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Prospect Release Notes

v1.6.0

New Features

  • [Integrations] Revit 2018 support is here.
  • [Viewer] Measuring Tool has been added. This feature lets you check for accuracy/scale within model leads to better, more quantitative in-VR review sessions.
  • [Viewer] Camera Viewfinder helps you take better, more detailed photos for more efficient design review.
  • [Viewer] Camera tool now works in Scale Model Mode, allowing users to more comprehensively document their experiences, including sun/shadow studies.
  • [Viewer] Updates to Sun Settings in Scale Model Mode now provide better sun/shadow studies.
  • [Viewer] The table is now gone from Scale Model Mode and model will be 2x larger at launch.
  • [Viewer] Teleportation scale figure will now be scaled to be human sized in relation to your scale model. 
  • [Viewer] Section tool now allows for snapping for true vertical and horizontal sections.
  • [Viewer] We've added a feature to auto-detect glass surfaces and add some visual enhancements, glass will now look better and more realistic.
  • [Viewer] Improved menu navigation and performance. 
  • [Viewer] Improved performance for larger models.
  • [Viewer] Improvements to teleportation now provide better visual feedback on which surfaces you can teleport to. We've also improved the logic to provide an overall better experience and easier entry to your model.
  • [Launcher] Upgrade experiences in your Prospect Pro Project Library to take advantage of new and upcoming features. 
  • [Launcher] Grasshopper logos have officially been added to Prospect Pro and Prospect Basic.
  • [Launcher] Error dialogue has been reformatted and simplified.
  • [Launcher] Prospect Basic can now import and process .IVZ files.

Bug Fixes

  • [Launcher] Fixed rare crash when detecting GPU.
  • [Viewer] Fixed issue where controllers were appearing in pano captures on Vive.
  • [Viewer] Fixed crash when loading 1x1 textures.
  • [Viewer] Fixed usability issues when manipulating section plane and menu in Scale Model Mode.
  • [Integrations] Fixed possible incorrect geometry for modified instances of Revit Families.
  • [Integrations] Fixed possible incorrect appearance for SketchUp faces without materials.

v1.5.1

Bug Fixes

  • [Viewer] Shadows are now properly sectioned while using the sectioning tool.

v1.5.0

New Features

  • [Viewer] Users can now teleport to saved Viewpoints using the menu in both Scale Model Mode and Real Scale Mode.
  • [Viewer] Added toggle that allows users to turn on/off all layers.
  • [Viewer] Added "Reset Layers" button that resets the layers to the default state (as set in Launcher).
  • [Viewer] Display Settings (outlines, materials) can now be toggled using the menu in both Scale Model Mode and Real Scale Mode.
  • [Viewer] Added Layers tool to Scale Model Mode.
  • [Viewer] Users can now take panorama / stereo captures from within the experience.
  • [Viewer] Added slider to change brush size in Annotations tool.
  • [Viewer] Added larger thumbnails in Snapshots menu.
  • [Launcher] Added 'View License' and 'View Logs' menu items.
  • [Launcher] Improve IrisVR service communication warning to log out and back in.
  • [Launcher] Simplify Export to .ivz dialog.

Bug Fixes

  • [Viewer] [Launcher] Fixed 'Open File Location' button on export to .ivz dialog which was not bringing the Explorer window to the front.
  • [Launcher] Fixed timeout during .ivz export/import that some Win7 machines were affected by.
  • [Launcher] Fixed possible crash after a successful upgrade when restarting Prospect (still possible for crash from 1.4.0 to 1.5.0, crash fixed for upgrade from 1.5.0 to future versions.)
  • [Integrations] Improved visibility settings for nested layers in Rhino files.

v1.4.0

New Features

  • [Viewer] Model can now be sectioned while in Scale Model Mode.
  • [Viewer] Added controller labels (tooltips) for Scale Model Mode controls.
  • [Integrations] Added support for Rhino worksessions.

Bug Fixes

  • [Viewer] Improved teleportation and rotation for room-scale operation.
  • [Integrations] Fixed issue where Rhino blocks were not assigned to the parent layers when belonging to a child layer.
  • [Integrations] Fixed issue where Viewpoints coming from Rhino files were not aligned with the originating Named Views.
  • [Integrations] Improved material processing for Rhino files.
  • [Integrations] Fix a crash that could occur when processing OBJ files.

v1.3.1

Bug Fixes

  • [Integrations] Fixed Rhino plugin which was missing dlls, resulting in Rhino plugin silently failing without providing feedback.
  • [Viewer] Fixed geolocation parsing error resulting in experience being set at the wrong location and causing the sun position to appear incorrectly.

v1.3.0

New Features

Bug Fixes

v1.2.0

New Features

  • [Pro Library] Viewpoints can now be turned on and off, renamed, and reordered from the Library.
  • [Pro Library] Enabling the “Apply Z-Fighting Reduction” toggle when importing files helps to fix flickering geometry due to overlapping surfaces by separating them slightly.
  • [Pro Library] The Launcher will now remember the location you select for exporting IVZ files during a session and use it as the starting folder the next time you export.
  • [Integrations] Revit perspective cameras will export as viewpoints into Prospect.
  • [Viewer] Added the ability to preview scenes without a VR headset. A headset is required for the full experience.
  • [Viewer] Graphics styles can now be applied in Scale Model Mode (M and O keys).
  • [Viewer] Added buttons to scrollbar for improved navigation of Snapshots and Layers.
  • [Viewer] Added buttons and time looping for improved control over Time of Day and Time of Year sliders.
  • [Viewer] Increased increments of Time of Day slider from 1 to 10 minutes in order to improve usability.
  • [Viewer] Added haptic feedback for Vive and Touch controllers.

Bug Fixes

  • [Integrations] Fixed case where some objects were not exported in Rhino files with nested layers
  • [Integrations] Fixed issue where Rhino files that had hidden geometry modeled far from visible objects was creating a jittery VR experience.
  • [Integrations] Fixed case where degenerate meshes could crash Pipe.
  • [Integrations] Fixed crash that could occur when importing SketchUp files on certain systems.
  • [Integrations] Fixed "outline is an empty Outline" error that could prevent some Revit files from being exported.
  • [Viewer] Fixed crash that could occur when viewing OBJ files containing non-ASCII text.
  • [Viewer] Fixed case where shadows for closed geometry could display light leaks.
  • [Viewer] Annotation menu now starts with pen tool off by default.
  • [Pro Library] Fix hidden 'Launch' button which could happen if the window was resized to be too small
  • [Pro Library] Force very long filenames to ellipsis to ensure columns are reasonable.


Known Issue

  • Rhino BREPS and surfaces belonging to layers with visibility set to off do not get exported - meshes are supported.
  • Prospect will not run if installed under a username containing non-ASCII characters.

 

v1.1.0

Bug Fixes

  • [Launcher] Ignores case on file extensions which affected SketchUp and OBJ import and display
  • [Integrations] Fixed case where SketchUp textures could be assigned incorrectly
  • [Integrations] Fixed case where SketchUp components and groups could incorrectly share materials
  • [Integrations] Fixed case where SketchUp geometry would use back face material instead of parent material
  • [Integrations] Fixed case where textures applied to Rhino polysurfaces were mapped incorrectly
  • [Integrations] Fixed display issues with Rhino files containing geometry far from the origin
  • [Viewer] Scenes now match at eye-level with the original camera
  • [Viewer] User can now teleport while annotations menu is open as long as the Pen tool and Callout tool aren't active

New Features

  • [Integrations] Added support for SketchUp 2017 files
  • [Viewer] Oculus Touch controllers are now supported
  • [Viewer] Added capability to toggle white material override with 'M'
  • [Viewer] Added capability to toggle edge display with 'O'
  • [Viewer] Arrow keys can now cycle through scenes in Scale Model Mode
  • [Launcher] Adds "Viewer is Running" Dialog that can be used to close the viewer.
  • [Launcher] Disables import while viewing, processing, creating *.ivz.
  • [Launcher] Enables ability to cancel processing.
  • [Launcher] Improves Pipe/Processing error feedback.
  • [Launcher] Adds Grasshopper extension support for front end. (Still requires separate Grasshopper plugin download).
  • [Viewer] Time now defaults to 12:00 PM in the file's local time zone on June 21st, 2016
  • [Viewer] Snapshots are now captured in higher quality
  • [Viewer] Keyboard controls have been updated

Known Issues

  • Prospect will not run if installed under a username containing non-ASCII characters

1.0.2

Bug Fixes

  • [Viewer] Eliminated blue tint introduced in 1.0.0
  • [Viewer] Corrected orientation for scenes

1.0.1

New Features

  • [Launcher] Disables forced Prospect update - shows an update dialog instead during launch, also accessible from Menu -> Help -> 'Check for updates'

Bug Fixes

  • [Launcher] Fixes misleading Duplicate Pipe Error dialog that was not an error that appeared in Basic Launcher
  • [Launcher] Fixes potential crash when loading corrupt session data that would result in Library not loading

1.0.0

Known Issues

  • [Integrations] Rhino models will produce graphical errors if not centered on origin (0,0,0)
  • [Viewer] Removed scene markers in scale model mode
  • [Viewer] Brightness control removed; incompatible with new environment lighting
  • [Viewer] Vive GUI lacks hover state over menu items
  • [Viewer] Screen capture tool saves images directly to desktop instead of a subfolder

New Features

  • [Integrations] Rhino 5 x64 Support (accessed from within the Rhino toolbar)
  • [Integrations] Improved Revit 2015 - 2017 support
  • [Integrations] Oculus Remote Support
  • [Launcher] Pro Library now available for saving IrisVR experiences
  • [Launcher] Import IVZ files from the Pro Library with Metadata
  • [Launcher] Auto-launch / Auto-save Toggles added
  • [Launcher] Library displays VR session metadata including date saved, date last viewed, and view count
  • [Launcher] New Installation Animation
  • [Launcher] Improved error handling system
  • [Launcher] Improved Prospect Basic layout
  • [Engine] ~2x load times across all file formats
  • [Engine] Significant improvements in frame rate, allowing larger files to be loaded.
  • [Viewer] Materials of a certain transpareny will include a "glass" shader to improve realism
  • [Viewer] Environment based color grading and lighting
  • [Viewer] New Scale Model Mode environment
  • [Viewer] Overhauled GUI icon design and layout
  • [Viewer] Snapshots sorted in a scrollable list and saved at 1080p resolution
  • [Viewer] Layer Management - Redesigned as a scrollable list
  • [Viewer] Scenes - Cycle through scenes via Keyboard "Q" and "E"
  • [Viewer] Improved loading experience before scale model mode is active
  • [Viewer] Redesign Sun Position menu with date and time sliders
  • [Viewer] Sun position based on geolocation from Sketchup, Revit, and Rhino fully supported
  • [Viewer] HTC Vive - Menu system is always on
  • [Viewer] HTC Vive - Annotation tool includes wand marker for precision
  • [Viewer] Feature toggle between basic mode and pro mode

0.3.8

Known Issues

  • Double sided faces are currently not being rendered in order to improve performance
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login -- we have some more information on that here.
  • Sketchup files that were originally converted from Rhino / ArchiCAD might not be fully scaled or appear smaller in Scale Model Mode.

New Features

  • [Integration] Moves Revit addin from %ProgramData% which should only be used for multi-user installs (which is currently not supported for Prospect) to %AppData% (which is user specific). - NOTICE: All users on machine that want to use Prospect must upgrade in order to continue to use the Revit Prospect Addin.

Fixes

  • [Integrations] If Prospect was not already running, user would have to launch from Revit twice in order for it to show up. Now it works regardless. 

0.3.7

Known Issues

  • Double sided faces are currently not being rendered in order to improve performance
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login.
  • Sketchup files that were originally converted from Rhino / ArchiCAD might not be fully scaled or appear smaller in Scale Model Mode.

New Features

  • [Integrations] Revit 2017 Support
  • [Navigation] Simplifies teleporting through Transparent objects
  • [Auto-Update] Updates shortcut, registry, and plugins on Update
  • [Integrations] Installs plugins every run to handle Revit installation after Prospect

0.3.6

Known Issues

  • Double sided faces are currently not being rendered in order to improve performance
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login.
  • Sketchup files that were originally converted from Rhino / ArchiCAD might not be fully scaled or appear smaller in Scale Model Mode.

New Features

  • [Integrations] Windows 7 Support
  • [Interface] Adjustable interior lighting

0.3.5

Known Issues

  • Double sided faces are currently not being rendered in order to improve performance
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login.
  • Sketchup files that were originally converted from Rhino / ArchiCAD might not be fully scaled or appear smaller in Scale Model Mode.

New Features

  • [Interface] Adjustable interior lighting
  • [Interface] Turn off / on real-time shadows to improve performance
  • [Interface] Port UI from Oculus Rift support to HTC Vive
  • [Interface] Brush tool in HTC Vive allows for 3D sketching
  • [Integrations] OBJ Layer support for Grasshopper plugin
  • [Integrations] "Scene Selection" - Import of Scenes and Cameras from Sketchup and Revit, respectively

Fixes

  • [Integrations] OBJ Measurement dropdown was not working properly

0.3.4

Known Issues

  • Double sided faces are currently not being rendered in order to improve performance
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login.
  • Sketchup files that were originally converted from Rhino / ArchiCAD might not be fully scaled or appear smaller in Scale Model Mode.
  • Our new auto-update feature experiences issues with some firewalls and anti-virus software. 

New Features

  • [Integrations] HTC Vive Support
  • [Graphics] Faster Auto-fixed Z-fighting
  • [Graphics] Faster performance enhancements
  • [Graphics] Turn off Shadows automatically when FPS is low 

Fixes

  • [Graphics] Special Character support for Sketchup and Revit textures

0.3.3

Known Issues

  • Currently incompatible with the HTC Vive.
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login.
  • Sketchup files that were originally converted from Rhino / ArchiCAD might not be fully scaled or appear smaller in Scale Model Mode.
  • Our new auto-update feature experiences issues with some firewalls and anti-virus software. 

New Features

  • [Integrations] Improved Revit 2014 Support
  • [Integrations] Improved support for Linked Revit files
  • [Integrations] Improved .OBJ and .MTL support
  • [Graphics] New and Improved Skybox system
  • [Graphics] Shader enhancements
  • [Launcher] Auto-update is now available

Fixes

  • [Graphics] Overall better performance across the board with numerous memory optimizations and bug fixes related to Revit.
  • [Plugin] Revit export fails with error "Unexpected nested element" occured while exporting from our Revit plugin
  • [Plugin] "Empty path name is not legal" occured while exporting from our Revit plugin
  • [Plugin] "Object reference not set to an instance of an object." occured while exporting from our Revit plugin 

0.3.2

Known Issues

  • Currently incompatible with the HTC Vive.
  • Reversed faces will draw SSAO behind them, giving the effect of transparency. To disable this effect and resolve this error, tap "P" on the keyboard.
  • Hidden Layers in SketchUp will affect bounding box size in Scale Model Mode.
  • Hidden geometry in SketchUp will be visible in Prospect. To hide this geometry, put it on a hidden layer.
  • Choppy loading bar and judder during load.
  • “Scale Model Mode” teleport issues. Read More
  • Some larger firms have experienced firewall issues that prevent login.

New Features

  • [Integrations] Revit 2016 support
  • [Integrations] SketchUp 2016 support
  • [Integrations] .OBJ and .MTL support
  • [Interface] GUI Overhaul, radial menu is now a toolbar
  • [Interface] Annotations - draw, callout, and undo while in VR
  • [Interface] Screen Capture - take a screenshot while in VR
  • [Interface] Tutorial Scene now available in the Help Menu
  • [Interface] Layer toggling from SketchUp and Revit

Fixes

  • [Graphics] Texture saturation values are now more accurate to original bitmap.

0.2.4

Known Issues

  • On some versions of Windows 7 and with certain network configurations, the IrisVR application does not open. Instead, a window opens with the text "NW.JS." We have not been able to reproduce this bug and if you encounter this problem, please email support at support@irisvr.com
  • The teleport cursor in VR travels through some inverted faces.
  • The teleport cursor in VR does not allow the user to teleport through transparent materials.
  • Invisible layers in SketchUp generate invisible colliders in VR
  • After the user selects a Revit model using the drag-and-drop interface, the VR experience is launched even if the user subsequently cancels 3D view selection
  • In VR, it is impossible to scroll to the next page when selecting visible layers
  • The dropbox is not selectable the first time the application is started automatically by the installer, although it is fully functional when launched by the user
  • The system to detect input method - Xbox vs keyboard - and display the appropriate instructions is not functional. The instruction panel is stuck displaying the keyboard controls

Updates

  • [Launcher] The screen that alerted some users of an expired trial period now allows registered users to access the application.
  • [Launcher] Error logs are generated in the application folder.
  • [Launcher] File names with UTF-8 characters are supported
  • [Viewer] Support for Oculus Runtime 0.7.0.0-Beta
  • [Viewer] 2D view appears fullscreen on the primary monitor while the user is in VR
  • [Viewer] Fullscreen aspect ratio is no longer warped
  • [Viewer] In-VR instructions include a new, clearer control diagram
  • [Viewer] Dark background color and new loading screen are more comfortable in-VR than before
  • [Viewer] If the file is not geo-located, lighting settings default to an arbitrary point on the equator to the west of the continent of Africa
  • [Viewer] The user can exit from the VR experience by pressing ESC
  • [Viewer] Holding shift allows the user to increase their walking speed
  • [Viewer] Models scale more appropriately (to fit on the "dollhouse-mode" pedestal) than previously
  • [Plugin] Icon image displayed properly in add-in toolbar
  • [Plugin] After installing the application, the plugin is immediately accessible from within Revit and can be used without ever opening the drag-and-drop interface of the launcher
  • [Plugin] Updated links, names, registry keys, and file paths prevent issues encountered by some users on some machines
 

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