Virtual Worlds version 8.2 reveals new features such as new room design templates, design functionalities and improved rendering settings.
The following Features and Fixes have been implemented to Virtual Worlds v8.2:
New Features
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Room Design Templates
Four new design template shapes have been added to the New Design - Layout options.
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Decorating Curved Walls
Curved walls have been improved so they can now be decorated in same way as a straight wall.
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New Functionality: Align Unit to References Centre
Similar to the function Align Unit to Surface Centre, it aligns the unit to the centre of two reference points.
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New Keyboard Shortcuts
Shortcuts for Tilt & Turn, Walk, Rubber Band and Unhide Selected Items are now available.
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Rendering Settings
- Updated the Create Image tool to include new preset images of relatable sizing and different orientations.
- Projection type is now more accessible to make Architectural and Normal mode easier to select. See Creating images: Choosing a projection type for more information.
Fixes
- Updates integration with EQ.
- Fixes an issue with not being able to publish to Design Cloud.
- Fixes an issue with ‘Missing mfc140.dll‘ message.
- Fixes an occasional crash when loading a new design template into Sketchpad.
- Fixes an issue with Architectural doors moving after replacing a handle.
- Fixes an issue with some horizontal handles coming in vertically after reloading a design.
- Fixes an occasional crash when loading a design containing wall panels.
- Fixes an issue with apertures not cutting all the way through internal walls.
- Fixes an issue with some walls facing the outwards after generating a room.
- Fixes an issue when using ‘Esc’ to close the Edit Modifiers window.
- Fixes an issue with the ‘About’ screen in Real-Time image.