Release date: 2026-05-28
ECDESIGN 5 – Windows version 5.0-19870
This update includes improved stability, better lighting exposure, and several important fixes across the platform.
Stability & Bug Fixes
• Fixed an issue that could cause a limited number of layouts to crash
• Several minor bug fixes and improvements
• Improved overall stability and reliability in Ecdesign 5
Visual Improvements
• Improved light exposure for a brighter and more balanced scene appearance
Release date: 2026-04-31
ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-19500
Major and minor bug fixes: Will improving overall stability, performance, and reliability in Ecdesign 5.
Release date: 2026‑02‑28
ECDESIGN 5 – Windows version 5.0‑18540
This update delivers improved lighting, smoother performance, and increased overall stability across the platform.
Visual Improvements
Enhanced sunlight with realistic shadows
Improved overall scene lighting
Better depth and contrast
Refined bloom effect
Rendering & Presentation
Improved video rendering
Smoother presentation performance
Faster keyframe handling
Cleaner video editing workflow
Workflow Improvements
Improved texture handling
More accurate feet & inches
Option to disable wall measurements
Rotation and object display fixes
Stability
Multiple performance improvements
Minor bug fixes
General system optimizations
Release date: 2025‑06‑26
ECDESIGN 5 – Windows version 5.0‑16720
Bug fix for multiple displays: Resolved mouse freeze issues occurring when using several monitors.
Minor bug fixes: Ongoing refinements for improved reliability and performance in Ecdesign 5.
Release date: 2025-06-18
ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-16620
Major and minor bug fixes: Will improving overall stability, performance, and reliability in Ecdesign 5.
3D model update: New Standard 3D models (furniture) have been uploaded.
Greatly improved video rendering: 5-10 times faster rendering time for walkthrough videos.
Several minor bug fixes.
Release date: 2026-03-11
ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-18840
Major and minor bug fixes: Will improving overall stability, performance, and reliability in Ecdesign 5.
Release date: 2025-06-09
ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-16450
Flexible Field-of-View: Capture visuals from ultra-narrow to ultra-wide angles, enhancing the versatility of your renderings.
Realistic Lighting & Materials: Improved lighting dynamics and material textures for exceptionally vivid and realistic presentations.
Optimized Performance: Substantial FPS enhancements, faster rendering times, and comprehensive bug fixes for improved stability and efficiency.
Intuitive UI & Navigation: Enhanced user interface and significantly smoother 3D navigation experience.
Improved ORBIT Navigation: Tilt scenes effortlessly by pressing down the mouse scroll wheel, adding precision and ease to scene adjustments.
Zoom-to-Place Precision: Quickly center and focus on objects with a simple double-click, streamlining detailed design work.
Enhanced Undo/Redo: Refined and more reliable undo/redo functions, making design adjustments simpler and safer.
Measurement Tools: Instantly view total design area (sqm/sqf) in addition to individual room measurements; inner wall measurements now standard (previously cc).
Smooth Walkthroughs: Walkthrough presentations now operate smoothly at a high-quality 60fps.
Improved Document Handling: Optimized PDF import process specifically enhanced for Mac users, ensuring seamless integration.
Improved 2D Printouts: Enhanced clarity and consistency in 2D printed outputs.
Automated Presentation Update: New templates with improved data integration and display options.
New Customization Options: Additional skydome backgrounds and specialized render settings ideal for social media sharing.
Partlist Integration: Efficiently include comprehensive partlists within project presentations, improving detail and clarity.
Various bug fixes: Numerous bugs have been identified and resolved to improve the overall stability and performance of the software.
Release date: Sept 03 - 2024
ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-13410
3D engine improvements: Significant enhancements to the 3D engine have been made, resulting in dramatically improved FPS (frames per second) and a smoother overall experience.
Frosted glass: The rendering of glass materials has been improved, providing a more realistic frosted glass effect.
Color options icons work with > 255: Color options icons now support and display properly, providing a more accurate color representation.
Custom wall images are placed wrong: Fixed issues where custom wall images were incorrectly placed, ensuring accurate alignment in all scenarios.
Ceilings shown from above in 3D using 1 star: Fixed an issue where ceilings were not removed when rendering the top view using 1-star settings, allowing for accurate top-down visualization.
Activation key optional: The activation key is now optional, simplifying the process for users and making it easier to manage licenses.
Show missing libraries when opening layout: Missing libraries are now automatically shown when opening a layout, ensuring all necessary resources are easily accessible.
PDF presentation sometimes corrupt: Addressed an issue where PDF presentations would sometimes become corrupt, improving the reliability of exported documents.
PDF improvements: Improved functionality and bug fixes for the PDF/JPG drawing template feature.
Opt change multiple wall materials: Added an option to change multiple wall materials simultaneously, streamlining the editing process.
3D labels: Introduced labels that can be used in 3D views for different fitness spaces, improving navigation and organization within the design.
Ability to change ceiling lights color: Added functionality to change the color of wall, floor, and ceiling light fixture models, allowing for more customizable lighting options in your designs.
Scaling of standard objects improved: Enhanced the scaling process for standard objects, ensuring more accurate and consistent resizing.
Various bug fixes: Numerous bugs have been identified and resolved to improve the overall stability and performance of the software.