Ecdesign 5 Windows version history
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.
Ju 01 2024 ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-12070
MyImports Feature: You can now directly import 3D models into Ecdesign 5, beginning with full compatibility for Sketchup files. This expansion allows for more personalized and detailed projects, offering you greater creative flexibility.
MyObjects Functionality: We've introduced a new grouping feature that allows for the reuse of objects in future designs. This will help streamline your workflow, save time, and maintain consistency across your projects.
Enhanced User Interface: The user interface has been refined for improved intuitiveness and smoother navigation. These updates make the design process more seamless and user-friendly.
Upgraded Lighting and Reflections: We have enhanced the lighting and reflections to bring a new level of realism to your designs, enriching the visual experience and accuracy.
Stability Enhancements: Significant stability improvements have been implemented to provide a more reliable and uninterrupted design experience, allowing you to focus more on creativity.
New Material Options: The update includes an expanded selection of materials, giving you more choices and flexibility in customization.
Custom Objects Improvements: Enhancements to custom objects now provide more precise control, enabling you to tailor your designs to meet specific needs and visions.
Mirror Improvements: Mirrors in your designs will now reflect more accurately, thanks to improved reflection capabilities.
Multiple bug fixes
December 12 2023 ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-9090
Bug Fixes and Improvements: This update focuses on enhancing the stability and performance of Ecdesign. Major and minor bug fixes have been implemented to address issues related to random crashes and loss of saved projects.
October 30 2023 ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-8960
Bug Fixes and Improvements: Multiple minor and major bug fixes.
October 30 2023 ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-8070
Bug Fixes and Improvements:
Preview Crashes: Resolved an issue where the application was crashing when attempting to preview.
Double-Click to Open: Fixed the problem where double-clicking on a file didn't open it as expected.
Floor Holes: Addressed the issue with holes in the floor.
Inground Objects: Corrected problems related to inground objects.
Crashes with Custom Materials/Images: Fixed crashes caused by the removal of custom materials/images.
Material Dialog Icons Clipping Text: Adjusted the display of material dialog icons so that they no longer clip text.
Shift to Disable Rotation Snap: Shift key now properly disables rotation snapping.
Disappearing Rotation Circles: The rotation circle now remains visible at close zoom levels.
Disappearing Walls on Zoom: Resolved the issue where walls would disappear when zooming in.
Mirror Orientation on Load: Mirrors no longer flip orientation upon loading.
Material Thumbnails Too Small: Material thumbnails are now displayed at a suitable size.
Persistent Custom Floors: Fixed the problem of custom floors remaining and not being removable.
Measuring Over Objects: Measuring now correctly appears over objects.
Changing Dimensions for Mirrors/Cylinders: Prevented dimensions from automatically changing, especially when input is less than 1.
Snap Functionality During Drawing: Snap no longer occurs when starting to draw, regardless of the use of the Shift key.
Black Printing: Printing no longer results in a black output.
Alpha Rendering: Improved alpha rendering for better visual quality.
Top Node Drawing Crashes: Addressed occasional crashes when drawing in top nodes.
Recent Images Path on Mac: Fixed issues related to recent image paths on Mac devices.
Custom JPG Images: Improved support for custom JPG images.
Mirror Rotation on Load: Mirrors no longer change rotation upon loading.
License Sensitivity: Reduced sensitivity to licensing issues.
Room Triangulation Stability: Triangulation of rooms no longer crashes if walls are drawn incorrectly.
August 25 2023 ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-5770
Minor bug fixes
New icons in 3D: Save Image, Automated PDF and Walkthrough Video
Object snap- Resolved an issue with the object snap feature in Ecdesign, ensuring seamless snapping functionality for specific objects.
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Windows 64-bit version
Walkthrough video
New and improved ceiling lights
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More keyboard controls
Start menu improvments
Improved PDF import
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Multiple minor and major bug fixes
August 10 2023 ECDESIGN 5 - Windows version 5.0-5690