introducing

Ecdesign 4.6

Information on some of the new features.
Short introduction video on the new major features in Ecdesign 4.6

More information on the new 4.6 update

1. New render option menu.

Render types
In the new version we introduce a render option menu. In the menu you can select which type of rendering you would like. You can select from Basic, Studio, Day and Night rendering. Basic rendering is a new option and is very crisp/ informative. The new Basic rendering uses a lot less memory, meaning users with less powerful computers can now also use Ecdesign.

Skydomes
In the render option menu you can also select Skydomes, which are 360 images wrapped around your layout. As a result you can now show beautiful outside views.
Video showing some of the new Skydomes (360 degree outside view images).

2. New navigation options

A new simple mouse navigation option is now available. You press down left mouse button to move forward and right mouse button to move backwards. We have also released a new features so you can select three different navigation speeds (x1,x2,x3).

3. Custom object rotation

Now you can rotate custom box and cylinder in more ways.

4. Multiple cameras

Ecdesign now supports the use of multiple cameras. Add more cameras when in 2D view. Select a name for each camera. In 3D click on the Select camera button in the Cameras menu in order to select which camera you would like to use. You can re-position and save any camera using the Lock camera button.

5. Improvements and bug fixes

  • Object quick search. Now you only need to enter 2 letters and it will begin to seach. The search now includes the top 100 results (before 25).

  • STAIRS. now the stairs height will work.

  • Inground. Holes in floor now work much better.

  • File sharing. Now easier to share files with colleagues. In 2D, simply go to FILE and EXPORT. This will create a zip with the layout, custom textures etc. Send it to a colleage and it will open correct including the textures.

  • Major bug. Autosave issue has been fixed.
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  • Minor bug fix. Improvement to 3D edit/ move of objects

Learn how to use the new features