Circular leads can now be defined by a specific angle (up to 90 degrees), removing the guesswork for entering part edges.
: The software uses modern graphics hardware processing units (GPUs) to draw previews with crisp clarity. vectric aspire 115 updated
For users who may be concerned about investing in an older version, it's worth noting that Vectric has announced that the next major update after version 12 will be version 13, expected sometime in 2026. This indicates that while 11.5 is not the newest version available, the development cycle is measured and deliberate, ensuring that each release brings meaningful improvements. Circular leads can now be defined by a
To take full advantage of the GPU-accelerated 3D view, Vectric recommends having a graphics card with a minimum of 2 GB of dedicated RAM and support for OpenGL 3.3. However, if you have an older machine that doesn't meet these requirements, Vectric has included a robust "software renderer" fallback. You can enable this in the Options menu (Edit > Options > "Use Software Renderer") to ensure all new features are still accessible, though performance will be slower. This indicates that while 11
Pocket toolpath calculations are up to 2x faster due to better multi-core CPU utilization.
One of the most requested features for a long time has been better control over the Tool Database. Version 11.5 delivers this by introducing .
[Old Engine] ---> CPU Bound ---> Slower, Low-Res Previews [V11.5 Engine] --> GPU Accelerated ---> Smooth, High-Detail 3D Live Previews Smoother 3D Manipulations