Tecplot, Inc. has announced the general availability of Tecplot 360 2017 Release 3. This release has added capability and improvements in several different areas. Highlights include:
- PyTecplot, Tecplot’s Python API, can be used to record Python scripts and play them back live in the Tecplot 360 interface.
- LaTeX fonts, a commonly used notation for inclusion of symbols and formulae, have been made available in the Text Details dialog.
- The introduction of VTU (unstructured grid) and VTM (multi-block) file loaders emphasize Tecplot’s commitment to supporting open file format standards.
- Numerous improvements have been made to simplify working with slices and iso-surfaces, which are part and parcel to understanding volumetric data.
- Also wrapped into this release are over thirty bug fixes and performance improvements.