. Other entity/object types are also declared at the first line, THROUGHSPLINE, VECTORSPLINE, LAWSPLINE and LAWSURFACE.
Topic Draw Polylignes with ViaCad 16  
murrayagain Posted Monday, December 15, 2025 5:34:52 AM(UTC)
If you've got the list of coordinates, it can be drawn as a 3D polyline by .spl file import, very simple text format. Head the list with POLYLINE, then one coordinate, tab delimited (tab between values, not commas or other punctuations), per line and give the text file .spl as the file attachment, then File|Import|spline and choose your text list. Maybe a workaround to whatever issue you're experiencing, a powerful tool in its own right.
Topic Draw Polylignes with ViaCad 16  
Theo5715 Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2025 11:29:04 AM(UTC)
Hi Martinraujl,

I work with Windows Sharkcad 14, build 1625 and no problems with it.
Perhaps you have to look at the preferences/user interface and select or unselect "use workplane coordinates in data entry"

Maybe this helps?

Regard, Theo
Topic VIACAD 16 Pro  
relaxibus Posted Thursday, November 6, 2025 4:29:28 AM(UTC)
That's not true! Yes, it's full of bugs, but you can't compare it with Rhino in terms of usability. I tried Rhino and the simplest tool, like "line" and then to change the length afterwards, it's ridiculous. Same for a lot of tools. Rhino is a modellers, not a mechanical CAD. I'm really not happy with Shark/Viacad's continuously old bugs, not Apple Silicon native and more. However I feel it's the best CAD for Mac I every had and tried. Depend on what you will use it for.
Topic Snaps in SharkCad Pro Ver. 16 Windows  
jlm Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 7:26:32 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: L. Banasky Go to Quoted Post
Does anyone have the option to change colors for Snaps
as shown in the .jpg?

Hello,
On Mac, it works ok.
Topic Snaps in SharkCad Pro Ver. 16 Windows  
L. Banasky Posted Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:47:32 PM(UTC)
Does anyone have the option to change colors for Snaps
as shown in the .jpg?
Topic macOS Tahoe  
Ovocom Posted Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:10:19 AM(UTC)
V.16 is finally out today: https://www.punchcad.com

It's Mac OS Tahoe compatible.
Topic Drawing a helix with reversed rotation  
Theo5715 Posted Sunday, October 19, 2025 9:07:31 AM(UTC)
See the file, unselect the right helix
Topic Import Inches and scale to mm  
Theo5715 Posted Sunday, October 19, 2025 6:51:57 AM(UTC)
Hi,

If you import a file while the dimensions are Inches it's easy to scale with your gripper to use the scale 0.03937




Regard, Theo
Topic Rotate/Translate/Scale while retaining z heights  
Theo5715 Posted Sunday, October 19, 2025 3:15:05 AM(UTC)
Hi Zero,

I think you are missing a work plane
And we are missing the Shark or Viacad file itself instead of JPG's

If you start with the workplane on the right spot and determine the right dimensions and location of the slot you don't have to translate/replace/resize

regard, Theo
Topic macOS Tahoe  
neotericsimian Posted Thursday, October 16, 2025 3:47:45 AM(UTC)
Giving this a bump. Has anything been done? I have VC Pro 15 and it is useless with Tahoe - the program hangs constantly (my only option is a force quit), Concept Explorer doesn't work: can't hide layers, can't switch focus, can't create new layers (truth to tell it does create the layer but doesn't show it in the CE so I can't use it).

I don't know if there are other errors because the program hangs within minutes. It is NOT usable.
Oscar
Topic Bemassung  
mitchb Posted Friday, August 22, 2025 6:49:17 PM(UTC)
The best way I have found to setup a new default dimension is to place your first dimension then modify it. Select the font style and size. Under the value and tolerance tabs select all the values that you need. Once the dimension is complete, right click on it and a context menu will popup. At the bottom of the menu is "Set Default" button, click on that and the dimension you just created is now your default dimension.

To save this as a standard, click on the standards drop down and select the "Standards Manager". Most of your selections will already be populated in the manager but font style and size will need to be checked along with arrow style. Make any other changes you need then select "Save As" and type in a name for this new standard. Note that an existing standard cannot be deleted or modified so you need to enter a new name. This new standard will be saved with the drawing, not to the program. When you shut down the program this custom standard is lost until the drawing it was saved with is re-loaded.

To save this standard for use in other drawings, Click on "New" under the "File" menu. A new empty drawing file will open, save this drawing and name it something like "Line Standards". Your custom standard will be saved with this drawing. Next time you need it, just load and close this drawing. You will be able to add other custom standards to this drawing as you develop them in the future.
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Topic problem with 15pro  
Was thanked: 4 time(s) Posted Tuesday, February 18, 2025 8:00:37 PM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: ale Go to Quoted Post
someone can check here in the files whats the Problem? vc is original size. dfx is 25.4 x bigger.. whats wrong in this export?

vc3 is correct

dxf is 25.4 x bigger


In the file Abdeckungen Küche Abzug.dxf, there is a problematic design element: 'Rounded Rectangle'. This is problematic for laser cutting and is exported as a polyline into the DXF file. I have converted it into lines and arcs for you. This works in ViaCAD via File > Change Object Type > Curves. Instead of creating curves, it converts them into lines and arcs. If you simply open the DXF using the Open function in ViaCAD, it will be imported incorrectly. This seems to be a bug in version 15. Therefore, always use the Import function with the correctly set unit to check it.
Topic Migrating shortcuts and palettes  
Was thanked: 4 time(s) Posted Sunday, December 15, 2024 5:29:53 PM(UTC)
You just need to copy all files from C:\Users\%YourUsername%\AppData\Local\Punch!\Shark FX\ to C:\Users\%YourUsername%\AppData\Local\Punch!\SharkCAD15\ while the software is closed. This even works from Shark FX 9 to SharkCAD15 Pro.
Topic Have you created any hotkeys for Viacad?  
Was thanked: 4 time(s) Posted Monday, November 6, 2023 9:13:24 PM(UTC)
You can also copy and edit the configuration file "C:\Users\%yourusername%\AppData\Local\Punch!\Shark FX\SFXShortcuts.ini".
Code:

[Shortcuts]
CurKeySetName=Shortcuts
Edit:Change Layer=F7 Ö
Edit:Deselect All=N
Edit:Group=y
Edit:Ungroup=<
File:Export=E
File:Import=I
File:Print Layout=P
File:Print SetUp=F13
Layers:Dec Display={
Layers:Inc Display=}
Layers:Isolate Layer=L
Line:HorzConst=H
Line:Single Line=k
Line:VertConst=V
Mesh:Toggle Mesh SubDivision=t
Planes:Select Objects=B
Planes:Show Work Plane=f
Selection:Select Tool=n
Edit:Remove Links=u
Selection:Tape Measure=p
Snap:Snap Anchor Point=A
Verify:Angle=v
Verify:Distance=h
Verify:Length=x
Verify:Properties=o
View:Flip View=e
View:Front View=w
View:Isometric View=q
View:Left View=a
View:Redraw Screen=r
View:Right View=d
View:Top View=s
View:Trimetric View=g
View:Work Plane=b
View:Zoom In=] ! '
View:Zoom Out=? # [
View:Zoom Select=j
Window:Concept Explorer=l
Window:Inspector Attributes=i
Window:Select Mask=m

[Tastaturkürzel]
CurKeySetName=Tastaturkürzel
Analyse:2 Punkt-Abstand=h
Analyse:Eigenschaften=o
Analyse:Länge=x
Analyse:Winkel=v
Ansicht:Ansicht links=a
Ansicht:Ansicht rechts=d
Ansicht:Ansicht umkehren=e
Ansicht:Arbeitsebene=b
Ansicht:Bildschirm auffrischen=r
Ansicht:Draufsicht=s
Ansicht:Isometrisch=q
Ansicht:Trimetrisch=g
Ansicht:Vorderansicht=w
Ansicht:Zoom In=] ! '
Ansicht:Zoom Markierung=j
Ansicht:Zoom Out=[ ? #
Bearbeiten:Alles demarkieren=N
Bearbeiten:Degruppieren=<
Bearbeiten:Gruppieren=y
Bearbeiten:Layer ändern=F7 Ö
Bearbeiten:Verknüpfungen aufheben=u
Datei:Druckereinrichtung=F13
Datei:Exportieren=E
Datei:Importieren=I
Datei:Seite einrichten =P
Ebenen:3 Punkte=G
Ebenen:Arbeitsebene einblenden=f
Ebenen:Objektebene=B
Fangfilter:Fangankerpunkt=A
Fenster:Auswahlmaske=m
Fenster:Concept Explorer=l
Fenster:Fangfilter=,
Fenster:Inspektor-Attribute=i
Layer:Abnehmende Anzeige={
Layer:Layer isoliert anzeigen=L
Layer:Zunehmende Anzeige=}
Linie:Einzellinie=k
Linie:Senkrechte Hilfslinie=V
Linie:Waagrechte Hilfslinie=H
Markieren:Messen=p
Markieren:Werkzeug wählen=n
Polygonnetz:Umschalten Polygonnetz Subdivision=t
Topic Re-requesting Layers Advancements  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 9:36:04 AM(UTC)
Searching (via "Show by name", part of the Powerpack) is possible within item names. Therefore, it is useful to assign names not only to layers but also to entities. I always use the same name for the solid (entity) as for the layer, and I use one layer per solid.
Topic V 15 ViaCad/Shark :: yes or no ?  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Thursday, January 9, 2025 4:40:29 PM(UTC)
The Windows version of version 15 performs better when handling large files with many objects in a single layer. Additionally, the "Linear Duplicate" function works faster. The new limit for objects in a layer appears to be 100,000. Up to this value, I can work smoothly and without delays.
Topic V 15 ViaCad/Shark :: yes or no ?  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Sunday, December 15, 2024 5:13:35 PM(UTC)
I upgraded to SharkCAD 15 Pro and found no errors during my initial tests. Copilot appears to be an integrated web browser with AI support but is as sluggish as the symbol display. Relevant analyses are only possible with a Pro version that isn’t integrated.

My favorite bug, where operations are canceled when using Multiselect and In-Stream Zoom commands, hasn’t been fixed. But I can live with that – the developers apparently love that it doesn’t work properly.

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Topic Latest updates  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Thursday, December 22, 2022 8:21:16 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: specktech Go to Quoted Post
Spacebar works good. But most of my other programs use the Shift key to pan
Shift is needed for Multi-Select. Ctrl+Shift are used for the In-Stream-Zoom-Commands. For Rotating can you use also the middle mouse button.
Originally Posted by: specktech Go to Quoted Post
Grab your model and locate a point along the bottom edge. And pull it down to the origin point. Really helps set your model on the floor/grid.
Use just the Translate-Tool and follow the hints "Select move start reference point" and go then to the Precision-Point Window. This can you open at the symbol over the inspector-symbol. With this can you setup the end reference point to your Zero-Point. I never use the grid. Do you really need a grid for your work?
Originally Posted by: specktech Go to Quoted Post
Zoom way in to verify exactly where you are snapping.
Use the In-Stream Zoom Commands. For it. Sometimes it is really hard to snap the right point. But sometimes help me to create a new work plane and changing the snap filter to Plane only. You can change the Work plane to a face with "Work Plane> Select Objects". I set my work planes always with Work-Plane> Select Objects. I have a Keyboard Shortcut for it, this is the best method for changing work planes.


Topic Is viaCad Pro 12 really this slow?  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Saturday, October 16, 2021 10:50:24 AM(UTC)
I have a nice Netbook with a AMD C-70 APU and this Software run there with a very good performance. I guess this Software use the most time just one thread, and if you have 20 Threads are 19 not in use.

Why you dont need the nice rotating-function? This works better than in every other CAD Software.

Rotating the View works also with the Alt+Right Mouse Button, and Changing the Rotating Midpoint works with Alt+RightMouse and CTRL and Click at the right snap point. When the middle mouse button works correctly you need only Middle Mouse+Ctrl+Click at Snap Point for changing the midpoint. This works not with the select tool in hand, because then are the snaps off, but with any other tool in hand.
Topic I bought TurboCAD because it was for sale for the half price  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Wednesday, July 22, 2020 2:25:39 AM(UTC)
And the unroll feature, The unroll feature is slow..... But i have to say, SharkViaPunchCAD is better and it was anyway a waste of money.


Assembling is in SharkViaPunchCAD a Pain, have somebody a alternative low price solution for better assembling? TurboCAD is to slow, I guess 2019/2020 is slower than previous version and i dont know how there assembling works. In TorboCAD is also Construction a pain which is in SharkViaPunchCAD very easy.
Topic Everything disappears when using Dynamic Rotate  
Was thanked: 3 time(s) Posted Tuesday, November 5, 2019 4:14:24 PM(UTC)
Copy and paste the model to a new file. Delete the history. (File> Compact> "Remove History" and "Purged Deleted") Compact your file every half hour and save it. And do not use groups, make all with layers.
Topic Draw Polylignes with ViaCad 16  
Was thanked: 2 time(s) Posted Monday, December 15, 2025 8:44:12 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: murrayagain Go to Quoted Post
If you've got the list of coordinates, it can be drawn as a 3D polyline by .spl file import, very simple text format. Head the list with POLYLINE, then one coordinate, tab delimited (tab between values, not commas or other punctuations), per line and give the text file .spl as the file attachment, then File|Import|spline and choose your text list. Maybe a workaround to whatever issue you're experiencing, a powerful tool in its own right.

Good idea. You apparently get the points by displaying them with selecting and Ctrl+D. AND then you can draw the polyline and discard the spline curve. As far as I’ve tested, this doesn’t work with Edit > Change Object Type.
Topic Snaps in SharkCad Pro Ver. 16 Windows  
Was thanked: 2 time(s) Posted Friday, October 24, 2025 10:19:29 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: jlm Go to Quoted Post
Originally Posted by: L. Banasky Go to Quoted Post
Does anyone have the option to change colors for Snaps
as shown in the .jpg?

Hello,
On Mac, it works ok.

But on Mac, you need an upgrade every year for 600 dollars.
Topic Bemassung  
Was thanked: 2 time(s) Posted Wednesday, August 20, 2025 8:46:01 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: Fey Go to Quoted Post
Hallo habe eine Bemassung erstellt und Abgespeichert die Bemassung habe ich DIN2 genannt und diese Bemassung würde ich gerne als Standard nutzen wo kann ich das einstellen
M.F.G.J.Fey


Wähle im Inspector die Bemaßungseigenschaften aus (das fünfte Symbol oben). Wenn eine Bemaßung ausgewählt ist, änderst du dort nur die Standards für diese eine Bemaßung. Wenn nichts ausgewählt ist, änderst du die Standards für alle neuen Bemaßungen. Dies wird auch oben im Inspector angezeigt. In Klammern hinter „Bemaßungseigenschaften“ steht „markiert“, wenn eine Bemaßung ausgewählt ist, und „neu“, wenn nichts ausgewählt ist.

Übersetzung auf Englisch:

Originally Posted by: Fey Go to Quoted Post
Hello, I created and saved a dimension style called DIN2, and I would like to use this dimension style as the default. Where can I set this?
Best regards,
J. Fey


Select the dimension properties in the Inspector (the fifth icon at the top). If a dimension is selected, you will only change the standards for that specific dimension. If nothing is selected, you will change the standards for all new dimensions. This is also indicated at the top of the Inspector. In parentheses after “Dimension Properties,” it says “selected” when a dimension is selected, and “new” when nothing is selected.
Topic Neues zu ViaCad  
Was thanked: 2 time(s) Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2025 11:11:58 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: relaxibus Go to Quoted Post
nie eine Antwort von Tim Olson bekommen.

Ich auch nicht. Ich denke, sie mögen keine Benutzer, die auf alten Bugs rumhacken. Betatesting ist viel zu anstrengend. Ich warte ehrlich gesagt lieber auf die finale Veröffentlichung. Ich kann der Microsoft-Copilot-Anbindung nichts abgewinnen und habe deshalb Microsoft Edge (mit Tricks) komplett von meinem PC entfernt. Wenn man den Copilot-Tab aufruft, erscheint nun nur eine Fehlermeldung. :)
Topic IS THERE A NEW FORUM?  
Was thanked: 2 time(s) Posted Wednesday, June 25, 2025 10:50:39 AM(UTC)
Originally Posted by: Claus3 Go to Quoted Post


Can you share the V15 wip link? I wonder why updates are secret.

Claus
You can always get WIP update links here: http://www.masterviacad.com/beta/beta.php


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