GCrafter - CNC Design Reimagined for Makers, Pros and Perfectionists

What an extraordinary month of progress this has been! Not only have we tackled significant technical challenges, but we’ve also rolled out innovative features with an eye toward detail and usability. One area that truly shines is how dimensions have taken center stage—both in the 3D View and our trusty PartLab. Here’s a look at how we’ve

🚀 A Development Explosion

This month saw one of the largest development streaks in recent memory! From deep stability fixes to introducing new tools and dimensions, it’s clear the team has been pulling no punches. Over 20+ code pushes in just 30 days underscore how fired up we’ve been.

🌟 Highlight Reel

Tool Refinements and New Utilities

Meet OffsetTool, the new addition to our toolkit arsenal! Designed with precision and adaptability in mind, it allows users to manipulate objects with ease, introducing features like snapping to grids and tolerances that make designing much more accurate than before.
Say hello to snapping improvements! Now, connections, handles, and hits just “click” into place a lot smoother. A much-needed update if you ask us!

Stability, Stability, Stability!

From refactoring the way point management integrates across tools to ensuring no mouse-down state escapes unnoticed, it’s been a frenzy of cleanup and preparation. The fixes were surgical, yet the impact is massive — resulting in a far smoother workflow that's built to last.

Features Galore

Implementing parts handling, dimension management, and interactivity improvements, this project became more modular than ever. Whether breaking things into distinct methods or new options for managing segments, these changes fueled confidence in the robustness of our codebase.
A special shoutout to our commitment to crosshair and stroke additions. These fine details often go unnoticed but play a huge role in polishing the UX.

Back to the Basics

Cleaning up old logs, introducing popup improvements (we see you, PartLab!), and even splitting code files for better comprehension—every small change adds up to a monumental shift in the ease of further development.

✨ Dimensions, Everywhere You Need Them

In the 3D View:

Precision is key when visualizing your projects in three dimensions, and this month we’ve been pushing the boundaries. The 3D Dimension Tool has received an incredible upgrade that makes measuring objects more intuitive and visually appealing than ever. By incorporating finely tuned labels for width, height, and depth, you’ll always know the exact proportions of your designs in real-time. Want them angled perfectly in the right planes (XY, XZ, YZ)? Check. Need them adjustable with millimeter-perfect alignment? You bet!

No more guessing or eyeballing—this feature is a game changer for anyone crafting precise digital models. We’re all about empowering you to make designs as ingenious as your imagination.

Press the control button and you'll see a little yellow ball. Dimension away.

In the PartLab:

The PartLab isn’t just a handy workspace anymore—it’s evolving into a powerhouse of precision. This month, we integrated dimension annotations right inside the tool to make sure every part and layout is sized accurately before it's transformed into reality. With support for absolute dimensions (hello, mm and inches!) and clear labels on each plane, the PartLab now gives you everything you need to ensure your components fit together perfectly.

What’s more? With tools like createDimensions and features like snap points and offset dimensions, you can align, reorganize, and adjust parts down to the smallest detail. It’s not just productivity; it’s precision engineering at your fingertips.

🌎 Why This Matters

When we talk about dimensions, what we’re really talking about is clarity. The 3D View and PartLab enhancements this month were all about giving developers—just like you—the ability to view projects with absolute confidence. Whether it's aligning segments, visualizing offsets, or switching plane perspectives, you now have the freedom to create with precision, all while staying focused on the bigger picture.

🚧 Wrap-Up

This month’s focus on dimensions within both the 3D View and PartLab is just one part of this enormous push, but it’s a perfect symbol of where we’re headed: a harmonious balance of attention to detail and innovative vision. With intuitive tools, robust stability fixes, and precision baked into every step of the workflow, we’re paving the way to simpler collaboration, faster modeling, and better results.

Whether you’re building big or refining small, rest assured—this month’s updates make it easier than ever to bring your creative ideas to life. And with more exciting features coming down the pipeline, the only question left is: What will you build next?

From all of us here, thank you for supporting, testing, reading, and joining us on this adventure. Stay tuned — November is just over the horizon, and you know what that means... Even more updates to keep this momentum going!

💡 Stay inspired, stay curious, and keep crafting ideas into reality!