This particular release focused on performance and visual fidelity:
: A foundational technical paper for this software era is "Optimized Implementation of Recursive Sub-Division Technique for Higher-Order Finite-Element Isosurface and Streamline Visualization" . It details the isosurface algorithms integrated into Tecplot 360 to handle complex higher-order solutions. Tecplot 360 EX 2018 R1 2018.1.1.87425
: This version notably improved the ability to load and process CONVERGE files directly. This particular release focused on performance and visual
: Introduced Smooth and Smooth with Creases lighting effects (based on the Phong model) to replace the older Gouraud method, providing more accurate visual representation of complex geometries. Tecplot 360 EX 2018 R1 2018.1.1.87425