ENCY 1.2 Release: STL Projection Support and Smarter Hints

Now you can use STL models for surface projection — especially useful for painting operations where accurate surface normals are more important than exact geometries.

In painting operations, movement along the normal is often required, and STL format is sufficient.

You can now create a simplified surface model.

Assign this model as the machined surface.

Use it as a projection surface for toolpath calculation — STL is now supported.

The machine axis orientation is controlled by the simplified surface, while the tool itself moves along the original STL model.

Updated smart hints for adaptive strategy, tool orientation, and axial stock settings — more clarity, fewer questions.

We addressed bugs across multiple areas: fixture handling, axis mapping, robot kinematics, roughing and additive toolpaths, postprocessor generation, CAD editing, simulation behavior, model import history, solid modeling, scripting, drawing tools, simulation preview, 5D path creation, surface selection, non-planar printing, reporting, 6D operations, program launch, machine input options, UI visuals, toolpath strategies, translation, and overall stability.

Note: The 1.2 update is available to all users with an active annual support contract (SMC).