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Prospect Release Notes

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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