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CADQuader 2026.09 is now available! Fixed quad meshing for Round-plain.step, with circular support loops, consistent connections when changing density, and regular quad grids on blind-hole bottoms. Added the imported STEP filename to Tool Options. Clarified Mirror axis and plane selection. Expanded the manuals with illustrated icon descriptions and step-by-step Mirror instructions. Please use the full installer to update the application and manuals: Download CADQuader. Thanks for the sample files and feedback!

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Thank you for the files for testing.

CADQuader 2026.08 is available! Help → Update now shows the installed and available versions, with Update and Later buttons. Compatible updates download, verify and install automatically, with a prompt to save changes before restarting. If a full installer is needed, the dialog opens the download page. Canceling an update no longer shows an error. The new messages are translated into 14 languages. Download CADQuader

Thank you. We will do just that. The button will behave according to the situation: for a compatible update, it will download and install it automatically, while for a full package, it will open a download page with clear instructions.

Still not getting desired results on this.  You should fix the manual to include detailed instructions on the icons. I couldn't figure out the mirror but didn't give it much effort. Other programs I use the mirror shows the axis to be picked from. Once an axis is picked it will mirror the object. So Im not sure how the mirror works here.   On the tool option the file name should be included to just Imported STEP. Or somewhere to let one know the file your working on. Round-plain.step

Quads connecting to a round item breaks when increasing or decreasing density. Also for me I would rather have the supporting connector(edges) surrounding a round item be conform to round insert not a square. One picture is from the previous version but problem still happens in the latest version. I Like the quad fill in the hole. Test1_plain.step

Be cool if in the help screen on update it would actually update. Or perhaps new version has fixed this?

I've been doing some tests and it actually works on an x11 session. I haven't been able to make it work  in wayland for now.

CADQuader 2026.07 установлен и запущен. Все 14 руководств и языковых файлов установлены. Текст для форума: CADQuader 2026.07 — Low Poly improvements Thank you for your feedback and test models! Version 2026.07 includes several improvements based on the issues discussed here: Collar width control: the new Collar width factor adjusts the width of the band around holes. Collars on both sides: a collar can now also be added to the inner cylindrical wall of supported holes. Quad filling: supported circular caps now use a quad grid instead of a triangle fan. L-shaped regions: improved mesh layout and region subdivision. Circular hole arrays: improved density response and symmetry around holes. On the reported Arr_Circular_In_Revolve example, densities 0.3, 0.4 and 0.5 now produce different resolutions while maintaining symmetric transitions. Per-surface density: Additional Params provides U/V division controls for supported four-sided surfaces, with shared edges coordinated across the body. The interface translations have also been updated for all 14 languages. Updated user manuals are included in all 14 languages; press F1 to open the manual for your interface language. Please use the full 2026.07 installer so that the application, translations and manuals are updated together. Download CADQuader and the manuals Please keep sharing your results. If a mesh still looks incorrect, include the model, density and enabled options so I can reproduce it.

I agree. This sometimes happens with the Smart Retopo tool, with the loft or Quadrangulate modes. It requires more tweaks from the user, which is understandable for complex shapes. However, it (preview mesh grid) often gives the results you see in your first example. It's unnecessary, in my opinion to add that extra segment (partial edgeloop) at the bottom, and it requires more unnecessary clicks/time. When you are in a hurry to meet a deadline, and especially if you are behind schedule and trying to catch up, every extra click matters! It should always attempt to generate even rows of edges whenever possible. I also hope that spiraling edgeloops get removed from the algorithms. It's horrible for selecting UV seams, and makes that job 10x harder and longer than it needs to be.

Добрый день. Не нашел возможности както изменить настройки autosave. Ждал что в новых версиях чтото изменится. Жутко неудобно когда в основной папке складывается тонна файлов с autosave очень неудобно потом искать свои файлы особенно когда идет нумерация. Можно ли добавить в настройках чтобы файлы складывались рядом в папку autosave как скажем реализовано в Adobe приложениях афтер эффект и премьер про. Либо как в maya можно указать какуюто одну папку и все автосохранения хранятся там ,при возможности всегда можно ее почистить или открыть нужное сохранение. Сделайте пожалуйста какойто кастом чтобы можно самостоятельно решать как и где хранить автосейвы. Заранее благодарю

Thank. I also can't repeat.  The result needs to be improved. There were too many changes.

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Circular inserts. While trying to duplicate the video I wasn't getting the same results or even close. Quad Remesher nails it every time. Perhaps Im missing something in the set up?

Yes.     Yes.

Poor quads on side view. Using Quad Remesher or Qremeshify (Blender) topo is clean no mater what density used.

The connectivity around round detail breaks when increasing or decreasing density. In this case .4 density gives good results but increasing or decreases breaks connectivity. Perhaps Im missing a setting?

I have added a checkbox Edit > Preferences > Brushing > Hide Brush Center Cross. It will be available in the next 3DCoat 2026.26 build.

Try importing as Surface model on Sculpt room and then perform autopo from there Paint strokes will help to look it better