Collada is a powerful 3D file format that is becoming one of the primary 3D file interchange standards. Our AC3D engineers have spent lots of time fine-tuning the new AC3D Collada geometry importer. Our testing found that it supported Collada files better than some other commercial 3D software.
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Collada files are one of the primary formats used in Google's 3D Warehouse. So now, AC3D users have access to a full library of objects including buildings, vehicles and much more. Look for Collada (.dae) files. The Spitfire (shown in AC3D above) and many other models can be downloaded from here.
Summary of other changes:
Improved Windows 7 and 64 bit compatibility
Arrow keys now nudge the selection in the Texture Coordinate Editor
Render to Texture plugin now included
Knife plugin included with all versions (by popular demand)