Ecdesign update information

Software update information

Information about the latest software updates for Ecdesign.
2018-09-23
Ecdesign update 4.76
Minor bug fixes - Room creation process.
Minor bug fixes - SketchUp color options.
2018-05-14
Ecdesign update 4.75
Import/export MyImport library - You can now share your MyImport (SketchUp models) folder with other users.
The new Import/export feature will also let you create a Backup of your models. See how the new feature works here, https://youtu.be/Wa9oSBeFjog
2018-01-30
Ecdesign update 4.73
Sun light/ shadow fix. Now the sunlight will not shine into a room with ceiling removed/hidden.
New shortcut key commands added. Commands listed under EDIT in the top toolbar in 2D.
Various bug fixes.
2018-01-11
Ecdesign update 4.72
Spotlight color option - Now you can change the colors of the lights in each room.
Support for SketchUp 2018 file format
Custom box update - The option to add snap feature to Custom Boxes.
Various bug fixes.
2017-12-11
Ecdesign 4.71
Assign color options to selected parts of an imported model, See video instructions here
2017-11-20

Ecdesign 4.7
New SketchUp model import. See details here, www.ecdesign.se/import
VR support. See deails on the Oculus Rift VR support, www.ecdesign.se/vr
Various bug fixes.
2017-05-31

ECDESIGN 4.6
Improved Walkthrough video support.
Various bug fixes.
2017-03-24

ECDESIGN 4.5

Memory optimization - Improved 3D experience on computers with less powerful graphic cards.
Navigation - Game mode & inverted gamed mode (CTRL-D-M).
New light settings (studio-, day-  and  night settings).
CTRL shortcuts (ctrl-c, ctrl-v, ctrl-x) in 2D user interface.
Abort new wall operation- Use Escape key to abort wall creation process.
New splash menu - New menu including shortcut to Ecdesign Academy (new free e-learning platform).
3D quality improvements -Improved 3D quality (1-star real-time 3D quality).


2017-02-15

Ecdesign 4.5 beta release nr.6

Bug fix - critical bug causing "out of memory" notice when using the walkthrough video editor.
Bug fix - critical bug casuing custom flooring to display incorrectly in 3D.
Various other minor bug fixes.
2017-01-15

Ecdesign 4.5 beta release nr. 5
New update includes the following:
Various bug fixes
Information in "Create Presentation" is now automatically saved
Exit 3D button now added in 3D view
2016-11-29
Ecdesign 4.5 open beta release nr. 4
New update includes the following:
  • Ecdesign walkthrough video director
  • Various bug fixes
  • 3D optimization
  • Mirror reflection fixed in walkthrough videos
  • Create PDF presentation- Updated disclaimer text
2016-10-29
Ecdesign 4.5 open beta release nr. 3
On October 29th update nr. 3 was released. The update includes

  • Various bug fixes
  • Image resolution improvement
  • Preparation for Walkthrough video.
2016-08-30
ECDESIGN4.5 open beta release nr 2.
On August 30th beta update nr 2 was released. The new update includes the following;
  • New and improved installation.
  • Fixes to the object update process.
  • Object color option updates.
  • Various bug fixes.

    The 4.5 beta version is based on a new platform so users running Ecdesign 4.15 or earlier must download the new version here.
    For more information about the new features, watch 4.5 beta introduction video.
2016-08-10
Ecdesign 4.5 open beta release
On August 10th the open beta to Ecdesign 4.5 was released. The 4.5 beta includes a new 3D engine with greatly improved real-time 3D graphics. The new beta 3D engine includes the following new features;
Ecdesign update and new release information.