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: