# \#spotlight **URL:** https://forum.techsoft3d.com/tag/spotlight/10.md [Latest](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/tags.md) --- ## [Clash Detection Library for HOOPS Communicator released](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/clash-detection-library-for-hoops-communicator-released/2149)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:32am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/clash-detection-library-for-hoops-communicator-released/2149 "2026-05-28T04:32:14Z")
Clash Detection Library for HOOPS Communicator The new Clash Manager library adds robust client and server-side clash detection capabilities to HOOPS Communicator, including support for both hard and soft (clearance… --- ## [Part Arranger Class](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/part-arranger-class/688)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 8:46pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/part-arranger-class/688 "2023-09-27T20:46:40Z")
This class essentially “dissolves” a model (or a subset of a model) into its individual pieces and rearranges those pieces in a stacked grid. It makes for an interesting effect but it also has “real” use cases,… --- ## [AMI and Docker Image released for HOOPS Communicator to make backend-deployment easier](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/ami-and-docker-image-released-for-hoops-communicator-to-make-backend-deployment-easier/2510)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/ami-and-docker-image-released-for-hoops-communicator-to-make-backend-deployment-easier/2510 "2023-08-16T01:56:21Z")
Using the public AMI or Docker image we have just released you can now have a Communicator backend with fully scalable support for CAD Conversion, streaming and model management up and running in a few minutes. Find o… --- ## [Generate Heat Maps on any Surface with this class for HOOPS Communicator](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/generate-heat-maps-on-any-surface-with-this-class-for-hoops-communicator/984)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2023, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/generate-heat-maps-on-any-surface-with-this-class-for-hoops-communicator/984 "2023-05-10T07:17:07Z")
This class allows the user to apply “heatmap” style surface shading to existing meshes in a model. It is primarily useful for visualizing sensor data on buildings in the context of IoT but there are many other potent… --- ## [Alternative Geometry Handles for HOOPS Communicator](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/alternative-geometry-handles-for-hoops-communicator/1671)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/alternative-geometry-handles-for-hoops-communicator/1671 "2023-04-08T02:57:14Z")
SHandles are a set of classes that provides alternative handles for HOOPS Communicator based applications that work similar to handles found in Blender/Unity/etc. In addition the library provides a few other features n… --- ## [ClippingBox Revisited](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/clippingbox-revisited/1738)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2023, 7:14am UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/clippingbox-revisited/1738 "2023-03-19T07:14:54Z")
We have recently made some updates to the clipping box class. It now includes a function to compute all entities within the volume of the clipping box. In addition, it is now possible to turn off the cutting planes, s… --- ## [Collaboration added to 3D Sandbox](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/collaboration-added-to-3d-sandbox/1051)
**Author:** [@guido](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/guido)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/collaboration-added-to-3d-sandbox/1051 "2022-11-02T14:09:57Z")
Earlier this year, we released the HOOPS Communicator 3D Sandbox, a useful tool for testing or prototyping code snippets or to share issues with our support and consulting team. We have now extended the functionality o… --- ## [AutoCAD OEM Virtual Training: Custom Help File Creation](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/autocad-oem-virtual-training-custom-help-file-creation/1027)
**Author:** [@paavo](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/paavo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2022, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/autocad-oem-virtual-training-custom-help-file-creation/1027 "2022-10-06T14:31:14Z")
Announcing a new episode in the AutoCAD OEM Virtual Training Series: How to create and customize an integrated help file system with your AutoCAD OEM based product. Learn how it’s done from this self-paced tutorial, in… --- ## [\[Community Discussion\] What text editor is the best for development?](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/community-discussion-what-text-editor-is-the-best-for-development/755)
**Author:** [@gabriel.peragine](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/gabriel.peragine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/community-discussion-what-text-editor-is-the-best-for-development/755 "2022-09-02T15:15:47Z")
Hello developers! I know most of us come from different verticals and have different goals with our development projects, but some of the tools we use may be the same. I know my go-to editor when I tried my hand at codi… --- ## [New! Mobile AEC Demo with Code](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/new-mobile-aec-demo-with-code/892)
**Author:** [@ricky.johnson](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/ricky.johnson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/new-mobile-aec-demo-with-code/892 "2022-07-19T12:59:37Z")
We have a new demo available for HOOPS Web Platform. This demo showcases how a fully web-based application can be used for a typical inspection workflow for the building and construction industry while taking advantage o…