HCL Glovius, the industry’s leading multi-CAD 3D viewer, collaboration, and data-translation software, has rolled out a major 2026 update packed with new CAD format support, upgraded comparison capabilities and performance improvements across its Analyse suite. Whether you are a design engineer, manufacturing team or PLM administrator, this release makes it faster and easier to view, compare and validate 3D CAD data across formats — all without needing the native authoring software.
In this blog, we break down every new feature in the latest HCL Glovius update and explain why ANH is your trusted, authorised partner for HCL Glovius licensing, implementation and support in India.
What’s New in HCL Glovius (2026 Release)
1. New CAD Format Support
Glovius continues to lead the market in native CAD interoperability. This release adds support for:
- CATIA V5–6 2026 — Full compatibility with the newest CATIA release, ensuring seamless viewing and translation of the latest assemblies and part files.
- Parasolid 38.1 — Updated kernel support for accurate geometry translation and rendering.
- Solid Edge 2026 — Native support for the newest Solid Edge file formats, keeping cross-functional teams in sync.
This means engineering, procurement and quality teams can open and inspect CAD files from multiple authoring tools without licensing every native CAD application — a core reason companies choose Glovius as their multi-CAD viewer software.
2. Compare: Part-Level Attributes & Hierarchical Product Structure Comparison
The Compare module now supports:
- Part-Level Attributes Comparison — quickly identify metadata and property differences between part revisions.
- Hierarchical Product Structure Comparison — compare complete assembly trees and structure hierarchies, not just individual geometry, making revision control and design change tracking significantly faster.
This upgrade is especially valuable for engineering change management (ECM/ECR) workflows, where catching structural or attribute-level differences early prevents costly downstream errors.
3. New Keyboard Shortcuts
Productivity gets a boost with new shortcuts for:
These small workflow improvements reduce clicks and speed up daily model review sessions.
4. Analyse: Cylindrical Bounding Box
A new Cylindrical Bounding Box analysis option has been added to the Analyse toolset, giving engineers a faster way to evaluate cylindrical envelope dimensions — useful for packaging, tooling and shipping calculations.
5. Thickness Analysis: Performance Improvements
The popular Thickness Analysis tool now runs faster, helping design and manufacturing teams validate wall thickness on large, complex parts without long wait times — critical for plastics, casting and sheet metal design validation.
6. Assemblies: “Open in New Window” for Monolithic Assemblies
Large, monolithic assemblies can now be opened in a separate window, improving multi-tasking and making it easier to reference multiple models side-by-side.
7. UI Improvements
Tooltips, status bar messages and cursors have been updated across the interface for better clarity and a smoother user experience.
Why This Update Matters for Manufacturing & Engineering Teams
Every release of HCL Glovius is built around one goal: making 3D CAD data accessible and actionable for everyone in the product lifecycle — not just CAD authors. With this update, Glovius extends that promise by:
- Supporting the latest CAD software versions (CATIA V5–6 2026, Solid Edge 2026, Parasolid 38.1) so files don’t need to be downgraded or converted.
- Making assembly-level and part-level comparison more powerful for revision control.
- Improving analysis speed, which matters most when working with large, complex assemblies.
- Polishing the day-to-day user experience with shortcuts and UI refinements.
Buy HCL Glovius in India — ANH is Your Authorized Partner
If your organisation is evaluating or already using HCL Glovius, it’s important to work with an authorised HCL Glovius partner for genuine licensing, timely updates and expert implementation support.
ANH is the authorised partner for HCL Glovius, offering:
- Genuine HCL Glovius licenses (Standard, Pro and Server editions)
- Implementation and onboarding support
- Training for engineering and design teams
- Ongoing technical support and update assistance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is HCL Glovius used for?
HCL Glovius is a multi-CAD 3D viewer and collaboration tool that lets users view, measure, analyse, compare and convert 3D CAD files from almost any major CAD format — without needing the original authoring software installed.
Q2. Does the latest Glovius update support CATIA V5–6 2026?
Yes, the 2026 release adds native support for CATIA V5–6 2026, as well as Parasolid 38.1 and Solid Edge 2026.
Q3. What is new in Glovius Compare?
The update adds Part-Level Attributes Comparison and Hierarchical Product Structure Comparison, making it easier to spot metadata and assembly-structure differences between revisions.
Q4. Who is the authorised HCL Glovius partner in India?
ANH is the authorised partner for HCL Glovius, providing genuine licenses, implementation, training and support.
Q5. How can I get HCL Glovius licensing or a demo?
Reach out to ANH, the authorised HCL Glovius partner. Request a demo, get pricing, or discuss the right Glovius edition for your team.