Viewer#

The program Viewer is the new SOFiSTiK interactive system visualization tool. It is under development providing better performance, new capabilities, but only a reduced amount of features for now.

Note

This program is in development. We provide an (optional) tech preview without guarantees. You have the chance to try it out and provide feedback.

SQLite database#

The Viewer uses a fast SQLite database to provide the best performance experience. At the first opening of the program, the Viewer will automatically create the SQLite database from the SOFiSTiK CDB database.

Hint

The generated SQLite database is not automatically synchronized with the CDB file for now. Use the synchronize button refresh_reload_small (top-left) or delete the .sqlite file to manually trigger a synchronization of the SQLite database.

Mouse interaction#

Use the mouse to zoom / pan / orbit the model:

Zoom	`RMB` or mouse wheel
Zoom extents	`MMB` double click
Pan	`MMB`
Orbit	`LMB`

Tip

Keep Ctrl pressed while zooming /panning /orbiting to halve the speed.

Tip

Press + or - while auto-orbiting to increase / decrease / reverse the rotation.

Screenshots#

The Viewer can create images of scenes and save them as PNG files.

Format	PNG (lossless)
Resolution	Up to 8K

Compatibility#

The Viewer can be run on powerful local GPUs, low powered mobile GPUs as well as over RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) connections. It automatically chooses between available graphic APIs (OpenGL, Direct3D 9 or Direct3D 11). If no GPU is available, Microsoft’s software renderer can be used (Direct3D WARP).