Усовершенствования, внесенные в SpaceClaim 2012, включают расширенные возможности работы с листовым металлом, а также следующие опции:
• условия размещения механизмов поддерживают функции соприкосновения, шаровых шарниров, шестеренок.
• прямое трехмерное нанесение точек, линий, пазов.
• расширенные опции по работе с листовым металлом, как-то: новая библиотека и новые формы, плоские шаблоны, сгибаемые в объемные объекты, легкие конфигурации, гравировка.
• выбор компонентов по размеру для быстроты очистки сборки от ненужных компонентов. Детализированные опции, например, настраиваемые символы, библиотека символов, модульно-сеточная система координат для использования в автомобильной и авиакосмической промышленности.
• расширенные возможности настройки собственных инструментов и интерактивных объектов.

New capabilities in SpaceClaim 2012 include:
- New SketchUp conversion detects regions where SketchUp’s approximated, facetted geometry was derived from analytic surfaces such as cylinders and cones, and automatically replaces them with precise geometry.
- Multiple solid editing capabilities, such as cone manipulation, surface pivoting and distance-by-angle chamfers, extend SpaceClaim’s lead in direct modeling.
- Smart tools for manufacturing, such as recognition and editing of standard holes, make SpaceClaim increasingly practical for machine shops and detailed design.
- Significant performance improvements to large parts and drawings further confirms that SpaceClaim is the fastest 3D direct modeler available.
- A new lightweight viewer and Microsoft extensions that allow viewing of models from compatible programs such as Microsoft Outlook and Explorer, as well as from a new standalone application.
- JT with PMI export, in addition to existing capabilities, makes SpaceClaim the most comprehensive JT editor on the market today.
- Detailing improvements including exploded views, aligned and unfolded sections, arc length dimensions, text fitting and alignment tools, and BOM templates let more users create detailed drawings in SpaceClaim.
- A new set of 2D and 3D curve repair tools facilitate working with existing drawings and wireframe data and converting them to solid models.
- Several sheet metal enhancements representing unprecedented depth, including mitered flanges, faster unfolding, weld tabs, and improved identification and interaction with sheet metal features.
- Environment reflection and textures enable users to work interactively on more realistic looking models.
- Usability improvements, such as improved selection rendering and reduced selection flashing, make it easier to work on large models.
- Flexible configuration and IT-friendly options facilitate large rollouts to corporate, government, and educational customers.
- Improved interoperability with support for KeyShot 3, Creo 1.0, SolidWorks 2012, and Inventor 2012 ensures compatibility with data from colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- The improved batch file translation utility now supports all formats that SpaceClaim can read and write.
- Expanded API coverage now includes access to more sheet metal parameters, drawing view renderings, and advanced mass properties.