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OCCT 8.0.0: Developer Insights

A look behind the scenes at the technical shifts shaping the next major release:

  • Modern C++: Shifting to C++17, native types (double, int), and standard STL.
  • Refactoring: Introduction of the occ:: namespace and std::optional for cleaner architecture.
  • Performance: Removing deprecated math wrappers in favor of standard library implementations.
  • Announcements: First details on Light OCCT and upcoming Data Exchange formats (ODE/XDE).

Dive into the full technical details in the article below.

https://github.com/Open-Cascade-SAS/OCCT/discussions/846

Best regards, OCCT Dev Team.

C# Wrapper Update: NuGet Integration, Expanded API, and Enhanced Stability

We are excited to announce a significant new release for our commercial C# Wrapper for OCCT3D, packed with improvements designed to streamline your .NET development process and enhance your application’s capabilities. This update focuses on stability, increased coverage, and, most importantly, a simplified integration workflow.

Here’s a look at what’s new:

Open CASCADE Technology 8.0.0 Release Candidate 2

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Open Cascade is delighted to announce the release of Open CASCADE Technology version 8.0.0 Release Candidate 2 to the public.

(Release Candidate 1: https://github.com/Open-Cascade-SAS/OCCT/discussions/499)

Overview

Version V8_0_0_rc2 is a candidate release incorporating over 80 improvements and bug fixes compared to version V8_0_0_rc1, bringing the total improvements since version 7.9.0 to over 130 changes.

Open CASCADE Technology 7.9.1 Released

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Open CASCADE Technology 7.9.1 Released

Open Cascade is delighted to announce the release of Open CASCADE Technology version 7.9.1 to the public.

Overview

Version 7.9.1 is a maintenance release incorporating over 30 improvements and bug fixes compared to version 7.9.0.

Download & Installation

You can obtain OCCT 7.9.1 in several ways:

Open Cascade Added Value Components V7.9.0 Released

We are pleased to announce the release of Added Value Components compatible with Open CASCADE Technology 7.9.0. This update delivers more then 100 enhancements and fixes since the previous release.

What's New in Version 7.9.0

New Components

  • USD Exchange: New import/export component supporting: